Rita Angus at Aratoi Museum, Masterton
This weekend you can discover Rita Angus, a NZ art icon at Aratoi Museum of Art and History.
Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist | He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa exhibition is on now, bringing together 20 pieces spanning Rita Angus's career as an artist. Pacifism, feminism and nature are themes which are drawn on and shaped so much of her work.
Showing until 26 November, Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm at Aratoi Museum of Art and History., Masterton.
Image credit: Rita Angus, Central Otago, 1953-56/1969, oil on canvas. © Reproduced courtesy of the Estate of Rita Angus. Gift of Douglas Lilburn,1972. Te Papa (1972-0030-1)
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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63.9% Yes
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33.6% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
International Volunteer Managers Day
Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!
Combining biking with bus travel
Hi neighbours
Anyone out there who, like me, would love to bike more, but have difficulty getting their bike on the rack on the bus ? It's sometimes necessary, so as to avoid steep hills and roads where I don't feel safe.
Metlink say their drivers aren't meant to help.
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