March 2011 - Wellynews

New Community Patrols for Wellington's eastern and southern suburbs
- 31 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wellington's eastern and southern suburbs are set to become even safer, with the establishment of...
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Police seize methamphetamine and cannabis and arrest nine people in early...
- 31 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Police have seized methamphetamine and arrested nine people this morning in an operation throughout...
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Karori and Easts to meet in much anticipated Wilkinson Pearce Cup final at the Basin
- 31 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Eastern Suburbs and Karori meet in the 2010/11 Wilkinson Pearce Cup final this Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Hawkins Basin Reserve
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Charlie is just purrfect
- 31 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- You may have seen, or more likely heard about Smokey in the press recently – Smokey reportedly has the loudest purr in the world.
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Wellington club rugby round two preview
- 31 Mar 2011
- Wellington Club Weekly
- The season opening 2011 Wellington club rugby Gala Day at Trentham Memorial Park was a cracker and...
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Wellington Finally Gets Real
- 31 Mar 2011
- Auckland Trains
- Wellington finally comes into the real world this afternoon.
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Mayor’s knickers in twist over cycle lanes
- 31 Mar 2011
- Eye of the Fish
- It’s not unusual for mayoral cycling fanatic Celia Wade-Brown to advocate for cycle lanes. While her recent support for road building has caused some among us to query her how green her credentials are – one thing for certain is that if there’s a road to be built there’ll be cycle lanes attached to it.
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Ingram scores double in drawn match
- 31 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Central Stags opener Peter Ingram was instrument in helping earn his team a draw against the Wellington Firebirds in the latest Plunket Sheild match.
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A lake of laksa
- 30 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- Satay Kampong dishes up the salty sour goodness As it’s getting colder, and we’re getting colds, the minds of the Wellingtonista turn towards hot, spicy satisfaction.
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Smells like year-old fish and rotten eggs. But awesome!
- 30 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- Has it really been a year since Fishhead magazine launched? Apparently so! Consequently, they’d like to party with you! There’s be cocktail specials, free entry and Wellington supergroup The Eggs playing. Fishhead birthday afterparty Thursday March 31, 9pm-midnight CQ Bar in the Quality Hotel, 223 Cuba Street. Last one in’s a rotten…
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Flynn dominates for Knights, Murdoch and Parlane for Firebirds
- 30 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Day3: Daniel Flynn crafted a career best 241 to lead the Northern Knights to an imposing 559 for nine declared in their Plunket Shield match against the Otago Volts in Hamilton.
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Firebirds pile pressure on Stags
- 30 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- DAY 2: Plunket Shield cricket leaders the Central Stags find themselves in a scrap midway through the ninth round of the first-class competition against the Wellington Firebirds.
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Leggett leading the way…
- 30 Mar 2011
- WCC Watch
- Porirua’s new Mayor, Nick Leggett, has fronted a video encouraging people to make submissions on the council’s Draft Annual Plan. A fantastic example of how local body politicians can engage with their constituents…
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DCM Bulletin - Collecting for a Cause
- 30 Mar 2011
- Downtown Community Ministry
- The Rugby World Cup’s impact has spread to the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM) Bookfair. “With Rugby World Cup fever hitting Wellington in September, the Bookfair has been shifted to the much earlier date of July 23-24 to fit in with this event,” says Jennifer Stewart, communications and events coordinator at DCM. “Collection bins will be dropped off at locations around the city early next week marking the start to another busy and exciting bookfair period”, says Jennifer.
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Wilkinson’s on board for this weekend’s Pearce Cup final at the Basin
- 30 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Wilkinson’s on board for this weekend’s Pearce Cup final at the Basin
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DCM Bulletin - Collecting for a Cause
- 30 Mar 2011
- Downtown Community Ministry
- The Rugby World Cup’s impact has spread to the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM) Bookfair. “With Rugby World Cup fever hitting Wellington in September, the Bookfair has been shifted to the much earlier date of July 23-24 to fit in with this event,” says Jennifer Stewart, communications and events coordinator at DCM. “Collection bins will be dropped off at locations around the city early next week marking the start to another busy and exciting bookfair period”, says Jennifer.
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Weekly Report for Sunday April 3
- 29 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
- Hi Everyone Daylight Saving - this SundayYou can sleep in for an extra hour. So we should see a goodly turnout at the Kilbirnie Main Meeting Room. Numbers have been a bit down lately, what with us being moved around from room to room. but we now have a clear run(??) for several months, and we always find that number increase dramatically as we get nearer our Wellington Marathon in June.
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Easts to meet Karori in Pearce Cup Final
- 28 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Naenae Old Boys were unable to get an outright win over Taita so Eastern Suburbs held on to second place and will play Karori in the Pearce Cup Final at the Hawkins Basin Reserve over three days this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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Notional Significance: Resistance
- 28 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- [See all Notional Significance posts] I weave through concrete islands and metal barriers to the edge of the Basin Reserve.
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Police seeking witnesses to taxi driver stabbing in early hours of Saturday...
- 28 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- A Wellington taxi driver remains in hospital today after being stabbed in Wilton in the early hours...
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Are you a fan?
- 28 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- We know you keep an eye out for all the happenings at Wellington SPCA here on our website – like the animals available for adoption – but have you checked us out on Facebook and Twitter? You can check out heaps more news, photos and events as well you getting to hear about all the cool stuff our supporters have been doing to help us and the animals.
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Special Guest Moderator David Farrar
- 28 Mar 2011
- Downstage Theatre
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Redmond, Ingram hit tons on day one
- 28 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Former cricket international Aaron Redmond provided the glue to hold the Otago Volts together in the penultimate round of the Plunket Shield competition today.
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August: Osage County - "One of the great plays of our time."
- 28 Mar 2011
- Circa Theatre
- Taking time from rehearsing Circa’s mammoth 35th anniversary production, August: Osage County, former Shortland Street actor Laura Hill tells drama on the waterfront all about this “epic family story”.
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Club Day photos
- 28 Mar 2011
- Brooklyn Northern United AFC
- Accepted from BNU news 176 months ago
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Norths, Upper Hutt and Ories bonus point winners in first round
- 27 Mar 2011
- Wellington Club Weekly
- Fans streamed away from Trentham Memorial Park drunk on rugby at the end of a thrilling 2011 s...
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Nothing Ever Happens : but it could be right now
- 27 Mar 2011
- Eye of the Fish
- Just what is happening with the roads and tunnels in Wellington? Does ANYONE know?
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Bowden in for McKay in one change to the Firebirds
- 27 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Dewayne Bowden re-joins the Wellington Firebirds for their Plunket Shield clash with the Central Stags this week, in for Andy Mckay who has joined the BLACKCAPS in India
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Grey paint and padlocks
- 27 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- There was a photo in last Tuesday’s Dom Post of a paintbrush-toting chap in bright orange.
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Notional Significance: Underground
- 26 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- [See all Notional Significance posts] As I approach the tunnel mouth, I can’t help but notice the looming cliff to my right.
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Firebirds surge into four-day contention with win over Aces
- 25 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Wellington Firebirds return home for their last outing of the season at the Hawkins Basin Reserve next week in buoyant spirit after crushing the HRV Cup Twenty20 champions the Auckland Aces by 126 runs
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Wellington region Gillette Cup qualifying tournament next week
- 25 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Wellington region Gillette Cup qualifying tournament next week
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Job vacancy: Wellington Firebirds Head Coach
- 25 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Wellington Firebirds Head Coach
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Wellington School of Cricket April Holiday Programmes
- 25 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Wellington School of Cricket April Holiday Programmes
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News for Sunday 27 March 2011
- 25 Mar 2011
- Karori Anglican Churches
- KARORI ANGLICAN CHURCHESANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7.
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Photos From The Holi Festival 2011
- 25 Mar 2011
- Wellington Indian Association
- Photos taken at the Holi Festival also known as “Festival of Colour” last Saturday 19th March 2011 View all Get your own
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Basin Reserve Magic Moments: 24-30 March
- 25 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Basin Reserve Magic Moments: 24-30 March
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InterClub racing concludes on Sunday with a cracker of a race...
- 24 Mar 2011
- Kapiti Cycling Club
- Howdy folks Got this update from Peter James in Masterton.
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Outright result likely at Colin Maiden
- 24 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Competition stragglers the Auckland Aces and Wellington Firebirds seem determined to force an outright result in their rain-affected Plunket Shield four-day cricket match.
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Gala day opening for club rugby this weekend
- 24 Mar 2011
- Wellington Club Weekly
- For many the opening weekend of the club rugby season marks the start of the year's sporting cal...
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Wellington Police warn of intimidating tree trimmers
- 24 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Police are warning Johnsonville residents to beware if they get a knock on the door from a group of...
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It's footie season again!!
- 24 Mar 2011
- Oriental Rongotai Football Club
- It may only seem like a few weeks since the season finished but believe it or not the 2011 club season is here! This Saturday sees our Tracer Construction Premiers take on Avalon at Trentham Memorial Park at 3.
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Outright win give Firebirds a chance
- 24 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Wellington Firebirds have made the most of favourable weather and modest opposition to thrust themselves back into contention for the Plunket Shield cricket title.
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Matangi Train on new inaugural fare paying run – Footage
- 24 Mar 2011
- HuttNZ
- Well, it arrives. The new Matangi train is not an urban myth, as footage below shows it on its first run ex Wellington 9.00am. Only two carriages, as was also expected. Didn’t get onboard, but had a sneak peak inside from the outside. Got to laugh wondered why the door didn’t open, you need to press the button, modern.
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Weekly Report Sunday March 27
- 23 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
- Hi Everyone Benefits of Exercise - Message on Rosy Fenwick's website - "Did you know exercise makes you younger and smarter! Latest research confirms the benefits of regular exercise".
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Martin restricts Firbirds on day two
- 23 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Wellington Firebirds's cautious approach backfired on the second day of their Plunket Shield four-day cricket match against the Auckland Aces.
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Eketahuna Police locate missing Lower Hutt mother and children
- 23 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Eketahuna Police have located a Lower Hutt mother and her children, who went missing from...
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Lower Hutt Police seeking missing mother and children
- 23 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Lower Hutt Police have concerns for the wellbeing of a mother and her two children, last seen...
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School Holiday programme
- 23 Mar 2011
- Stop Out Sports Club
- Dates: Monday 18th April- Thursday 21st April Location – Hutt Park Raceway (Clubrooms) Morning only Session From 8:30am to 12 noon Cost $50 for the week All Day Session From 8:30am to 3pm Cost $80 for the week This is open to all school aged children, you don't have to belong to the club to enter, so invite your friends Food – Please provide packed lunch.Drink – Please provide water bottle.Sessions are being run by our premier footballers. Every day will have a theme. want more details contract Donna Email: treasurer@stopout.org.nzPhone: 04 5673599
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National Interclub and Intercentre underway in Lower Hutt
- 23 Mar 2011
- Tawa Bowling Club
- Good luck to the Tawa girls going for the Division 2 Interclub title on the Petone Central greens. For the results take the link above, or for a printable pdf see here. In the Champion of Champions 1–5 year singles starting Saturday Kay Martin is at Stokes Valley and Nathanael Lucas is at Hutt. Good luck guys!
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Get your Entertainment Books today!
- 23 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- Fancy catching a free movie this weekend? Or what about treating you and a friend with a 2 for 1 meal deal? Well now’s your chance! The 2011 | 2012 Wellington Entertainment™ Book is now on sale and this year it contains an awesome $15,000 worth of vouchers, all of which are valid until 1 June 2012.
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Tsunami threat in Wellington
- 22 Mar 2011
- WCC Watch
- I’m not going to try and cover this in depth, but seeing yet another tsunami story in the paper reminded me of this excellent post on Eye of the Fish. It should be required reading before anyone jumps to conclusions. Enjoy.
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Bill's Walking Group Away Walks
- 22 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
- Hi All On Sunday, a dozen of us from Bill's walking group had a very enjoyable walk through Central Park and up and down various tracks in and around Aro valley. As it was so successful, Bill suggested it would be nice if Bruce and I could reinstate the two monthly away walks we were taking BK (before knee);
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Man faces charges in connection with Broadmeadows cannabis growing operation
- 22 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- A man will appear in the Wellington District Court next week charged in connection with a cannabis...
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News about Nessie
- 22 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- Last week we made a very special plea about Nessie, the beautiful cat currently in our care who is suffering from the condition Hyperthyroidism.
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Police investigating Matthew Hall's murder asking public for sightings of...
- 22 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Police investigating the murder of Johnsonville man Matthew Hall are looking for sightings of a...
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Canterbury make in roads after delayed start across the country
- 22 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The weather won the major argument as Plunket Shield cricket action was kept to a bare minimum around the country today.
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Stream Reps shine at National Touch Tournament
- 22 Mar 2011
- St Patricks College, Silverstream
- 19-20 March 2011: 750 Under-15 and Under-17 Touch players, across 52 teams, came together at Ashurst Domain to represent their Provinces and regions in an intense three-day competition.
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Floating collection at the Commerce Library
- 22 Mar 2011
- Victoria University Library
- Starting this month, when you request a Central Library book at the Commerce Library through the Intersite service, instead of being returned to the Central Library when you are finished with it, it will stay at the Commerce Library for others to use.
- Accepted from Vic Library news 175 months ago
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Firebirds in Auckland this week
- 21 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Wellington Firebirds meet the Auckland Aces at Colin Maiden Park this week in round eight of the Plunket Shield
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St Patrick's Day Fair
- 21 Mar 2011
- St Patricks College, Silverstream
- Sunday 20 March 2011: Bouncy castles, pop corn, "Guess the Jellybeans", "Climb the slippery pole", food stalls, and a massive White Elephant filling the school auditorium were all part of this year's St Patrick's Day Fair.
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Karori qualify top, Grant signs out with ton and Patel takes seven wickets
- 21 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Karori assuring themselves of the top qualifying spot for the Wilkinson Pearce Cup Final from 2-4 April, a century to the retiring Damien Grant and a seven wicket haul to Jeetan Patel were the highlights of the first day of the last round of Pearce Cup matches on Saturday.
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Wairarapa Police keen to locate owners of stolen jewellery
- 21 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wairarapa Police have recovered a large amount of jewellery, stolen in a series of burglaries in...
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The Wilkinson Pearce Cup Team of the Week for 19 March
- 21 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Wilkinson Pearce Cup Team of the Week for 19 March
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Wgtn Train Ban On Cycles
- 21 Mar 2011
- Auckland Trains
- Wellington cyclists wanting to carry their bike on trains are being urged to buy a folding bike instead, now the new trains are being introduced.
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Morrison: Zealandia a ‘bottomless pit’
- 21 Mar 2011
- WCC Watch
- Interesting story in the Dom Post today, it looks like the Zealandia board are going to go crawling back to council asking for up to $700,000 in extra funding.
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Fairy Stories: Absolute Legends on Stage
- 21 Mar 2011
- Circa Theatre
- In a drama on the waterfront first, we sat down with the Lighting and Sound Operator/Stage Manager for Fairy Stories, Anneliese Mudge, to find out what goes on in the booth during this fun and fantastic show.
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March 2011 Newsletter
- 20 Mar 2011
- Brooklyn Early Childhood Centre
- Welcome back.
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Bus Run 27 March 2011
- 20 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
- At this stage the intention is to head over to the tracks at Colonial Knob - if you go to the Porirua City Council website and look at their walkways, Track No. 11 you can download a map which will make the following instructions make sense.....
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Wairarapa Police investigating firearms in Carterton yesterday
- 19 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wairarapa Police are investigating an incident yesterday where a firearm was presented and...
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21 year old charged in connection with fatal Masterton crash in January 2011
- 19 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wairarapa Police have today charged a person in connection with a fatal crash which killed Amy...
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Auckland Spring Seminar 2 to 6 November 2011
- 19 Mar 2011
- Aikido Shinryukan Wellington
- GUEST INSTRUCTORS: Toshiharu Sawada Shihan 7th Dan Nobuo Takase Shihan 7th Dan + More (TBA) VENUES: Wed 2 – Fri 4 Nov Hombu Dojo, 16 Aberfoyle Street, Mt Eden Sat 5 – Sun 6 Nov Glendowie College Gym, Crossfield Street, … Continue reading →
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TXT 3400 for Council fix-ups
- 19 Mar 2011
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- You've just noticed something WCC needs to fix? Then why not TXT them on 3400.
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News for Sunday 20 March 2011
- 18 Mar 2011
- Karori Anglican Churches
- Primate’s prayer for Japan Gracious God …whose love for all creation that even death cannot overcome,Hear our prayers for the people of Japan,Overwhelmed by earthquake and tsunami:Give comfort to all who mourn,Hope to those who search for loved ones lost, Wisdom to leaders charged with the task of recoveryAnd peace for all who face the anguish of death When even the solid ground gives way And the seas break their allotted bounds,Help us to trust in you, our firm foundation,And in the promise of life eternal in your presence,Through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives with you and the Holy SpiritOne God, now and foreverAmen Archbishop Aspinall Emergency Food CollectionDuring the month can you please bring along a tin or two of produce or toilet rolls or nappies for the Parish emergency supplies, and place in the labelled containers in the Gathering Area. Christchurch Earthquake AppealThe Archbishops and Bishops of the Province have launched an appeal for the Christchurch Earthquake and has already raised $100,000. Donations can still be made through KAC by envelope, EFTPOS or internet banking. Please mark all donations clearly with “Christchurch Earthquake” and include either your name or giving number for receipt purposes. Mission BoxesThe six monthly collection of these boxes will be on Sunday 27th March or may be left in the church office the following week. Kohe Kohe Track - Today!Join us on the Kohe Kohe Track (Karori Cemetery to Skyline, a new track which avoids the cows!). Meet in the ECEC car park at 12.00 pm. Bring lunch, nibbles, jacket, sunscreen, hat, etc. Suitable for children. Contact: Bridgett – 934 1811. House Sitter NeededAlison Adams-Smith needs a house sitter to look after her 2 cats and 2 dogs 18 April to 2 May. The position is rent-free. Contact Alison 475 5454 or 021 0698 489. Come and Join UsMission Conference 19-22 July, El Rancho, WaikanaeBrochures available in Gathering Area. For further information or to register online visit: www.angmissions.org.nz/clmc
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Ian Wells steps down as Chairman of Cricket Wellington Board
- 18 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Ian Wells steps down as Chairman of Cricket Wellington Board
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DCM Bulletin - Housing our Community
- 18 Mar 2011
- Downtown Community Ministry
- A key issue confronting our Wellington community is the chronic shortage of affordable accomodation. Downtown Community Ministry (DCM) believes its time Wellington recognises the urgent need for an increase in affordable housing, and to look to Australian models for examples.
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Possible victory for Firebirds today against Canterbury.
- 17 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Hope for a possible Plunket Shield today for the Wellington Firebirds, who need 150 more runs to win with 10 wickets in hand in their match against the Canterbury Wizards in Rangiora.
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Basin Reserve Magic Moments: 17-23 March
- 17 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Basin Reserve Magic Moments: 17-23 March
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Nessie needs your help
- 17 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- We often make special pleas here on our website for animals in our care that desperately need to find their loving forever home – and we often see them heading out the door soon afterwards.
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Weekly Report for Sunday March 20
- 17 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
- Hi Everyone Last Sunday HVMC Visit This was a huge success.
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Parts of Parliament evacuated following discovery of suspicious package
- 17 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Police have evacuated parts of Parliament a short time ago following the discovery of a suspicious...
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Police confirm package at Parliament not suspicious
- 17 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Police can confirm the package discovered at Parliament shortly after midday is not suspicious....
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Teenage Henry helps conjure win for Wizards
- 17 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Canterbury Wizards, with the help of a teenaged replacement, conjured an unlikely win on the final day of seventh round Plunket Shield match.
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Pints for Pets – only two more chances left!
- 17 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- Here’s a gentle reminder for those of you who might need one… There’s only two more Mondays left this month, which means you’ve only got two more chances to get down to The Malthouse in Wellington and support their awesome ’Pints for Pets’ promotion.
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Battle To Save Muri
- 17 Mar 2011
- Auckland Trains
- In Wellington, a small community is battling to save its railway station which is used by only 30 people a day.
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Record breaking knock for Eastbourne captain Hanson
- 16 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Record breaking knock for Eastbourne captain Hanson
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Club of the Week: Karori
- 16 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Club of the Week: Karori
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First innings points for Firebirds
- 16 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Canterbury Wizards hold a 23-run second innings lead with 6 wickets in hand heading into day three of their Plunket Shield match against Canterbury in Rangiora
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Notional Significance: Isthmus
- 16 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- It’s a given: New Zealand is a young land.
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Craft Beer for Japan
- 16 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- Creative Commons photo by elh70 on Flickr To raise funds in the wake of the diaster in Japan, Hashigo Zake is holding a tasting of Japanese craft beer on Thursday 24th March at 6:30pm.
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Further arrest in Moxham Ave incident
- 16 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- A 35 year old man has appeared in Court this morning charged in connection with an incident in...
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St Patrick's Day 2011
- 16 Mar 2011
- St Patricks College, Silverstream
- Thursday 17 March 2011: St Patrick's Day in 2011 is a special day for Stream as amongst the usual celebrations, we celebrate the school's 80th year with a cake cutting by Mr Des Boyle, the longest serving staff member, and James Walker, the school's youngest pupil.
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St Patrick's Day 2011
- 16 Mar 2011
- St Patricks College, Silverstream
- Thursday 17 March 2011: St Patrick's Day in 2011 is a special day for Stream as amongst the usual celebrations, we celebrate the school's 80th year with a cake cutting by Mr Des Boyle, the longest serving staff member, and James Walker, the school's youngest pupil.
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Earthquakes and the Wellington region
- 16 Mar 2011
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- The Wellington region is tectonically active and criss-crossed by many faultlines.
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Fill the Basin: Images from the Curtain-raiser
- 15 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Fill the Basin: Images from the Curtain-raiser
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McKay bags five as bowlers dominate Plunket Shield
- 15 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Andy "the Stig" McKay took 5 for 54 for the Wellington Firebirds on day one of their Plunket Shield match with Canterbury in Rangiora on Monday
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Arrest in Moxham Avenue incident
- 15 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- A 19 year old Wellington man will appear in Court later today facing charges in connection with an...
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Fill the Basin T-Shirts for sale
- 15 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Fill the Basin T-Shirts for sale
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We be jammin’
- 15 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- Have you planned your Craft2.
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Pre-order your Entertainment Books now!
- 15 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- Fancy catching a free movie? Or what about a yummy 2 for 1 dinner? Well now’s your chance.
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MenzShed 16 March
- 15 Mar 2011
- Menz shed Wellington
- Fellow Sheddies - A reminder that the Shed is open tomorrow and Thursday.
- Accepted from Menz shed Wellington posts 133 months ago
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Plenty of runs, wickets and wickets in club cricket on Saturday
- 14 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Karori and Upper are the two frontrunners in the Wilkinson Pearce Cups and Hazlett Trophies with one round to play, after an exciting day of club cricket on Saturday
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Wilkinson Pearce Cup Team of the Week for 12 March
- 14 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Wilkinson Pearce Cup Team of the Week for 12 March
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Plenty of runs, wickets and records in club cricket on Saturday
- 14 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Karori and Upper are the two frontrunners in the Wilkinson Pearce Cups and Hazlett Trophies with one round to play, after an exciting day of club cricket on Saturday
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Temporary
- 14 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- TEMPORARY is a pop-up shop that appeared a few weeks ago in the ground-floor café space at the Garden Club on Dixon Street.
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Notional Significance: Takeoff
- 14 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- National significance begins with a roundabout: from the air it looks like a navel, the axis of the world, the green Omphalos where one begins.
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Wellington Police investigate stabbing incident in Hataitai this afternoon
- 14 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wellington Police are investigating an incident which resulted in a man being stabbed at an address...
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Designing the Set for Our Man in Havana
- 14 Mar 2011
- Circa Theatre
- drama on the waterfront sat down with designer John Hodgkins to talk about the dynamic set for Our Man in Havana.
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Lower Hutt Samaritans seeking Volunteers
- 13 Mar 2011
- Samaritans
- Lower Hutt Samaritans are seeking volunteers for their next training course.
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Fill the Basin appeal match raises $500,000 for Canterbury
- 13 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Sunday’s Fill the Basin Twenty20 appeal match raised $500,000 for the Prime Minister’s Earthquake Appeal for Canterbury rocked last month by a devastating earthquake.
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Images from Fill the Basin
- 13 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- PHOTOS: Images from the "Fill the Basin" match organised by Stephen Fleming and Cricket Wellington to raise funds for the people affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
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Yacht shepherded back to Wellington
- 13 Mar 2011
- Coastguard Mana
- Operation Details Date/Time: Sun, 27/02/2011 - 06:00 - 14:30 Operation Type: CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted: 2 Porirua Rescue stood by the 9 metre yacht "Overload" this morning she was participating in the 2 handed around North Island race and damaged her shift keel mechanism in heavy seas North of Kapiti on Saturday. Horowhenua and Kapiti Coast units were involved in shepherding the yacht down to a safe anchorage overnight. The Coastguard Mana Incident Management Team became involved late Saturday evening and made contact with the yachts master and with members of the Mana Cruising Club for advice on getting "Overload" which draws 2.7 metres into safety at Mana. Vessel Details Length: 9.00m Resources Attendees: Chris Darch Grant Porter Matt Annear Trevor Burgess tfarmer CRV's Used: CRV Trust Porirua Rescue Attachments Image: read more
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Yacht assisted back to Mana Marina
- 13 Mar 2011
- Coastguard Mana
- Operation Details Date/Time: Sun, 27/02/2011 - 14:30 - 17:00 Operation Type: SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted: 2 As Trust Porirua Rescue was coming back from the Overload job they were called to the 30' cutter "Clare" at the North end of Mana Island. Clare with 2 POB had engine failure and could not make safe harbour. TPR assisted her into Mana Marina. Vessel Details Length: 9.00m Resources Attendees: Chris Darch Grant Porter Matt Annear Trevor Burgess tfarmer CRV's Used: CRV Trust Porirua Rescue Attachments Image:
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Introducing our new Chief Executive
- 13 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- We are pleased to announce that today Iain Torrance has taken up the position of Wellington SPCA’s new Chief Executive.
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Lower Hutt Samaritans seeking Volunteers
- 13 Mar 2011
- Samaritans
- Lower Hutt Samaritans are seeking volunteers for their next training course.
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Car crash in Hobson St
- 13 Mar 2011
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- Late last night a 'boy racer' lost control of his vehicle while reversing along Hobson St.
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Firebirds squad unchanged to play Canterbury in Rangiora
- 12 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Firebirds squad unchanged to play Canterbury in Rangiora
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Firebirds in Rangiora this week to play Wizards
- 12 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Wellington Firebirds will be eager for a victory over home team the Canterbury Wizards when they meet in round seven of the Plunket Shield this week.
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Hawkins Basin Reserve has a major construction company backing it
- 11 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Hawkins Basin Reserve has a major construction company backing it
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Not a monkey on your back - more of a Kiwi
- 11 Mar 2011
- Keith Johnson
- I was bowled over by the ongoing exhibition of paintings and drawings by Graham Percy at Wellington City’s Art Gallery – these have a truly delightful whimsicality that plays on contrasts between the supposedly rococo intricacies of European history and the ostensibly mundane life taking root in Europe’s most far-flung offshoot.
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Fill the Basin – important event information
- 11 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Please read here for key event information for Sunday's day at the Hawkins Basin Reserve
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Basin Reserve magic moments: 10 March – 16 March
- 10 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Basin Reserve magic moments: 10 March – 16 March
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Porirua Police welcome New World supermarket liquor license suspension
- 10 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Porirua Police have welcomed the Liquor Licensing Authority's decision to temporarily suspend...
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Council votes to increase rates burden
- 10 Mar 2011
- WCC Watch
- The council has been deep in discussions around the draft annual plan for some weeks now, and reports are starting to emerge of a very strong left/right divide, and the numbers might surprise you.
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First the Greens, now Labour…
- 10 Mar 2011
- WCC Watch
- Ian just can’t decide which colour he is…
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Phil & Cathy Hartley supporting ORRCA
- 10 Mar 2011
- Oriental Rongotai Football Club
- Phil & Cathy Hartley (Father and Mother of Mike) have generously added financial assistance to the Oriental Rongotai Rugby Club Academy through their $500 for your club, school or charity campaign.
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Construction Update
- 10 Mar 2011
- Amesbury Drive School Blog
- Work has begun on the sports fields. Both the tennis courts and the football field will be built up from their current levels. Drainage will be installed under the football field so it drains well in winter. The buildings are progressing well. Last week a large crane was used to lift parts of the concrete foundations into place.
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The earthquake has left me without a home
- 10 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- This is Gordie.
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Big Changes To Wellington Rail
- 10 Mar 2011
- Auckland Trains
- The Government, the Greater Wellington Regional Council and NZTA have agreed in principle a package deal that will complete the rebuild of Wellington commuter rail services.
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Brilliant run chase hands Knigths victory
- 10 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Knights resumed today at 11 without loss facing the seemingly challenging task of scoring a further 373 runs but the opening pair of Brad Wilson and BJ Watling made light work of the target.
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Brilliant run chase hands Knights victory
- 10 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The Knights resumed today at 11 without loss facing the seemingly challenging task of scoring a further 373 runs but the opening pair of Brad Wilson and BJ Watling made light work of the target.
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News for Sunday 13 March 2011
- 10 Mar 2011
- Karori Anglican Churches
- New Wine Conference—John and Anne ColesJohn and Anne Coles lead New Wine in the UK.
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Help us test our new forms
- 10 Mar 2011
- Victoria University Library
- We're testing new designs for our online request and feedback forms, and we hope you can help. When you follow a link to one of our forms, you'll see a banner at the top of the page inviting you to test the new designs. Click "Try it out" to complete your request using the new form. And please tell us what you think--there is a feedback button on every form.
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011
- 9 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- The Aro Valley Fair is happening on Saturday the 26th of March and will feature fantastic bands on two stages, stalls with food and crafts, and a white elephant.
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011
- 9 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- The Aro Valley Fair is happening on Saturday the 26th of March and will feature fantastic bands on two stages, stalls with food and crafts, and a white elephant.
- Accepted from Aro Valley Community Centre - News/Blog 50 months ago by feedreader
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Wgtn 4 Chch
- 9 Mar 2011
- WCC Watch
- Check it out…
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Wellington District Police adopt Cantabrian World War II Veteran
- 9 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wellington District Police officers deployed to Christchurch have adopted a World War II veteran,...
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Fill the Basin charity cricket match a sell out
- 9 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Wellingtonian’s will Fill the Basin this Sunday after selling out the Twenty20 charity match in support of Canterbury overnight.
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Club of the Week: Eastern Suburbs
- 9 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Club of the Week: Eastern Suburbs
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Commuter Newsletter
- 9 Mar 2011
- East by West Ferry
- As you can well imagine it has been an eventful week with the incident involving the City Cat a week ago on Wednesday 2nd March 2011. For those on board the 8.05am sailing from Days Bay to Seatoun, it was a very frightening experience to say the least when the bow windows broke as the ferry encountered an unusually large and unanticipated wave just offshore from Scorching Bay on the Miramar Peninsula.
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Sir Ian at Mates & Lovers
- 9 Mar 2011
- Downstage Theatre
- The opening night of Mates & Lovers was attended by a number of special guests, but perhaps none more well-known than Sir Ian Mckellen, in town to film The Hobbit.
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How they voted on wellington's rates
- 9 Mar 2011
- Bryan Pepperell - Back To The Future
- Rates up by 6.
- Submitted by tonytw1
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Trackside to carry live coverage of Fill the Basin match
- 9 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Trackside to carry live coverage of Fill the Basin match
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Ash Wednesday at Stream
- 9 Mar 2011
- St Patricks College, Silverstream
- Wednesday 9 March 2011: To mark the start of Lent, three crosses traversed the Chapel to lay before the altar. The crosses provided a backdrop as students came forward for the Imposition of Ashes. At the end of the senior liturgy, three crosses were carried from the Chapel and nailed to the front fence as a reminder for all those who pass by.
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Murdoch hits maiden First Class ton
- 9 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Stephen Murdoch chalked up his maiden first-class century as the Wellington Firebirds set the Northern Knights a challenging 384 for victory at Cobham Oval.
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Fujitsu’s $100,000 offer to Prime Minister
- 9 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Fujitsu’s $100,000 offer to Prime Minister
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Weekly Report 13 March
- 9 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
- Hi EveryoneThis SundayWe will be hosting the Hutt Valley Marathon Clinic.
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011
- 9 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- The Aro Valley Fair is happening on Saturday the 26th of March and will feature fantastic bands on two stages, stalls with food and crafts, and a white elephant.
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Match officials announced for Sunday's match
- 8 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- All Black greats and international film stars will oversee this Sunday’s Fill the Basin for Christchurch Twenty20 match at the Basin Reserve.
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12th Man Auction
- 8 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Two lucky people will have the opportunity to be the 12th man at this Sunday’s Fill the Basin Twenty20 match at the Basin Reserve. Bidding on Trade Me is underway.
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Notional Significance: Flyer
- 8 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- Before reaching the starting point of the journey, I need to take a preliminary journey, from something resembling the heart of the city to the start of the highway: the airport.
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Prime Minister to take part in Fill the Basin match
- 8 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Prime Minister John Key will face an over from Shane Warne at Sunday’s Fill the Basin for Christchurch charity Twenty20 match.
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Wellington Re-Thinks Transport
- 8 Mar 2011
- Auckland Trains
- First Auckland, now Wellington is “re-examining” its transport wish list following the Christchurch quake and the Government’s warning they’re not in the mood for big projects beyond the Christchurch re-build.
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New council column
- 8 Mar 2011
- WCC Watch
- Salient, the Victoria University student magazine, has a new column this year, written by Kate Pike – Kate Follows Celia.
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Patel falls just short of century
- 8 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Jeetan Patel fell one run short of his maiden first-class century for the Wellington Firebirds as they made 406 batting first against the Northern Knights.
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Can you give us your time?
- 8 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- Volunteer staff are the lifeblood of Wellington SPCA.
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Federation's deputation on WCC transparency
- 8 Mar 2011
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- The Federation of Wellington Progressive and Residents’ Association has real concerns regarding WCC's commitment to community engagement. The deputation's submission is here. Also reported in Wellington.Scoop
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011 - Entertainment!
- 7 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- Bands confirmed so far include: Upper Hutt Posse, The Family Cactus, Eva Prowse, and The Wall Street Jumpers, with many more to be announced. In addition to our main stage there will also be an acoustic/low key stage this year, with local groups performing.
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011 - Entertainment!
- 7 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- Bands confirmed so far include: Upper Hutt Posse, The Family Cactus, Eva Prowse, and The Wall Street Jumpers, with many more to be announced.In addition to our main stage there will also be an acoustic/low key stage this year, with local groups performing.
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011 - loads of stallholders confirmed, but we'd love a few more!
- 7 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- Would you like a stall? At just $25, or $40 with a table, you're sure to make a bit of money selling your crafts/yummy food/wares. Download a Stallholder's Form here and email it to linda@arovalley.org.nz or mail it to the Aro Valley Community Centre, 48 Aro Street, Aro Valley.
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Fill the Basin for Christchurch: teams named
- 7 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- The two teams have been named for Sunday's Fill the Basin for Christchurch earthquake appeal match. Tickets on sale through Ticketek all this week
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Update on the Renovations to the Community Centre
- 7 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- Sparrow Construction have now finished their contract at the Aro Valley Community Centre.
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We’re hungry and homeless – can you help?
- 7 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- Hi, we are Persil and Isla.
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Notional Significance
- 7 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- Allow me to introduce, not myself exactly, but the little series of posts that the Wellingtonista people have kindly allowed me to publish here.
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Wellington Film Society starts tonight
- 7 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- “Wellington Film Society opens tonight? You don’t say!” All over the world it is volunteer organisations like the Wellington Film Society that keep the flame of film art alive so that cinephiliacs like me can get a decent palate cleanser every Monday night after a weekend of Hollywood tosh.
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Firebirds crawl to 227-5 on day one
- 7 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Opener Stephen Murdoch hit his second-highest first-class score as Wellington crawled to 227 for five at stumps batting first against Northern Knights.
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Eastern Suburbs Quadrangular | Pre Season
- 7 Mar 2011
- Oriental Rongotai Football Club
- Saturday 12th March sees the commencement of the Eastern Suburbs Quadrangular Tournament.
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Wellington Civic Trut Awards 2011
- 7 Mar 2011
- Wellington Sculpture Trust
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February 2011: An amazing outing to The Farm near Auckland
- 7 Mar 2011
- Wellington Sculpture Trust
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Fairy Stories: Sheer escapism!
- 7 Mar 2011
- Circa Theatre
- Taking a moment from rehearsing the magical tales that make up Fairy Stories, Kate O’ Rourke tells drama on the waterfront all about working on the show that puts a 'skip in her step'.
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011 - Entertainment!
- 7 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- Bands confirmed so far include: Upper Hutt Posse, The Family Cactus, Eva Prowse, and The Wall Street Jumpers, with many more to be announced. In addition to our main stage there will also be an acoustic/low key stage this year, with local groups performing.
- Accepted from Aro Valley Community Centre - News/Blog 143 months ago
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Update on the Renovations to the Community Centre
- 7 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- Sparrow Construction have now finished their contract at the Aro Valley Community Centre.
- Accepted from Aro Valley Community Centre - News/Blog 143 months ago
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The Aro Valley Fair 2011 - loads of stallholders confirmed, but we'd love a few more!
- 7 Mar 2011
- Aro Valley Community Centre
- Would you like a stall? At just $25, or $40 with a table, you're sure to make a bit of money selling your crafts/yummy food/wares. Download a Stallholder's Form here and email it to linda@arovalley.org.nz or mail it to the Aro Valley Community Centre, 48 Aro Street, Aro Valley.
- Accepted from Aro Valley Community Centre - News/Blog 143 months ago
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Wellington Police searching for murder weapon locate 'items of interest...
- 6 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Police searching a large area in Johnsonville for the weapon used in the brutal murder of Matthew...
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Rain mars Wilkinson Pearce Cup and Hazlett Trophy matches on Saturday
- 6 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Rain mars Wilkinson Pearce Cup and Hazlett Trophy matches on Saturday
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Steak frites: does what it says on the box
- 6 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- In the background, lamb.
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Community - lessons from Canterbury
- 6 Mar 2011
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- Nine lessons ...http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/opinion/4733189/Future-shocks-nine-lessons-to-learn-from-Canterbury
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Result: The Karori Gutbuster
- 5 Mar 2011
- Olympic Harriers
- Names spotted include Chris Martin, Iain Westphall (good to see you running in W...
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Seismic lessons
- 5 Mar 2011
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- Residential Thorndon has been under WCC's scrutiny for years; the examination has been driven by heritage values.
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Gillespie to play 50th first-class match for Wellington against Knights
- 4 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Lion hearted fast bowler Mark Gillespie will line up in his 50th first-class match for the Wellington Firebirds in the Plunket Shield next week against the Northern Knights
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BLACKCAPS auction items and experiences for Christchurch
- 4 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- BLACKCAPS auction items and experiences for Christchurch
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Marathon Talk
- 4 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
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Shane Warne to lead star cricketing cast in Christchurch earthquake appeal match
- 4 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Australian legend Shane Warne will headline a star cast of former cricketers and current sporting and entertainment identities in next Sunday’s Fill the Basin for Christchurch earthquake appeal match.
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2011 Swindale Shield draw released
- 4 Mar 2011
- Wellington Club Weekly
- The draws for the 2011 Premier Swindale Shield and Senior 1 Harper Lock Shield have been confirmed. ...
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Plunket Shield points confirmed for earthquake affected match
- 4 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Plunket Shield points confirmed for earthquake affected match
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Wairarapa Police continue hunt for Porky Rimene
- 4 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wairarapa Police are continuing to look for 38 year old Paul Rodgers, known as Porky Rimene and...
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Large search begins tomorrow in hunt for knife used in murder of Matthew Hall
- 4 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Wellington Police investigating the brutal murder of 35 year old Matthew Hall, will begin an...
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Messages of Support
- 4 Mar 2011
- Downstage Theatre
- Today, a banner went up on the Cambridge Tce side of the Hannah Playhouse that’s very different from our usual billboards. It’s an 'open letter' addressed to Christchurch, and right now it’s almost blank. We’re inviting our guests and the people of Wellington to come up and write their messages of love and support, draw a picture, or just sign. When it’s full, we’ll send it to the office of the Mayor Bob Parker.
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Dinghy broken down off Pukerua Bay
- 4 Mar 2011
- Coastguard Mana
- Operation Details Date/Time: Tue, 22/02/2011 - 21:00 - 23:50 Operation Type: SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted: 3 During training a report came in of a dinghy that had broken down up at Pukerua Bay with three people on board. CRV Pelorus took some new recruits off Trust Porirua Rescue (that had been training) and TPR immediately responded to the scene. Light was fading by this stage and finding the dinghy in the dark was very difficult as they did not have any form of lighting or signalling equipment with them, no VHF, and their cellphone battery was dying - an all too common occurance! Vessel Details Length: 4.00m Resources Attendees: Gary Spence Grant Porter Paul Craven CRV's Used: CRV Trust Porirua Rescue Toyota Prado read more
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Prince of Purchase
- 4 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- 12 year-old Calvin Harrison is having a belter of a year.
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New Faces
- 4 Mar 2011
- Downstage Theatre
- Since the last eStage two new staff have joined the Downstage family.
- Submitted by tonytw1
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Plunket Shield draw revised due to Canterbury Earthquake
- 3 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- New Zealand Cricket yesterday released changes to the Plunket Shield schedule for the coming weeks made as a result of the Christchurch earthquake. The Wellington Firebirds now start their next match against the Northern Knights on Monday
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Basin Reserve magic moments: 3 March – 9 March
- 3 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Basin Reserve magic moments: 3 March – 9 March
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Offbeat is back!
- 3 Mar 2011
- The Wellingtonista
- The Offbeat Originals story has a happy ending it seems — they are open for business, since Tuesday even. We can report that the fishburgers are just as they always were. Business resumes at Offbeat Previously: What happened? Most missed Signs of life And the original Wellingtonista Offbeat review
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News for Sunday 6 March 2011
- 3 Mar 2011
- Karori Anglican Churches
- Ash Wednesday ServicesThere will be two services at 10 am and 7 pm on Wednesday 9 March.
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Busy 125th weekend ahead for Johnsonville Cricket Club
- 2 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- A mix and mingle and auction evening, a dinner catering for over 180 people and Twenty20 cricket on Alex Moore Park are all part of the activities planned for this weekend’s Johnsonville Cricket Club’s 125th Anniversary celebrations.
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Police release images of similar knife used in brutal murder of Matthew Hall
- 2 Mar 2011
- Wellington District Police
- Police have today released images of the knife they believe is similar to the one used in the...
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ARU in Christchurch – an update
- 2 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- Following their deployment on Sunday, our awesome volunteer Animal Rescue Unit have been hard at work since arriving in Christchurch.
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Some thank you’s
- 2 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- On behalf of Carolyn – owner of Huha Charitable Trust (and Wellington SPCA board member) we would like to send a huge thank you to RD1 for supplying and transporting a 5,000 litre tank to provide 50 horses from a riding school in Heathcote with life-saving water (as well as some other useful items).
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Plunket Shield Date Changes Announced
- 2 Mar 2011
- Cricket Wellington
- Plunket Shield Date Changes Announced
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Weekly Report 06 March
- 2 Mar 2011
- Wellington Runners & Walkers (WRW)
- Hi EveryoneBus run last SundayIt was a most enjoyable outing on the bus to Ohariu and the Saddlback Cafe last Sunday.
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Breakfast with the SPCA in Canterbury
- 2 Mar 2011
- Wellington SPCA
- With so much human tragedy, it’s easy to forget that there are many pets who have suffered as a result of the quake.
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Gerry Brownlee – please cancel Transmission Gully
- 1 Mar 2011
- Eye of the Fish
- There is a road proposal, with a cost to benefit ratio that flies out the window, for a road that goes up an earthquake fault line, is steeper for longer than Ngauranga Gorge, and is going to cost over a billion $$, which neither central nor local government has the money to finance. On a list of projects that need to be cancelled to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch, I’d put this one right at the very top. Wouldn’t you?
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Pre-Season Kicks off this Saturday....something for almost everyone
- 1 Mar 2011
- Oriental Rongotai Football Club
- This Saturday sees the pre-season matches get underway for most of the clubs teams.
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Soundstage submissions open
- 1 Mar 2011
- Downstage Theatre
- Submitted by tonytw1
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