Community Groups / February 2023
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More Te Kāinga rental apartments becoming available in Willis Street!
- Inner-City Wellington
- From Wellington News Te Pu, at 180 Willis St, offers 74 quality two- and three-bedroom apartments for Wellingtonians on medium to low incomes.
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Over $15,000 Raised , THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
- Kapiti Women's Centre
- The Kapiti Boating Club held the “Reel Women’s Kapiti Classic” a fishing competition for women on Saturday and the Kapiti Womens Centre was the recipient of this event.
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Rates are going up from July
- Inner-City Wellington
- From WCC News Wellington City Councillors approve draft annual plan budget Wellington City Council has approved its draft budget for 2023/24, which includes a proposed 12.
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Summer happenings in Te Aro Park -
- Inner-City Wellington
- From WCC News Summer activities bring the buzz to Te Aro Park This summer we’re hosting a range of fun activities in Te Aro Park to celebrate community and bring life into the park – from traditional Māori weaving lessons and poi making classes to pop-up play events and waiata.
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Te Aro Park, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Weekly E-News – 24 February 2023
- St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church
- E News 24th February 2023 Last Saturday I invited members of our Parish Council and FFMG Facilities and Financial Management Group to my place for a lunchtime barbecue. Everything went […]
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St Andrew's on the Terrace, 30, The Terrace, Paekākā, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Wellingtonian of the Year nomination for one of our own
- Wellington Health Foundation
- Congratulations to our Chair Bill Day, who has been nominated for the Dominion Post Wellingtonian of the Year, in the category of Community Service.
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Ngaio Community Picnic, 12 March Cummings Park
- Ngaio Progressive Association
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Ngaio, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Crofton downs primary school Matsuri Gala. Sunday 2nd April
- Ngaio Progressive Association
- Crofton downs primary school are holding their Matsuri Gala on Sunday 2nd April 2023 11am – 2pm. Go along for a great time and to support one of our local primary schools. The event pages is at Friendsofcdps | Wellington … Continue reading →
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Lent – A New Beginning
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
- Since 2014 I have walked the ‘Camino de Santiago’ 5 times. It is a walk to northern Spain, where it is believed the bones of St James the Apostle are […]
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The Cathedral Connection 26 February 2023
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Little Legends!
- Wellington Health Foundation
- We’d love you to meet these two little legends – twins Noah (left) and Keanu. Recently for their 9th birthday they invited their friends to bring a donation for the children’s hospital – Te Wao Nui – in lieu of presents. Raising $1,128 this is an incredibly thoughtful and kind gift from the boys and... Read more » The post Little Legends! appeared first on Wellington Hospitals Foundation.
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Chess in Te Aro Park! - Wed 15 March - come and watch ... or maybe even play
- Inner-City Wellington
- From DCM (Downtown City Mission) Under the banners of Poneke Promise and Neighbours Month, DCM is planning to host and facilitate some chess matches during the day at Te Aro Park on Wednesday the 15th March. If you like a bit of fun, some friendly competition and an opportunity to get to know a neighbour then this is for you!
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Vicar Letter - 24th February 2023
- All Saints Hataitai
- Kia ora All Saints,As an American immigrant to NZ, there are still a few things I struggle to adjust to.
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All Saints Anglican Church, 90, Hamilton Road, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Cardinal John’s Newsletter 23 February 2023
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Newsletter Week Ending 26th February
- Karori Anglican Churches
- SUNDAY COLLECTION – HAWKES BAY This Sunday the collection in both services is for those who are suffering in Hawkes Bay. The diocese is collecting and distributing via Anglican Missions. […]
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Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 26 February 2023
- St John's in the City
- Kia ora St John’s whānau, We have entered the season of Lent this week with pancakes and ashes, as we journey toward Easter.
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St John's, Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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The Newtown Whānau Picnic
- Seeds to Feeds
- Come and connect with our community at our nourishing event showcasing locally sourced, grown, and prepared food.
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IWD23 Keynote Speaker
- Zonta Wellington
- Ms Paula Tesoriero MNZM, Chief Executive, Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People. Paula is responsible for providing strategic leadership...
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WCC Zero Waste Policy – FEEDBACK
- Island Bay Residents' Association
- A Zero Waste strategy for Wellington. We must move to better systems to reduce waste we are using and reduce the need for landfill. Waste contributes to our climate crisis and impacts on our special environment especially Tapu Te Ranga reserve and the communities that have trucks driving through them. Council has now got aContinue reading "WCC Zero Waste Policy – FEEDBACK"
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Kapiti Community Cyclone Relief
- Kapiti Women's Centre
- The post Kapiti Community Cyclone Relief first appeared on Kapiti Women's Centre.
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U R Here – Barbarian Productions
- Island Bay Residents' Association
- As part of the Fringe Festival Barbarian Productions have put on U R Here at Martin Luckie Park – in our neck of the woods! This FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY (24-26th February). Please note just sharing as in our neighbourhood, the Residents Association is not involved with this event. Website info: Something unexpected has comeContinue reading "U R Here – Barbarian Productions"
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Suspended Bus Routes 22 February
- Ngaio Progressive Association
- Making sure that everyone is aware that there will be disruptions to bus services across Wellington tomorrow, due to a union meeting. Details below.
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Age Concern CEO interviewed on Hutt City FM
- Age Concern Wellington
- In February, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, was interviewed on Hutt City FM. You can listen to the full interview here.
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Stormwater Management Impact on the Kaiwharawhara Stream
- Ngaio Progressive Association
- This is just in from Cat Ayres Project Lead – Kia Mouriora te Kaiwharawhara Sanctuary to Sea, who is drawing our attention to the draft Stormwater Management Strategy, which will have an impact on the Kaiwharawhara Stream. The Kaiwharawhara Stream runs … Continue reading →
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Prophet without perceptible honour: Margaret Butler, sculptor
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join us for an illustrated lecture by Dr Mark Stocker as he reveals the story of sculptor Margaret Butler (1883–1947). Margaret Butler occupies a unique place in the art history of her native Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Weekly E-News – 17 February 2023
- St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church
- What a week it has been for our country. For those of us who came out of Cyclone Gabrielle reasonably unscathed we have so much to be grateful for and […]
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Cyclone Relief Appeal
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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IWD23 Keynote Speaker
- Zonta Wellington
- Her Worship Tory Whanua, Mayor of Wellington Tory Whanau won the Wellington City Council mayoralty in October 2022, as the council’s...
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Storms
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
- In the first seven weeks of 2023 there have been three disastrous storms, all of which have caused great damage in the upper and central North Island. The most recent, […]
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Louis Peter Christeson
- Friends of Karori Cemetery
- Louis was born about 1861 in Denmark. He married Eveline Stephens (born 1866) in 1883 in New Zealand and became a naturalised citizen the same year. His profession was recorded […]
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The Cathedral Connection 19 February 2023
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Ash Wednesday
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
- Receiving Ashes We have three opportunities for parishioners and visitors to receive the ashes this year. Ashes will be distributed at both the 8am and 12.10pm Masses in our Connolly […]
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Studio Visit: Virginia Woods-Jack, Rachel Black and Juliet Weeber
- Friends of Te Papa
- Virginia is looking forward to meeting the Friend's again and to giving you an in-depth talk. Artists will be in the studio to answer your questions - with such a variety of work this promises to be a very interesting time!
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Newsletter Week Ending 19th February
- Karori Anglican Churches
- ASH WEDNESDAY AND MAUNDY THURSDAY – NEXT WEEK Lent is starting next week and we will hold Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday services. Ash Wednesday Service – 22nd of February, […]
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Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 19 February 2023
- St John's in the City
- Kia ora St John’s whānau, This week Cyclone Gabrielle put us in a National State of Emergency.
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Vicars Letter - 17 February 2023
- All Saints Hataitai
- Kia ora All Saints family,It’s Guy here and I’m back on the vicars letters again! It is so good to be back with you all both in person and in the digital space.
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IWD23 Our Host and Keynote Speaker
- Zonta Wellington
- Hon Jan Tinetti, Minister for Women, Minister of Education, and Minister for Child Poverty Reduction Hon. Minister Jan Tinetti was born...
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Have you heard about free early morning Yoga at Te Aro Park!
- Inner-City Wellington
- From Libby at Te Pokapū Hapori For those that don’t know me I am Libby, the full-time Programmes Coordinator at Te Pokapū Hapori.
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Weekly E-News – 10 February 2023
- St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church
- The earthquake in Turkey and Syria is absolutely devastating, the number of casualties catastrophic. We will continue to pray for them and find ways to reach out and support them […]
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DANSS gets underway in 2023
- Danss
- Kia ora koutou Just what you’ve been waiting for! We are back underway with our Sunday night classes from tomorrow.
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Thistle Hall, Cuba Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Love: The Heart of the Matter
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
- In Jesus’ time, Law and Prophets was used to denote Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament for us Christians). In today’s Gospel passage we find Jesus as the authentic interpreter of the […]
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Vicars Letter - 10 February 2023
- All Saints Hataitai
- Kia ora All Saints family, Our summer in the Psalms has come to an end and this week we are back to our regular service times.
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The Cathedral Connection 12 February 2023
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Guided Tour: The Hidden Corners of the Museum (ii)
- Friends of Te Papa
- In response to demand - we are thrilled to offer you another opportunity to join us for a second Back of House tour of Te Papa Cable Street’s facilities with Head of Property, Facilities & Security, Pete Cunninghame.
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Cardinal John’s Newsletter 9 February 2023
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 12 February 2023
- St John's in the City
- Kia ora St John’s whānau, As people on a journey of faith, perhaps we can imagine ourselves joining countless other pilgrims in a ‘caravan of love’.
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Newsletter Week Ending 12th February
- Karori Anglican Churches
- GODZONE IS BACK! Our Sunday kids ministry is back! We are excited to start the year and see the kids again this Sunday as our programmes resume at […]
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International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast
- Zonta Wellington
- Tickets now on sale! Registration for free livestream now open! The Zonta Club of Wellington invite you to join us for the annual...
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Weekly E-News – 3 February 2023
- St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church
- Kia ora What happened to January? It seems to have gone so quickly. We started with a lovely blessing and welcome for Lynne & Ben’s grandson Fergus, followed within the […]
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Island Bay Festival – Day in the Bay
- Island Bay Residents' Association
- Sunday 12th February 10am – 6pm The Island Bay Festival kicks off with Day in the Bay on Feb 12th, but there’s plenty more going on between Feb 13 – 18th. Have a baycation and get to know your community. Check out the festival website for more details: https://www.islandbayfestival.org.nz/events22
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The unsung heroes of DCM
- Downtown Community Ministry
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Here at DCM, there isn’t a closing down time, as we continue to support the most marginalised and vulnerable members of our community throughout the Christmas and New Year period. You may have seen other social services in the news talking about how they are finding that people are harder off than ever before. We’re finding this too at DCM. While milestones are being met, we know that the housing crisis is not over yet, and the people we meet here at DCM continue to be among the most economically-impacted members of our community. Fortunately, our incredible team – DCM’s hard-working kaimahi – makes sure that our whānau are not left on the bottom rung of the housing ladder. While our people may face significant challenges amidst the cost of living crisis, our team ensures they have access to the supports they need to thrive. We have two significant opportunities this year to ensure our whānau also have a voice on the national stage – the March census and October general election. We will do everything we can to make these opportunities accessible for our people, including having a polling booth right here at DCM, just as we did in 2020 when over 100 whānau voted, many for the very first time. We hope you will also ensure your voice is heard at the general election, so that the progress that has been made to tackle homelessness in Aotearoa is maintained. Behind our team are the many unsung heroes of DCM. In this update we share the story of Fahimeh, who has been collaborating with DCM to build our capability, so that we can continue doing what we do – but do it even better. Perhaps her story might spark some ideas about how you too can support DCM in 2023? Stephen Turnock Manahautū DCM Manahautū Stephen (centre) leads karakia and waiata in Te Aro Park. DCM is taking part in Neighbours Aotearoa and will be leading waiata in the park every Monday and Friday at 9am for the next few months. If you're in the neighbourhood, join us! <!-- --> Unsung heroes of DCM Solving problems with Fahimeh Fahimeh McGregor loves to solve problems. And she certainly has the skills to do so – with a doctorate in the adoption of IT for performance and productivity improvement from AUT (Auckland University of Technology), she has 19 publications and 42 citations to her original family name, which is Zaeri. Fahimeh was born in Iran in the strategic town of Bandarabbas, on the Persian Gulf. Fahimeh was the youngest of seven siblings, and describes her early family life as very difficult. “I’m a revolution baby. The Iran Revolution happened in 1978 and was followed by a war between Iran and Iraq, which makes me part of the war generation as well. This took place during my primary schooling, and as my city is located in the south, close to the border – a port on the Gulf – it had a huge impact.” There was a lot of trauma for Fahimeh and her family. She describes nights without power, with all access to utilities cut for hours, while having to do her homework next to a little oil lamp. “Years later, I realised that I never had any wishes as a child. We had family wishes, which were to make sure that in the morning all of us would get to have another day together. There was no certainty, or an understanding of what a stable life is. Here in New Zealand, people have got a very natural stability – unless, perhaps, they are experiencing hardship and homelessness.” Fahimeh at five years old - the only photo from her childhood. Fahimeh’s big inspiration was her father. He was highly educated for his time, leaving his farming background to do a diploma in literacy and accounting. As Bandarabbas is such a significant port city, the Iran government feared it could be lost, and though 90% of trade came through the port, profits only went to the capital, Tehran. Fahimeh’s father tried to protect the rights of his community. “But after the revolution, he came under a lot of pressure,” Fahimeh reflects. “He had to give up everything. The only memory I have from when I was two years old was the night we had to burn his books. That picture is still in my head. I am always asking myself, ‘Why? What’s wrong with his books?’” Fahimeh’s father died from a heart attack at a young age, but he continued to inspire her. “He loved his community. He believed in change. That’s why when I got my first job, I put my community's rights at the top of my list.” Fahimeh went to university in Iran, where she met many people appointed to their first position by her father. She started volunteering – always a passion of Fahimeh’s – and later got a job working for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Design, where she worked hard to introduce transparency within a corrupt system. “I was quite hot-headed. I was young and thought I could change everything. I did my best, whatever I could, but my mum realised it wasn’t a safe environment for me. She tapped me on the shoulder one day and said, ‘You need to leave this country’.” Realising she wouldn't be safe any longer, Fahimeh left Iran. She moved to Malaysia in 2010, where she continued studying toward her Master's Degree. This was supposed to take two years, but Fahimeh finished her Master's in 14 months. Despite not knowing anyone, Fahimeh’s next destination was New Zealand, where in 2013 she picked up her studies at AUT thanks to a scholarship. With a doctorate added to her name, Fahimeh soon turned her attention to giving back. “I want to be utilised for the community. That’s the most important thing for me. I want to make sure that wherever there are challenges, I can help people and organisations.” Fahimeh started her industry experience by applying her research in a large infrastructure project, Waterview Well-Connected Alliance. She was then offered an innovative leadership role by Fletcher Building, to lead a continuous improvement culture in the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) project. Always wanting to create her own consulting business, Fahimeh later formed a company called DELTA Informed Decisions, which brought her to DCM. Fahimeh met with DCM Manahautū Stephen, to collaborate on solving the challenges of DCM’s processes and systems. “I had regular meetings with Stephen,” Fahimeh says. “I needed to hear what he is passionate about. He is a very driven person and wants to deliver quality outcomes that drive improvement.” Fahimeh with DCM's Kaiarataki Kāhui. From there, Fahimeh met with DCM’s Kaiarataki Kāhui (leadership group), guiding them through a collaborative process to identify how DCM can best work towards its strategic goals. While Fahimeh has the knowledge and expertise, it was the leadership team that needed to ensure everything was moving in the right direction, to allow DCM to engage in a meaningful way with whānau and other stakeholders. Fahimeh also spent time with many other kaimahi. “First is people. I listen to the language, and pick up different lenses people have got. Everyone is like a big ocean to me. There’s so much you can discover to help shape a better practice model.” With DCM’s new organisational model and strategic goals implemented, it was time to look at some technology solutions to help pull this 53-year-old social service into the modern world. One of Fahimeh’s first projects was tackling DCM’s long-time Money Management Service. Fahimeh started with a diagnostic phase, analysing the efficiency of the processes to gain an understanding of where opportunities for improvement may lie. While DCM’s kaimahi may not have known it, all of Fahimeh’s tools are science-based. “Everyone downloads their knowledge to the table,” Fahimeh says. “People around the table will often say, ‘Oh! I thought it was this way, not that way?’ And it can be frustrating in a way, because I have to ask a lot of questions!” Another project Fahimeh has undertaken is the adoption of an entirely new database system for DCM – Exess. While it may not sound very exciting, DCM is completely reliant on data and evidence to gain insights into the whānau they are working with, and trends that are happening with homelessness in Wellington. For example, did you know that DCM engaged with 1,085 whānau last year, of whom 647 experienced homelessness, and 230 went without shelter altogether at some point during the year? Or that 71.6% of all DCM whānau are male, and that 52.8% are Māori? Importantly, it is this kind of data that DCM needs to report back to the powers-that-be. Exess is now in its testing phase, and DCM looks forward to the massive improvements this information management system will achieve for the organisation, especially with its whānau-centric outcomes model. Fahimeh has enjoyed her time at DCM, which is why she has given back by donating her valuable time in-kind. “DCM has its challenges, but this has been the most enjoyable and rewarding project I’ve done,” Fahimeh shares. “You guys have got a passion for people. I can feel your heart beating for your whānau. That’s quite fascinating to me – everything is about them. Businesses often say they are customer-centric, but it’s not as tangible as you experience at DCM.” Fahimeh and Stephen. Fahimeh is saddened by the current situation in Iran. She recently went to Turkey to help two of her nieces escape the country. Both are now safely in Istanbul – one registered at high school, and the other at university, continuing the family’s passion for education. “It’s another revolutionary time in Iran. It’s really sad to see what is happening. What I always say is that I wish for peace in the world. And not just for the Iranian people – everyone deserves a peaceful life. And that is true for the whānau DCM is supporting too. Living outside, sleeping out, is so damaging for your health. I hope that the tools DCM now has will help your kaimahi achieve amazing results for them.” <!-- --> Can you help? There are many ways that you can be part of our work here at DCM. One way is – like Fahimeh – through offering your professional expertise. Volunteer dentist Shennae (left) with dental assistant Ella (right) at a session at DCM in January. Oral health care is one of the most significant unmet needs of the people DCM works with. We are looking forward to celebrating the 7th anniversary of DCM's emergency dental service in March 2023 – read about our 5th anniversary here. But we haven't been able to do as many dental sessions as we'd like since the pandemic arrived. Are you a dentist, or do you know a dentist who may like to do a session with us? If you can help, or if you know someone who can, please get in touch. Support DCM <!-- --> Nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi. With your basket and my basket, the people will thrive. <!-- --> Copyright © 2023 DCM. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: DCMPO Box 6133Marion SqWellington, Wellington 6011 New ZealandAdd us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.
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4C meeting with WCC
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- The 4C (Coastal communities and Climate Change committee) met with WCC on 29th Jan. Here is a copy of the Community Climate Adaptation Programme Roadmap that was presented. Please note, very much in DRAFT form.
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Fun and Adventure at Jumperama
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- On Friday last week (27 January) we had approximately 50 children, and some of their parents, join us for fun times at Jumperama/Junglerama. The kids (and the big kids usually known as parents) were able to play for an hour on the tramps, and as long as they liked in the Jungle. The turnout was... Read more »
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Connecting through Football
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- Football Connect is an initiative that we set up in collaboration with NZ Police, with the idea of giving male youth of refugee background a space to connect across cultures, in a safe environment with some really positive focus…and of course healthy competition. It’s also about enabling these guys to express themselves through their craft... Read more »
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A drivers licence makes a difference
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- In 2021 Kibra joined the Open Road driving programme and set the wheels in motion to learn to drive! This was a big challenge for her while also undertaking University studies. Kibra was so excited in December 2022 when she finally completed her learning journey and passed her full licence. It was a real team... Read more »
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Another restricted Licence
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- A Perfect Drive! Congratulations to Erika who passed her restricted licence yesterday without any errors, in fact, she drove so well that the testing officer joked “that was a bit boring!” after the test! Well done! Such a great result is a testament to the fantastic quality of mentors and driving instructor support on the... Read more »
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Share your bread with the hungry
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- It is February already! Where did January go? School and work routines have returned, and the year lies ahead of us. What will it bring? I suspect that the only […]
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Alan & Elizabeth Loxton
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- The couple had only been married a few months before they were accidentally drowned in Wellington Harbour in 1899. Alan Parsons Loxton was born in NSW in 1866. He trained […]
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Robert Holliday
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- Robert (Robie) was born in 1855 in Genoa, Italy, the son of Thomas Holliday and Ann Jeal. Thomas moved the family from England due to his work as an Engineer. […]
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George Presswood
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- G.H.P So mysterious to have only the initials on a plot. By accessing the digitised burial register we realised this is the plot of George Housely Presswood. Knowing how pricey […]
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Wreck of the S.S. Penguin
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- The USS Co’s SS Penguin was a very familiar sight in Wellington harbour as she plied back and forward to Nelson and Picton providing a ferry service much like today. […]
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Sir Francis Bell
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- Francis Henry Dillon Bell was born in 1851 the eldest son of the former New Zealand Company agent Francis Dillon Bell. He was educated at Auckland Grammar, Otago Boys, and […]
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Albert Martin
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- Albert Martin (1882-1940) Last November Margaret, who is one of our Members, put us in touch with Alan and Yvonne Townsend who she found looking a bit lost in the […]
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Dr David Nairn
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- (information supplied in part by one of his descendants) David was born in 1863 in Dundee, Scotland to William Nairn and his wife Elizabeth Mathewson. William was a merchant linen […]
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Reginald Berry
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- Reginald George James Berry (known as James)designer of the first New Zealand decimal coins Berry was born in London in 1906. He went to Russell Hill boarding school and won […]
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The Cathedral Connection 5 February 2023
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What do you think about Transport Emissions? Greater Wtn Reg Council wants your views
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- From Greater Wellington Regional Council Transport emissions survey Complete the survey by 7 February! Take the survey>> We want to know what you think about: Transport-related carbon emissions Low-emissions vehicles Public transport Walking and cycling.
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Matt and Connors Taupo Chill Camp
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- Taupo Camp review Mine bay carvings We started off the trip by going sailing, we did this the first day we went, our goal was to get to mine bay and back to see the Maori carvings, the sail up there was relatively uneventful and the wind was mostly in our favor.
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Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 5 February 2023
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- Kia ora St John’s whānau, This Waitangi Weekend we meet together on Sunday to worship with faith that is ‘Homegrown’.
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Newsletter Week Ending 5th February
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- STAY FOR LUNCH – SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY – 12 PM Join us after the service for a lunch in the PlayGarden after the 10.30am service to celebrate the start of […]
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Vicars Letter - 3 February 2023
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- Kia ora All Saints,We are back for 2023 and what a blessing it has been to be together over the summer.
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Limited car parking at Accident and Urgent Medical Centre
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