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• • Fundraising for our New Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital

    • 2 May 2021
    • Wellington Health Foundation
    • We are currently fundraising for the New Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital using face to face door knockers.
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• • Pedestrian and vehicle access to Heretaunga Block Saturday 1 May

    • 30 Apr 2021
    • Hutt Valley District Health Board
    • From 7am to 5pm tomorrow, the main entrance to Hutt Hospital (Heretaunga Block) and surrounding area at the front of the building, will be closed while a tree is removed by our contractors.
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• • “I’ve really been able to find out at first-hand how powerful music is.”

    • 27 Apr 2021
    • Mary Potter Hospice
    • From time to time the beautiful sounds of the harp can be heard at Mary Potter Hospice – played not to entertain, but to heal.
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• • 101-year-old among first aged care residents to receive COVID-19 vaccine

    • 22 Apr 2021
    • Hutt Valley District Health Board
    • Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs this week commenced the COVID-19 vaccination of residents in Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities.
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• • 101-year-old among first aged care residents to receive COVID-19 vaccine

    • 22 Apr 2021
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHBs this week commenced the COVID-19 vaccination of residents in Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities.
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• • The price we've paid for the pandemic

    • 21 Apr 2021
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • COVID-19 cost more in 2020 than the world’s combined natural disasters in any of the past 20 years, write Professor Ilan Noy and PhD candidate Nguyen Doan.
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• • Community funding needed for new Hospice hub

    • 21 Apr 2021
    • Mary Potter Hospice
    • Dr Annabel Dunn has been with Mary Potter Hospice for 15 years, and still feels enormously fortunate to be a community palliative care specialist. “It
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• • Breakfast fundraiser with Dr Ashley Bloomfield

    • 16 Apr 2021
    • Wellington Health Foundation
    • Foundation Chair Bill Day enjoyed breakfast with about 70 prominent members of the Tawa Business Network this morning.
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• • Keith Spry Main Pool closure extension

    • 16 Apr 2021
    • Wellington City Council
    • The main pool closure at Keith Spry Pool has been extended until August as the project faces COVID-19 delays with a shortage of building supplies coming into New Zealand.
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• • Around 45,000 people eligible for bowel screening test

    • 15 Apr 2021
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • People aged 60-74 years living in Kapiti, Porirua, and Wellington and who are enrolled with a GP can expect an invitation to participate in the free National Bowel Screening programme over the next two years.
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• • Foundation proudly funds Excellence Awards for ED staff

    • 14 Apr 2021
    • Wellington Health Foundation
    • “During a busy shift, Registered Nurse Tessy recognised a critically unwell patient in the corridor who had abdominal pain and a blue leg.
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• • Introducing a hospice hub in the heart of our community

    • 13 Apr 2021
    • Mary Potter Hospice
    • Mary Potter Hospice is close to opening its new community hub in the heart of Porirua. Te Whare Rānui will be a place for patients and
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• • Protecting our Pacific people from COVID-19

    • 9 Apr 2021
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • Meet Rose and Otila. They are leading the way when it comes to protecting our Pacific community by getting their first COVID-19 vaccination doses and training to vaccinate others.
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• • Protecting our Pacific people from COVID-19

    • 8 Apr 2021
    • Hutt Valley District Health Board
    • Meet Rose and Otila. They are leading the way when it comes to protecting our Pacific community by getting their first COVID-19 vaccination doses and training to vaccinate others.
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• • Essential workers’ voices on the 2020 lockdown

    • 7 Apr 2021
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • As we reflect on New Zealand's collective effort against COVID-19, essential workers’ experiences should be to the fore, writes Dr Nayantara Sheoran Appleton.
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• • Minister marks World Health Day with COVID-19 vaccination

    • 7 Apr 2021
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • Minister of Health Hon Andrew Little today marked World Health Day by receiving his COVID-19 vaccination at Wellington Regional Hospital.
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• • Minister marks World Health Day with COVID-19 vaccination

    • 7 Apr 2021
    • Hutt Valley District Health Board
    • Minister of Health Hon Andrew Little today marked World Health Day by receiving his COVID-19 vaccination at Wellington Regional Hospital.
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• • Foundation donors help patients in need of lifesaving kidney dialysis

    • 6 Apr 2021
    • Wellington Health Foundation
    • Sadly, demand for outpatient renal dialysis has been steadily increasing.
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• • Civic Awards back after Covid-19 break

    • 6 Apr 2021
    • Porirua City Council
    • Nominations for oustanding volunteer work in our community opens today and will close on 3 May 2021.
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• • Athletics Wellington Successes at National Track & Field Championships

    • 31 Mar 2021
    • Athletics Wellington
    • The Athetics Wellington track and field team had a strong showing at the rescheduled Athletics New Zealand Championships that finally took place at the Mitre 10 Regional Sports Park in Hastings last Friday and Saturday after a Covid-19  false start at the beginning of the month.
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• • Local COVID-19 vaccination programme pānui

    • 31 Mar 2021
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • Welcome to the latest pānui for the Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHB COVID-19 vaccination programme. We will be providing regular updates on our mahi throughout the wider region.
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• • COVID-19 Response Minister vaccinated thanks to Hutt staff

    • 31 Mar 2021
    • Hutt Valley District Health Board
    • COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall received their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine in Lower Hutt this morning as part of the DHB COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
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• • Local COVID-19 vaccination programme pānui

    • 31 Mar 2021
    • Hutt Valley District Health Board
    • Welcome to the latest pānui for the Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast DHB COVID-19 vaccination programme. We will be providing regular updates on our mahi throughout the wider region.
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• • COVID-19 Response Minister vaccinated

    • 31 Mar 2021
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall received their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine this morning as part of the DHB COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
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• • For Lisa, Tuesdays have become a highlight

    • 29 Mar 2021
    • Mary Potter Hospice
    • On Tuesday afternoons, in the Kilbirnie pool café, you might see Alan and Lisa sitting with their coffees, talking and laughing. They are partnered in
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• • Please keep ED free for emergencies

    • 26 Mar 2021
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • Both the Wellington and Hutt EDs are experiencing high presentation numbers, and people are asked to help keep ED clear for people who are in need of emergency care.
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• • Please keep ED free for emergencies

    • 26 Mar 2021
    • Hutt Valley District Health Board
    • Please remember that ED is for emergencies only. If you are unsure whether you require emergency care, please contact your GP or Healthline (0800 611 116) in the first instance. In an emergency, contact 111.
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• • From the President … in March 2021

    • 25 Mar 2021
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • Nearly a year ago when elected President I couldn’t have come close to imagining all the year would bring for the club. It’s easy to focus on the COVID-19 challenges but there’s more to celebrate. What a year! It’s been wonderful to see so many trip reports over the last month or so on our ... Read more
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• • Newsletter Week Ending 28 March

    • 25 Mar 2021
    • Karori Anglican Churches
    • EASTER SERVICES 2021This year’s Easter services are listed below:Maundy Thursday service:Thurs, 1 April – 7pmGood Friday service:Fri, 2 April – 10am Good Friday Vigil service:Fri, 2 April – Midday-3pmEaster Day services:Sun, 4 April – 8am and 10am& 10am (St Matthias, Makara) ECEC PLAYGROUND OPENINGYou are invited to the opening and Blessing of St Mary’s Early Childhood Education Centre’s new playground!!When: Saturday, 27 March 2021Where: 170 Karori Road, Karori Time: 11am – Blessing and Thanks & 12pm – BBQ lunch. Parents to provide salads and desserts please and the Centre will provide the rest.RSVP to office@stmaryschildcare.org.nz or ph: 476 0319 KARORI ANGLICAN AGMMonday, 12 April at 7pmThe evening begins at 7pm with tea and coffee.  Meeting starts at 7.30pm.  Any items to be raised at the AGM must be given to the Vicar, Ian Cook, by no later than 4 April midday.  This AGM will not have any elections as the current appointments last for 2 years and were voted on in 2020.If your contact details have changed, please let us know ASAP so that we can ensure all our information is up to date.Please note: No impromptu business will be accepted on the Meeting’s Agenda and only those on the Parish Electoral Roll can vote.  Parish Electoral Roll is available in the office and will be in the Gathering Area. If you wish to be added to the Electoral Roll please complete an application form in the gathering area and return to Wendy or the Church Office. START YOUR DAY WITH PRAYERMorning prayer sessions have begun! The church will be open from 7.30am-8.30am each week day and Saturdays from 9am-10am from Monday, 22 March to 12 April.You can spend your time in prayer from 5 minutes through to the full hour – whatever suits you best! DONATION RECEIPTSReminder that the tax year ends 31 March. Any donations made now will be able to be included in your upcoming tax return. Your donation receipts will be emailed to you during April. DEVOTIONAL BOOKSWe have some ‘devotional books’ available which you are more than welcome to borrow. You can pick up the books from the gathering area on Sunday. Before borrowing the books, we kindly ask that you fill out your contact details on the form which will be provided. WHEELER’S UPDATEThe Wheeler’s are doing well settling into life in Kapuna, Papua New Guinea. Thanks for your prayers and thoughts! In this picture, the Wheeler’s are on a little walk to the neighboring village. You can see the jetty to Kapuna in the back left where the supply barge arrives. Please pray this is not disrupted with the recent Covid-19 surge in Port Moresby. If you would like to keep in touch with the Wheeler’s you can email them here scottandnikki@gmail.com GODZONE – KIDS REGISTRATIONS Parents, if you haven’t already, PLEASE complete your child’s GodZone Registration Form by filling in the online form. Thank you. EASTER CAMP 2021 If you are keen to join the youth at Easter Camp this year then get hold of either Joe Cook or Bri King from The Collective Youth Group for more information! Email Joe or Bri at: youth@karorianglican.org.nz MARRIAGE COURSE – SAVE THE DATEWe are running a six week marriage course starting on Tuesday, 4 May. This course will be suitable for those who have been married for years to those about to be married. Register your interest to attend by emailing Heidi in the office heidi@karorianglican.org.nz.For more information on this course please contact Ian Cook directly. MANA MINISTRIES – MEALS REQUIREDWe only have a few meals left in our Mana Ministries freezer and we need your help to replenish our stock! You can pick up meal containers and lids from either the church foyer or the parish office. Meals can be dropped in to Heidi in the office, during the week. Thank you for your kindness! IMPROVING BACK ENTRY ACCESS TOECEC & SMASHIt’s exciting to see work already underway to improve our back access to our halls, ECEC and SMASH. Please only use the front access way (from Karori Road) whilst this work is in progress. ST MARY’S CHURCH PEWS – FOR SALEPick up a pricing schedule from the church foyer this Sunday, or, if you would prefer a copy emailed to you please request this via email to heidi@karorianglican.org.nz SUNDAY SERVICES UNDER COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL 1Under Alert Level 1 so it is still important that you continue to sign in when you attend services, either via the COVID tracer app or on paper. A few things to note:Morning Tea will be served. Communion will be served as two elements.Stay home if you’re sick, report flu-like symptoms and do not travel if unwell.Remember: It is important to keep tracking the places you visit by using the Government Contact Tracing App, continue to regularly clean your hands and stay home if ill. The post Newsletter Week Ending 28 March appeared first on Karori Anglican Church.
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• • One year on: A look back at lockdown in the capital

    • 24 Mar 2021
    • Wellington City Council
    • A year ago today, life as we knew it was flipped onto its head. COVID-19 had made its way to Aotearoa, the borders were shut, and a national lockdown to help stop the spread of the virus was announced. We rewind the clock and look back at some of the highs and lows of Alert Level 4 in Wellington.
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