Festa della Repubblica 2013

Cari soci You’re invited to join a celebration marking la Festa della Repubblica, Italy’s national day. We are holding an Aperitivo with the Italian Ambassador, Alessandro Levi Sandri, at Gina's restaurant. Sunday 2 June 3pm to 5pm Gina’s 161 Symonds Street The cost is $15 per person which includes one drink (beer, wine or soft drink) and nibbles. More drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. The restaurant opens to the public at 5pm – so if you like you could book a table and stay for dinner. If you plan to come, please email pizza@ginas.co.nz so they have an idea of numbers. The Dante Team

Italian Class, a video by Alan Clist, of Dream of Italy

This video was made by one of our students, Alan from Dream of Italy. For more info about Italian language classes in Auckland please click here.

Cine Dante at the Rialto in Newmarket

Cine Dante is back with an Italian film from 2010 showing at the Rialto in Newmarket on Thursday 2 May, 6.15pm.

The film is Lost Kisses (I baci mai dati), an Italian comedy drama directed by Roberta Torre and based on a story by Torre.

Tickets: $12 for Dante members ($15 for non members) Buy pre-sale tickets at the Dante rooms as seats are very limited and there might be none left on the day.

Don't miss your only chance to see this film at a cinema in NZ!

Synopsis: Lost Kisses / I baci mai dati

13-year-old Manuela gains the attention she so desires by claiming that the Virgin Mary came to her in a dream and now she knows the location of the head of her Sicilian city's Virgin Mary statue. When head and statue are reunited, Manuela becomes a celebrity in her community for being able to perform miracles.

 

Quiz Night Prize: Cooking Lesson & Dinner

I “Diavoli Vecchi” – vincitori del quiz – hanno cucinato e mangiato fantastici e gustosi ravioli ricotta e spinaci con burro e salvia di Simona e preparato con Flavia delle deliziose ciambelline al vino!

 

Ecco il messaggio di ringraziamento di una delle partecipanti:

"Thank you so much for the wonderful cooking lesson and dinner we enjoyed on Sunday. It was really good to knead, roll, cut, shape and take part in the aspects of cooking so that I am now more confident in making my own pasta and of course, the exquisite ciambelline al vino, cosi croccante. I liked the way we worked in twos, and kept track of what was being prepared on the other bench- as well as reaching out for a glass of wine at the same time. It was great fun.

Very soon I will make the ravioli followed by some ciambelline and I know they will be a hit with my family.

Mille grazie e vi auguro una buona settimana in cucina."

Italian School Holiday Programme – Autumn 2013 for children 5–12 years old

Giochamo alle 

Olimpiadi!  

In compagnia di una vera atleta,

campionessa italiana di karate!

Two days of games, gymnastics and lots of fun

with an Italian athlete and karate champion!

Tuesday 30 April  and  Friday 3 May

 9.30am to 2pm

at Freeman’s Bay Community Centre

52 Hepburn St - Freeman’s Bay

Vi aspettiamo!

Cost: $10.00 Dante members – $15.00 non members

*** Lunch not provided , please bring a packed lunch ***

RSVP by 22 April to  info@dante.org.nz – 09.3763853

Dante Quiz, che bella serata!

Thank you to all who took part in our Dante Quiz and well done! There were 5 categories: Art, Food and Wine, Cinema, Geography and Music, with 7 teams competing for the prizes. Scroll down to see a few more photos, and our winners!

Great evening with food and fun

  

Il tavolo dei ragazzi: young Dante members helped to run the event in the evening. Over 20 Dante members worked towards organizing the Dante Quiz

 The winners 

The third classified: I Gattini, prize sponsored by Loacker
(imported by Stewart Alexander and Co. NZ)

Second classified: I Padrini, prize sponsored by illy(imported by Stewart Alexander and Co. NZ)

The winning team: I Diavoli Vecchi, who won a cooking class and dinner offered by the Dante



Thank you all for taking part, and see you at the next Dante event!!!

Photos by Alessandra Zecchini ©

La politica in Italia

Molto interessante l'incontro in italiano alla Dante per discutere le recenti elezioni e la situazione politica in Italia. Ringraziamo Marco Debenedetti, funzionario presso il Parlamento italiano, per aver illustrato alcuni aspetti storici e attuali del nostro paese.
Photos by Alessandra Zecchini ©

March Dante Event: A trivia quiz about Italy

Seen at the Wynyard Quarter

 

The Luna Rossa yacht and a free art exhibition inside the Silos (on until 22 February) which includes work by the Kiwi-Italian sculptor Chiara Corbelletto.

ITALIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2013 OVERSEAS VOTING BY CORRESPONDENCE

Pursuant to Presidential decree n. 226 of December 22nd, 2012, elections to elect representatives to the Chamber of Deputies and to the Senate of the Republic will be held on February 24th  and 25th, 2013.   In Italy, voting at the polling stations will take place on Sunday, February 24th (from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and on Monday, February 25th (from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.).  

Outside of Italy, Italian citizens residing abroad who are registered voters in the Overseas District may vote by correspondence. They can do so by casting their vote for the candidates listed on the ballot for the “Circoscrizione Estero” (Overseas District).   

All voters residing abroad that opt not to vote in Italy before January 3rd will receive a packet by mail before February 6th from their respective Consular Office containing: an instruction sheet on the voting procedures, the electoral certificate, a ballot (two for voters over the age of 25, therefore eligible to vote also for the Senate), one blank white envelope for the ballots, a stamped envelope bearing the address of the Consular Office of jurisdiction, and the list of candidates for the Electoral Zone of residence.   

The stamped envelope containing the ballots, completed as indicated by the instruction sheet, must be sent by mail WITHOUT DELAY in order to reach this Embassy by – and no later than – 4:00 pm (local time) on February 21st.   

The vote is personal and secret. Voting more than once or voting on another’s behalf is prohibited. Violators of the law will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.   Voters who have not received the voting papers by February 10th should contact this Embassy in order to verify their electoral status and, if necessary, request a duplicate.     

THE EMBASSY OF ITALY IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.   DETAILED INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.esteri.it 

Source: http://www.ambwellington.esteri.it/ambasciata_wellington

Potrete trovare ulteriori informazioni anche in questo articolo, e le interviste ad alcuni dei candidati qui. Se siete iscritti all'AIRE ma non avete ricevuto il plico contattate l'ambasciata italiana a Wellington 04 4735339.

Waitangi Day Reception at Government House, Auckland

From left: Dante Alighieri Society's president Sandra Fresia and past president Alessandra Zecchini 

Sandra Fresia e Alessandra Zecchini hanno rappresentato la Società Dante Alighieri e la comunità italiana di Auckland alle celebrazioni svoltesi presso il giardino della residenza del Governatore Generale della Nuova Zelanda in occasione del 173esimo anniversario del Trattato di Waitangi.

Ringraziamo Sua Eccellenza l'Onorevole Sir Jerry Mateparae e Lady Janine Mateparae per l'invito, e per il piacevole pomeriggio.

Alessandra and Sandra with Auckland Mayor Len Brown

Sandra Fresia and Alessandra Zecchini represented the Dante Alighieri Italian Society of Auckland at The Governor General of New Zealand's Garden Reception for the commemoration of the 173th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

It was a lovely afternoon and we would like to thank Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae for the invite.

A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale! Italian Carnival Workshop on Friday 8 February

Italian summer intensive course: un successone, e con più di 50 studenti!

Here are some photos from the summer intensive course, taken by Barbara Smith. Barbara also wrote this lovely recap of the lessons, please scroll down to read it.

Ciao tutti,

The 5 day course was wonderful. The tone was set by the 5 tutors - all very competent, charming, light hearted and fun-loving. They, and the odd helper prepared the delicious Italian style cooked lunches daily (there were over 50 students) and also the picnic, with wine on the final day, when, instead of study classes we all improvised on subjects such as immigration into Italy, and difficulties of living there. One of the best things to come out of it is that my new classmate Jenny, from Omaha Beach can take me down and back again about every Wednesday noon, for a Conversation Course at the Dante'e Society - run by Sandra!! I feel so thrilled that I will have the opportunity to keep practicing la bella lingua. 

Love to all, 

Barbara

From left: teachers Martina, Luca, Paolo, Maria and Sandra. Not in the photo: teachers Matteo and Lisa (busy preparing Italian lunch)

Photos by Barbara Smith ©

Thinking of learning Italian this year?

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  Thinking of learning Italian this year? Come to our school open day, meet the teachers and staff, and find out the best class for your needs. Saturday 9 February, 10am-12pm Dante Rooms, Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn St, Freemans Bay, Auckland Telephone: 09 376 3853, Email: info@dante.org.nz

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  Italian Language Courses – Term 1- 2013 - Prices and timetables
  
  
  For Adults' classes click here
  
  
  For Children's classes click here

YOUR BOOK TO READ DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

Lunedì 17 Dicembre, dalle 12.30 alle 2.30pm avrete l’ultima occasione per prendere un libro da leggere durante le vacanze! La libreria della Dante chiuderà per Natale e riaprirà a metà Gennaio dell’anno prossimo. Niente di meglio di un libro da leggere in italiano, quest’estate! Romanzi e racconti in italiano, saggi, libri di autori italiani in inglese, materiale didattico, romanzi per bambini e adolescenti, testi d’impegno, d’evasione e d’intrattenimento: la biblioteca della Dante è il nuovo un punto di riferimento non solo per la comunità italiana di Auckland ma anche per tutti quelli che, studenti e non, sono interessati alla lettura e alla cultura italiana. Monday the 17th of December from 12.30 to 2.30pm will be your last chance to borrow a book in Italian to read during the holidays! Dante’s Library will close for Christmas and open again mid January next year. This summer there is nothing better than a book to read in Italian! Both Italian and foreign authors in Italian, novels, short stories, Italian authors in English, essays, books for children and young adults, didactic material and bestsellers. The Dante Library is the new centre of reference, not only for the Italian community of Auckland, but also for anyone else interested in Italian literature and culture.