February 6 marks the first signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) between the British and representatives of Māori tribes in
Author: Tricia
Suffrage 125: Mollie Ngan Kee
Mollie Ngan Kee (1925-2013) was N.Z.’s first Chinese woman Justice of the Peace, city councillor (1973-1983), deputy Mayor (1980-83) and marriage celebrant. Mollie was also
Suffrage 125 : Kitty Mildenhall
Mrs Kitty Mildenhall (1898 – 1986) was a great example of a woman working in previously male-dominated roles in the council and community positions. She
Suffrage 125 : Ripeka Wharawhara Love
Ripeka Wharawhara Love (1882 – 1953), leading Te Ati Awa rangatira and a descendant of both Chiefs Te Puni and Te Wharepouri, made a big
Celebrating Chinese in Hutt Valley
Chinese people have lived in the Hutt Valley from the 1880s when they had market gardens, particularly in Waiwhetu – Waterloo Road was originally called
Wellington Anniversary Day
Today it’s mostly all about a public holiday, but for the first settlers Wellington Anniversary Day was a chance to celebrate overcoming the hardships of