https://wellington.gen.nz/islandbay 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/suzanne-aubert-scholarship-winners-2026/ 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. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-scholarship-winners-2026/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z 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://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/lenten-retreat-at-the-home-of-compassion/ 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. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/lenten-retreat-at-the-home-of-compassion/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-01-13T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/centennial-candle-to-honour-meri-hohepa-suzanne-aubert/ 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. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/centennial-candle-to-honour-meri-hohepa-suzanne-aubert/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-01-13T00:00:00Z 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://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/te-puaroha-silent-retreat/ 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. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/te-puaroha-silent-retreat/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-10-28T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-cause-continues-in-rome/ 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. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-cause-continues-in-rome/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-10-28T00:00:00Z 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://sarahfree.org.nz/2025/09/16/feedback-on-buses-from-the-campaign-trail/ 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 […] islandbay johnsonville miramar places blogs people Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sarahfree.org.nz/2025/09/16/feedback-on-buses-from-the-campaign-trail/ Sarah Free 2025-09-15T00:00:00Z -41.3133541 174.8196538 Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand 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://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/applications-open-for-suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2026/ 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. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/applications-open-for-suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2026/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-09-09T00:00:00Z https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/heritage-chapels-catholic-anglican-from-island-bay-to-johnsonville/ 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 […] islandbay johnsonville khandallah places communitygroups te-papa museumsandgalleries art events Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/heritage-chapels-catholic-anglican-from-island-bay-to-johnsonville/ Friends of Te Papa 2025-08-29T00:00:00Z -41.246742 174.7905885 Khandallah, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6035, New Zealand https://sarahfree.org.nz/2025/08/19/making-a-difference-12-years-on/ 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 […] islandbay cobham-drive-bridge cycleway places lgwm transport cycle-lanes blogs people Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://sarahfree.org.nz/2025/08/19/making-a-difference-12-years-on/ Sarah Free 2025-08-18T00:00:00Z -41.3149279 174.8001066 Cobham Drive, Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://islandbay.org/2025/08/05/summary-of-meeting-derwent-street-bus-vibrations/ 20250709 IBRA Derwent Street Meeting Minutes_draftDownload communitygroups islandbay places Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/08/05/summary-of-meeting-derwent-street-bus-vibrations/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-08-04T00:00:00Z 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/derwent-street-bus-vibrations/ 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" wcc government communitygroups islandbay places Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/07/14/derwent-street-bus-vibrations/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-07-13T00:00:00Z 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://islandbay.org/2025/06/29/community-survey-2025/ IBRA Community Survey 2025Download communitygroups islandbay places Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/06/29/community-survey-2025/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-06-28T00:00:00Z 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://islandbay.org/2025/06/15/land-purchased-for-bus-depot-owhiro/ 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" owhiro-bay places communitygroups islandbay Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2025/06/15/land-purchased-for-bus-depot-owhiro/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2025-06-15T00:00:00Z -41.3407563 174.7591213 Owhiro 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