Joan Faulkner-Blake (1921–1990) was a notable New Zealand broadcaster and journalist who made significant contributions to media during the mid to late 20th century. She trained as a journalist in Wellington and worked for various newspapers and broadcasting networks. Faulkner-Blake created influential syndicated columns and documentary series, provided commentary on current affairs, and inspired local writers through workshops. Her commitment to promoting New Zealand's natural heritage and traditional lore earned her recognition, including being named 'New Zealand Woman of the Year' in 1971.
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Meaning of the name - Joan
God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; The Lord is gracious; God is merciful; The Lord is merciful
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Joan Faulkner-Blake belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cambridge
Place of Death: Hāwera
Occupation: radio journalist | television presenter
Spouses: Norman Blake
Employers: Dominion newspaper | Hawera Star | NZBC | Radio New Zealand
Awards Received: New Zealand Woman of the Year (1971)
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 30, 1921
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 30, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 30, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Aquarius 17 | 10 Aquarius 49 | 24 Taurus 18 |
| Moon | 8 Scorpio 46 | 11 Cancer 22 | 8 Virgo 20 |
| Mercury | 20 Aquarius 4 | 17 Aquarius 12 | 0 Gemini 37 |
| Venus | 26 Pisces 44 | 16 Aquarius 34 | 23 Aries 55 |
| Mars | 19 Pisces 38 | 5 Aquarius 43 | 6 Gemini 43 |
| Jupiter | 17 Virgo 29 | 17 Cancer 31 | 8 Virgo 49 |
| Saturn | 24 Virgo 55 | 28 Pisces 25 | 18 Virgo 43 |
| Uranus | 4 Pisces 12 | 27 Taurus 28 | 9 Pisces 16 |
| Neptune | 12 Leo 25 | 0 Aries 6 | 11 Leo 6 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 14 | 3 Aquarius 39 | 7 Cancer 21 |
| Rahu | 1 Scorpio 25 | 10 Pisces 35 | 25 Libra 51 |
| Ketu | 1 Taurus 25 | 10 Virgo 35 | 25 Aries 51 |
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