http://wellington.gen.nz/religiousgroups+issues Items tagged with Religious Groups and Issues. http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=979e71a3c71a4a2e800e1794a&id=11ced211ab&e=981b1cacb7 Wellingtonians should comment our Council for staying firmly in the business of social housing provision. Their draft policy for the city’s social housing service describes a vision of affordable and safe accommodation for Wellingtonians in need. It also provides details on the Housing Upgrade Project (HUP) with Housing New Zealand. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=979e71a3c71a4a2e800e1794a&id=11ced211ab&e=981b1cacb7 Downtown Community Ministry 2010-02-17T00:00:00Z false http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=979e71a3c71a4a2e800e1794a&id=956d4a685e&e=981b1cacb7 Some boarding houses in Wellington appear to be cashing in on big events in the city by evicting their residents at short notice to make room for out-of-town visitors. Downtown Community Ministry is aware of three instances where tenants have been given less than a day to vacate because their room was to be let to someone else. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=979e71a3c71a4a2e800e1794a&id=956d4a685e&e=981b1cacb7 Downtown Community Ministry 2010-02-04T00:00:00Z false http://www.compassion.org.nz/news/2009.php?subaction=showfull&id=1247395327&archive=&start_from=&ucat=12& “More like a private home than a rental” is what many tenants are saying about the pensioner units that Compassion Housing manage in central Upper Hutt, Wellington.The Sisters of Compassion purchased all of the Upper Hutt City Council’s pensioner unit’s way back in June 2000. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.compassion.org.nz/news/2009.php?subaction=showfull&id=1247395327&archive=&start_from=&ucat=12& Sisters of Compassion 2009-07-11T23:00:00Z false http://karorianglican.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168:news-for-sunday-21-june-2009&catid=24&Itemid=117 Until further notice we will be administering the communion cup by Intinction only. See Bishop Tom’s letter below. If you think you have flu like symptoms or have been in contact with someone with flu please request grape juice which is served in an individual cup. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://karorianglican.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168:news-for-sunday-21-june-2009&catid=24&Itemid=117 Karori Anglican Churches 2009-06-17T23:00:00Z false http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm/bulletin/2009/bulletin22-04-09.html With Wellington City Council holding a design competition on modernising its housing units Downtown Community Ministry thought it’d ask some clients for their input.“Overwhelmingly we were told that people wanted flats that were light and dry. Things like insulation to keep them warmer throughout winter were at the top of the list,” says Community Outreach Worker Kate Bell. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm/bulletin/2009/bulletin22-04-09.html Downtown Community Ministry 2009-04-21T23:00:00Z false http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2008/bulletin07-05-08.html As submissions close today on the proposed amendment to Wellington City Council’s Liquor Control Bylaw, Downtown Community Ministry says effective options are still available to address the issue.Downtown Community Ministry Director Stephanie McIntyre says, “We remain unconvinced that enough evidence exists to support this amendment especially when tried and true options used elsewhere have not been explored.” Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2008/bulletin07-05-08.html Downtown Community Ministry 2008-05-06T23:00:00Z false http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2008/bulletin26-03-08.html Council’s preferred option on a central city liquor ban falls short as an effective response to disorderly behaviour and crime in the inner city, says Downtown Community Ministry Director Stephanie McIntyre. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2008/bulletin26-03-08.html Downtown Community Ministry 2008-03-26T00:00:00Z false http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2007/bulletin03-10-07.html Submissions close next Friday on the Gambling Amendment Act but more substantial changes are needed for it to meet the Gambling Act’s original intention.Downtown Community Ministry Director Stephanie McIntyre says, “We want to see venue licences reviewed annually and we’re astounded that venues operating prior to 2001 are protected from the consent process. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2007/bulletin03-10-07.html Downtown Community Ministry 2007-10-02T23:00:00Z false http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2007/bulletin22-08-07.html While the DCM Bookfair is in full swing next weekend at the TSB Bank Arena Pokie Concern Wellington, in Civic Square, will be promoting the dangers of pokie machines as part of Gamble Free Day. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.standrews.org.nz/dcm//bulletin/2007/bulletin22-08-07.html Downtown Community Ministry 2007-08-21T23:00:00Z false