Museum Circle HighlightsThe Museum Circle Executive would like to extend their warmest wishes to all their members for a wonderful year ahead. This promises to be an exciting year which aims to grow our membership, deliver a fresh and exciting programme of events for our members and provide significant support to the Auckland Museum. 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
2010 Hillary Lecture:
'The Best Man For The Job'
Tuesday 7 September
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Members $15 Non Members $20
John Banks, Len Brown and other leading contenders on why they should be Mayor.
An open forum moderated by John Hudson.
Auditorium, Auckland Museum (Southern Atrium Entrance
Doors open 5:30pm
Food and bar facilities will be available at the Columbus Cafe in the Southern Atrium Entrance.
Book tickets here or phone 09 306 7048.
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2009 HIGHLIGHTS
During this year we provided a range of special activities for our members which supplemented those of the Museum. All have been noteworthy and have received our members’ enthusiastic support.
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2009 Hillary Lecture: New Challenges in an Uncertain World
Sir Donald McKinnon, speaker for the 2009 Hillary Lecture looked at some of the outstanding characteristics that Sir Edmund Hillary brought to bear on his life's work and how we could apply lessons from his life and achievements to the challenges facing New Zealand today.
Sir Donald, who boasts a distinguished career in diplomacy and international government, has recently been appointed as Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) in recognition of his outstanding service as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. This followed a 21-year career in New Zealand politics.
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An African Adventure - May 2009
In May 2009 the Museum Circle took an 18 day luxury fly-in Safari taking in the best that Southern Africa has to offer.
A visit to Cape Town where rugged coastlines meet towering mountains creating breathtaking views at every turn. We stood on top of the highest sand dunes in the sheltering deserts of the Namib, glided through the crystal clear channels of the Okavango Delta spotting abundant wildlife and birdlife along the way and thrilled to close wildlife encounters in Chobe National Park. We experienced the majestic power of the Victoria Falls, one of the natural Wonders of the World. We stayed at intimate private reserves set in the heart of the bush where wildlife abounds, without compromising comfort as time-honoured luxuries are still offered and the standards of ‘Africa of Old’ are upheld. This was a world-class experience with exceptional accommodation in Africa’s most beautiful wilderness locations.
Click here for more information and photos about the
Museum Circle African Adventure. |
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February 2009 - Gannet Colony Tour and Garden Luncheon at Muriwai
Our first event for the year was a visit to Muriwai Regional Park to view the fascinating gannets and their chicks in their natural habitat. Auckland Museum ornithologist Brian Gill presented an informative and entertaining guided tour of the colony. This was followed by a relaxing luncheon in the beautiful gardens at Nurse Hill Farm. |
2008 HIGHLIGHTS
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April 2008 – The Hillary Lecture
“Cape to Cairo – Then and Now” presented by George Cunningham (Charge d’Affaires of the European Commission Delegation to New Zealand). George described his epic 27 months journey walking the length of Africa including how the experience had shaped his future as a diplomat.
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June 2008 – Opera Cabaret
Following on the success of the previous year’s “Opera Soirée” the Museum Circle hosted an evening of Opera and Broadway showstoppers. This was performed by Auckland’s Opera Factory Quartet to a sell-out audience. |
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August 2008 – Patron’s Lunch
The support of our Patron members was recognised in the form a very special visit to and lunch at Fossil Cove, a superb Waiheke home which showcases a fine collection of Pacific and Polynesian artifacts. The guest of Honour was Museum Director, Dr. Vanda Vitali. |
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September 2008 – “Hotspots”
Dr Michael Tobias the writer/ director of this film introduced us to areas of our planet which are populated by unique plant, animal and insect species at risk of going extinct and what is needed to negotiate a sustainable future for this life. Some NZ locations were featured. Read more » |
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November 2008 – AGM & End of Year Function
We ended the year with an enjoyable and memorable evening which included a special viewing of “Between the memory and the silence “Falls the Shadow”, a ceramic installation by Helen Pollock, created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armistice. |
2007 HIGHLIGHTS
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China Tour 2007
This was a repeat of the Museum Circle China tour of 2005, organised by Joshua & Francis Xu in collaboration with Webb’s Galleries. Read more »
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The Museum Circle Foundation farewells Dr TL Rodney Wilson
On Friday 17 August 2007 Museum Circle members gathered at Auckland Museum for a “Black & White” celebratory dinner to farewell Dr. T. L. Rodney Wilson CMNZ, after 13 years as director of the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Read more »
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We are grateful for your participation during the past year and hope that you will remain committed to supporting Auckland Museum during 2010.
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