Fashion Shows of the 1960s

Fashion Shows 

Formally organised fashion shows may have been limited to exclusive events, but informal fashion shows were seen at events like the races, when the public went all out.

Check out this gorgeous linen suit worn at the races

http://www.matapihi.govt.nz/records/36063512?search%5Bpage%5D=7&search%5Btext%5D=1960s+fashion

Fashion show in Rotorua

Mannequin Parade at Brents Hotel November, 1963. Organised by Mrs C.Lodge. 

Models top left to right: Rama McIlwraith, Gayle Mullis, Jackie Davies. 

Models bottom left to right: Gay Smith, Jill Crawford, Leona Martelli.

Rotorua Photo News, No. 3. Nov. 16, 1963

Posted by Ani Sharland, 

What's happening in Rotorua

The Winter Show of days gone by 

In recent times Rotorua has been lucky to enjoy the Rotorua Daily Post Home & Leisure Show at this time of year. In the 1960s, as shown in the Rotorua Photo News, Rotorua celebrated winter in style with a week long show.  

Rotorua has also had an ice skating rink, courtesy of Rotorua Lakes Council and Harcourts, for the Fire and Ice Festival since 2012. Click this link to read all about it : Fire and Ice Festival

Here I've found some photos in the Rotorua Photo News to show you : These Pix are by Michael Burton, Editor of the Photo News c.1963-1966.

Rotorua Photo News, July 31st 1965,  p. 38

Rotorua Photo News, June 4th 1966, p.g. 32-33

If anyone reading this was there, please tell us your memories so we can share Rotorua's rich history of  Community events.  Just email Alison c/- Library@rotorualc.nz

Celebrating Matariki

Rotorua celebrates Matariki

Click this link to see what's on : Mataariki Events Calendar

The main event :

There are also lots of books and websites available that tell the Matariki story : Here are just a few...

Matariki by Melanie Drewery.
Matariki by Sharon Holt.
Matariki: Pacific New Year by Maori Language Commission.
The little Kiwi's Matariki by Nikki Slade Robinson.
Celebrating the southern seasons: rituals for Aotearoa by Juliet Batten.

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year
https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/learn/matariki-maori-new-year
http://www.mch.govt.nz/nz-identity-heritage/matariki