https://wellington.gen.nz/owhiro-bay/geotagged Geotagged Owhiro Bay newsitems https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/news/dfp83xs6k8pee75-tl3l9 Kia ora St John’s whānau, I hope you’re keeping warm, as we feel the brink of snow! This Sunday we unpack the next two priorities of our Vision Refresh: Priority 5 – Discipleship: A Distinctive Community that Integrates Newcomers into Meaningful Pathways of Growth Priority 6 – Tradition and Innovation: Authenticity over Trend Our St J’s Kids and youth will start at 10am in the St John’s Centre in their peer groups. And then they will come across to the church so we can all celebrate the meal of Communion together. After the service we will all share morning tea and coffee in the St John’s Centre. And we have our final Souper Sunday of the winter season (see details below). If you can’t gather in the city, and you want to join the worship service via Zoom, here is the link to access the live-stream: Link to Zoom Service If using your phone: dial 04 886 0026 (Meeting ID: 370 260 759#, Passcode: 1560107#) This is the link to the printable Service Sheet: Printable Service Sheet OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT... SOUPER SUNDAY Souper Sunday is this Sunday (9th August). This will be the last Souper Sunday for the Winter. Please join us after morning tea for delicious hot soup. No charge but we would appreciate something small to have with our tea/coffee after soup. Thank you for your contribution. CREATION CARE Come and join in this tree planting with a team from Church on the afternoon of Sunday 9th August. Tawatawa Reserve in Owhiro Bay Meet at the Tawatawa sign board and map, just up the hill from the car park on Murchison Street. Please dress warmly, bring strong footwear that can get muddy, and gardening gloves if you have them. If rained off we will postpone to the 16th of August. PRESBYTERY GATHERING Twice a year, Presbytery Central holds their Gathering. We’re looking forward to gathering again as Presbytery Central on 15th August 2026, this time exploring what it means to be Presbyterian in today’s world. Centred on the theme Cooperation – working together, this Gathering will celebrate our shared identity, tell stories of collaboration from around the Presbytery, and consider how we can faithfully serve God’s mission together in Central New Zealand. We are honoured to welcome Right Rev Peter Dunn, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, as our keynote speaker. Peter will reflect on the strengths of our Presbyterian tradition and the opportunities before us as we seek to be churches that are connected, discerning, and hopeful. Throughout the day we’ll hear inspiring stories of cooperation between congregations, ministries, and communities, before concluding with a panel conversation featuring Peter, Rev Erin Pendreigh, and Rev Allister Lane, exploring what it means to be Presbyterian today and where God may be leading us next. Join us at St Alban’s, Palmerston North, from 10:30am on Saturday 15 August 2026, for a day of worship, encouragement, conversation, and vision as we reflect on Our Story. Our Calling. Our Future. Whether you’ve been part of the Presbyterian Church for decades or are newer to our community, this Gathering is an opportunity to reconnect, learn from one another, and be inspired for the journey ahead. Details and Registration SCOTS FOUNDERS SERVICE On Sunday 23rd August, 4pm we host the annual Founders Service with all our friends from the Scots College community. You are welcome to come and be part of this worship, as we celebrate the vision of those who started the Church Schools and for the enduring legacy of Christian influence in our city. RECITAL: ROSE LIGHT & GABRIEL BAIRD Monday, 24 August at 7:30pm at St Michael’s Anglican Church in Kelburn for a spectacular evening of chamber music. Rose studied violin in Wellington at the NZ School of Music prior to moving to Austria, returns for this recital alongside pianist Gabriel Baird. Time: Doors open at 7:00pm | Concert begins at 7:30pm Tickets: $35 Adult / $25 CSC & Under 24 (Cash sales may be available at the door) https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/rose-light-gabriel-baird-recital-wellington/wellington St Johns Church Camp is back! (Only happens every second year!) Join us 18–20 Sept at Forest Lakes, Ōtaki for two nights of faith, fun, connection, and relaxation. Expect: worship, Bible reflections, great chats, games, fully catered meals, awesome company, and unforgettable moments (including Dave Wood’s legendary bonfire). Take a break from the busyness of life, grow deeper in your faith, and connect with your church whānau. Don’t miss it! You can now register HERE Church Camp OFFICE HOURS St John’s Office is closed on Mondays. All functions of the office will be available the other working days of the week. Check out more of what’s happening at St John’s on the website: https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/upcoming-events The St John’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/St-Johns-In-The-City-Wellington-197057586974092/ The Facebook group created as a safe space just for our St J’s Whānau: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18qCo6CmJP/?mibextid=wwXIfr Mā te wā Allister kelburn owhiro-bay tawa snow places religiousgroups communitygroups Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/news/dfp83xs6k8pee75-tl3l9 St John's in the City 2026-08-09T00:00:00Z -41.29105815 174.77334075823893 St John's, Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, 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.salient.org.nz/post/metlink-still-doesn-t-like-%C5%8Dwhiro-bay-or-te-reo While Metlink reports an overall 79% satisfaction with its public transport service, public transport advocacy group Better Buses Ōwhiro Bay (BBŌW) argues their suburb is being left behind. Mimicking the questions Metlink uses during its satisfaction survey, BBŌW’s own survey found 84% of Ōwhiro Bay residents were dissatisfied with the coverage the suburb receives. Comparatively, only 10% of Metlink’s region-wide survey recipients expressed dissatisfaction. owhiro-bay transport places media vuw education Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.salient.org.nz/post/metlink-still-doesn-t-like-%C5%8Dwhiro-bay-or-te-reo Salient 2024-08-30T00:00:00Z -41.3407563 174.7591213 Owhiro Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.salient.org.nz/post/city-bus-service-blindspots-%C5%8Dwhiro-bay-residents-develop-killer-calves Ōwhiro Bay has been abandoned by the bus network, according to a new report. During off-peak times, it takes two buses and over 45 minutes to get from Ōwhiro Bay to the city centre. The suburb is disproportionately affected by bus cancellations. Its residents are fed up. Now, they’ve taken matters into their own hands, writing a twenty-thousand-word report to prove their own experience. Jack Graham and Arunan Noble are both Ōwhiro Bay residents and, in the spirit of full disclosure, friends of the author. They both live with their parents while studying at VUW. After many years of being disappointed by the bus system, hope was initially raised when Metlink announced incoming improvements at the start of 2024. buses owhiro-bay transport places media vuw education Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.salient.org.nz/post/city-bus-service-blindspots-%C5%8Dwhiro-bay-residents-develop-killer-calves Salient 2024-04-28T00:00:00Z -41.3407563 174.7591213 Owhiro Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://islandbay.org/2022/08/08/work-on-severn-street/ We finally have approval [received Friday 5th August] to begin our work on the Severn Street section between Frobisher-Owhiro Bay and we plan to begin today, Monday 8th August. Thanks, Michael “Chewy” Chew Planned Works Coordinator & Customer Service Advisor | Fulton Hogan Ltd michael.chew@fultonhogan.com owhiro-bay places communitygroups islandbay Mon, 08 Aug 2022 01:19:32 GMT https://islandbay.org/2022/08/08/work-on-severn-street/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2022-08-08T01:19:32Z -41.3407563 174.7591213 Owhiro Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://islandbay.org/2021/05/10/minutes-ibra-committee-meeting-monday-10th-may-2021/ Apologies:  Ben Everist and Pat Vinaccia Attendees:  Geoff Kirkham, Lindy Hastings, Neal Palmer, Peter Frater and Joe Bleakley Agenda: Local Newspaper – “Hello Wellington” Geoff gave us an exciting pitch for his idea and advised there would initially be a “Southern” edition (Owhiro Bay to Miramar) and a “Central” edition (Basin thru to inner CityContinue reading "Minutes IBRA Committee meeting Monday 10th May 2021" miramar owhiro-bay places communitygroups islandbay Mon, 10 May 2021 08:20:00 GMT https://islandbay.org/2021/05/10/minutes-ibra-committee-meeting-monday-10th-may-2021/ Island Bay Residents' Association 2021-05-10T08:20:00Z -41.3407563 174.7591213 Owhiro Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand