We Went to The Petone Settler's Museum in Wellington New Zealand
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We had such a fun trip to the Petone Settler's Museum in Wellington. We learned about how England Colonized New Zealand in 1840 and how the Maori interacted with the first settlers. Please watch and have fun with us.
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Petone, Lower Hutt - Professionals
Petone is a beautiful and thriving suburb of Lower Hutt. Located on the shore of the Wellington Harbour, this location is quickly becoming one of the most popular suburbs in Wellington.
Petone is a suburb set alongside the beach and is perfect for those beautiful summer nights. Residents enjoy taking a relaxing stroll down the beach to watch the sunset and eat some delicious fish and chips. The beach front has become a great feature of the Wellington region and is often the host local events, as well as being a great spot to watch fireworks during November.
Petone began as a major industrial centre and still retains many of these aspects today, however in recent years this great suburb has become renowned for its vibrant restaurant and cafe life. Much of the history is retained in the design of the homes however many houses are now being renovated to create beautifully modern structures right on the beach front.
Jackson Street is the main retail street running through the city centre and has grown over the past few years to become a number one attraction for people visiting the Hutt Valley. Many major retail stores have secured spots in Petone, making it a shopping hotspot. Jackson Street is a heritage icon, combining a mix of century old buildings such as the Petone clock with trendy cafes, restaurants, galleries and more. The amount of restaurants on Jackson Street has increased dramatically in recent years with many different types of food available.
Petone features many different places of interest including the classy Lighthouse Cinema, the Shandon Golf Club and the Petone Settlers Museum on the sea shore which gives people the opportunity to get a unique glimpse into the life and times of early New Zealand.
Families in the area also enjoy the use of numerous sporting clubs and institutions. This suburb is also well resourced for schooling with kindergartens, primary Schools and the Wellington Institute of Technology in the area. Weltec offers tertiary level education for students and is a great facility to have at the heart of Petone.
Petone offers its own railway station for direct access into Wellington City which is only 10 minutes by rail, bus and car. For a quick connection to the Wellington airport, Petone also offers the Airport Flyer route, taking passengers from the Hutt Valley to the Wellington Airport.
There really isn’t much more you could ask for when living in this area. The beach front setting and trendy Jackson Street make Petone one of New Zealand’s most beautiful lifestyle destinations.
Find your piece of paradise in Petone today!
Petone Settlers Museum
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Whakatū Wāhine – Women Here and Now: Sithmi Sathruwani (Sri Lanka/Aotearoa New Zealand)
2018 marks the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand; on 19 September 1893, the Electoral Act (1893) was passed and women in New Zealand won the right to vote. Anniversaries of this event are special opportunities to reflect on women’s leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Petone Settlers Museum Te Whare Whakāro o Pito-one is proud to present Whakatū Wāhine – Women Here and Now as part of the 125th anniversary commemorations. We chose to showcase the contributions younger generations of women make to our communities’ health and vibrancy. To do this, we invited the public to nominate women aged 15 to 40 who demonstrate inspiring leadership in the Te Awakairangi Lower Hutt area to be featured in this display.
From a large group of nominations, our selection panel chose five women’s stories to share: Sharee Adam, Te Hau Winitana, Sithmi Sathruwani, Skye Chadwick and Sisi Tuala-Le’afa. These wāhine exemplify contemporary community leadership.
Whether their focus is on fostering cultural identity through language and dance, building resilient communities, or addressing diversity in a changing technological world, this new generation is leading community change we can all be proud of.
Sithmi Sathruwani (Sri Lanka/Aotearoa New Zealand)
Board of Trustees – Student Representative, Hutt Valley High School
“I recognise myself as a global citizen.” – Sithmi Sathruwani
A Year 12 student at Hutt Valley High School, Sithmi Sathruwani sees opportunities where others see barriers. She embodies the strength of an emerging generation of young women who are embracing the possibilities of technology and connectivity.
Inspired by the local Innovative Young Minds programme, Sithmi launched a girls-focused technology club at her school. Based on the STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics), the girls explore and build confidence in areas like coding, robotics and web design. Sithmi says it’s about encouraging girls to “reach for those really big dreams” and to prepare for the jobs of the future.
Sithmi recently returned from the 2018 United Nations Youth New Zealand Pacific Project. As a member of this group, Sithmi tackled subjects like the future of democracy, climate change and New Zealand’s role in the Pacific with like-minded individuals. Sithmi’s tenacity was evident all the way from her application process to fundraising for her travel. She attended the UN Youth Australia National Conference in Adelaide, followed by a trip to Vanuatu on a cultural and educational exchange.
Sithmi recognises the positive impact one individual can make, and the strength of a collective working together. Passionate about seeing young people embrace sustainable development goals, Sithmi’s future projects will focus on these areas. Her optimism and confidence is contagious, and as a regular volunteer with Te Omanga Hospice and Kaibosh Food Rescue, Sithmi encourages young people to give back to their community.
Whakatū Wāhine – Women Here and Now: Te Hau Winitana (Ngāti Ruapani, Te Ātiawa, Kuki Airani)
2018 marks the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand; on 19 September 1893, the Electoral Act (1893) was passed and women in New Zealand won the right to vote. Anniversaries of this event are special opportunities to reflect on women’s leadership in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Petone Settlers Museum Te Whare Whakāro o Pito-one is proud to present Whakatū Wāhine – Women Here and Now as part of the 125th anniversary commemorations. We chose to showcase the contributions younger generations of women make to our communities’ health and vibrancy. To do this, we invited the public to nominate women aged 15 to 40 who demonstrate inspiring leadership in the Te Awakairangi Lower Hutt area to be featured in this display.
From a large group of nominations, our selection panel chose five women’s stories to share: Sharee Adam, Te Hau Winitana, Sithmi Sathruwani, Skye Chadwick and Sisi Tuala-Le’afa. These wāhine exemplify contemporary community leadership.
Whether their focus is on fostering cultural identity through language and dance, building resilient communities, or addressing diversity in a changing technological world, this new generation is leading community change we can all be proud of.
Te Hau Winitana (Ngāti Ruapani, Te Ātiawa, Kuki Airani)
Founder, Īnano Dance
My students are just as much leaders as I am. I’m just the spearhead that drives it forward, and they come behind me.” – Te Hau Winitana.
An artist, teacher, choreographer and dancer, Te Hau Winitana launched her dance school Īnano Dance in 2016 as a response to growing interest in her Polynesian-inspired fitness classes. Students were eager to learn more from her Cook Island dance expertise.
Students from the ages of 5 to 70 enjoy Te Hau’s classes and her leadership, guidance and ability to pass on cultural knowledge. Te Hau shares, “I plant the seed in my students, I water and feed them, and they grow and flourish in their own types of ways.”
With her mother from the Cook Islands and her father from Ngāti Ruapani and Te Ātiawa, Te Hau grew up with a strong appreciation for her cultural background. From a childhood love of Janet Jackson’s music videos to embracing her Pasifika roots in high school, Te Hau’s love for Cook Island dance was realised while performing with her school as a part of Wellington Pasifika festivals. Te Hau entered her first international dance competition, the Heiva San Diego, in 2017, and was pleased to win runner-up in her division.
The future is bright for Te Hau as she continues to compete and follow her career in performing arts. She carries the spirit of her ancestors and community as she dances and teaches.
P4Y2018 - Community Outreach Group Task: Petone Settlers Museum - Group 5
Partnership for Youth: Shaping Vision 2030
Petone Settlers Museum - Group 5
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20180714 Petone ForeShore Wellington NZ 4K25fps
After this mornings USO Fresh Ride out in Kenepuru, Porirua; stopped of at Petone Rowing Club to do a quick Timelapse looking towards Wainuiomata.
Camera: Sony FDR-X3000 5sec Interval 600frames
Rendered with BASH command (d/l from my blog) on Linux Mint 18.3
Blog: taramai.nz
The history of Petone (part 3 of 4).
The Improvisors offer a walking tour with a difference as they present an incomplete history of New Zealand using Petone's own Jackson St & suggestions from the audience as their inspiration.
This is the story of the early settlers arrival from England.
Above Petone (Hutt City)
Flying above Petone.
Video by Brady Dyer Photography | bradydyer.com
Petone wharf, Wellington
A morning walk is good for health so here we go.
Petone Beach NZ
My local beach.
57 Nelson St Petone Lower Hutt Wellington
SOMEBODY HELP ME!
I am in desperate need of a makeover! My location is absolutely prime, a short walk to the stylish Jackson Street, beach, transport, Weltec etc etc
Wallace and Krs Ty taste Petone and Pencarrow
Self professed foodies Wallace and Krs Ty Yap get a taste of Petone and venture along Lower Hutt's south coast to New Zealand's first lighthouse opened in 1859.
Filmed May 2013.
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New Zealand Pt 1 Wellington
Song: You Were Right by Rufus
A Stunning Spring Day At Oriental Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
Oriental Bay is a suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Located close to the CBD on Wellington Harbour, it has the closest beaches to the central city and is thus a popular spot both for living and for visiting.
Oriental Bay is situated against the northern slope of Mount Victoria, 1.5 kilometres southeast of the city centre, at the start of a coastal route which continues past Hataitai around Evans Bay. The suburb was named after one of the first ships to bring settlers to Wellington.
In the summer months, Oriental Bay becomes a hive of activity. The beach is consumed with swimmers, party goers and families. The Carter Fountain is a distinctive feature in the Bay, as is the wooden barge which is often covered in swimmers.
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Discover Belmont Regional Park
If you're looking for breathtaking views, the seclusion of bush-clad valleys and a place for family picnics, walking, running, mountain biking or horse riding, then Belmont Regional Park is the place for you.
Located in the hill country between Lower Hutt and Porirua, the regional park is easily accessible from Petone, Kelson, Lower Hutt, Grenada North and Porirua. Once there, you'll find plenty to enjoy.
Winter Carnival
A collaboration with The Petone Settlers Museum, The Amazing Travelling Photobooth and artists Nell Williams and Nicole Arrow. Petone Winter Carnival 2014 Music by Handsome and Gretel -
photography and editing by
Wellington 2019
Short Vacation in Wellington, New zealand.
Jackson St.
Petone Wellington New Zealand