Yes indeed, unless the wind gets up too much, this Saturday (12 Nov) at 3pm, the ex-Frigate F69-Wellington is going to be scuttled off the south coast, between Island and Houghton Bays (just to the East of Tapu Teranga - the island of Island Bay).
A flickr group project to document the last days of the RNZN frigate 'Wellington' (formerly HMS 'Bacchante').
The 'Wellington' has been retired and will complete her final voyage when she arrives in Wellington on Friday 13th. May.
In November she will be sunk just off the Wellington south coast to serve as a diving reef.
Lōemis festival art show and markets. Showcasing the works of multiple artists, call in anytime, browse, hang around, grab a coffee, and chat to the artists!
The Midnight Plane has landed in Unity Books and other good bookshops around the country. Dame Fiona Kidman has just launched her collection of selected and new poems at Unity Books, Wellington.
Action from Old Timers’ Day at Porirua Park, where home team Northern United wore a specially designed jersey commemorating Jerry Collins, who tragically died in a car accident in France a decade ago this weekend. Photo: Stewart Baird. The Swindale Shield could well be decided with a fortnight to spare after this weekend, while the...
Stephen Day at the Dorne Cup in Trentham on a cold, windy, muddy (ie perfect) XC day. This week Results Dorne Cup The rain (mostly) stopped long enough for a cold but super fun centenary celebration for the Dorne Cup, with a sizeable Scottish turnout. Some select results: With seven teams, Scottish won the 6km […]
