https://wellington.gen.nz/geotagged Geotagged newsitems https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/weathering-the-storm-working-bee-plans As planting season approaches, yet more extreme weather events have highlighted the importance of our plan to maximise plant species diversity. conservation islandbay places Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/weathering-the-storm-working-bee-plans Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2026-04-26T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/come-holy-spirit-may-retreat/ Sisters of Compassion will host the “Come, Holy Spirit” retreat 7- 9 May, at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in Island Bay, Wellington. During the three-day retreat we welcome the […] The post Come, Holy Spirit – May retreat appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/come-holy-spirit-may-retreat/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/victoria-university-coastal-ecology-laboratory-opens-its-doors Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s award-winning teaching and research facility Te Toka Tū Moana—Coastal Ecology Laboratory in Island Bay is hosting its annual open day on Saturday 7 March from 10 am–3 pm. islandbay places kelburn vuw education Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/victoria-university-coastal-ecology-laboratory-opens-its-doors Victoria University of Wellington 2026-03-02T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/after-the-storm From the damp ferns of the forest floor to the soaring heights of the emergent giants, discover how we’re turning storm damage into a resilient, 5-layered forest—and how you can join our planting team this June to help us build it. conservation islandbay places Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/after-the-storm Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2026-02-18T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/compassion-whanau-launches-new-christian-intentional-community-for-young-women/ The Compassion Whanau in Island Bay is delighted to announce the formation of a new Christian intentional community for young women aged 18–26, Te Pūaroha Community, offering a safe, faith centered living environment grounded in prayer, service, and shared life. The post Compassion Whanau Launches New Christian Intentional Community for Young Women appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/compassion-whanau-launches-new-christian-intentional-community-for-young-women/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-02-12T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-fair islandbay places communitygroups food Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-fair Seeds to Feeds 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-seeds-to-feeds-pot-luck-mediterranean-feast Join us for a delicious Mediterranean Feast Potluck as we come together to celebrate amazing food grown in Island Bay! This is a warm and welcoming community gathering where we’ll share Kai, meet neighbours and honour the growers, gardeners and food lovers who make this suburb so special 🌿bring a plate- and if it includes something from your own garden, even better! 🍅 celebrate our local homegrown produce 💚 connect with other locals who care about food, sustainability and community 🌱share ideas for how we can grow and strengthen our food community in Island Bay ✨ celebrate food sovereignty and the empowering act of growing and sharing Kai We have so many wonderful people growing local food, let’s celebrate abundance together. Seeds to feeds will be providing some Kai including some of the delicious creations from our IB pickle party but additional contributions will be welcome. Bring your whānau, share a dish, exchange knowledge and help shape the future of food resilience in Island Bay Well shortly make tickets available so we know who’s coming but as always, this will be a koha event and everyone is welcome islandbay places communitygroups food Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-seeds-to-feeds-pot-luck-mediterranean-feast Seeds to Feeds 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-pickle-party- Come join us for a fun, hands on Pickling workshop as we celebrate and preserve this years garden bounty! We’ll be working together to make delicious preserves ahead of our Community Pot Luck event, and there will be plenty to take home too. islandbay places communitygroups food Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-pickle-party- Seeds to Feeds 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-trade-fair-crop-swap-time-tbc islandbay places communitygroups food Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-trade-fair-crop-swap-time-tbc Seeds to Feeds 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/islandbay-swap We're starting a new group dedicated to building a kai secure Island Bay, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! When: Saturday, 18th October, 10 am - 2 pm Where: Seed to Sea, 38 The Parade, Island Bay What to expect: Seed and Seedling Share: Bring your extra seeds and seedlings to swap, or just come and pick up some new ones - we have plenty! Learn & Create: Discover how to create new plants from your seeds and make your own seed packets. Delicious Treats: Enjoy coffee, fresh herbal tea, and tasty treats. Garden Open Day: Explore the beautiful garden at Seed to Sea and meet the chooks! Share Your Ideas: We want to hear your thoughts on how we can create a kai secure Island Bay. Seed and seedling swaps are an awesome opportunity for gardeners of all skill levels to collaborate and share what they might have an abundance of. It's a great way to save money on buying new seedlings, an opportunity to learn from others, and can lead to new varietals in your māra. Bring something to share if you can, but if not, come as you are – we'll have plenty for everyone! islandbay places communitygroups food Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/islandbay-swap Seeds to Feeds 2025-10-08T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/helen-mechen-virescent-gardens Welcome to our Q&A with Helen Mechen, the founder of Virescent Gardens, a native plant nursery nestled in Stokes Valley of Wellington. stokes-valley places conservation islandbay Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/helen-mechen-virescent-gardens Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-09-12T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://islandbay.org/2025/07/22/proposed-shared-use-trail-martin-luckie-park-to-island-bay/ Wellington City Council is proposing a new shared-use trail connecting Martin Luckie Park to Island Bay. islandbay places communitygroups Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/07/22/proposed-shared-use-trail-martin-luckie-park-to-island-bay/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-07-22T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/2025-bush-bird-survey We're excited to share the fascinating results of the 2025 Bush Bird Survey, conducted on June 29th and 30th, 2025, at Manawa Karioi! This year's survey provides valuable insights into the birdlife thriving within our cherished reserve. conservation islandbay places Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/2025-bush-bird-survey Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-07-21T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://islandbay.org/2025/07/14/tatou-ki-uta-the-draft-coastal-reserves-management-plan/ EXTRA DROP IN SESSION Date & Time: 16 July 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmLocation: Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington Tātou ki Uta is the 10-year plan that sets out how Wellington City Council will look after and enjoy our coastal reserves — protecting natural and cultural values, supporting recreation,Continue reading "Tātou ki Uta – the draft Coastal Reserves Management Plan" islandbay wcc places government communitygroups Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/07/14/tatou-ki-uta-the-draft-coastal-reserves-management-plan/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-07-13T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/shared-use-trail A new walking and cycling connection through Berhampore’s green spaces berhampore islandbay places consultation wcc government Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:10:06 GMT https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/shared-use-trail Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council 2025-07-07T21:10:06Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/academy-roundup-week-13/ A full set of home games in the books for the Wellington Phoenix academy. The men’s reserves moved up to second with a commanding 4-1 win over Island Bay United. Despite going behind early, goals for Daniel Makowem and Lachlan... The post Academy Roundup – Week 13 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. islandbay places Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/academy-roundup-week-13/ Wellington Phoenix 2025-06-23T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/manawa-karioi-bush-bird-survey Join us for a fun, family-friendly afternoon helping count manu as part of the NZ Garden Bird Survey, now in its 18th year! Together, we’ll build a picture of the birds living in and around Manawa Karioi. conservation islandbay places Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/manawa-karioi-bush-bird-survey Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-06-19T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/sealing-up-the-edges-of-the-forest Planting a forest is a fairly complicated process, but once you understand the stages, it's not too daunting. conservation islandbay places Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/sealing-up-the-edges-of-the-forest Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-05-29T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/a-special-working-bee-garden-bird-survey-at-manawa-karioi Sunday 29 June, 1pm–3pm June’s last Working Bee will be a little different – instead of our usual planting and track maintenance, we’ll be turning our eyes and ears to the sky! Manawa Karioi is taking part in the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey, a nationwide project that helps track bird populations across Aotearoa. conservation islandbay places Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/a-special-working-bee-garden-bird-survey-at-manawa-karioi Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-05-17T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/20yearsonandoff Written by Vanessa Patea When I first moved to Wellington at the start of the millennium, I discovered nestled in the hills of Island Bay, an improbable wooden building called Tapu Te Ranga Marae. islandbay places conservation Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/20yearsonandoff Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-05-14T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/after-the-storm-new-life-on-the-slopes-of-manawa-karioi The big storm that rolled into Wellington in early May caused minor damage at Manawa Karioi. conservation islandbay places Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/after-the-storm-new-life-on-the-slopes-of-manawa-karioi Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-05-11T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://islandbay.org/2025/05/04/keep-island-bay-beautiful/ We hosted our first community clean-up yesterday, Saturday 3rd May 2025. Wayne, from Keep NZ Beautiful Trust, came along with his van and supplies. The turnout was, well, limited! Wayne and I made our way up to the Village and back. We collected 3 bags of rubbish, a blue tub, and a rotten picture board.Continue reading "Keep Island Bay Beautiful" islandbay places communitygroups Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/05/04/keep-island-bay-beautiful/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-05-04T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://islandbay.org/2025/05/01/local-climate-adaptation-pilot/ Several focus groups were held in April in Island Bay, Berhampore and Houghton Bay. Here is a summary of these: berhampore islandbay places communitygroups Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/05/01/local-climate-adaptation-pilot/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://islandbay.org/2025/04/21/community-survey/ 🐧 From the beaches to the village to the beautiful bush – Island Bay is special! Tell us what you love and what needs work in our community survey. What should IBRA focus on next? Less than 5 mins to complete to help shape the future of our community: Complete the survey here! Ngā mihiContinue reading "Community Survey" islandbay places communitygroups Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/04/21/community-survey/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-04-20T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://islandbay.org/2025/04/16/shape-island-bays-future-community-survey-2025/ As your Residents’ Association, we need your input on our priorities through our 2025 community survey. islandbay places communitygroups Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/04/16/shape-island-bays-future-community-survey-2025/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-04-15T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/suncorp-backs-climate-resilience-at-manawa-karioi In recent years a group of over 20 old pine trees at Manawa Karioi were beginning to show signs of collapse and both the Tapu-Te-Ranga Trust and the Manawa Karioi Society had become concerned about the risk that these trees posed to people visiting Manawa Karioi. conservation islandbay places Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.manawakarioi.nz/newsblog/suncorp-backs-climate-resilience-at-manawa-karioi Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project 2025-04-09T00:00:00Z -41.3308843 174.7681452 Te Ahi Ka - Loop Track, Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://islandbay.org/2025/03/07/island-bay-community-survey/ What’s your dream for Island Bay’s future 🌞 As your residents’ association, we want to focus on what matters most to you. Our 2025 Community survey is your chance to: Jump into our survey and tell us what you care about most. Whether it’s our gorgeous beach, local businesses, infrastructure, or community events and spacesContinue reading "Island Bay Community Survey" islandbay places communitygroups Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/03/07/island-bay-community-survey/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://islandbay.org/2025/03/02/pataka-kai-opening-sat-8th-march/ Arrive at 6.50am for a 7am start Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwiWith your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive As a result of the amazing generosity of our community, please join us for the blessing and opening of our Tapu Te Ranga Island Bay communityContinue reading "Pātaka Kai Opening Sat 8th March" islandbay places communitygroups Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/03/02/pataka-kai-opening-sat-8th-march/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://islandbay.org/2025/02/04/stavros-rocks-community-tribute/ Saturday 15th February, organised by the churches of Island Bay islandbay places communitygroups Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/02/04/stavros-rocks-community-tribute/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-02-04T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://islandbay.org/2025/01/25/build-island-bays-pataka-kai/ Our community is coming together to build a pātaka kai (community pantry) outside the Island Bay library – where we can share from our kitchens and gardens with each other. It will be a beautiful space of sharing and connection. Thanks to generous donations from Bunnings ($250) and the Island Bay Library ($250), we haveContinue reading "Build Island Bay’s pātaka kai" islandbay libraries places communitygroups Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/01/25/build-island-bays-pataka-kai/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-01-25T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa