‘Islands of despair’
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost: Free. Koha from non-members appreciated.
Location: Taiwhanga Kahau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Part of the Friends of the Turnbull Public Programme — 2020 series
Sub-Antarctic voyagers Derek Lightbourne and Shona Riddell will take you on a fascinating journey to the wild sub-Antartic islands recalling the struggles of would-be settlers and shipwrecked castaways.
New Zealand’s fragile yet fearsome sub-Antartic
Fragile yet fearsome, New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic islands are home to otherworldly plants and wildlife. They have also seen two centuries’ worth of human triumphs and tragedies.
Would-be settlers and shipwrecked castaways
Three-time sub-Antarctic voyager Derek Lightbourne will take you on a fascinating journey to these wild islands via a slideshow that recalls the struggles of would-be settlers and shipwrecked castaways.
A personal perspective of a voyage south
Next, Wellington author Shona Riddell who was also on a 2016 voyage south, will share from a personal perspective. Shona was subsequently able to access the archives of the Alexander Turnbull Library in researching her latest book ‘Trial of Strength, adventures and misadventures of the wild and remote Subantarctic islands’.
She was able to obtain unpublished manuscripts and papers, including her great-great-grandmother Harriett Cripps’ 1852 certificate of baptism on the Auckland Island, as well as written accounts of life during the same era along with historical images of NZ’s sub-Antarctic islands.
Seeking Summer Pocket Money
Are you planning to go away over the holidays?
After doing really well for the last couple of summers and absolutely loving it, our enthusiastic 13-year-old is once again offering her services for pet and plant care over the coming summer.
Over the last few summers, she has managed to earn enough to buy herself a cake mixer, a Fitbit, roller skates, clothes, an assortment of fun items, endless packets of Mentos, and even funded all her spending money for an overseas trip, with enough left over to last her through the year. 😊 While she isn't sure what next year will bring, she is eager to save up a few dollars to make the most of whatever opportunities come her way.
She's keen to take care of small pets and birds, water pot plants and gardens, walk friendly dogs, and more. She is available immediately and throughout the summer until the end of January. Please consider her if you're planning to be away for a few days or a few weeks.
Rates are negotiable, and references are available from happy customers, several of whom have kept her on for weekend work throughout the year.
As always, she will be fully supervised! 😊 Text me at 0226206258 to arrange an introductory visit. 😊
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
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