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    Te Pūaroha Silent Retreat

    • 28 Oct 2025
    • Sisters of Compassion
    • In a world full of noise and constant distractions, Te Pūaroha Silent Retreat it is a four-day retreat open to anyone seeking spiritual renewal through silence, prayer, and reflection. The post Te Pūaroha Silent Retreat appeared first on compassion.org.nz.
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    The Cause continues in Rome

    • 28 Oct 2025
    • Sisters of Compassion
    • The Cause is underway, and prayers are essential for Venerable Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert to be beatified soon. The post The Cause continues in Rome appeared first on compassion.org.nz.
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    SEED AND SEEDLING SWAP: Join us for the launch of Seeds to Feeds Island Bay!

    • 8 Oct 2025
    • Seeds to Feeds
    • 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!
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    Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Feedback on buses from the campaign trail

    • 15 Sep 2025
    • Sarah Free
    • Talking to bus patrons over the last few weeks, I’ve had some interesting feedback. The bus system is generally working well, but there are still suggestions for adjustments and improvements. Island Bay and Johnsonville residents told me that the #1 route seems to get a lot of delays. Miramar residents told me the buses are […]
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    Interview with Helen Mechen: Virescent Gardens

    • 12 Sep 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • Welcome to our Q&A with Helen Mechen, the founder of Virescent Gardens, a native plant nursery nestled in Stokes Valley of Wellington.
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    Applications open for Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2026 

    • 9 Sep 2025
    • Sisters of Compassion
    • This scholarship is intended to support students by providing financial assistance with tuition fees. The post Applications open for Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2026 appeared first on compassion.org.nz.
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• • Heritage Chapels: Catholic & Anglican from Island Bay to Johnsonville

    • 29 Aug 2025
    • Friends of Te Papa
    • Join Chair of Historic Places Felicity Wong as she takes us through the cultural history and heritage of various Wellington church and spiritual buildings from Island Bay to Khandallah.Come along […]
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    Making a Difference, 12 Years On…

    • 18 Aug 2025
    • Sarah Free
    • I was asked recently what I rated as my four biggest achievements on Council, and this was my reply: (spoiler alert, there are five) Cycling and Walking Improvements City-Wide: Along with quite a few uphill routes, there’s the Leonie Gill pathway, Evans Bay and Cobham Drive, the upgraded Island Bay cycleway and Town Centre- and […]
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• • Summary of meeting Derwent Street Bus Vibrations

    • 4 Aug 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • 20250709 IBRA Derwent Street Meeting Minutes_draftDownload
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    Proposed shared-use trail | Martin Luckie Park to Island Bay

    • 22 Jul 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • Wellington City Council is proposing a new shared-use trail connecting Martin Luckie Park to Island Bay.
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    Insights from the 2025 Bush Bird Survey

    • 21 Jul 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • 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.
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• • Derwent Street Bus Vibrations

    • 13 Jul 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • A meeting was held at St Hilda’s on Wednesday, 12th July. Brad Sing and Kylie Hook from WCC were joined by Paul Tawharu, Senior Manager Operations and Tamsin Evans from Metlink to listen to local residents affected by the vibrations and to present options for a solution. Nureddin Abdurahman was also part of the teamContinue reading "Derwent Street Bus Vibrations"
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• • Tātou ki Uta – the draft Coastal Reserves Management Plan

    • 13 Jul 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • 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"
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    Martin Luckie Park to Island Bay Shared-use Trail

    • 7 Jul 2025
    • Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council
    • A new walking and cycling connection through Berhampore’s green spaces
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• • Community Survey 2025

    • 28 Jun 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • IBRA Community Survey 2025Download
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    Academy Roundup – Week 13

    • 23 Jun 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • 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.
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    Manawa Karioi Bush Bird Survey

    • 19 Jun 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • 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.
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• • Land purchased for bus depot Owhiro

    • 15 Jun 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • Greater Wellington Regional Council has purchased a site in Landfill Road, Happy Valley for the development of a new bus depot, following strong public support for the regional council’s Public Transport Asset Control Strategy. The new depot is expected to be up and running by 2028 and will play a vital role in supporting theContinue reading "Land purchased for bus depot Owhiro"
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    Sealing Up The Edges of the Forest

    • 29 May 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • Planting a forest is a fairly complicated process, but once you understand the stages, it's not too daunting.
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    A Special Working Bee – Garden Bird Survey at Manawa Karioi

    • 17 May 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • 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.
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    20 years (on and off) with Manawa Karioi

    • 14 May 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • 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.
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    After the Storm: New Life on the Slopes of Manawa Karioi

    • 11 May 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • The big storm that rolled into Wellington in early May caused minor damage at Manawa Karioi.
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    David Krsticevic: A Pilgrim’s Rest 2025

    • 6 May 2025
    • Sisters of Compassion
    • The exhibition A Pilgrim’s Rest, 2025, a collection of crosses made by local artist David Krsticevic using materials such as driftwood, rusted metal and shells, is now on display at […] The post David Krsticevic: A Pilgrim’s Rest 2025 appeared first on compassion.org.nz.
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    Home of Compassion Chapel and Resting Place Listed as Historic Place

    • 6 May 2025
    • Sisters of Compassion
    • Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has recognised The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion and the Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert as a Category 1 Historic Place. The […] The post Home of Compassion Chapel and Resting Place Listed as Historic Place appeared first on compassion.org.nz.
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    Keep Island Bay Beautiful

    • 4 May 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • 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"
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• • Local Climate Adaptation Pilot

    • 1 May 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • Several focus groups were held in April in Island Bay, Berhampore and Houghton Bay. Here is a summary of these:
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    Congregational Leader, Sister Margaret Anne Mills, reflects on the passing of Pope Francis

    • 22 Apr 2025
    • Sisters of Compassion
    • Today we mourn the passing of our Holy Father. Whilst our hearts are heavy, they are also full of gratitude for the life he lived and the love he showed […] The post Congregational Leader, Sister Margaret Anne Mills, reflects on the passing of Pope Francis appeared first on compassion.org.nz.
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    Community Survey

    • 20 Apr 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • 🐧 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"
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• • Shape Island Bay’s Future: Community Survey 2025

    • 15 Apr 2025
    • Island Bay Residents' Association
    • As your Residents’ Association, we need your input on our priorities through our 2025 community survey.
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    From Risk to Resilience: Suncorp Steps Up

    • 9 Apr 2025
    • Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project
    • 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.
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