W.E.A. Course programme and enrolments
First semester, 2010
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All fees and charges include G.S.T.
1001: COASTAL CONNECTIONS $60 (course cancelled - insufficient numbers)
Wednesday 17 February
Bus departs Waikanae Woolworths at 9.00 am, Paraparaumu Railway Station at 9.10 am
Visit the Pataka Museum and Art Gallery only 15 minutes north of Wellington. Pataka is dedicated to celebrating our heritage & specialises in showcasing Maori, Pacific Island, New Zealand, Asian and international contemporary art & culture.
Enjoy a coffee and lunch (own cost) at the museum’s Café Kaizen while relaxing beside the Japanese garden.
In the afternoon a coastal connections tour of Bay Whitirea Headland, the first state house built in Titahi Bay, historic boatsheds, Mana Island lookout, Te Korohiwa Pt, Marines WW2 camp and theatre, Old Maori Pat Site, 3 whaling stations (1930’s), then back past housing development built by Austrian Builders in 1950s.
Guide: Roger Beauchamp Porirua Historical Assn
1002: GLADSTONE WINES DISCOVERY $75
$75 Thursday 11 March. Bus departs Waikanae Woolworths at 8.45 am, Paraparaumu Railway Station at 8.55am
Established in 1986, Gladstone Vineyard was the first of a cluster of boutique wineries established on the old riverbed of the Ruamahanga River at Gladstone, east of Carterton in the Wairarapa.
The first vintage was in April 1996 and in 1998 the first pallet of Gladstone wine was shipped overseas.
Come and join us for a day trip to the Gladstone vineyards and an organised tasting (included in the fee) of some of Gladstone’s finest wines.
Lunch at the Gladstone Café (at own cost).
Guide: Tom Ranson President of Kapiti Wine Club
1003: BONSAI MAKING/OTARI-WILTON RESERVE $65
Thursday 22 April
Bus departs Waikanae Woolworths at 9.00 am, Paraparaumu Railway Station at 9.10 am,
Head down to the California Garden Centre in Wellington to hear well known identity Keith Lowe inspire us with his expertise in bonsai making and discover more about this exciting art. Then lunch at Cafe California (own cost).
Followed by an afternoon tour of the Otari-Wilton’s Bush Native Botanic Garden and Forest Reserve through tranquil fernery, Canopy Walkway and hike the trails to find the 800 year old rimu (fee includes $5 for the tour).
This is an easy walk with no steps.
Bring walking shoes and suitable clothing.
1004: WAINUIOMATA CATCHMENT AREA $60
Sunday 9 May
Bus departs Waikanae Woolworths at 7.30am, Paraparaumu Railway Station at 7.40am
Few locals get to see the huge catchment behind Wainuiomata because it is a high bio-security area to maintain the purity of the water supply, with stringent pest control.
It supplies about 20 percent of the region's water.
Because of its water reserve protection status, it contains some of the most pristine native bush in the region.
There is little erosion and stunning podocarp stands, considered the best in the lower North Island.
This GWRC guided walk is an easy grade and takes approximately 5.5 hours including a stop for lunch.
Bring your own lunch, water bottle and suitable clothing and walking shoes.
1005: LINE DANCING $30
8 Mondays 8 February – 29 March, 10.30am – 11.30am
Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Tutanekai Street
Line dancing leads to improved health and fitness while enjoying easy-flow exercise to great music in a safe and comfortable environment with good friends.
Wear comfortable clothes, flat shoes and bring a water bottle.
Carol Garden MA recreation & leisure studies
1006: WHAT THE EYE REVEALS $90 (course cancelled - insufficient enrolments to cover costs)
8 Fridays 12 February – 9 April, 9.30am – noon
Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Tutanekai Street
Have you ever wondered if there was a meaning to the spots, ring and colours in the iris of your eyes?
And would you like, by having a quick look in someone else’s eyes, have a deep insight into how to communicate in such a way that you understand where people are coming from, meet each other and feel understood
Lemayah Bone master iridologist and Rayid teacher
1007: A MEDICINE CABINET IN YOUR GARDEN $40
3 Tuesdays 20, 27 April, 4 May, 10am – noon NB both date and venue change from that shown in brochure
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina St, Paraparaumu
Make your own remedies and beauty treatments using plants from your own back yard!
Learn how to make simple creams, ointments, teas and more, to help relieve some common conditions and look after your skin naturally.
Materials cost extra.
Amanda Reid natural health practitioner
1008: INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL THERAPIES $50
4 Fridays 7 – 28 May, 10am – noon
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
This course will offer the participant an introduction to a wide variety of different natural therapies available, the philosophy that each therapy is based on and what to expect at a consultation.
Bring pen and paper.
Louise Wallace registered medical herbalist
1009: BE EASY ON YOURSELF $50
4 Wednesdays 2 - 23 June, 10am – noon
Waikanae Memorial Hall, Pehi Kupa Street, Waikanae
Learn how to move more easily using every day activity.
Over the years we all develop ways of moving, often these are habitual or may be the result of previous pain or injury which can limit mobility and our enjoyment of life.
Strengthen key muscles and gain control over posture, reducing unnecessary strain or on joints and soft tissue.
Learn how to apply the basic principles to any other activities you enjoy, for example recreational walking, the gym, tramping, cycling, gardening etc. (even housework).
Wear comfortable clothing for this course.
Lesley Unka physiotherapist
1010: ADVANCED PAINTING AND DRAWING – FOR THOSE WITH SOME EXPERIENCE $85
8 Mondays, 8 February – 29 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Rita King Cottage, 330 Rosetta Road, Raumati Beach
This course enables those with some basic skills to build on their experience and explore new approaches to painting. In a supportive, friendly environment, students are encouraged to develop their own independent styles.
Students will have the opportunity to develop a series of paintings on a given topic each term.
For the first lesson bring 6B pencil, A3 sketchbook and a set of acrylic paints (yellow, red, blue and white) or watercolours if preferred.
Lynda Mapplebeck part-time secondary school teacher and practicing artist
1011: MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK $15
Tuesday 9 February, 10am – noon
Farmyard Café, Lindale, Main Highway, Paraparaumu
Join us for coffee and scones and create a piece of artwork inspired by the theme “a country garden”.
This artwork will be made using fabric, paper, photos and any other materials that I have.
We will be using techniques such as decoupage, sewing and drawing so that your end result will be a wonderful mixed media artwork.
Price includes refreshments. (additional $5 payable to tutor for materials).
Maximum number: 15 (so be in quick).
Carmen Slater bookmaker, artist and crafter
1012: MAKE A (different) BROOCH $15
Tuesday 16 February, 10am – noon
Farmyard Café, Lindale, Main Highway, Paraparaumu
Join us for a tea/coffee, scones and a morning of craft.
Make a brooch using buttons, wire beads and felt. (This design is not a repeat of the last brooch coffee morning).
Price includes refreshments.
(additional $2 payable to tutor for materials).
Maximum number: 15 (so be in quick).
Shelley Gardner teacher and crafter
1013: CROTCHET FINGERLESS GLOVELETTES $30
2 Tuesdays, 23 February and 2 March, 10am – noon
Farmyard Café, Lindale, Main Highway, Paraparaumu
Crotchet a pair of striped fingerless glovelettes.
Learn the basics and let your hook fly.
Bring two different colour balls of double knit wool.
Morning tea is included in the price.
Maximum number: 10 (so be in quick).
Jill Hemming crafter, teacher and artist
1014: WOODWORK AND WOOD TURNING $65
5 Evenings 3 - 31 March , 6.30pm – 9.30pm (Wed/Mon/Mon/Mon/Wed)
First is Wednesday 3 March, then Mondays, with last class Wednesday 31 March,
Kapiti College, Margaret Road, Raumati Beach
Learn a new craft - woodwork and wood turning - with confidence and in a safe and friendly environment in the College Technology Room with a tutor who has 20 years experience.
Class members need to bring overalls and safety glasses.
Maximum number: 12 (so be in quick).
Chris Jackson tutor
1015: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY $40 (Course Full)
Saturday 6 March, 9am – 4 pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road) Paraparaumu
For those of you who have a digital camera this is a beginners’ to intermediate course.
It will get you started with your camera and take you up to taking good photos.
Bring along your camera, its manual and lunch.
Rick Howarth photographer and tutor
1016: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING (FLOWERS & BIRDS) $80
2 sessions: Saturday 20 March and Sunday 21 March, 10am – 3pm
Waikanae Arts and Crafts Hall, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae
An introduction to Chinese sui-mo (water-ink) painting techniques, using Chinese ink and colour applied with special brushes on rice paper.
Student will learn the basic brush strokes and how to apply these techniques to the painting of grass, bamboo, flowers, birds and fishes as well as to their favourite subjects.
There is an additional $15 cost for each student for the hire of the Chinese art materials (payable to the tutor).
Stan Chan artist
1017: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING (LANDSCAPES) $80
2 sessions: Saturday 10 April and Sunday 11 April, 10am – 3pm
Waikanae Arts and Crafts Hall, Elizabeth Street, Waikanae
Students will learn the traditional Chinese sui-mo (water-ink) brush painting techniques, focusing on mountain and water landscapes, using Chinese ink and colour applied with special brushes on rice paper.
Students will learn the basic strokes and how to paint sky, mountains, trees and buildings.
There is an additional $15 cost for each student for the hire of the Chinese art materials (payable to the tutor).
Stan Chan artist
1018: CREATIVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY $100
3 Saturdays, 17 April – 1 May, 9am – 4 pm NB Venue change:
Kapiti College, Paraparaumu
Everybody has digital cameras these days and usually take pretty mediocre photos, and lots of them.
This course is to take you beyond just working with a camera and improving the images in PhotoShop.
It is about how to take far better photos.
The course may lead on to more professional work; it will definitely make you more complete as a photographer.
Much will be done with printing photographs and critiquing them.
Rick Howarth photographer and tutor
GREAT READING AND CREATIVE WRITING
1019: PLAYBACK THEATRE $75 (course cancelled - insufficient enrolments to cover costs)
6 Fridays, 12 February - 19 March, 10am - noon
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Come along and try Playback Theatre.
Stories re-created and retold by you, using improvisation, narration, movement or song.
A fantastic way to tell stories and so some acting as well.
Amanda Hanan actress, writer, comedenne, teacher
1020: DISCOVERING CONTEMPORARY NZ POETS AND THEIR POETRY $50
4 Thursdays, 18 February – 11 March, 10am - noon (course cancelled - insufficient enrolments to cover costs)
Rita King Cottage, 330 Rosetta Road, Raumati Beach
A chance to learn more about NZ Poets and their poetry from 1950 to present day.
Opportunity for discussion and questions and the tutor is open to suggestions regarding poets participants would like to know more about.
Class members are welcome to bring along their NZ Poetry anthologies.
Gill Ward writer and teacher
1021: READING SHAKESPEARE - OTHELLO $50
4 Tuesdays, 9 – 30 March, 2 – 4pm
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Class! Race! Jealousy! Villainy! Murder!
Discover all this and more in one of the most eloquent and poignant of Shakespeare`s tragedies.
We will discuss the characters and ideas, and enjoy the fine writing in this play.
Please bring a copy of the play.
Janet Secker English literature teacher
1022: WILLIAM WORDSWORTH – THE ROMANTIC $30
2 Tuesdays, 6 and 13 April, 2 – 4pm
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
We will traverse the life of this English literary giant; read, discuss and listen to professional recordings of several poems with extracts from longer works.
All pieces linked by the evocative music of Robert Schumann.
Bring Wordsworth collections if you have them, but all poems and extracts covered in the course are provided.
Lynda Burnett actress, editor, teacher
1023: READING SHAKESPEARE – TITUS ANDRONICUS $50
3 Tuesdays, 4 – 18 May, 2 – 4:30pm Note this is now only 3, longer sessions to that in the brochure
4 – 18 May Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Tutanekai Street;
This is one of Shakespeare`s early plays, written in the style of the Senecan revenge tragedy, and therefore violent and bloodthirsty.
Nevertheless the key issues of gender, race and power, often dealt with by Shakespeare, are present.
Learn a little about the history of revenge tragedy and read and discuss the play.
Please bring a copy of the play.
Janet Secker English literature teacher
1024: YOU ENJOY READING – WHY CAN’T I? $25
Wednesday 23 June, 7 – 9pm
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Do you, a friend or a family member have difficulty in reading for more than a short while?
Want to find out some ideas that might help you to help you overcome this barrier?
Would it surprise you to know that quite a few people share these irksome problems.
Give this course a go – you might surprise yourself!
Jill Stansfield retired teacher with an interest in learning issues.
1025: SINGING FOR FUN $60
6 Tuesdays, 23 February – 30 March, 9.45 – 11.45 am
Parklands Hall, Sylvan Avenue, Waikanae
This course is for people who view themselves as non-singers and who would love to sing.
We will learn basic vocal technique and sing a rich variety of world folk songs and have fun along the way.
The aim of this course is to build vocal confidence, in a supportive, encouraging environment. It is founded on the belief that all of us, given the right conditions, can sing.
Wear loose fitting, comfortable clothes and shoes for this course and bring a water bottle.
Rachel Morgan music teacher
1026: MUSIC IN SHAKESPEARE Singles $85 Couples $140
9 Wednesdays, 3 March – 28 April, 9.45 – 11.45 am
Parklands Hall, Sylvan Avenue, Waikanae
Shakespeare’s plays have inspired composers from Thomas Arne (1710-1778) to Albert Reiman (1936).
The nine week course will include the works of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and Vaughan Williams with visiting soloists, full performances of Verdi opera and more!
Please bring a notebook to the course.
Jane Godfrey music teacher
| 1026: | $85 Singles | ||
| 1026b: | $140 Couples |
1027: OPERA TALK – THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (MOZART) $25
Saturday 10 April, 2 – 4 pm
Parklands Hall, Sylvan Avenue, Waikanae
In WA Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”, the servant couple Figaro and Susanna want to be married, but their aristocratic employer Count Almaviva withholds permission, because he lusts after Susanna himself.
After wonderfully convoluted plotting and counter-intrigue, the aristocrat is the loser in this battle of wits.
To produce an opera based on Beaumarchais’ play was a huge calculated risk.
Because of the controversial plot, the play was banned by the censor from performance in Vienna at the time. “The Marriage of Figaro” is one of Mozart’s greatest and most enduringly popular works.
Peter Baillie opera singer
1028: HOW TO READ MUSIC, Progressing to Stage 2 $100
9 weeks. Starting date/time to be negotiated (but numbers must be known by 1 March).
13A Iti Grove, Waikanae
The language of music, how to understand this language from a rhythmic and melodic aspect.
Instruction and sympathetic tuition will be given in a series of classes.
The aims will be to build confidence in the reading of music, using ear-training as well as the art of reading from a musical score. Regular attendance of these classes is expected and homework should be completed.
Jane Godfrey music teacher
EXPLORING AND RECORDING HISTORY
1029: THE HERITAGE SITES $20
1 Wednesday, 17, 2 – 4pm NB brochure includes a second session 24 March which is not being held
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
This presentation is an illustrated tour of a number of historic sites in the Kapiti area with their stories.
There will also be an opportunity to hear about the tutor’s first historical novel “His other Self” which is largely based on New Zealand historical events and personages, particularly in the Wellington area.
Bill Lambert member of Kapiti Historical Society, author
1030: PUTTING TOGETHER TE ARA – A COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NZ $25
Thursday, 25 March, 2 – 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road) Paraparaumu
A discussion of how we go about compiling a complete encyclopedia of New Zealand on the web.
Te Ara will be a comprehensive guide to the natural environment, history, culture, economy, institutions, peoples and social development of this country. An important feature is its Maori content.
Te Ara combines short essays with a variety of multimedia additions with links providing pathways to the digital collections of libraries, archives and museums around the country.
Jock Phillips General Editor, Ministry for Culture and Heritage
1031: RESEARCHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY $75
5 Saturdays, 8 May – 5 June, 10am - noon
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road), Paraparaumu
Find out how to research your family history using internet resources and a visit to a research library.
How and where to begin will be discussed and also how to order what you find.
The last session is a trip to the National Library.
You will need pen and paper and a summary of what you already know.
Rachel Brown tutor
1032: ART HISTORY $35
2 Wednesdays, 9 and 16 June, 2 – 4pm
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Turner and Constable – In these two sessions we will compare the different interpretation of two of England's greatest landscape painters.
Both from the Romantic period and both passionate observers of the effects of nature, but with very individual styles.
Pat McArthur art history tutor
1033: AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY $80
6 Mondays 8 February – 15 March , 10am - noon
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
So you thought philosophy was for dusty academics. Not so.
It is highly relevant to our everyday lives.
For example, it looks at ethical/moral behaviour, political dynamics, about being human, the many belief systems, and so much more.
We will look at Christian philosophers and the rationalists, British Empirical school and German Idealists, into the 19th Century and the Modern Era.
So come along and see what philosophy can do for you.
Dr Peter Jackson doctorate in philosophy, lecturer
1034: ASTROLOGY – AN INTRODUCTION $80
6 Tuesdays 4 May – 8 June , 1.30 – 3.30pm
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Don’t be put off by the horoscope page in the newspaper: genuine astrology is subtle, relevant and spiritually uplifting with a tradition stretching back many thousands of years.
In these six lessons you will learn the basic building blocks of the astrological chart and how to do simple interpretation.
This will give you a whole new way of seeing and understanding the world, as well as a deeper understanding of yourself, your family and friends.
Class members will need to provide their birth details before the class, i.e. date, time (if possible) and place of birth.
Graham Ibell Experienced practitioner and teacher of astrology
1035: ISLAMIC CIVILISATION AND ISLAMIC RELIGION $25
Sunday 9 May, 2 – 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road) Paraparaumu
An overview of Islam in world history and the basic practices and beliefs of Muslims.
Beginning with a short history of Christian-Islamic interactions, the first part of the talk will outline the contributions of Islamic civilisation in science, mathematics, and agriculture.
The second part of the talk will go over how Islam began historically, discussing how Muslims perceive the Qur’an and the role of Muhammad, in addition to the “Five Pillars” of Islamic practice and belief.
Art Buehler Lecturer in Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington
1036: JUDAISM ON ONE FOOT $25
Sunday 16 May, 2 – 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road) Paraparaumu
There is a famous story about a man who came to the great teacher Hillel and asked him to teach him the whole Torah while standing on one foot.
Hillel replied: "What is hateful to you, do not do to others......,now go and study"
Jewish rituals, texts, holidays, stories and customs while standing on one foot.
JoEllen Duckor lay leader, spiritual director at Temple Sinai
1037: GANDHI, PEACE AND HINDIUSM $25
Sunday 30 May, 2 – 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road) Paraparaumu
“Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, is one of the most famous people of the twentieth century and one of the most well-known Indians of all time.
This lecture will focus on Gandhi’s non-violence movement, and in particular on the ways in which he incorporated Hindu symbols and practices into the movement.
Through this synthesis of religion and politics, Gandhi successfully mobilised hundreds of millions of Indian villagers to political action.”
Rick Weiss Lecturer in Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington
1038: WHERE NEUROSCIENCE MEETS RELIGION: RECENT STUDIES AND INTERPRETATIONS $25
Sunday 13 June 2 – 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road) Paraparaumu
What is neuroscience? How does the result of a worldwide renaissance affect the study and practice in religion?
In this seminar, we shall review recent studies investigating the neural correlates of repetitive and improvisational prayer, meditation, speaking in tongues, trance, and arousing ritual.
We shall then relate these results to larger questions about the biological functions of religion, the universality of spiritual experience, and to philosophical debates about the prospects and limitations of scientific methods for explaining religiosity.
No background in science or religious studies will be presupposed.
Joseph Bulbulia Lecturer in Religious Studies, Victoria University of Wellington
1039: CHINESE FOR BEGINNERS $100
10 Sundays, 21 February – 2 May, 1.30 – 3.30pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road) Paraparaumu
Note: 11 April only at Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Classes will focus on basic oral Chinese language skills and culture knowledge that are needed most often in daily life when people are travelling in China.
With the possibility of continuing to a more advanced level.
Coreena Xia native speaker, teaching experience
1040: GERMAN FOR KIWIS (BEGINNERS) $90
8 Wednesdays 3 March – 21 April, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Room B12 (behind main admin block) Kapiti College, Margaret Rd, Raumati Beach NB Venue change from brochure
Suitable for people wanting to travel to a German speaking country or who wish to understand more about German culture and language.
The focus is on basic oral and written communication. Hands on and fun !
Werner Nowitski native speaker, language teacher
1049: SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS $90
8 Thursdays 11 March – 8 April, 6.30 – 8:30pm
Kapiti Community Centre, Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
An introductory class into the Spanish language.
If you are planning on travelling in the near future to Latin America and/or Spain, this course is ideal to help you communicate in situations ranging from booking hotels to ordering food, as well as being able to have a basic conversation about yourself .
Esther Martin Garcia native of Spain, interpreter and translator
1041: BENVENUITI TO ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS $80
7 Fridays, 7 May – 18 June, 10.30am - 1pm
Rita King Cottage, 330 Rosetta Road, Raumati Beach
Classes will focus on basic oral and written communication skills used in everyday life.
It will appeal to those wishing to start conversing in Italian or practice basic Italian they already know and/or those planning to travel to Italy.
Bring a pen and notebook. Lessons may be recorded.
Margherita Littler tutor
SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION
1042: BICYCLE MAINTENANCE $25
Tuesday 9 March, 6.30pm – 9pm
On Yer Bike cycle shop, 130 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu
An opportunity to help you maintain and service your bike; covers basic mechanical skills, punctures, maintenance of tyres, wheels, brakes etc.
Please bring a notebook and pen.
Matthew Nicol cycle technician
1043: DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS $25
Thursday 25 March, 10am – noon
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road)
This will be an illustrated talk exploring the geological evidence and reasoning behind the claim that 'we have dinosaur footprints in the South Island'.
This will also be an opportunity to consider all aspects of New Zealand's dinosaur record.
Dr Hamish Campbell Senior Scientist, GNS Science and geologist at Te Papa
1044: ACTIVE UNDERSEA MOUNTAINS OF NEW ZEALAND $25
Tuesday 30 March, 2 – 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road)
New Zealand is custodian of a vast ocean estate covering about 4 million km2, the fifth largest in the world, and more than 14 times larger than the emerged part of New Zealand on which we live! However, it is also the least known environment in terms of extent, sustainability, hazard, resources and accessibility.
The collision between the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates has had a profound impact on the geological structure and landscape of New Zealand.
This presentation will focus on the tools, methods and major findings that marine geologists and geophysicists have developed and applied over the years to better understand the natural geological processes that have shaped our seafloor.
Understanding the origin of our "seascape" is essential if we are to enjoy its beauty, benefit from its resources and protect ourselves from its threats.
Dr Geoffroy Lamarche Principal Scientist, NIWA
1045: ANTARCTICA AND CLIMATE CHANGE $25
Sunday 23 May, 1.30 – 4.30pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road)
A brief history of Antarctica from the Greenhouse world of 50 million years ago to the present Ice house world, and how we are rapidly returning to the Greenhouse.
Slides and movies will be used to show the work of the Antarctic Research Centre to understand past and future behaviour of the ice sheet.
We will also briefly cover the work of the Climate Change Research Institute in seeking the best ways for responding to climate change.
There will be ample time for discussion.
Prof. Peter Barrett Professor of Geology, Antarctic Research Centre and NZ Climate Change Institute, Victoria University of Wellington
1046: INTRODUCTION TO TAX $25
Thursday 27 May, 2 - 5pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road)
A presentation from a officer of the IRD on business tax obligations such as PAYE, GST ACC, KiwiSaver, IR on-line services, cashbooks, and any other tax related questions you have always wanted answered but never had the opportunity.
John Forde Business Tax Information Officer, IRD
1047: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INTERPERSONAL ATTRACTION $25
Saturday 8 May, 2 - 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road)
This seminar looks at the psychological aspects of interpersonal attraction. It will cover evolutionary psychology and mating strategies, psychological basis as an aspect of social psychology, cognitive and social phenomenon, underlying factors, liking and loving, interpersonal styles, triangular theory of love, some current issues such as on-line dating and homosexual love.
Dr Peter Jackson doctorate in psychology, lecturer
1048: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM $25
Saturday 15 May, 2 - 4pm
Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place (off Rimu Road)
This seminar looks at the psychological aspects of international terrorism, and will cover the following aspects: what is terrorism? what is its aim? political legitimacy, internationalisation trend, authoritarianism , nature of the terrorist, Islam, rise of Islamic terrorism, funding, recruitment and training issues, cult of the suicide bomber and what can be done?
Dr Peter Jackson doctorate in psychology, lecturer
Start Dates/Times Quick Reference
Course |
Day |
Start Date |
Time |
Monday |
08-Feb |
10am |
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Monday |
08-Feb |
1:30pm |
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Monday |
08-Feb |
10:30am |
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Tuesday |
09-Feb |
10am |
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tba |
tba |
tba |
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What the eye reveals (course cancelled) |
Friday |
12-Feb |
9:30am |
Playback Theatre (course cancelled) |
Friday |
12-Feb |
10am |
Tuesday |
16-Feb |
10am |
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Coastal Connections Field Trip (course cancelled) |
Wednesday |
17-Feb |
9am |
Discovering Contemporary NZ Poets (course cancelled) |
Thursday |
18-Feb |
10am |
Sunday |
21-Feb |
1:30pm |
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Tuesday |
23-Feb |
10am |
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Tuesday |
23-Feb |
9:45am |
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Wednesday |
03-Mar |
9:45am |
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German for Kiwis (Beginners) (venue change) |
Wednesday |
03-Mar |
6:30pm |
Wednesday |
03-Mar |
6:30pm |
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Digital Photography (course Full) |
Saturday |
06-Mar |
9am |
A Medicine Cabinet in Your Garden (date/venue change) |
Tuesday |
20-Apr |
10am |
Tuesday |
09-Mar |
2pm |
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Tuesday |
09-Mar |
6:30pm |
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Thursday |
11-Mar |
8:45am |
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Thursday |
11-Mar |
6:30pm |
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Wednesday |
17-Mar |
2pm |
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Saturday |
20-Mar |
10am |
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Thursday |
25-Mar |
10am |
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Thursday |
25-Mar |
2pm |
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Tuesday |
30-Mar |
2pm |
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Tuesday |
06-Apr |
2pm |
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Saturday |
10-Apr |
10am |
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Saturday |
10-Apr |
2pm |
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Saturday |
17-Apr |
9am |
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Thursday |
22-Apr |
9am |
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Tuesday |
04-May |
1:30pm |
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Tuesday |
04-May |
2pm |
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Friday |
07-May |
10am |
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Friday |
07-May |
10:30am |
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Saturday |
08-May |
10am |
|
Saturday |
08-May |
2pm |
|
Sunday |
09-May |
7:30am |
|
Sunday |
09-May |
2pm |
|
Saturday |
15-May |
2pm |
|
Sunday |
16-May |
2pm |
|
Sunday |
23-May |
1:30pm |
|
Thursday |
27-May |
2pm |
|
Sunday |
30-May |
2pm |
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Wednesday |
02-Jun |
10am |
|
Wednesday |
09-Jun |
2pm |
|
Sunday |
13-Jun |
2pm |
|
Wednesday |
23-Jun |
7pm |