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      <title>Newsletter – Week Ending 5 October</title>
      <link>https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-week-ending-5-october/</link>
      <description>Evensong this Sunday Evensong is on this Sunday at St Mary’s at 6pm St Matthias Service This Sunday at 10am at St Matthias Church, Makara ECE Lease Agreement We are […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Karori Anglican Churches</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-10-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Makara, Wellington</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Stace Plot</title>
      <link>https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/stace-plot/</link>
      <description>Lucy Cornford married Albert Stace at St Mark’s Church on 4th June 1887. She was the youngest daughter of William and Fanny Cornford of Makara, and he the fourth son...</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Friends of Karori Cemetery</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2025-06-27T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>6hr tow of yacht from Wellington south coast</title>
      <link>http://www.coastguardmana.org.nz/operation/20230105/6hr-tow-yacht-wellington-south-coast</link>
      <description>Operation Details
      Date/Time: 
    
            
                    Thu, 05/01/2023 - 09:30 - 21:30        
        


      Operation Type: 
    
            
                    CG Operation (good samaritan)        
        


      People Assisted: 
    
            
                    2        
        


      Total Volunteer Hours: 
    
            
                    84        
        


38ft steel yacht got it's anchor stuck near Makara/Ohau. Whilst manoeuvring to release it they overheated the engine. They were unable to sail due to low wind and inexperience, so ended up drifting south in the strong currents. By the time we got to them they had drifted 10NM into Cook Strait, south of Karori Rock through the Karori Rip. It took us 5hrs to tow them back to Mana, by which point the tide was at it's lowest point. We had to put them on the mooring just outside the bar and then return the passenger back to base, leaving the skipper aboard.

Vessel Details
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                    12.00m        
        


Resources
      Attendees: 
    
            
                    Devine        
              
                    Jason Hall        
              
                    Mark Presling        
              
                    espi        
              
                    NZ Tuatara        
              
                    Trevor Farmer        
              
                    zanebublitz        
        


      CRV's Used: 
    
            
                    Te Awarua Rescue        
        


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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 23:17:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Coastguard Mana</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2023-01-07T23:17:30Z</dc:date>
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      <title>2022 agm</title>
      <link>https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2022/8/29/6c3y1aqmsztzacqqrrgk0as4uafl5m</link>
      <description>The 2022 AGM is on at 6pm, Tuesday 13 September at the Karori Rec Centre.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 02:28:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2022-08-29T02:28:34Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>AGM Notice</title>
      <link>https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2021/10/22/agm-notice</link>
      <description>Come along to our 2021 AGM at the Karori Rec Centre on 2 November</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:58:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2021/10/22/agm-notice</guid>
      <dc:creator>Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2021-10-22T00:58:23Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Makara Peak Summit Viewing Deck, Ridgeline, Karori West, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>3 Peaks Event 2</title>
      <link>http://www.scottishathletics.org.nz/News/3-peaks-event-2</link>
      <description>The second event of 3 Peaks series attracted 61 keen participants on the morning of Saturday 26th May to Karori. 
  
 
 The peaks on offer were Wright's Hill, Makara Peak and Johnston's Hill. ...</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.scottishathletics.org.nz/News/3-peaks-event-2</guid>
      <dc:creator>Wellington Scottish Athletics Club</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2018-05-27T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Karori, Wellington, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>When the media advocate racism to hide the real culprits behind bad driving</title>
      <link>http://jackyan.com/blog/2015/03/when-the-media-advocate-racism-to-hide-the-real-culprits-behind-bad-driving/</link>
      <description>This op–ed in the Fairfax Press smacks of typical yellow peril journalism that has come to typify what passes for some media coverage of late.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://jackyan.com/blog/2015/03/when-the-media-advocate-racism-to-hide-the-real-culprits-behind-bad-driving/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Jack Yan</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2015-03-07T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Titahi Bay, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Who are the single season points and try scoring record holders?</title>
      <link>http://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/story.php?id=1265</link>
      <description>Above: Brandyn Laursen (left) and Mike Clamp (right) who we think hold the respective Wellington club rugby single season points and try scoring records.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.clubrugby.co.nz/wellington/story.php?id=1265</guid>
      <dc:creator>Wellington Club Weekly</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2015-03-07T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Worser Bay, Marine Parade, Seatoun, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand/Aotearoa</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Grab some gravel</title>
      <link>http://www.gw.govt.nz/grab-some-gravel/</link>
      <description>Take some hard fill for your home and garden projects this weekend - and help protect your community from flooding.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2015-03-06T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Found a Facebook bot? Facebook wants you to leave it as reporting option vanishes</title>
      <link>http://jackyan.com/blog/2015/03/found-a-facebook-bot-facebook-wants-you-to-leave-it-as-reporting-option-vanishes/</link>
      <description>Facebook appears to be giving up on the bot fight.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://jackyan.com/blog/2015/03/found-a-facebook-bot-facebook-wants-you-to-leave-it-as-reporting-option-vanishes/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Jack Yan</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2015-03-06T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Summer Interclub Round 2 Results</title>
      <link>https://ttwblog.wordpress.com/2015/03/05/summer-interclub-round-2-results/</link>
      <description>Week 2 results are below: 2015-Summer-Interclub-4-March-results Premier 2015-Summer-Interclub-4-March-results Divisions FYI the draw schedules are here.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://ttwblog.wordpress.com/2015/03/05/summer-interclub-round-2-results/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Table Tennis Wellington</dc:creator>
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      <description>In the past few years the number of people I see on bikes riding from Newtown to town in the morning has literally quadrupled. Unfortunately, many of the people I see stopped at the lights are on seriously terrible bikes.&#xD;
I’m see rusty, too-big or too-small mountain bikes with brakes that barely work and people look unconfident and uncomfortable on their bikes. Riding the wrong bike can actually make cycling seriously not fun.&#xD;
Recently several of my colleagues have gotten bicycles with the intention of cycling to work. I have noticed that they too seem to have missed some items that to me are essential for bike commuting.&#xD;
Namely:</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>WMTBC December Newsletter</title>
      <link>https://wellingtonmountainbikeclub.wildapricot.org/news/3163199</link>
      <description>In this newsletter:



      Race report: WDHS Rd 2 - Karori

      Juvie &amp; Duel Slalom Track Opening

      South Coast Kids Track Update

      Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan

      WDHS Round 3 - Maidstone

      WORD Bike-a-Polooza

      Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro

      Klunkers, Chainless &amp; Kids Bike Dual Slalom

      Trail Building Updates


Wellington Downhill Series Round 2 - Karori


The second race in the Wellington Downhill Series went down last month on the revitalised 98DH aka K-Hole. Historically, racing at this venue has been in the wet, and under these conditions simply getting a bike down the track becomes a game of survival. But on this occasion, Karori turned it on for riders.






At the end of racing - Daniel Meilink took out the Open Men category ahead of Michael Mells and Bryn Dickerson. In Masters 1 &amp; 2 - Nathan Timoko and Ali Quinn claimed the top spots respectively. And the juniors were dominated by the Macdonalds - with Finlay taking out under 17 and brother Lachie, under 15. Current National Champ Sarah Atkin recorded a very respectable time that would have put her just outside top 10 in Open Men, and Finn van Leuven also put down a solid time in Hardtail.

We’ll catch everyone at the final WDHS round this Saturday, 6th December at Maidstone.

Race Results &amp; Series Points


Juvie &amp; Duel Slalom Grand Opening




Crews and contractors have been hard at work at Miramar of the past months and we’ve recently seen the completion of two new tracks - Juvenile Delinquent, and the Kids Duel Slalom. The sum of these, combined with the pump track and dirt jumps is a great zone for kids and beginners to hone their skills, only minutes from the City.

The grand opening of Juvie and the Kids Duel Slalom last weekend was a huge success. About 150 people turned up to mark the occasion on Sunday, including City Councillors and Mayor, Celia Wade Brown. Once the tape was cut, Mayor Celia spoke positively of the Club’s recent work at Miramar and Island Bay.


South Coast Kids Track Wins Another Award


You may recall that earlier this year, the Club received a Wellington Airport Community Award for its work on the South Coast Kids Track. Well last week the Kids Track did it again - this time at the 2014 NZ Recreation Association Awards.

The annual awards recognise excellence in the recreation and leisure industry, and the South Coast Kids Track was named Most Outstanding Project.

Thanks once again to Wellington City Council, Trail Fund NZ, Bike Wellington, Revolve Cycling and Southstar Trails. 


Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan


Submissions close this Friday 5th on the WCC Draft Suburban Reserves Management Plan. This is the last opportunity members of the public will have to share their views on the future management of Wellington’s suburban reserves - between Khandallah and Miramar (including Makara).

This plan will have a significant impact on the future of mountain biking in our city, and the planning process only comes around once every 10 years. So, if you have a few spare minutes and a desire to see the WCC supporting mountain biking in our suburban reserves, get in there.

 


Upcoming Events

WDHS Round 3 - Maidstone - THIS SATURDAY


The final round of the 2014 Wellington Downhill Series will take place THIS SATURDAY, 6th December at Maidstone, Upper Hutt. Check the WMTBC website for details and online registration. Online registration closes Friday, 5pm. Enter online &gt;&gt;

The Club would also like to welcome Adrenaline MTB as the event’s major sponsor.





**VOLUNTEERS** Race marshals and drivers are urgently needed for this event. We greatly appreciate any help offered. If interested - please contact events@wmtbc.org.nz.


WORD Bike-a-Polooza - Sunday Dec 7th


This Sunday at the Wainuiomata Trails - WORD invites you to join them for the first Bike-a-Polooza - New Zealand's best, super fun, and raddest kids mountain bike event ever! There will be four great courses to choose from on the day - so something for all the 3-17 year olds.

Cost: $15 individual, $40 family of 3 kids. For more info and online registration check out WORD Bike-a-Polooza








Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro - Jan 19th, 2015


The third annual Escape from Mt Crawford Mini Enduro is upcoming - Wellington Anniversary weekend, January 19th. We’ve run the annual fundraiser for the Miramar Track Project for the past couple of years, and 2015 will undoubtedly be the biggest yet.

As per last year, we’ll be running two classes - Misdemeanor and Felony, plus the Sufferfest hill climb, and we’re throwing in a Kids Mini D for the little rippers. Also, in breaking news - Yeastie Boys have just come on board as a sponsor. This is great news if you like beer.
 
Online entries opening later this month Event Details &gt;&gt;


Klunkers, Chainless &amp; Kids Bike Dual Slalom - Jan 24th, 2015


After a successful event earlier this year, Klunkers is back! The aim of the race is simple: dig out your old kit and 90s race weapon, do as many timed runs of Jailbrake as your body (or bike) will permit within 2 ½ hours, and heckle like you’ve never heckled.

There will be four categories: Klunkers, Chainless, proKlunkers and Klunkers (under 12), and an additional Kids Bike Dual Slalom race. Entry is by donation of old (useful) bike parts, cash, or your bike. All proceeds go to Biketech and the Mechanical Tempest.

Event Details &gt;&gt;





Trail Building Updates

Clinical (Polhill Reserve)


As you may recall from the last Polhill update, The Brooklyn Trail Builders reported significant progress on Clinical. When it’s complete, the track will round off a grand loop of the Reserve. Most of the track is now rideable, and it’s set for completion sometime during early 2015.

Currently, contractors are finishing construction of bridges on the trail, and volunteers are working on approximately 200m at the bottom. Although this section is incomplete, there’s a steep track that can be used to bypass it. The next dig is this coming Sunday, 7th December at 3pm. Details over at Brooklyn Trail Builders. There will be an event to commemorate the official opening of Clinical, tentatively around April 2015. We’ll keep you posted.

We would also like to congratulate BTB whose work was this week recognised at the Roll on Wellington Cycle Awards.


Mt Victoria


Thanks to all those who contributed recently to the Mt Victoria trail user survey. We’re currently compiling the results, but feedback was largely positive.

In case you missed it - here’s the full rundown. But in short, the WCC has requested that changes be made to the lower part of the Super D line. The Club, in consultation with trail leaders and the Council, has come up with a plan that involves essentially realigning the trail, from the SPCA south. In addition, the plan includes work around busy junctions to reduce the risk of conflict with other trail users.

No major work will take place on Mt Victoria until the new year. We’ll keep you updated. 


Want to keep in touch?


For up-to-date Club news, updates and media - follow WMTBC on Facebook or check the Club page at WMTBC.org.nz</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:46:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Just after 5:00pm Police were called to an address in Makara in relation to an alleged presentation...</description>
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      <title>Riders Brave 130k Winds</title>
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      <description>Mountainbikers braved cold southerly conditions at Makara Peak today - including an Aucklander! Claude Dabaliz flew down specially for the event, as he did for the MTBO Series opener three weeks ago. Karori was not as bad as elsewhere in the region, and planners Andrew McLellan and John Randal shortened the courses at the last minute to stay off the tops.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Wellington Orienteering Association</dc:creator>
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