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      <title>Suzanne Aubert Scholarship Winners 2026</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-scholarship-winners-2026/</link>
      <description>The Sisters of Compassion wish the three 2026 Suzanne Aubert scholarship recipients the very best for their university studies this year.   Tiffany Tapa will use her scholarship to continue her studies in Bachelor of Nursing […] The post Suzanne Aubert Scholarship Winners 2026 appeared first on compassion.org.nz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-05T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Compassion Whanau Launches New Christian Intentional Community for Young Women</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-02-12T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Lenten Retreat at the Home of Compassion</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/lenten-retreat-at-the-home-of-compassion/</link>
      <description>Take time to pause, reflect, and renew your spirit this Lent. The post Lenten Retreat at the Home of Compassion appeared first on compassion.org.nz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-01-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Centennial Candle to honour Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/centennial-candle-to-honour-meri-hohepa-suzanne-aubert/</link>
      <description>The candle will be present at various activities throughout the year to commemorate the centenary of the death of the foundress of the Sisters of Compassion. The post Centennial Candle to honour Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert appeared first on compassion.org.nz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/centennial-candle-to-honour-meri-hohepa-suzanne-aubert/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-01-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Island Bay Fair</title>
      <link>https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-fair</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Seeds to Feeds</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-12-05T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Island Bay Seeds to Feeds Pot Luck- Mediterranean Feast</title>
      <link>https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-seeds-to-feeds-pot-luck-mediterranean-feast</link>
      <description>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 &#x1f33f;bring a plate- and if it includes something from your own garden, even better! &#x1f345; celebrate our local homegrown produce &#x1f49a; connect with other locals who care about food, sustainability and community &#x1f331;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</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Seeds to Feeds</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-12-05T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Island Bay Pickle Party</title>
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      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Seeds to Feeds</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-12-05T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Island Bay Trade Fair - Crop Swap TIME TBC</title>
      <link>https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/island-bay-trade-fair-crop-swap-time-tbc</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Seeds to Feeds</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-12-05T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Te Pūaroha Silent Retreat</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/te-puaroha-silent-retreat/</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-10-28T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Cause continues in Rome</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-cause-continues-in-rome/</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-cause-continues-in-rome/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-10-28T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>SEED AND SEEDLING SWAP: Join us for the launch of Seeds to Feeds Island Bay!</title>
      <link>https://www.seedstofeeds.nz/events/islandbay-swap</link>
      <description>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 &amp; 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!</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Seeds to Feeds</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-10-08T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Applications open for Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2026 </title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/applications-open-for-suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2026/</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/applications-open-for-suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2026/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-09-09T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Heritage Chapels: Catholic &amp; Anglican from Island Bay to Johnsonville</title>
      <link>https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/heritage-chapels-catholic-anglican-from-island-bay-to-johnsonville/</link>
      <description>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 […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Friends of Te Papa</dc:creator>
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      <title>Summary of meeting Derwent Street Bus Vibrations</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/08/05/summary-of-meeting-derwent-street-bus-vibrations/</link>
      <description>20250709 IBRA Derwent Street Meeting Minutes_draftDownload</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-08-04T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Proposed shared-use trail | Martin Luckie Park to Island Bay</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/07/22/proposed-shared-use-trail-martin-luckie-park-to-island-bay/</link>
      <description>Wellington City Council is proposing a new shared-use trail connecting Martin Luckie Park to Island Bay.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-07-22T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Derwent Street Bus Vibrations</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/07/14/derwent-street-bus-vibrations/</link>
      <description>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"</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/07/14/derwent-street-bus-vibrations/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-07-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Tātou ki Uta – the draft Coastal Reserves Management Plan</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/07/14/tatou-ki-uta-the-draft-coastal-reserves-management-plan/</link>
      <description>EXTRA DROP IN SESSION Date &amp; 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"</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/07/14/tatou-ki-uta-the-draft-coastal-reserves-management-plan/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-07-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Community Survey 2025</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/06/29/community-survey-2025/</link>
      <description>IBRA Community Survey 2025Download</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/06/29/community-survey-2025/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-06-28T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Land purchased for bus depot Owhiro</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/06/15/land-purchased-for-bus-depot-owhiro/</link>
      <description>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"</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/06/15/land-purchased-for-bus-depot-owhiro/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-06-15T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Home of Compassion Chapel and Resting Place Listed as Historic Place</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/home-of-compassion-chapel-and-resting-place-listed-as-historic-place/</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/home-of-compassion-chapel-and-resting-place-listed-as-historic-place/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
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      <title>David Krsticevic: A Pilgrim’s Rest 2025</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/david-krsticevic-a-pilgrims-rest-2025/</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/david-krsticevic-a-pilgrims-rest-2025/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
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      <title>Keep Island Bay Beautiful</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/05/04/keep-island-bay-beautiful/</link>
      <description>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"</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/05/04/keep-island-bay-beautiful/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-05-04T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Local Climate Adaptation Pilot</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/05/01/local-climate-adaptation-pilot/</link>
      <description>Several focus groups were held in April in Island Bay, Berhampore and Houghton Bay. Here is a summary of these:</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/05/01/local-climate-adaptation-pilot/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-05-01T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Congregational Leader, Sister Margaret Anne Mills, reflects on the passing of Pope Francis</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/congregational-leader-sister-margaret-anne-mills-reflects-on-the-passing-of-pope-francis/</link>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/congregational-leader-sister-margaret-anne-mills-reflects-on-the-passing-of-pope-francis/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-04-22T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Community Survey</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/04/21/community-survey/</link>
      <description>&#x1f427; 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"</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/04/21/community-survey/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-04-20T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Shape Island Bay’s Future: Community Survey 2025</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/04/16/shape-island-bays-future-community-survey-2025/</link>
      <description>As your Residents’ Association, we need your input on our priorities through our 2025 community survey.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/04/16/shape-island-bays-future-community-survey-2025/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-04-15T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Island Bay Community Survey</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/03/07/island-bay-community-survey/</link>
      <description>What’s your dream for Island Bay’s future &#x1f31e; 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"</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/03/07/island-bay-community-survey/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-03-06T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Pātaka Kai Opening Sat 8th March</title>
      <link>https://islandbay.org/2025/03/02/pataka-kai-opening-sat-8th-march/</link>
      <description>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"</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://islandbay.org/2025/03/02/pataka-kai-opening-sat-8th-march/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Island Bay Residents' Association</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-03-01T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2025</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2025/</link>
      <description>Three students have been honoured with the Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship to support their studies in 2025. The post Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2025 appeared first on compassion.org.nz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2025/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-02-19T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Heritage NZ listed the Chapel and the Resting Place to be included as historical sites.</title>
      <link>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/heritage-nz-listed-the-chapel-and-the-resting-place-to-be-included-as-historical-sites/</link>
      <description>Heritage New Zealand is accepting submissions on this proposal until 24 February, seeking to capture the experiences and significance of this place for those who visit. The post Heritage NZ listed the Chapel and the Resting Place to be included as historical sites. appeared first on compassion.org.nz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/heritage-nz-listed-the-chapel-and-the-resting-place-to-be-included-as-historical-sites/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Sisters of Compassion</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-02-11T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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