Archive / November 2007
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Ground Changes/Defaults - 1 December 2007
- Cricket Wellington
- Ground Changes/Defaults - 1 December 2007 Please see below the ground changes/defaults for Saturday 1 December: Senior Women Easts default to Collegians Super 8 Section 2: Upper Hutt C default to University B Wellington 1A: Thorndon v Easts Easy Tigers now at Kilbirnie 4
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Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Sporting Franchise Day at Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve
- Cricket Wellington
- Elite Athletes to converge on Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve Elite athletes from some of Wellington’s major sporting codes will come together in a unique event to be staged at the Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve on Tuesday 4 December.
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Bell's ton gives Firebirds hope
- Cricket Wellington
- Matthew Bell's chanceless innings of 188 not out has set the stage for an exciting finish to State Wellington Firebirds' third round State Championship match with State Canterbury Wizards at the Basin Reserve tomorrow.
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S.V.V.F.B. relaunches website
- Stokes Valley Volunteer Fire Brigade
- S.V.V.F.B. is pleased to announce the relaunch of our website after a major upgrade. Our original site, which was launched back in 2002, has been completely redesigned and updated over the last few months.
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Cricket Wellington Announces New Sponsorship Agreement
- Cricket Wellington
- Cricket Wellington Announces New Sponsorship Agreement “Cricket Wellington is proud to announce that we have a new sponsorship agreement with the Centre for Dental Excellence,” CEO Gavin Larsen said today.
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Van Wyk ton puts Wizards in control
- Cricket Wellington
- State Canterbury Wizards put themselves in the driving seat on the second day of their State Championship match against State Wellington Firebirds at the Basin Reserve after taking first innings points.
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Cinephilia: Opening This Week
- The Wellingtonista
- If you are at all interested in the future of cinema technology, the energetic retelling of dark age Norse legends or theme park rides then Beowulf 3D is the thing for you this weekend. The 3D version only screens at Readings and I understand from Roadshow, the distributor, that only two cinemas in New Zealand are equipped to screen it: Readings at Courtenay Central and Hoyts Sylvia Park in Auckland.
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Beckham Hits Town
- Zephyr Rovers FC
- Zephyr Rovers Manager Steve Hall welcomed David Beckham to Wellington but said he hadn't got time to organise an exhibition indoor match at Shed 1 because of other commitments.
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Girls Only Day - Karori Park, Sunday 18 November
- Cricket Wellington
- Girls Only Day Cricket Wellington held a ‘Girls Only Day’ on Sunday 18 November, with the aim of promoting girls’ cricket.
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Karori, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Nevin to the rescue for Firebirds
- Cricket Wellington
- A fine 63 by wicketkeeper Chris Nevin ensured State Wellington Firebirds made a competitive total on the first day of their State Championship four-day cricket match against State Canterbury Wizards at the Basin Reserve today.
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MILO Open Day - Sunday 25 November
- Cricket Wellington
- MILO Open Day A MILO Open Day was held on Sunday 25 November at the Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve.
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Premier One Boys Cricket - Semi Finals
- Cricket Wellington
- Premier One Cricket – Semi Finals The third and fourth qualifiers for the semi finals (Scots College and Hutt Internationals Boys School) both provided upsets over the weekend and will now battle out the final next weekend.
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Density done right: The Altair
- WellUrban
- It's been a while since I've written a post in this occasional series, but that's partly because there are depressingly few good recent examples to choose from. I've been looking for exemplary inner-suburban infill developments, and while this one is stretching the definition a bit, other infill developers could learn a lot from it.The Altair townhouse development in Newtown's Rintoul St is, at three storeys, what I would call a low-rise medium-density development.
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Basin Goings On
- The Wellingtonista
- The “Finance Company Implosion” has seen several name changes for our beloved Basin Reserve over the past few months. It is now known officially as the Allied Nationwide Finance Basin Reserve and the ground improvements continue at good pace.
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Back to the Promenade
- WellUrban
- After being closed for reconstruction for most of the year, the Tug Wharf Promenade at Kumutoto reopened this morning. Apart from new lighting and seats, the main feature is a new bridge, supported by a "Cradle" at one end and a "Crane Tower" at the other.
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Nicked!
- The Wellingtonista
- The above piece of artwork is part of a series entitled Eye Candy and was skilfully hand painted by resident Wellington artist, Brad Williams aka Slope, and until sometime during the 31st of October, was on display at (best late nite venue nominee) Sandwiches. On which date it was nicked - during daylight hours - and both the Sandwiches lads and Slope are understandably upset.
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Three Take Drink Control
- Wellington Orienteering Association
- Runners were faced with a dilemma at tonight's O-Max. One of the "any 4 out of 7" controls was waist-deep in the surf! Although very close to a compulsory control only three took the dip.
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Wellington Criterium Champs
- capitalcycling Yahoo group
- The Wellington Criterium Champs are on this Saturday morning in Trentham, Upper Hutt. As it is the first Wellington championship of the season, racing is based on age, rather than A or B grade etc like other weeks.
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Premier 1 Coach - SMOG 1 required
- St Mary's Old Girls Netball Club (SMOG)
- St Mary’s Old Girls Netball Club (SMOG) is seeking applicants for the SMOG 1 coach position for 2008-2009. The purpose of the position is to select and coach the SMOG team to which you are appointed in a manner that extends and develops them to achieve at the highest level.
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Wellington Women's Development Team 2007/08
- Cricket Wellington
- The Wellington women’s cricket development team to contest the forthcoming National Women’s Development tournament has been named. The tournament will be held at Lincoln University, Canterbury, from 16 – 22 December 2007.
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Congratulations to our Award-Winning Emergency Department
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- Warmest congratulations to everyone in our Emergency Department - whose excellent work was recognised over the weekend with a prestigious media award. The Greenstone Pictures TV series "Emergency" - filmed wholly in our Wellington ED - won the award for Best Observational Reality Series.
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Visible and risible
- WellUrban
- There was a shock horror scoop in the Dominion Post today, with the headline Wind farm 'visible from Island Bay to Waikanae'. A leaked report purports to show that the proposed Puketiro wind farm would be visible from all across the Wellington region, and a spokesperson for a group called "Preserve Pauatahanui" said that "the leaked information shows that all Wellingtonians should be concerned".Does this mean that the wind farm will be a dominating presence across the region? Hardly.
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Christmas Carols around Wellington
- Wellington Brass Band Inc.
- It's that time of year again - the time that Wellington Brass Band walk around Wellington suburbs playing Christmas Carols. This year the band is fundraising to attend the Australian National Band Championships in Brisbane. We're hoping to repeat our success at the 2007 New Zealand Brass Band Championships (we won the 'B' Grade) and show those Aussies a thing or two.
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Petone's Adzuki Bean Cafe is a wonderful place to visit
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Owners Jack and Sisi have a wonderful mix of European and Asian food of the highest standard with service to please. After a bicycle ride around Petone, pay them a visit. You will be pleasantly surprised at what they can do for you and your friends. Best food, best service.
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SW swimmers shine at German Cup SLS event
- Swimming Wellington
- Wellington swimmers Tash Hind (Capital) and Steven Kent (Swim City Aquatics) have played major roles in helping the New Zealand team to first place at the German Cup surf life saving pool competition in Warendorf, Germany.
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On the Wireless
- The Wellingtonista
- Continuing the fine tradition of mixing up venues for different purposes comes On the Wireless. It's radio in the theatre! Yay! The show is three original and hilarious radio plays performed on-stage with live sound effects and live music.
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The Ak-Attack is back in 2008
- Hutt Valley Mountain Bike Club
- The Ak-Attack is confirmed for Sunday 27 Jan 2008. A 4 or 8 hr MTB navigation adventure in which teams visit as many points as possible.
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More Phoenix Lessons
- Zephyr Rovers FC
- Zephyr Rovers manager Steve Hall said it was again frustrating this evening to watch Wellington Phoenix draw with a ten man Melbourne. "There was a lot that was better about Wellington Phoenix this week" said Hall "but they just looked like they were too scared to win go forward and win it". Hall said Rovers could learn from this in their match on Monday against Whites.
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Todd the hero as Volts deny Firebirds
- Cricket Wellington
- Batsman Greg Todd had the satisfaction of defending State Otago Volts' honour as the State Championship cricket match against State Wellington Firebirds ended in a draw today.
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Cricket Awareness at Wainuiomata High School
- Cricket Wellington
- Cricket Awareness at Wainuiomata High School Cricket Wellington is currently running a four week cricket awareness programme for Year 9 students in PE classes at Wainuiomata High School during Term Four, 2008.
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Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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Ground Changes - 24 November 2007
- Cricket Wellington
- We are still experiencing delays with the laying of artificial wickets at Ian Galloway Park, so the following changes are necessary for Saturday 24 November:
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Club Captain needed
- St Mary's Old Girls Netball Club (SMOG)
- SMOG Netball is looking for a new Club Captain due to the current CC heading overseas. This is a really rewarding and fun job which involves being the “face” of the club to all members and related parties and being responsible for the operational running of the club in conjunction with Assistant Club Captain, committee members and the Board. Please email us for the job description.
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Growing a spine
- WellUrban
- I've mentioned the "urban spine" concept many times before, and the expectation that much of Wellington's population growth will occur along a relatively compact corridor extending from Johnsonville via the CBD and hospital to the airport. The consultation and planning process has already started for Johnsonville, and now attention is moving to the southern parts of the city with the "Adelaide Rd - Planning for the Future" process.
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Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Cinephilia: Opening This Week
- The Wellingtonista
- A whole day late, sorry. Curse this day job.
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Congratulations to this year’s Welly Award winners
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- C&C DHB would like to congratulate Adam Awad of the Wellington Somali Council and Koos Ali, from Regional Public Health, for their wins at this year’s Welly Awards.
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Pirates in Belmont Regional Park
- Wellington Orienteering Association
- Congratulations to Pirates Gingerbeard and Captain Jack Sparrow (Alias Greg and Ross) who managed to outscore an outstanding solo effort by Bill Edwards with the help of the bonus ‘treasure’ items. (Be it that their feather was slightly suspect – It was the ‘fur’ parrot that was perched on Gregs shoulder)
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Capital & Coast appoints new interim CEO
- Capital & Coast District Health Board
- The Chair of Capital & Coast DHB, Judith Aitken, has announced the appointment of Dr Derek Milne as interim CEO until a long term CEO has been recruited.
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Tour of Wellington
- capitalcycling Yahoo group
- We have a fantastic opportunity for Wellington road riders who want to take part in next year's Tour of Wellington.
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Rampant Rovers Romp
- Zephyr Rovers FC
- A virtuoso performance this afternoon in the late kick off at Shed 6 saw a Zephyr Rovers take old rivals Ten Left Feet to pieces. "We went into the game with five after George forgot his shoes and we had several regulars missing" said Hall "so we weren't certain if we would gel but as it turned out we needn't have worried".
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Milo Shield Final Decided
- Cricket Wellington
- The final of the Milo Shield (Wellington girls’ primary and intermediate schools’ cricket competition) was held at Churton Park on Monday 19 November. Finalists were defending champions Plimmerton School and Raroa Intermediate.
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2008 Season - Playing For You
- Vector Wellington Orchestra
- Welcome to the Vector Wellington Orchestra's exciting and vibrant 2008 programme! Music can communicate so many different aspects and in this season we focus on music that tells specific stories.
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Dreading the Christmas shopping?
- Wellington City Libraries
- Worried you may have to return gifts you receive? Then Law for Lunch this week may provide some assistance: "How consumer law can help you in the festive season". Join Angus McLeod, of the Consumer's Institute, at Central Library on Tuesday 20 November, 12-1pm as he goes over consumer rights : all welcome.Brought to you by Wellington City Libraries in partnership with Wellington Community Law Centre.
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Awarding
- WellUrban
- File under: events, awards, Wellingtonista, architecture, WellingtonIt's that time of year again: time for the Wellingtonista awards. The very organised and energetic Wellingtonista people (and me) have put out the call for your votes on the best (and occasionally worst) in Wellington in many vital categories, such as Best Coffee Beans, Hottest Hospo and Supervillain of the Year. WellUrban readers may be most interested in categories such as Best Building, Best Public Space and Best Public Art, but I'm sure that awards such as Best Apparel Store and (of course) Best Drink will also grab your attention.Voting will run from Monday the 19th until December the 4th, followed by a stupendous awards party on December the 6th.
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Shapeshifter In
- Zephyr Rovers FC
- A productive session at the Thistle Hotel this afternoon bettween Zephyr Manager and Chairman ensured that Rovers will be ready to go for their fixture on Monday against Ten Left Feet. "We'll have Matty Cantwell and Colin McIntosh out again but we'll have Eddie back" said Zephyr Rovers Manager Steve Hall "and we've decided to call in veteran player Rob Purcell from Shapeshifters because he drinks at the Thistle sometimes".
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Jamie Joseph Appointed as Vodafone Wellington Lions Coach
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- Wellington Rugby today announced that Jamie Joseph has been appointed as the new coach of the Vodafone Wellington Lions. He takes over from Aussie McLean, who has stepped aside as planned to concentrate exclusively on his role as Hurricanes Assistant Coach.
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Meet our newest blog
- Wellington City Libraries
- Our new Business Blog, maintained by our specialist staff, will keep you up to date with current business issues, new resources and more.This new addition increases our blog number to four: we also have Kids and Teens blogs.
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Officials required – 2008 SNZ Division II competition
- Swimming Wellington
- The following positions are currently vacant for the 2008 SNZ Division II competition in Wellington on 19-22nd March 2008: Judge of Stroke Inspector of Turns Recorder Clerk of Course. If anyone is interested in officiating, please contact the Meet Director Bill Matson.
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Robbed Blind
- Zephyr Rovers FC
- Zephyr Rovers Manager Steve Hal said today the All Blacks had seen nothing compared to the performance of the referee at Shed 6.
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Gale Whips Up Entries
- Wellington Orienteering Association
- Would you believe another record entry - and after a day of gale force winds! In fact the winds died down right on cue as participants were set off four by four on Tony van Dyk's course at Silverstream Retreat. Constrained by the need to cross under a busy road, the course was nevertheless similar to last week - a two-loop micr-o on the Hutt riverbank followed by common third loop through the buildings (ancient and modern) of the retreat. This offered significant route choice so it wasn't just follow the leader, even for those groups which were closely matched.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS SATURDAY 15th December 2007 AT BASIN RESERVE
- Wellington Health Foundation
- This year Nick Tansley and his great team from the Carols by Candlelight Trust will be holding the Christmas Carols at The Basin Reserve. The new venue is a first for Nick and the beauty of the new location is that families can bring their blankets and food and have a picnic and be part of christmas. Glass and alcohol are banned but all your picnic fare is acceptable. The Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation will be selling LIGHT STICKS and a bucket collection will be in place. All funds from donations and sale of light sticks will go to benefit all the sick kids at WELLINGTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. We thank Nick and his team from the Trust for their continued suipport of Wellington Children’s Hospital Doors open at 5.30pm Mark your diaries NOW for another great night.
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2AWA: Best Building
- The Wellingtonista
- We have the serious hots for some of the architects architecture around town. Buildings that not only function as they were intended but also make the streets a more exciting and pleasant place to be make us happy people.
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Alama Ieremia Appointed as Wellington Academy Coach
- Wellington Rugby Football Union
- Alama Ieremia has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the New Zealand Post Wellington Rugby Academy.
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Contest Alert!
- Wellington VHF Group
- Field Day Contest - Saturday 01 December and Sunday 02 December. GET ON-AIR & JOIN THE FUN !! All bands 50 MHz and up.
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2AWA: Best Coffee Beans
- The Wellingtonista
- Here are the nominees for the Best Local Coffee Beans category for the 2nd Annual Wellingtonista Awards (2AWA)
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Building rumours 20: The Victoria Quarter
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- There hasn't been much publicity about this, but it could be one of the biggest developments, residential or otherwise, to hit Wellington in a long time.It's called the "Victoria Quarter", and it's planned to take up all of the large vacant site that currently hosts the Sunday market, bordered by Victoria, Vivian and Willis streets.
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2AWA: Best Public Art
- The Wellingtonista
- Here are the nominees for the Best Public Art category for the 2nd Annual Wellingtonista Awards (2AWA).
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Waterfront fatigue
- WellUrban
- No doubt many of you have had your fill of waterfront posts, but there was a slew of ill-informed letters to the editor in today's Dominion Post that I felt compelled to reply to. There are too many specific errors and misinterpretations to fit into in a 200-word rant, and I thought I'd try to tone down some of my usual vitriol, so I tried to offer a constructive discussion of why good public space design is more subtle and complex than just leaving as much empty space as possible.
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Swiller makes good!
- Six O'clock Swill
- Our own Barry Lakeman's "Out of Mind" show gets some kudos from the Lumiere Reader. Check it out here:http://lumiere.net.nz/reader/arts.php/item/1382Nick work Barry!Cheers,Walter
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HIBS Wins Wellington Region Milo Cup Final
- Cricket Wellington
- The final of the MILO Cup Wellington Region year 7 and 8 school competition was played on 7 November at Hutt International Boys School (HIBS) on a beautiful sunny day. The finalists were HIBS and Raroa Intermediate School.
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Michel Tuffery and friends paint the Bull crate
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- Internationally acclaimed artist, Michel Tuffery, at PATAKA painting his crate that houses the Christchurch Art Gallery Bull. Michel is shown working with 6 students, 3 from Porirua College and 3 from Aotea College. Michel started painting with the students at 9.30am on Friday 2 November.
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To stand or not to stand, that is the question
- The Wellingtonista
- t's not easy to keep your balance on a trolley bus if you are wearing vertiginous high heels or are weighed down with shopping. It can feel like surfing rather than just riding the bus. But spare a thought for those whose seatlessness is more than just an inconvenience. In recent months, this Wellingtonista has noticed her protruding baby bump doesn't get her a coveted seat on a packed peak hour bus.
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Last chance feedback
- WellUrban
- Feedback on the Frank Kitts Park and Kumutoto schemes closes today, so if you haven't done so, today's your last chance to pop down to the Waterfront Project Information Centre and give your feedback.
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Trolley buses, how do they do it?
- The Wellingtonista
- How do trolley buses get their poles to go right or left when they come to a junction? Leave a comment to tell me how ...
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Damn it!
- CataBlog
- Well, I guess I should have realised. Now that 'm not involved with CPL I just get to hear about the stuff that suks. So time to say goodbye to Sparky and to Fiona.
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