The ONTRACK National Train Control Centre at the Wellington Railway Station communicates with the locomotive drivers out on the track using a VHF radio network. This month we are fortunate to have John Skilton, Manager Signals and Telecommunications Engineering at ONTRACK, and Stu Lusty from Kordia, coming to speak to us about the upgrade of this train control VHF radio system and the new technologies that are being employed. Members and guests are welcome to come along to what should be an interesting and informative evening.
Join author Richard Shaw as he takes his through his new book, The Unsettled (2024, MUP), which is based on responses he received to an earlier account of his great-grandfather’s […]
Doom & Bloom likes to push the envelope, usually in unwise ways. Come watch us absurdly explore controversies that probably don’t deserve the attention.
The Porirua Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) is a business membership association formed for the purpose of stimulating business vitality and excellence in…
Pope Francis has released his prayer intention for the month of May. This month, the Pope invites prayers for the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians. In […]