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Reading Group: 17 April 2025
- Friends of Te Papa
- Our Reading Group takes place on the third and fourth Thursday of the month. Thursday 17 April: Bryony Hogg from Marsden Books joins us to showcase popular titles from her […]
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Day Trip: War in the Wellington Landscape
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join New Zealand’s best-known historian, Jock Phillips for a special day trip around Wellington’s war memorials, with historical commentary on New Zealand in war, both locally and internationally. We’ll spend […]
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Record turnout at event boosts autism acceptance and understanding
- Upper Hutt City Council
- Author, illustrator, and neurodivergence advocate Chanelle Moriah sparked an enthusiastic community conversation at their public talk on Saturday, 5 April 2025.
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All you need to know about the upcoming public holidays in Pōneke
- Wellington City Council
- With both Easter and Anzac Day coming up, there will be some changes to Wellington City Council services and facilities.
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Aisle be Back: Hurricanes v Crusaders
- Wellington Club Weekly
- Above: Wainuiomata midfielder Peter Umaga-Jensen set for his 50th cap for the Hurricanes tonight against the Crusaders in Wellington. By Kevin McCarthy The Hurricanes have to win tonight. Seventh is not where they need to be at the halfway mark, because this competition has very few match-ups that are sure things – which is great...
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Isuzu UTE A-League Round 26 Match Preview
- Wellington Phoenix
- Another chapter will be written in the burgeoning rivalry between the Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. It’ll be the eighth meeting between the two sides over the past two seasons with the honours even... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 26 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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Can Wellington be predator free?
- Predator Free Wellington
- This article was written by Kasey McDonnell for threesixtysix on 24 March 2024. Predator Free's work carries an inspiring lesson: dedicated communities can make impossible visions real. The other morning, I struggled through the bushy Town Belt. A field operator named Keaton was taking me to a nearby bait…
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Match Programme – Issue 1, 2025
- Upper Hutt City Football
- New for 2025! Check out this weekend’s match programme. Aren’t we looking sharp? UHCF Match Programme, 12-13 April 2025 The post Match Programme – Issue 1, 2025 appeared first on Upper Hutt City Football.
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April 2025 news
- Wellington Orienteering Association
- April 2025 news More CSW events on their way, so too is a new Constitution ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ View this email in your browser April 2025 news Mihi nui kia <> It has been great to see so many people participating at events, and the over 200 people at Karori were treated to an excellent navigational challenge with the maze of tracks and many route choice options. With participation up, this is great evidence that our club is in a strong position. Although I've been on the Committee over the years since arriving in Wellington in 1988, I haven't yet had the honour of leading Orienteering Wellington. My focus at this time is ensuring your club maintains momentum with quality events and training, as we gear up to hosting Nationals in a year's time. We have now wrapped up our evening sprint series and are moving on to the classic-style events. Our two most recent events were at Tikara and Karori Park and have also been part of a College Sport Wellington(CSW) orienteering series. We are grateful to our partnership with Orienteering Hutt Valley in delivering the CSW championship events. In the meantime, I wish everybody heading to Nationals in Canterbury safe travels, and good orienteering! Beverley Holder President Training opportunities Course Planning Seminar If you are currently a course planner or controller, or are interested in these roles, then Orienteering Wellington has a session for you! Our half-day Course Planning Seminar will be a practical session with some tips and tricks on how to set good courses, how to use the course software, and additional compliance responsibilities for controllers. You will also get the chance to share ideas with others who are planning and controlling courses. When: Sunday 4 May Date 4th May Where: Johnsonville Community Centre Find out more and register your interest. Course Planning Seminar Practical training for developing orienteers On Sunday 15 June, we will host training aimed at skills for orange-level orienteers – either those currently running orange or yellow courses and who want to start preparing for the next level. The focus will be on moving away from “handrails” like tracks, fences and streams, as well as improving accuracy of navigation near the control site. The location isn’t confirmed but will be in Wellington. Weekly interval training is back! Lizzie Ingham is offering group interval training at 6pm Wednesdays. You’ll get to build fitness running along the flat, up hills, or maybe a mix—and doing intervals as a group is much more motivating than doing intervals on your own. The group typically meets at the upper Ōtari carpark on Wilton Road. Find out more. Dodge the line with your own dibber! A challenge of the growing number of events and participation is the queues at registration. Did you know that you can buy your own sport ident, register online – and bypass that registration queue! One vendor is Michael Wood, whose MapSport shop sells all sorts of orienteering gear, including SportIdents (dibbers). You’ll see him at most local events. All Societies need a new Constitution Why now? As an incorporated society, Orienteering Wellington must provide a new Constitution to comply with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. Any society that does not reregister by 5 April 2026 will cease to exist. The Act had not been reviewed since 1908 and the new Act is far more explicit regarding the Committee, expectations of officer, conflicts of interest and concerns and complaints. What is changing? Currently, our Committee quorum is five. Orienteering Wellington now proposes a minimum Committee size of five, with a majority quorum. The Committee would be supported by working parties to help carry out the Club’s operations. We’ve effectively used such arrangements for delivering major events, club events, design, and reviews. Lachlan, our secretary, has led a small team to draft a new Constitution. We ask that you now read the draft Constitution. Read the draft Constitution Next steps Send any thoughts you have to the Committee at secretary@wellingtonorienteering.org.nz by Sunday 4 May. The Committee will consider your feedback and distribute this to members, noting any revisions to the proposed draft Constitution. We will look to pass a confirmed Constitution at our club Winter Potluck at 30 Gurkha Crescent on Sunday 8 June. Useful links Key changes provided by the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 Existing Constitution of Wellington Orienteering Club Read the draft Constitution Look flash in club kit! You can still purchase club shirts and headbands in a range of sizes. If you’re heading to Nationals in Canterbury, we can bring your order to you! You can also collect your order at a local event. Get shopping now, or contact Anna Varnham for more. Get your kit! Nationals 2026 Once again, Orienteering Wellington is teaming up with nearby clubs Red Kiwis, Hutt Valley and Taranaki to offer the NZ Orienteering Champs (Nationals) in the lower North Island next Easter (3-6 April 2026). At the moment, Malcolm Ingham is identifying suitable areas to map and Paul Teesdale-Spittle is assembling a small technical committee for the event. But we need your help to make the event a success! If you're keen to get involved, let us know. In any case, mark it in your diary for next year. Mapping news Since November, we returned to Tikara Farmland, a relatively new map for us. You can see a map of mapped areas on our website. We’d like to hear your suggestions for new areas to map. Talk to Jake Hanson if you have some good ideas of areas you have spotted – get in touch through our website. World-class Wellingtonians! Congratulations to Wellington orienteers Lara Molloy, Lizzie Ingham and Rachel Baker – all of who have been named in as representatives in the New Zealand team at the World Orienteering Championships in Kuopio, Finland (7-12 July). Jake McLellan and Rachel Baker will also represent New Zealand at the Junior World Orienteering Championships in Trentino, Italy (26 June - 3July). Coming events Orienteering Wellington’s coming events can be found on our Events page. You can also toggle the calendar to show Orienteering Hutt Valley’s events. Sunday 13 April – Riverbank Route Choice, Upper Hutt Sunday 5 May – Course Planning Seminar, Johnsonville Wednesday 14 May – Afterwork Rogaine, Eastbourne Sunday 25 May – CSW and Public Event, Baring Head Wednesday 6 June – Afterwork Rogaine, Miramar Sunday 15 June – Practical training Sunday 22 June – Matariki special, Waikawa … For all events, visit Orienteering New Zealand About us We welcome all who live around Te Whanganui-a-Tara to discover our special region through orienteering. Be part of our community at Orienteering Wellington Copyright (C) 2025 Orienteering Wellington. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe
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Holiday Programme – April 2025
- Upper Hutt City Football
- It’s back for the April School Holidays! Our popular football programme run by former U13 Talent Development coach, Kris Pinnock.
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The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 11, 2025)
- Wellington High School
- Discover the rich culture of Japan through the lens of our language students. Run, skip or walk to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Society. Applaud the academic achievements of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and tune into the melodic musical experiences at Tauranga and Castlepoint. This and much more in the end of term Wrap Up.
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The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 11, 2025)
- Wellington High School
- Discover the rich culture of Japan through the lens of our language students. Run, skip or walk to raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Society. Applaud the academic achievements of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and tune into the melodic musical experiences at Tauranga and Castlepoint. This and much more in the end of term Wrap Up.
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Mayor Campbell Barry announces that he won’t be seeking re-election
- Hutt City Council
- Campbell Barry has announced today that he will not seek a third term as Lower Hutt’s Mayor.
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Booked out: Lower Hutt residents flock to local libraries
- Hutt City Council
- In an age of screens and streaming, Lower Hutt residents are embracing something timeless – their local library.
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Weekly News: Cup Time
- Evans Bay Yacht and Motorboat Club
- Daylight Saving has rolled back, warning us of the impending end of the 2024-25 Sailing Season, but we have one more on ...
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Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 13 April 2025
- St John's in the City
- Kia ora St John’s whānau, This Sunday is PALM SUNDAY, celebrating the triumphal entry of Jesus into the city.
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Fathers and sons in Wellington rugby Part 1
- Wellington Club Weekly
- Above: The Nicholls family, perhaps the most famous rugby father and sons in Wellington club rugby. Rugby in Wellington and throughout many clubs is very much a family affair, with many brothers, sisters and cousins playing with or against each other most weeks. Less prevalent are sons (and daughters) who have gone on to emulate...
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President has cash on his mind
- Marist St Pats Rugby
- Our President has cash on his mind... find out why and how you can support your club with a sweetener...
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Ten Years in Pōneke – Part Three (AN EGG HUNT RETROSPECTIVE)
- The Wellingtonista
- One of the first things that happened when I moved to Pōneke in 2015 was the Big Egg Hunt. From March to April 2015 100 giant eggs were hidden around Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch, with the eggs being auctioned off to fundraise for Starship at the end of the quest. I love a little quest, […]
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Questions to be answered in second round as five of seven matches played in town
- Wellington Club Weekly
- Above: Thumbs up for Round Two of the Swindale Shield tomorrow. The Wellington Axemen are one of five city and town clubs playing at home, hosting Northern United, whilst Petone are on the road at Tawa. By Scott MacLean & Steven White Week one is done and dusted, and while some questions were answered in...
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Goodbye Topsy Turvy
- Capital E
- As we enter Autumn, it’s nearly time to say haere rā to our play activation Topsy Turvy.
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Plenty of Success for Wellington Secondary Schools Athletes In Hamilton
- Athletics Wellington
- Plenty of Success for Wellington Secondary Schools Athletes In Hamilton A team of over 70 athletes travelled to Hamilton supported by schools and family along… Read More »
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A wheely good time to live in Wellington
- Cycle Wellington
- https://www.cyclewellington.org.nz/a_wheely_good_time
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End of Term 1/ Beginning of Term 2.
- Wellington Judo Academy
- Hi All, Peewee and Junior Classes at the Academy are now suspended for the school holidays. The Judo Holiday Programme is running for four days, from 14 – 17 April,... The post End of Term 1/ Beginning of Term 2. appeared first on Wellington Judo.
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Trenna Packer Salver nature competition
- Wellington Photographic Society
- Trenna Packer Salver nature competition Call for submissions for WPS’s entry Now is the time to start submitting images to […]
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UHCF Fantails – Football for Girls (ages 7-10)
- Upper Hutt City Football
- We’re delighted to announce that we’re bringing the NZ Football MILO Fantails to Upper Hutt! This programme is perfect for girls aged 7-10 who want to give football a go in a fun and safe environment.
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Vicars Letter 11th April 2025
- All Saints Hataitai
- Rev Guy Benton Kia ora All SaintsRecently, the kids and I have been using Lectio for Families for our daily rhythm of prayer together, which has been fantastic.
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Wellington Sexual Abuse Help
- At Wellington HELP, we support anyone and everyone who has been impacted by sexual violence. We provide safe spaces for survivors in Wellington City, Porirua and Kāpiti to access specialised support.
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Vision for Wellington
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FillGood
- FillGood was born from a collective desire to address a growing issue in Wellington - the overwhelming reliance on single-use serviceware (think throwaway plates, cups and trays) for food and drink.
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EkeRua ReBicycle
- Every month, we receive dozens of bikes donated by generous Wellingtonians. Our volunteer mechanics fix them up and we carefully match them to people who have requested a bike. We re-home roughly 75% of donated bikes – some are scrapped for parts and a few are sold to help fund our workshop.
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