Akerei Maresala-Thomson : 29th October 2024
Akerei Maresala-Thomson spoke on “Co-creation with Communities”.
He is based in Franklin and supports research into how processes and services can be redefined to help specific community groups.
Gill Gilder : 23rd September 2024
Gill Gilder, ASB Community Banker gave a presentation on ““Frauds and Scams Awareness” – ………… a problem we all face more
frequently in our everyday lives!
James Duncan : 22nd July 2024
James Duncan from MOTAT ( pictured with Joy ) gave us a talk on “the Arrival of Electric Trams in Auckland” – this gave a fascinating insight into the early 1900s and the changes that electric trams brought to the young city.
Malcolm Evans : 24th June 2024
Malcolm is a political cartoonist, having spent some of his career with the New Zealand Herald. He entertained us with illustrations showing how cartoonists have got their message across over the years.
Entertainer : Craig Hallen : 27th May 2024
At our 22nd birthday event we had singer/pianist Craig perform songs from across the decades.
Enlocking Pukekohe : Speakers from Eke Panuku : 22nd April 2024
Speakers from Eke Panuku, lead by Briar Corbett gave us an overview of current and future projects planned to develop Pukekohe to keep pace with our population growth in the years ahead.
These included the development of Roulston Park to make it more child friendly; movement of the Saturday market into the town square and Roulston Street and the development of a “super-block” bordered by Edinburgh St, Devon Lane, Roulston Street and Massey Avenue. This last project would include a dedicated laneway with cafes and restaurants opening out towards the Library in Massey Avenue.
History of Eden Park : Speaker Graham Walton : 25th March 2024
Graham gave a very interesting presentation on the history of Eden Park, from it’s start as a Cricket Ground to the present day Sports & Concert Venue.
Blind Low Vision NZ Speakers : Helena Easton, Sue Harris and Guide Dog King : 25th September 2023
Helena & Sue spoke about the services provided by Blind Low Vision NZ.
Sue introduced us to King, her third guide dog and her experiences with all of her dogs over many years.
Andrew Bayly : 28th August 2023
Our local MP gave us a presentation on his trip to Mongolia with his youngest son. They stayed with the local people who farmed reindeer. The trip took place in winter time in very cold temperatures.
