Some of the large mature trees which dot the New Zealand landscape were planted during the July 1919 Peace celebrations. Many communities chose to plant
Peace Celebrations: Petone and Lower Hutt 1919
Peace to celebrate the end of WWI was officially marked in NZ over the three days of July 19-21 1919. Saturday 19 July was designated
The First Lady Visits Ford
In August 1943 Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, visited New Zealand. She had been invited by Prime Minster Peter Fraser and was
Eastbourne Library 45th Anniversary
Eastbourne Library is celebrating its’ 45th anniversary on March 20 this year. The Library was a triumph for the community who campaigned from the 1930s
Annie Huggan
Mrs Annie Huggan, Mayor of Petone 1957-1965, was a diminutive Yorkshire-born powerhouse. She was elected Mayor of Petone on the Labour ticket after the sudden
Petone Settlers Museum
The Petone Settlers Museum was constructed in 1939 to commemorate the centennial of the Wellington Province. It marks the arrival in Petone of the first