A Damaged Earth but Not a Broken One: A Case for ‘Urgent Optimism'

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Join Dr Dave Lowe as he discusses the latest climate science and its implications, as well as the impact of new technology and his thoughts on ‘urgent optimism’ – including suggestions of actions that we can all take to reduce carbon emissions. In the mid-2020s the climate crisis remains the most significant emergency facing humans. But we also face other existential threats including failing democracies, widespread inequality, pandemics and war. As we go about our daily lives in New Zealand it’s difficult to escape dire headlines seeking our attention. Sometimes our anxiety levels over the issues become so high that we

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Heritage Chapels: Catholic & Anglican from Island Bay to Johnsonville

Join Chair of Historic Places Felicity Wong as she takes us through the cultural history and heritage of various Wellington church and spiritual buildings from Island Bay to Khandallah.Come along and learn about the heritage of Home of Compassion Chapel and Suzanne Aubert's resting place, the Chinese Mission Church, Erskine

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Te Papa Foundation Gala

6 September 2025 Wellington’s premier black-tie fundraising evening, the Te Papa Foundation Gala brings together Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading supporters of arts and culture.

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Reading Group 21 August 2025: Marsden Books

Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. The next is installment is Thursday 21 August: Bryony Hogg from Marsden Books will share with us her top picks for the month, this month she'll discuss: Fiction:  Speak To Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins Rafaela Acuna y Daubon

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A Wairarapa Weekender

27-28 September 2025 This tour offers visits to Wairarapa gardens at historic homesteads that aren’t usually open to visit as individuals, plus we check out Greytown and Featherston townships with their eclectic shops and historical buildings and have dinner in Masterton with an interesting guest speaker.

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Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

20 April 2026 - 4 May 2026 Join our unforgettable small group guided tour through the heart of Southeast Asia! Explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi, cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and wander the charming lanes of Hoi An. Discover the pulse of Saigon, cruise the

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Dunedin Art & History Tour

15-19 November 2025 Join us for a custom-made adventure to Dunedin, where we'll immerse ourselves in the rich history, vibrant art, and captivating culture as …

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