Flag It! the publication documenting the New Zealand flag debate is now available!
In this years election the first of a two-part referendum was held to determine whether or not a new design was needed. In the case of an affirmative designs may be submitted by the public for consideration. Flag It! is an…
More awards! The 2013 Arts Foundation Awards recipients, Eleanor Catton wins the Man Booker Prize, Lorde wins Silver Scroll
It is a busy time of year for the arts calendar in New Zealand with Auckland Artweek in full swing and many exhibitions and events taking place everyday. The Portage award winners were announced last weekend (see previous post), last…
Tuvalu Language Week
Talofa! Yesterday was the beginning of Tuvalu Language Week the fourth Pacific language week of 2013. the week runs until Sunday October 6 with “Tuvalu tau gana ko tou lagaifakalaga Tuvalu, your language keeps your culture and identity afloat”as the…
120 years of Women’s Suffrage in New Zealand
In 1893 today New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections. South Australia was the next country to grant women the vote in 1895, although it was not until…