Peninsula News / November 2015
Wellington Eastern Suburbs Independent News
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Opinion: Airport Extension: Knowing better than the locals
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- The Wellington Airport campaign to promote a longer runway is similar to the Transport Agency’s campaign about building a flyover at the Basin Reserve. Both commissioned large numbers of experts to support what they wanted to do. Both failed to... Read More ›
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Strathmore Xmas in the Park (Dec 9th)
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- Tis’ the season. Strathmore residents put it in your diaries, December 9th for Xmas in the Park. From 5:30PM – 7:30PM at Raukawa Street Reserve (next to the dairy) there will be Breakout Dance Crew, Carols, Kapa Haka, and Santa. So... Read More ›
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Strathmore Park, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Dom Post Editorial: Dave Armstrong: Project Runway wild gamble without an airline
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- Dave Armstrong writes in the Dominion Post about the zeal local politicians have for the airport extension and the “build it and they will come” approach to the project. OPINION: Hallelujah! After growing opposition from surfers, Moa Point greenies and airline... Read More ›
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Will Peter Jackson direct an episode of Doctor Who?
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- Further speculation in the Dominion Post today that Peter Jackson may take on Dr Who, at least one episode. Sir Peter Jackson has added fuel to persistent speculation he will take on Doctor Who. A new video posted on Jackson’s... Read More ›
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Around the City (30th November 2015)
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- A range of free and cheap activities around the city this week with Christmas a theme and school holidays just hiding around the corner. Hi Kittens! This is a joyous email for me, marking 5 years at the helm of... Read More ›
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Tech Drinks (Wed 2nd December)
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- Don’t forget regular Tech Drinks this Wednesday evening at Park Kitchen in Miramar. A chance to meet local entrepreneurs and techies over a beer starting at 5:30PM, no charge, all welcome. Successful technology eco-systems from Austin to Zurich are as... Read More ›
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Miramar Xmas Night Market (10th December)
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- Put the 10th of December in your calendar for the Miramar Christmas Night Market being held in the Miramar shopping area. “THIS YEAR – we have expanded, less stalls in the ROXY and more lights – crafts and artisan goods... Read More ›
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Friday Takeaways: Khana Khazana Hataitai
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- We’ve heard good things about this Indian restaurant and takeaway in Hataitai, we’re told that they don’t use colouring in their meals preferring to use authentic spices, so they make the cut this week. Khana Khazana 3 Moxham Avenue Hataitai... Read More ›
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Pukeko Pictures signs deal with Chinese entertainment group
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- Pukeko Pictures is a New Zealand animation studio created as a partnership between Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger, the co-founders and creative leads of Weta Workshop, and author, illustrator and children’s television producer Martin Baynton. Wellington’s Pukeko Pictures has signed... Read More ›
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Airport Extension: A truck every minute & noise after midnight
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- Tucked away in the airports reports on the impact of the Airport Extension on The Peninsula is the fact that we will see one large truck and trailer, every minute, for ten hours every week day, carrying fill from North... Read More ›
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Cheaper bus fares start this weekend
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- Bus fares are cheaper every weekend from this Saturday 28 November to Sunday 20 December on GO Wellington or Newlands Coach Services buses with $1 fares for one zone of travel, and a $2 adult fare or $1.50 child fare... Read More ›
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Newlands, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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Kilbirnie could be an option for a city camp site
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- The Dominion Post is reporting that Kilbirnie is on the list of places that could be used to host a camp site. The idea has come as a shock to some locals. Wellington City Council is eyeing the middle of... Read More ›
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Kilbirnie Business Improvement District progresses
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- After a vote earlier in the year to introduce a business improvement district some progress has been made. Businesses in the Wellington suburb of Kilbirnie are supporting a community initiative that will see them work together to improve economic development... Read More ›
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Runway Extension: Economic Minister not convinced
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- A tweet from Steven Joyce yesterday on the proposed runway extension stated: “It remains mystifying why a private company whose parent made $385m last yr think it needs taxpayers 2 pay for this” He told The Dominion Post earlier that,... Read More ›
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At risk Housing New Zealand flats demolished in Strathmore
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- Housing New Zealand started to demolish four flats in Strathmore Avenue this week. In a letter to residents HNZ said that the houses were earthquake prone and no longer safe for tenants. At this stage no decision has been made on... Read More ›
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Strathmore Park, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6242, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Consultation on Airport Extension due to start
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- Consultation on the Airport Extension is due to start today with over twenty reports that will be made available to public that will set out the airport’s rationale for adding 354 metres to the southern airport. The cost of flying... Read More ›
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Good Old Miramar Peninsula
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- A rather slow news day so far today, so here is a link to the Good Old Miramar Peninsula Facebook Page that shows historic photograpy from all over the Peninsula. This is a fun page put together so that some... Read More ›
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Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Mei Fan Murder Trial: Michael Preston Guilty
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- According to the Dominion Post the jury has just released it’s verdict and Michael Preston has been found guilty of the murder of Mei Fan. Michael Preston has been found guilty of murdering his estranged wife, Mei Fan. A jury... Read More ›
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How do you think the Council is doing?
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- Strathmore Park is running a resident’s survey on how well we, the residents, think the Council is doing. Is the Mayor doing a good job? Our Councillors? Are we proud of our city? Is it safe? Results will be published... Read More ›
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Around the City (23rd November 2015)
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- Nerd night, comedy club, Christmas celebrations, and the National Library’s 50th anniversary coming up next weekend. It’s that time of year again, and if you haven’t avoided it yet, the carols have started the ads have started and the countdown... Read More ›
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Mei Fan trial nears end
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- The prosecution this week summed up their case saying that Michael Preston “had his final say in their toxic relationship. Justice Joe Williams is to sum up next Monday before the Jury start deliberations. Michael Preston had finally had enough... Read More ›
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Lyall Bay Surf Club asking for help from the community
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- Lyall Bay Surf Club is reaching out to the community as it needs to replace it’s current facilities. With 60% of the project funded, more money is needed to reach their target. Lyall Bay was one of the first Surf... Read More ›
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Strathmore Park Community Centre looking for help
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- The Wellington City Council has put out a call for volunteers to steer the Strathmore Park Community Centre into the future. Let’s bring back community management to the Centre! The Centre was previously managed by the Strathmore Park Community Base... Read More ›
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Strathmore Park Call for Community Involvement
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- The Annual General Meeting of the Strathmore Park Progressive and Beautifying Association is this coming Monday 23rd November at 7:30pm and you are all invited. The Eastern Councillors have been invited, the WCC is coming to talk about their project,... Read More ›
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There and back again over Hobbit “revelations”
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- A video that purports to show the shambolic filming of the Hobbit has been challenged by the movie makers as being taken “out of context”. In a new video, Sir Peter Jackson appears to detail how shambolic the production was,... Read More ›
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Toehold on a Harbour – Wellington 1966
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- We found this wee gem hiding on the Internet. A short film about the virtues of Wellington that was filmed in 1966. This vibrant NFU travelogue takes the pulse of NZ’s capital after 125 years of Pākehā settlement and finds... Read More ›
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Friday Takeaways: Kebabs, Curry, and Nepalese Food
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- Kebab and Curry has opened in the past few weeks in the Strathmore Shops. It promises a rather unique blend of Kebabs, Curries, and Nepalese Food. We haven’t tried it out yet, so if you do give it a go,... Read More ›
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Jackson Empire expands into Upper Hutt
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- The old General Motors building in Upper Hutt has been sold for an undisclosed amount to Peter Jackson’s Weta group of companies, however, a spokesperson says there is no immediate plans for the site. The sale of the 37,000 square... Read More ›
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Richard Taylor wins Wellingtonian of the Year
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- Weta’s Richard Taylor has taken out the top honours at Wellingtonian of the Year. To top it off, he also won in the Arts category. The man who has brought nearly 400,000 visitors to Te Papa can now place the Wellingtonian... Read More ›
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Around the City (Nov 18th 2015)
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- Better late than never, Hilaire’s list of free and cheap events that are on in Wellington this week. Online library learning starts up, creative arts course, and New Zealand’s best short films. Top of the awesome events this week is... Read More ›
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Miramar Food Forest progresses
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- Plans for a Food Forest on the old Mt Crawford land at North Miramar are progressing. The Mt. Crawford Community Gardens Trust & the recently formed Wellington Food Forest Initiative have developed a proposal for the establishment of a public... Read More ›
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Another burst water main
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- During peak travel hour last evening yet another water main burst on Kilbirnie Crescent. A burst main in Kilbirnie that left 50 homes without water on Monday night has been fixed. The main in Kilbirnie Cres ruptured at about 6.30pm and... Read More ›
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Gas leak at Wellington Airport
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- Firefighters isolated a gas leak in a cargo building at Wellington Airport. Fire crews were called to the building – between the main terminal and Moa Point – about 7am on Tuesday after a smell of gas was reported in... Read More ›
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Strathmore Community Centre looking for volunteers
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- Since the former Strathmore Community group dissolved mid-2105 the Wellington City Council has been managing the centre. They now want to see the Community take up the cause again. Let’s bring back community management to the Centre! The Centre was... Read More ›
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Seatoun Kindergarten Gala & Fair 21st November
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- Put Saturday the 21st in your calendar from 12 – 3pm at the Seatoun Kindergarten. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and with a BBQ, stalls, cakes, coffee, crafts a beauty parlour, silent auction, bouncy castle, and local... Read More ›
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Police seek witnesses to Mt Victoria fires
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- Wellington Police would like any members of the public with information about the fires lit on the Mt Victoria green belt last week to contact them. On Thursday 12th November at approximately 7:30pm a fire was lit near the badminton... Read More ›
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Pilots want longer safety buffer for Wellington airport
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- The New Zealand Pilot’s Association is in court this week to fight for a longer safety runoff at Wellington airport. The current safety buffer is 90 meters and the association wants that raised to 240 meters. The New Zealand airline... Read More ›
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Free “Hour of Code” Sessions Saturday 28th November
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- Hack Miramar is bringing another “Hour of Code” day where people can get hands on with all kinds of technology regardless of their skill level. MakerBox, Hack Miramar, and Scots College are again joining forces to provide a series of free, one-hour... Read More ›
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Moa Point kayaker rescued in high winds
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- A man who became somehow separated from his kayak near Moa Point was rescued yesterday by helicopeter having blow nearly all the way to Pencarrow Head on the other side of the harbour. A needle-in-a-haystack search has seen a lone... Read More ›
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Mei Fan Trial: Murder-accused suggests wife was suicidal
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- A Wellington jury has today watched a video interview in which a man accused of murdering his estranged wife told the police she had been suicidal. Michael Preston is before the High Court in Wellington accused of murdering Mei Fan... Read More ›
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Fires lit on Mt Victoria at Hataitai
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- Two fires this week were deliberately lit on the Hataitai side of Mt Victoria. Police are asking residents to be vigilant. The police say it wasn’t the first time fires have been lit in recent weeks and they have a... Read More ›
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Friday Takeaways: Metro Miramar Seafoods
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- A fish and chip shop tucked away in the shopping centre in Tauhinu Road, Metro Miramar does great fish and chips and Chinese takeaways. It’s very popular with the locals and one or two of the movie glitterati have been spotted... Read More ›
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Three Avatar films for 2016: A massive year for the Miramar Movie industry
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- With Ghost in the Shell starting filming in February we hear that production builds are already well underway. News today that the next three Avatar movies also will commence filming next year. Wellington Scoop reports: Confirmation today that production of three Avatar... Read More ›
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Mei Fan Trial: Preston thought Fan was “Satan’s Helper”
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- Michael Preston thought estranged wife Mei Fan was a helper of Satan because of the birthday numbers on a passport. Salvation Army minister Captain Malcolm Robinson told a jury in the High Court at Wellington that he was shown a... Read More ›
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