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SUMMARY:Friends of Pātaka AGM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come to this year’s AGM and hear from Pātaka Art+Museum’s Director Ana Sciascia.\n\n \n\nAna is an excellent and compelling speaker who will no doubt share fascinating insights on Pātaka’s vision and commitment to the arts in Porirua and beyond\, and hopefully enlighten us on some of what goes on behind the scenes at our amazing Museum + Gallery.\n\n \n\nThe relevant documents for the meeting are below.\n\n \n\nThe AGM will be followed by light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!\n\n \n\nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FOP-AGM-2026-Agenda.pdf\nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fop-annual-report-2026.pdf\nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fop-performance-report-2025.pdf\nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FOP-AGM-2025-Minutes.pdf
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/friends-of-pataka-agm-2026/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
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SUMMARY:Special talk for Friends of Pātaka at Te Puna Foundation Gallery\, National Library
DESCRIPTION:A special curator talk on the ‘Future Proof: Paintings in Perpetuity’ exhibition in the Te Puna Foundation Gallery\, National Library has been organised especially for Fiends of Pātaka. The Future Proof exhibition asks: what does it take to preserve an artwork in perpetuity?  In this talk\, Jennifer Cauchi\, Team Leader Conservation\, will discuss her work co-curating the exhibition and sharing insights into why these significant oil paintings were selected for conservation\, what the preservation treatments were and some of the stories behind the paintings.\nThis fascinating talk combines history\, art history\, artworks\, and preservation to maintain the historical record for research – and will appeal to both history lovers and appreciators of historical artworks.\nThe Library has a collection of over 130\,000 artworks – this exhibition gathers a small handful\, most on display for the first time\, which have been recently conserved to ensure they can be shared\, studied\, and enjoyed for years to come. \nLocation:  Te Ahumairangi (ground floor)\, National Library\, corner Molesworth and Aitken St\, Thorndon\, Wellington. Meet at reception.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/special-talk-for-friends-of-pataka-at-te-puna-foundation-gallery-national-library/
LOCATION:Te Ahumairangi\, National Library\, corner Molesworth and Aitken St\, Thorndon\, Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
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SUMMARY:Floor Talk: Frances Hodgkins and British modernism
DESCRIPTION:Frances Hodgkins\, Painting class on the beach \n\n\nToi Mahara have kindly organised a special floor talk for Friends of Pataka in association with their current Frances Hodgkins exhibition.\n\n\nDiscover the rich artistic legacy of Frances Hodgkins with curator Vicki Robson. Explore how this pioneering New Zealand artist helped shape British modernism in the 1920s and early 1930s\, and learn more about her connections to the changing art world of the time.\n\nVictoria Robson is Curator and Collections Manager at Toi MAHARA. She has a long-standing relationship with Toi MAHARA\, especially with regard to Frances Hodgkins and the Field Collection.\n\n\nThis event is for members only and an invitation has been sent out.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/floor-talk-frances-hodgkins-and-british-modernism/
LOCATION:Toi Mahara Gallery\, Waikanae
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20250909T105019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T110243Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery talk  on Jasmine Togo-Brisby's ‘ungeographic’ exhibition
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Pātaka’s Lead Curator Ioana Gordon-Smith.\nThis talk is a special event for Friends of  Pātaka and Friends of Te Papa\, The Dowse and Toi Mahara Galleries\, with whom Jasmine has a longstanding connection. \nJasmine Togo-Brisby‘s art practice is pivotal in raising awareness of Australian South Sea Islanders\, the Australian-born descendants of people brought to Australia as “indentured labourers” from over eighty Moana nations between 1847 and 1904. \nIoana Gordon-Smith is a wonderful speaker and\, having worked with Jasmine for almost a decade and curated this show\, she will share behind-the-scenes insights to Jasmine’s art. This collection has a powerful and emotional message. \nPlease join us for refreshments afterwards. \nNumbers are limited. Please RSVP before Sunday 14 September by emailing patakafriends@gmail.com with the subject UNGEOGRAPHIC TALK\, your name and the Friends organisation of which you are a member. An early response is appreciated. \n 
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/gallery-talk-on-jasmine-togo-brisbys-ungeographic-exhibition/
LOCATION:Main Galleries\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, Parumoana Street\, Porirua
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250810T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
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SUMMARY:Mana College Music students
DESCRIPTION:In this\, the last concert in the Friends Winter Music Series 2025\, talented young Year 11 musicians from Mana College: a vocal duo singing a variety of duets and solos; and a drum and guitar duo performing various light rock and pop songs. \nThis concert is FREE FOR FRIENDS and children; non-members are welcome – $5 at the door.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/mana-college-y11-ncea-music-students/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250803T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20250522T094315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T055848Z
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SUMMARY:Hobnail
DESCRIPTION:Hobnail photoshoot at Plimmerton Boat Club in Plimmerton\, New Zealand on Sunday\, 26 May 2019. Photo: Dave Lintott / lintottphoto.co.nz \nHobnail have criss-crossed NZ for 30 years now\, making toes tap\, feet dance and hearts soar with their “illustrious blend of Celtic\, folk\, country and rock”. In this\, the second concert in the Friends Winter Music Series\, dazzling instrumentation\, award winning songwriting\, and “vocals so tightly knit they could be family” add up to a truly memorable performance. \nThis concert is FREE FOR FRIENDS and children; non-members are welcome – $5 at the door.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/hobnail/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20250522T093708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T043011Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin & Fran
DESCRIPTION:In this\, the second concert in the Friends Winter Music Series 2025\, Fran Barton and multiple award-winning pianist Kevin Clark present a melange of music from their 54 years of performing and recording together. From jazz to pop to razzmatazz\, humour and everything in between. \nThis concert is FREE FOR FRIENDS and children; non-members are welcome – $5 at the door.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/kev-fran/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250720T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20250522T091857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T095451Z
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SUMMARY:Papaioea Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:In this\, the first concert in the Friends Winter Music Series 2025\, the Papaioea Piano Trio\, with Guy Donaldson (piano)\, Elizabeth Patchett (violin) and Robert Ibell (cello)\, present a beautiful programme of music including Beethoven’s ‘Ghost trio’. All three musicians are well known nationally\, and Robert and Elizabeth have performed with the NZSO. Enjoy an afternoon of sublime music! \nThis concert is FREE FOR FRIENDS and children; non-members are welcome – $5 at the door.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/papaioea-piano-trio/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250423T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20250316T010629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T092048Z
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SUMMARY:Friends’ AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come to this year’s AGM and hear from Porirua Mayor Anita Baker. \nOur guest speaker\, Mayor Anita Baker\, is a committed supporter of Pātaka and the arts in Porirua\, who frequently attends Friends events\, posting them on facebook\, which we appreciate. She will share insights on PCC’s vision/commitment for the arts in Porirua\, how she sees the significance of Pātaka as a hub for the arts and communities\, and her observations on how well she sees the arts thriving in Porirua. \nFriends’ AGM 2025 is at 2pm\, Wednesday 23 April in the Helen Smith Room at Pātaka Art + Museum. The relevant documents for the meeting are below. \nThe AGM will be followed by light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there! \nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FoP-Annual-Report-2025.pdf\nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FoP-AGM-2024-Minutes.pdf\nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FoP-AGM-2025-Agenda.pdf\nhttps://friendsofpataka.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FoP-performance-report-2024-1.pdf
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/friends-agm-2025/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241011T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20240821T211620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T211620Z
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SUMMARY:Talk on the Girmit women of Fiji
DESCRIPTION:As part of our History Series Seema Singh is giving a lunchtime talk on ‘Katha – Stories of the Girmit Women of Fiji’\, a powerful exhibition in Bottle Creek Gallery September/October. \n‘Katha’ is a tribute to the lives of Indian women who were brought to Fiji from 1879 to 1916 to work on the cotton\, sugarcane and other plantations under the British rule. a  system known as Girmit. More than 60\,000 Indians were brought to Fiji to work in atrocious\, inhumane conditions. Seema will talk about this period of colonisation and the impacts on the Girmit women and their descendants\, a lot of whom also live in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will describe how art and artifacts are used in the exhibition to tell stories and connect young people to the journey of their ancestors.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/talk-on-the-girmit-women-of-fiji/
LOCATION:Hapori Room\, Pātaka
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240811T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20240505T215549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T222902Z
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SUMMARY:Sunset Special
DESCRIPTION:The last of the Friend’s Winter Music Series concerts features a group of talented young musicians from Porirua College who have been jamming together for two years. They play a range of music from RnB\, rock\, blues\, reggae to Pasifika music. This will be a great show! \nThe Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series concerts are free to members and children\, $5 for non-members (pay at the door).
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/concert-sunset-special/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240804T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20240505T215402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T220951Z
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SUMMARY:Wellington Male Voice Choir
DESCRIPTION:The third of the Friend’s Winter Music Series concerts is a choral journey through the United Kingdom and New Zealand featuring the Wellington Male Voice Choir under the baton of Music Maestro Mark Stamper. Sample the local ‘flavours’ with their different rhythms\, and themes\, distinctive vocal tones and styles. \nThe Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series concerts are free to members and children\, $5 for non-members (pay at the door)
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/concert-wellington-male-voice-choir/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20240505T215220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T221017Z
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SUMMARY:Even the Lost
DESCRIPTION:The second of the Friend’s Winter Music Series concerts features indie folk band from Wellington. Inspired by folk\, rock and pop from the nineties\, their music mixes electric and acoustic sounds to create a warm backdrop for their songs of love\, loss\, mistakes and misadventure. \nThe Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series concerts are free to members and children\, $5 for non-members (pay at the door). \n 
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/concert-even-the-lost/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20240505T220247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240505T221037Z
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SUMMARY:The Zephyr Flute Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The first of the Friend’s Winter Music Series concerts features the Zephyr Flute Quartet. Barbara Hill (flute)\,  Anne Loeser (violin)\,  Victoria Jaenecke (viola)\,  Jane Young (cello) play music by Mozart\, Rossini and Gordon Jacob. All four musicians are international players and have performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and other overseas orchestras. Enjoy an afternoon of sublime music. \nThe Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series concerts are free to members and children\, $5 for non-members (pay at the door).
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/concert-the-zephyr-flute-quartet/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230925T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230906T221601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T222022Z
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SUMMARY:25th Birthday Cake with Friends of Pātaka
DESCRIPTION:Time for cake and celebration! Join us at 1pm on Monday 25 September for a heartwarming Birthday Cake with Friends event.\nThe Friends of Pātaka are preparing a delicious cake to share\, and we’re extending the invitation to all of you! Let’s gather as a community to mark the beginning of Pātaka’s 25th Anniversary festivities. The presence of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker’s and the Pātaka family will make this celebration truly special.\nCome\, enjoy a slice of cake\, and join in the joyous spirit of our 25th anniversary kick-off! See you there!\n#BirthdayCakeWithFriends
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/25th-birthday-cake-with-friends-of-pataka/
LOCATION:Pātaka Art + Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230925T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230907T033416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T063214Z
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SUMMARY:Free Haiku Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poets and nature lovers! Join us for a captivating free Haiku Writing Workshop for all-comers\, led by Lynn Davidson.\nYou can then enter your haiku poem in the Haiku Competition\, held  throughout the month of October as part of Pātaka Museum + Gallery’s 25th birthday celebration to encourage emerging and established writers to share their reflections and aspirations of Pataka. Entries can be dropped off to the front desk.\nWhy haiku? To celebrate the Japanese Garden at Pātaka\, overlooked by the Spine. It is in the karesansui style\, which represents mountains and water through the use of rocks and gravel\, an authentic design created by gardeners from Nishio City\, Porirua’s Sister City in Japan. The Nishio gardeners visited in 2013 and 2018\, to tend the garden and train Council gardeners in the specialist skills of traditional garden maintenance\, to maintain its authenticity. \nSo\, immerse yourself in the beauty of our cherished Japanese garden and let your creativity bloom as you craft haiku poems inspired by Pātaka. This is a unique chance to celebrate nature’s serenity through words and capture the essence of our cultural haven. No experience is required – just an open heart and a love for the art of expression. This is a drop-in event so no booking required. \n\nStay after the workshop for some birthday cake\, at 1pm\, courtesy of the Friends of Pātaka.\n\nThe Haiku workshop and competition are sponsored by Friends of Pātaka.\nNational Poetry Day
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/haiku-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Spine\, Pātaka Art + Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230813T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230515T070143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T015218Z
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SUMMARY:The Klezmer Rebs
DESCRIPTION:The fourth and last of our Winter Music Series concerts for 2023 feature the Klezmer Rebs\, a world/ethnic music band performing uplifting Yiddish/Eastern European folk songs\, along with Latin tangos\, swing jazz\, some ‘tuchas-shaking’ romps\, and unique klezmer originals.  Saar Cohen on accordion and piano\, Emma Wollum accordion\, vocals and oboe\, Rose O’Hara on vocals and piano\, Rob Edgecombe on bass\, Amanda Maclean on drums trombone and helicon\, Ana Henderson on violin and David Weinstein guitar\, mandolin and vocals. Now in their 21st year the Klezmer Rebs play authentic Yiddish/Jewish music of the old world expressing the joys and sorrows of life.\nklezmer.co.nz
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/the-klezmer-rebs/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230806T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230806T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230512T013603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T014853Z
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SUMMARY:Te Kāhui Kuratea: Aotea College Kapa Haka Group
DESCRIPTION:In the third of our 2023 Winter Music Series concerts\, fresh from the Secondary School Polyfest\, Te Kāhui Kuatea present a varied\, energetic programme of music.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/te-kahui-kuratea-aotea-college-kapa-haka-group/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230730T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230512T012813Z
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SUMMARY:July Robert Ibell (cellist) and Guy Donaldson (pianist)
DESCRIPTION:In the second of our Winter Music Series concerts for 2023\, we welcome July Robert Ibell (cellist) and Guy Donaldson (pianist) who  will delight with a concert of beautiful chamber music. \nRobert was a member of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for 28 years. He is now a cello and double bass teacher\, chamber music coach\, adjudicator and freelance performer. Guy was a senior lecturer in music education at Massey until 2004\, when he took leave to pursue his passion for performance and music teaching. He is active in the Manawatu as a teacher\, adjudicator\, piano soloist\, accompanist\, chamber music player and music coach.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/july-robert-ibell-cellist-and-guy-donaldson-pianist/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230723T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230512T023949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T023949Z
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SUMMARY:Andrew London & Friends
DESCRIPTION:The first of the Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series concerts for 2023 features Andrew London and his partner Kirsten singing whimsical songs about modern Kiwi culture. \nAndrew London is a well known performer\, locally and nationally\, and has been playing in jazz\, folk\, country\, blues and rock bands since the late 1970s. He began writing whimsical songs about modern Kiwi culture since forming the Hot Club Sandwich trio in the late 1990s. Partner Kirsten delivers solid bass accompaniment to Andrew’s songs.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/andrew-london-friends/
LOCATION:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230503T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230215T025304Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime concert by NZSM Classical Voice students
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this special concert of exceptionally talented Voice students from the New Zealand School of Music.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/lunchtime-concert-by-nzsm-classical-voice-students/
LOCATION:Pātaka Performing Arts Studio\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City Centre\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230503T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230215T000700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T024737Z
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SUMMARY:Enduring Friendships: A Hei Tiki Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Dougal Austin (Kāti Māmoe\, Kāi Tahu\, Waitaha) Kura Pounamu Senior Curator Mātauranga Māori from Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand in a korero and kapu tī. Learn about the various forms and features of our most ubiquitous taonga. \nThe talk  will be followed by morning tea in the Helen Smith Room. \nBought to you by the Friends of Pātaka and the Friends of Te Papa.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/enduring-friendships-a-hei-tiki-talk/
LOCATION:Pātaka Art + Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230419T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230326T201110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T201110Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pātaka AGM
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Friends of Pātaka Annual General Meeting for the year 2022-23. \nOur Guest Speake this year will be Ioana Gordon-Smith\, newly appointed Lead Curator at Pātaka. Iona was a curator of the New Zealand exhibition at the 2022 Venice Biennale. \nPlease read the following documents and and bring a copy with you:\n\nFoP-Annual-Report-2023 • FoP-Minutes from-AGM2022 • FoP-AGM2023-AGENDA
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/friends-of-pataka-agm-3/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230215T000203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T000203Z
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SUMMARY:History Tour of Porirua
DESCRIPTION:A fascinating history tour of Porirua area with knowledgeable historians Te Rauparaha Horomona (Ngati Toa)\, Allan Dodson and Tony Cross. \nSeats are limited and booking is essential\, at patakafriends@gmail.com.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/history-tour-of-porirua/
LOCATION:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230319T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230215T000423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T000423Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Pātaka AGM
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker\, Lead curator Ioana Gordon Smith. Ioana was a curator of the Aotearoa New Zealand entry at the Venice Biennale.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/friends-of-pataka-agm-2/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20230214T235809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T235809Z
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SUMMARY:Porirua Arts Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Porirua Arts Trail returns on 18 and 19 March 2023. This event showcases everything from painting and weaving to 3D printing\, printmaking\, textiles\, pottery and displays it across Porirua.\nThis year the community hubs are at: \n\nPataka Art + Museum (Norrie Street\, Porirua)\nGear Homestead (1 Okowai Road\, Aotea\, Porirua)\nMana Arts Society (Plimmerton Domain\, Ulric Street\, Plimmerton\, Porirua)\nPlimmerton Pavilion (9 Sunset Parade\, Plimmerton\, Porirua)\nMana College (22 Awarua Street\, Elsdon\, Porirua)\nPorirua City (Selby Place\, Porirua)\nWhitireia Campus (C Block\, 3 Wineera Drive\, Porirua)\n\nStudios and Hubs open 10am – 4pm each day. \nFree public entry. \nA brochure can be found here https://poriruaartstrail.wordpress.com/
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/porirua-arts-trail/
LOCATION:Pātaka Art + Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221109T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20220821T233945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T043209Z
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SUMMARY:Visit Janie Taylor's Plimmerton garden and gallery
DESCRIPTION:Janie Taylor will kindly open her garden and studio free of charge to members of Friends on Wednesday 9 November.  \nJanie has turned what was a typical Plimmerton clay hillside into a garden full of meandering paths\, a riot of colourful flowers and her own outdoor art.  \nJanie’s garden is on a fairly steep hillside so there is no wheel chair access. \n\nNumbers will be limited to 20\, so get in quickly to reserve your space\, email patakafriends@gmail.com.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/visit-janie-taylors-plimmerton-garden-and-gallery/
LOCATION:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20221003T040925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T040951Z
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SUMMARY:Art Awards Exhibition at Pataka
DESCRIPTION:With a record 93 entries many of an exceptionally high standard\, this year’s Friends of Pataka Art Awards Exhibition is a must-see. \nAnd while you’re there\, don’t forget to vote on this year’s People’s Choice Award\, which will be announced at the closing of the exhibition on 30 October.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/art-awards-exhibition-at-pataka/
LOCATION:Wellington
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220814T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20220505T105225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T014303Z
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SUMMARY:Kelburn Viaduct Municipal Ensemble Jug Band
DESCRIPTION:In this\, the last of our Winter Music Series concerts for 2022\, the Kelburn Viaduct Municipal Ensemble Jug Band will offer an hour of their unique brand of music.
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/kelburn-viaduct-municipal-ensemble-jug-band/
LOCATION:Helen Smith Room\, Pātaka Art + Museum\, 17 Parumoana Street\, Porirua City\, Wellington\, 5022\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220811T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220811T223000
DTSTAMP:20260505T042622
CREATED:20220728T042718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T043500Z
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SUMMARY:Wellington on a Plate at Pātaka
DESCRIPTION:As part of Wellington on a Plate\, Pātaka Art+Museum is hosting Food+Drink+Art – this is a special opportunity to experience some amazing art after dark and sample some of the best food and drink Porirua has to offer.  \nFor one night only Pātaka will welcome visitors to experience a feast for their senses. Surrounded by some of New Zealand’s foremost indigenous contemporary art you can enjoy the very best local culinary offerings. Porirua’s most creative chefs will come together to delight you with their collection of bite-sized dishes accompanied by craft beer\, speciality vodka and locally brewed kombucha.  \nAbandoned Brewery and local microbrewers The Beer Engine will showcase the best craft beer in the region while Topor Bistro will have a unique selection of Polish vodka to taste. If you want non-alcoholic options\, then the kombucha range from Little City Kombucha promises to hit the spot. Tasty morsels from our local culinary legends such as Get Fixed Cafe\, Topor Bistro\, t bay cafe\, The Little Keto Bakery\, Kumara Pie\, and Yum Jar will make it an evening to remember. \nDon’t miss this chance to imbibe the flavors\, creativity and culture of Porirua\, book your place now! Thursday 11 August. \nBE QUICK!!! The 6pm session has sold out but there are a few tickets left for the 8pm session. Tickets can be purchased from iticket for $50
URL:https://friendsofpataka.org.nz/event/wellington-on-a-plate-at-pataka/
LOCATION:Pātaka Art + Museum
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