Movember, the manly month
Unidentified photographer, Prime Minister Richard Seddon and his Cabinet Ministers. From left to right: Charles H Mills; Thomas Y Duncan; James McGowan; Sir Joseph Ward; Richard John Seddon; William Hall-Jones; Albert Pitt; James Carroll and Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero, 1906, Silver gelatin print, Photographic Archive, Alexander Turnbull Library, Reference: 1/2-020806-F
Movember, the manly month
Whether it's a walrus, a pencil or a handlebar – November has become the month of the moustache, or 'mo'. Get inspired for Movember with our collection of great moustaches through time, on Flickr.
Great moustache photographs – National Library of New Zealand Flickr page
The yearly charity event 'Movember' began in Australia in 1999, and has since become a worldwide phenomenon.
At the beginning of November, men register for the competition with clean-shaven faces. The Movember participants – known as Mo Bros – then have a month to grow and groom their moustaches, and gain sponsorship for their efforts. The competition closes with the chance to take away the Man of Movember title.
The overall aim of Movember is to increase awareness of men's health issues.
Official New Zealand Movember website
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