Kelburn / November 2025
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Kelburn community garden: working bee
- Seeds to Feeds
- Join us for a volunteer working bee to build, dig, plant, weed, and spread mulch. We'll provide the tools, materials, and instructions. All welcome!
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Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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Why National’s taste for asset sales may prove bitter
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Results of the New Zealand Election Study show voters' support for asset sales is low, write Sam Crawley, Matthew Gibbons, and Jack Vowles.
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Scholarship recipient wants to connect Pasifika communities through architecture
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Receiving the Warren and Mahoney Māori and Pasifika Scholarship helped Sarah McLeod-Venu experience her Samoan culture first-hand by spending time in Samoan villages.
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Te Herenga Waka collects bevy of architecture awards
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Two of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's landmark buildings have been recognised at NZIA’s New Zealand Architecture Awards.
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NZ’s earliest climate change debate: the 150-year-old feud over glacial retreat
- Victoria University of Wellington
- During the 1860s and 1870s, the possibility of ancient climate change sparked heated debate among New Zealand scientists, writes Ciaran Doolin.
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The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacy
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The true toll of the fire might not be measured in hectares burned but in the loss of irreplaceable genetic diversity, writes Julie Deslippe.
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COP30: Pacific leaders now have world court backing to call countries to account over climate risk
- Victoria University of Wellington
- An International Court of Justice legal opinion means countries that fail to adopt adequate mitigation targets could face claims of internationally wrongful acts, writes John Sibanda.
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‘Leadership is morality magnified’—what police must learn from the McSkimming scandal
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The case highlights what happens in many large organisations when people ignore allegations, take in partial evidence, and try to cover things up, writes Michael Macaulay.
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Informal referendum app aims to create political buzz
- Victoria University of Wellington
- What’s the buzz? That’s a question a new app seeks to answer with informal referendums on issues the public wants to know more about.
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AI makes measuring work performance a lot trickier. How do companies adapt?
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Used blindly, AI risks turning workplaces into systems of surveillance and bias, writes Christian Yao.
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Vic Uni launches creative partnership with CubaDupa
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is teaming up with CubaDupa, the city’s beloved street arts festival, to bring more creativity and energy to the 2026 festivities.
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Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Dr Mathew Anker wins Hamilton Award for chemistry breakthrough
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Presented by the Royal Society Te Apārangi, the Hamilton Award recognises excellence in scientific research by an early-career researcher.
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Ngā rārangi kōrero o te Tiriti i hunaia—Redacted Treaty Panels debut as art
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Ka whakarewatia tētahi whakaaturanga hou ki Te Pātaka Toi i Te Herenga Waka. Ka whakaaturia ētahi taonga mai Te Papa, arā, i ngā rārangi kōrero o te Tiriti i whakarerekētia e ngā ringa toi me ngā kaiwhakatumatuma tata tonu i te rua tau ki muri.
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Social scientist awarded for research on intersectional identities of Muslim converts
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Dr Ayca Arkilic, has won the Royal Society of New Zealand Early Career Research Excellence Award for Social Sciences for her research on women converts to Islam in Aotearoa.
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How AI-generated images are reinforcing gender stereotypes
- Victoria University of Wellington
- An emerging covert language is bypassing security filters intended to prevent AI images that hyper-sexualise women, writes Carla Moriarty.
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COP30: climate law changes mean NZ could retreat from its international obligations
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Planned law changes will dismantle much of New Zealand’s remaining climate policy architecture, argues Cathrine Dyer.
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Spring into summer, plus potluck AGM
- Wellington Orienteering Association
- Spring into summer, plus potluck AGM Finish the year strong with our "sixes and sevens" series, the Classic, and potluck AGM! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ View this email in your browser Spring into Summer with all things orienteering! Kia ora koutou During the last two months there has been some great local orienteering. A big thanks to Red Kiwis for an excellent Pokapū regional champs weekend over Labour weekend. This was really well organised, on great maps, and with excellent course setting. I made a big muck up of the night event but totally loved it. Our club members were right behind Red Kiwis too—a big thank you to Gillian and Lizzie Ingham, as well as to Rob Collier for being there every day to help run the finish. Our Wednesday night events have started up and are highly recommended. Our first offering was in Seatoun, planned by Demelza Robinson and controlled by Luis Slyfied. Our Wednesday events are great for everyone, with start times between 6-7pm, and two or three short courses that hopefully don’t leave you at sixes and sevens! Great fun for everyone! About a month ago, friends and I were in Queensland at the Australian Orienteering Championships and associated events—of which there were 7 events in 9 days. We thoroughly enjoyed the orienteering and the camaraderie of staying together in a shared house during that week away. If you’re lucky enough to be heading overseas and get the opportunity to try orienteering in totally foreign terrain and conditions then I thoroughly recommend the experience. One thing I’d like to see next year is a growing and active membership. Membership brings rewards—being more involved in the sport, attending training events, a sense of belonging and making new friends. To that end, come to our AGM and social on Saturday 6 December, which is great chance to connect with others in your sport. And, next year, don’t just tell your friends about orienteering—make it your resolution to bring em’ along! Yours in orienteering, Beverley Holder President Annual General Meeting and potluck social Mark your calendars: Saturday, 6 December is our AGM and potluck social. We’ll start with a fun event at 4pm, followed by the meeting at 5pm. The AGM will include the President and Treasurer’s report, and an overview of the year. We will also confirm the draft minutes for 2024. This year we also passed a new Constitution and will need to elect a smaller Committee for 2026: President Treasurer 3 other officers. The Secretary will be appointed from within the Committee. The Committee will also be supported by working parties reporting into the Committee, but these are not elected roles. This is a bit of change, and we’re open to hearing what working groups you think would be useful and may like to be part of going forward. If you would like to stand for the Committee, or have any queries, please contact Lachlan McKenzie, Secretary at secretary@wellingtonorienteering.org.nz This is a chance to celebrate the year, discuss plans, and enjoy time together and great food! Details will follow soon—don’t miss it! RSVP to AGM and potluck social Nationals 2026 We’re pulling together with neighbouring clubs to host next year’s New Zealand Orienteering Championships in the Wairarapa. The first bulletin is out!… you can find this on the Nationals website. Club members Will Vale, Dick Dinsdale, Caspar Harmer, Gillian Ingham, Yvette Baker and Rob Collier are all involved in the courses, as are supporters and stalwarts Malcolm Ingham, Geoff Morrison and Liz Nicholson. Sprint – 03 Apr 2026 Middle Distance – 04 Apr 2026 Long Distance – 05 Apr 2026 Relay – 06 Apr 2026 Nationals website Gear and supplies Need a new compass or SI dibber? Mapsport and other specialist vendors stock a range of orienteering gear, including compasses, dibbers, and accessories. Visit https://www.mapsport.co.nz or your local supplier to ensure you’re race-ready. The “Classic” Don’t miss the Classic on Sunday 23 November at Waikanae! Originally held in winter, the “Classic” is an endurance event that is both physically and mentally demanding. The event takes the form of a one-person relay with a pivot control and a series of loops—meaning you get the thrill of trying all loops and legs yourself! A rogaine is also offered as part of the Classic. The event was founded by the Wairarapa Orienteering Club, and the M40 class incorporates the Wayne Cretney Memorial in memory of Wayne Cretney, a Wairarapa member tragically killed in a work accident in 1987. Enter now! Major events around the motu Canterbury Champs – 14–16 Nov 2025 (Ashburton/Oamaru) North Island Secondary Schools Champs – 25 Apr 2026 (Wesley College and Muir’s Farm, Auckland) South Island Secondary Schools Champs – 25–26 Apr 2026 (Cromwell and Alexandra) For all events, visit Orienteering New Zealand. Coming events Orienteering Wellington’s coming events can be found on our Events page. You can also toggle the calendar to show Orienteering Hutt Valley’s events. Spring afterwork, Trentham – 12 Nov 2025 Spring afterwork, Central Park – 19 November Spring Classic – 23 Nov 2025 Spring afterwork, Hutt Central – 26 November 2025 Spring afterwork, Wellington waterfront – 3 Dec 2025 The Big Trig – 7 Dec 2025 Whiteria Campus Sprint, Porirua – 11 Feb 2026 Victoria University Sprint, Kelburn – 25 Feb 2026 Massey University Sprint, Mount Cook – 11 Mar 2026 Tikara Sprint, Tawa – 22 Mar 2026 For all events, visit Orienteering New Zealand. About us We welcome all who live around Te Whanganui-a-Tara to discover our special region through orienteering. Be part of our community at Orienteering Wellington. Copyright (C) 2025 Orienteering Wellington. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe
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Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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A deadly European hornet has reached NZ—we can all help stop its spread
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Yellow-legged hornets threaten people’s health and our biodiversity—the key to getting rid of them is acting early, while populations are still small and localised, writes Phil Lester.
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Dame Gillian Karawe Whitehead—A life in composition
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Growing up surrounded by music, it was inevitable that alumna Dame Gillian Whitehead DNZM (Ngāi Terangi) would find her life’s work in sound.
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