About Aotearoa Calendar 2012

ABOUT THE RESOURCE
– Aotearoa Calendar 2012 and Supplement

If you asked most New Zealanders the significance of 5 November,
chances are the great majority would say it is ‘Guy Fawkes Day’.

It seems ironic and indeed sad, that so few New Zealanders know about the amazing Parihaka story and Te Whiti o Rongomai, which has far more relevance for us as a nation on 5 November than the unsuccessful ‘gunpowder plot’ in 1605 in England when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the British Houses of Parliament.

It is this desire to reclaim something of our own unique history, to learn about our own prophetic leaders and to commemorate important events and milestones in our cultural and historical journey that inspired this project.

This 16 PAGE CALENDAR WITH FULL COLOUR GRAPHIC IMAGES is accompanied by a 76 PAGE SUPPLEMENT and index which gives added information about the significance of each of the dates and events recorded.

It has been designed as an EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE highlighting significant events in New Zealand history based on the key themes of CULTURE, GENDER, CLASS & ECOLOGY.
It is a valuable resource for schools, community groups, families, workplaces and individuals, keen to gain a better understanding of important events & milestones that have shaped our history.

A wonderful gift for Christmas!

ABOUT THE DESIGNER,
RESEARCHER and PRODUCER
- Marilyn Scott  

While I am a trained teacher with a degree in social anthropology and history, during the past 20 years I have worked in a variety of Government Departments and non-government organisations in both the justice sector and educational fields.

It is my belief in the value of education coupled with a long-standing passion for social justice and environmental concerns that led me to embark on this Aotearoa Calendar project.

In 2007, while between jobs, I spent 6 months pursuing one of my creative interests in computer graphics and completed a National Certificate in Design. This was the catalyst that inspired me to revive a project that began 20 years ago when I was part of a small Wellington collective that produced a similar resource to commemorate 150 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

While I have drawn on my own skills, life experience and passions to produce this resource, I am also indebted to many friends, family members and colleagues who have encouraged and supported me throughout this project.

This project has been in the pipeline for many years - check out how it began.