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Places / November 2008

December 2008 | October 2008
    • The Old Shebang of Cuba Street
      • The National Library has joined the Flickr Commons project, whacking up many of their photos on Flickr. At the moment, there's not much from Wellington, but we're hoping that will change as more are uploaded. One particular Wellington delight, however, is a set of photos of a ramshackle house on Cuba Street called the Old Shebang (shebang in this instance means dwelling). And as well as that, Goo
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        • Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Cuba vs Manners
      • So I was thinking to myself, as you do on a fine summer’s day like today: what is it that makes Cuba St so special, whereas Manners Mall just doesn’t cut the mustard? Is it the paving? Grey bricks just aren’t as warm and friendly as the orange hues of Cuba. Is it the architecture? Cuba’s sure is older, while Manners is newer: but is that all there is? Is it the people? Su
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        • Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Splish Splash: Bucket Fountain Update
      • There's been a bit of action going on at the old Bucket Fountain, icon of Cuba Street. First, it mysteriously disappeared: We initially thought this was a retro '80s David Copperfield-style magic trick, but it turns out it was just taken down for maintenance. The fountain returned, with a fresh coat of paint, ready to splash the good folk of Cuba Mall once again.
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        • Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Last Tournament of the Year
      • The Last Tournament of 2008 Is is due to start on Wed 10th December at Tawa Squash The Tawa Xmas Ham & Turkey tournament which is a lot of FUN, requires great skill to win the Ham, but all players win a prize..... Ham's, Turkeys, Xmas Boxes, Big Chook's & much much more Open to all graded & non graded players.
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        • Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Architecture Awards night
      • es, tonight is the night for the architectural community, as the local Wellington region Awards for Architecture and annual knees up are being held tonight. Last year the awards went to the New Dowse, the Masterton Police Station and the Greytown Town Hall, Holiday Inn, the new Maritime Tower, Len Lye’s water whirler, the waterfront refurbishment of Shed 13, and the highly deserved award for Conservation House (which went on to win a Supreme Award by the year’s end), as well as a swathe of awards for some very fine housing. Awards are being held in the very evocatively period Shed 13 tonight - lets hope that the owners have managed to install some toilet and kitchen facilities which are noticeably absent in this picture from last year!
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      • waterfront

    • News for Sunday 30 November 2008
      • Stubbs Memorial SermonThis is being preached today by Susan Blaikie.Rosters for December—FebruaryIf you receive a hard copy of your service roster please collect this from the gathering area this morning.Penny Burgess is leavingPenny’s final day at the ECEC is Friday 5 December.  Thanks, Penny for all the hard work you have done in making the centre a first class facility.  If people would like to
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    • November 2008 General Meeting - TONIGHT
      • Sorry for the relatively late notice.. but as tonight is the last Thursday of the month, the Wellington VHF Group is holding its Monthly General Meeting Tonight at its venue in Tawa. More information on our regular meetings can be found here. Tonight's presentation is on LandSAR Communications. Bryan, ZL2BRF will be presenting on various aspects of LandSAR communications in the region. All are we
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        • Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Search for Life
      • January 30, 200912:00 amStarts February 2009 and runs for ten weeks. Will be held on Tuesday evenings. 7.30-9.30pm Registrations close 8th February.  To register contact the church office. Human beings are spectacular, puzzling, brilliant and broken. Why do so many contradictions exist in our lives? Everyone needs to understand the power of our internal cry for acceptance, value and belonging.  
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        • Hatton Street, Karori, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand/Aotearoa


    • Mauled Mall - Bus Route
      • As you’ve probably noticed, the WCC is canvassing for opinions on the proposed change to the bus route through Manners Mall. We’re a bit surprised how little public dialogue there has been so far on the proposal - and so we thought we’d open up a place for your informal dialogue and discussion to go. The picture above is of Manners Mall, taken on the corner of Cuba, just a few d
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      • cuba-street
      • transport
      • manners-mall-bus-lane

        • Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Strategic Issues Discussion Paper
      • The Board is keen to engage members in a discussion about the strategic issues which our club faces in the future. This paper has been prepared to elicit your comments and views. We look forward to your participation. Peter Quin - Chairman Click on the following link to download a copy of the document: strategic_issues_wgc
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      • waikanae

        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • New Sister Club in Australia
      • The President of the Waikanae Golf Club, Bill Bruce, is pleased to advise that he has successfully negotiated an arrangement with the Ocean Shores Golf Club in New South Wales. (only about 40 minutes south of Surfers Paradise) The two Clubs are also proposing an annual Trans Tasman Challenge. Further details of this will be circulated when available. Check out the Ocean Shores Golf Club website at
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        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • News for Sunday 23 November 2008
      • RostersThe rosters for December 2008—February 2009 are currently being prepared.  Please advise Ken Wheeler by end of today, of dates you will be unavailable for both the St Mary’s and St Philip’s.  Also please advise any changes to your contact details.  More help is always appreciated so if you would like to be added to the roster, contact Ken: 972 9015, or wheeler.kenctim@paradise.net.nz. Journ
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    • Save the Basin Reserve! Stop the Flyover
      • The New Zealand Transport Agency is proposing that a destructive $33m flyover be built around the iconic Basin Reserve. If you want to save the Basin Reserve and protect the surrounding suburbs from its adverse effects, come along to the launch and get involved with the campaign. Campaign launch to stop the Basin Reserve Flyover All welcome – come along and get involved with the campaign Tuesday
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        • Basin Reserve, Dufferin Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • The New Furniture Has Arrived
      • On Monday 17th November, the new furniture was delivered and installed in the Clubhouse lounge in time for the return to the Clubhouse of the Veteran Golfers on the first day of their Tournament and was also available to be used at their cocktail party on Monday evening. The old furniture has now all been sold and removed from the Clubhouse, thank you to all who assisted with the sale of these items. Special thanks to all those who have fund-raised for the Club over the past year to make this acquisition of the furniture possible; 2008 ProAm, Women’s Section, Mid-week Men’s Section, Lumber Jacks, 2008 Veteran’s Golf Tournament and The Wonderful Waikanae Spring Garden Trail. Also the Committee lead by Margaret Thrupp who put a lot of time and effort into identifying the requirements for the furniture and assessing products from various sources. All members are encouraged to come up into the lounge and make use of our new facilities.
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        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • ShootOut Results
      • The ShootOuts were successfully held on Sunday 16th November. 19 players in both the Men’s and Women’s Sections commenced on the first tee from 8.15am with one player being eliminated at each hole until the final hole where two players remained to find the ShootOut winners for 2008. The Men’s section had Mark Mitchell and Simon Amos playing the final hole together. Mark Mitchell prevailed with a par on the hole. In the Women’s section Ann Hadfield just held out Jean McAllister at the final hurdle.
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        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • The Great Eclectic Jumble Sale - Saturday and Sunday Only...
      • This promises to be so great that I've been tempted to keep the news to myself. But of course, I'm not mean-spirited so I've been telling all my girl friends about this authentic vintage sale that hits Wellington for this weekend only. Maria from Eclectic (a fabulous Vintage store in the South Island) is bringing up 5000 items to Wellington for a one-off sale on Saturday and Sunday. I'm sure everyone there will be fossicking, elbows-out, for unique vintage treasures. The sale will include textiles, clothes, jewellery, shoes, bags, hats and possibly furniture, all reasonably priced. Eftpos and parking will be available, so there's nothing stopping you.  Saturday: 9am-5pmSunday: 9am-4pmLocated in the hall, far end Emmett StNewtown - Kiran 
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        • Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • More Mall for J’ville
      • Thanks to the very friendly and amenable Wellington City Council External Media Advisor, Richard Maclean, we’ve been able to bring you some further info about the proposed new expansion to Johnsonville Mall. Now that’s what I call a helpful public service. So, to recap since our last message on Johnsonville, although the Council is still deciding whether it will publicly notify the scheme or not, the project is available for public view anyway, and as part of that we thought it would be helpful for you to see some of what is being proposed.
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    • Blowing your mind
      • Want to see what those hard-working students have been slaving day and night over for the last year? Massey University College of Creative Arts' second annual Creative Arts Festival, BLOW 08, Nga hau e wha, is on now until November 22. The festival features up and coming designers, leading researchers and international speakers who are promised to blow your mind. It's a fashion, dance, music and art extravaganza which includes the annual end of year graduate exhibition ‘Exposure', graduate students' fashion show, FOYA, which offers the chance to see New Zealand's next generation of fashion designers. This show is on at the Great Hall this weekend, contact (04) 801 5799 ext 62315 for tickets. There is also performances by the New Zealand School of Dance, in their Graduation Season 08, combining ballet and contemporary dance, including Bournonville's Flower Festival in Genzano and will also feature two world premiere pieces. These will be at Te Whaea Theatre, bookings through 381 9254. The festival will end with The College of Creative Arts inducting three new designers to its Hall of Fame: industrial designer Mark Pennington, fashion designer Kate Sylvester and (posthumously) artist and printmaker Gordon Walters. Most of the events and exhibition in BLOW 08 are held at the Massey University of Wellington campus, in Mount Cook, and most are free. Check out http://www.blowfestival.co.nz for all the events. -Stacey
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        • Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • 2008 SW Premiership points
      • Capital Swim Club and Porirua Swimming Club lead the 13 years & over and  12 years & under categories respectively in the 2008 SW Premiership competition as at 30 September 2008. There are two meets remaining in the 13&O competition, while while the last 12&U meet is PSC’s Hardcore meet this weekend. 2008 SW Premiership Points at 30 Sep-08
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        • Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Furniture for Sale
      • With the imminent arrival of new furniture for the lounge at the Golf Club, the existing tables and chairs are available for purchase from the Club by members and/or friends. Tables $5.00, Chairs $5.00                    Discount for Bulk available! Please see the Office to arrange purchase, pick-up must be on or before the 17th November.
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      • waikanae

        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • Card Plus for Golf Club Members
      • Cardplus are pleased to offer an improved Fuel discount for NZ Golf Club Members. # 5cents per litre discount off the pump price for both petrol / diesel at any Caltex / Challenge Service Station throughout NZ # Half price Car wash # Cardplus ‘ Value discount Voucher ‘ Pack for all Fuelcard Customers # Multiple Cards linked to one account…partner / family # Up to 35days Free Credit # No Transaction Fees # Free 2 year coffee card # 6 Months Free delivery of the Sunday Star Times valued at $57 # Only $2 per month card fee…..no other costs Easy to apply…..simply go to www.membercard.co.nz click on apply here and log on to Golf Club Member to print our your Fuel Card application form…please complete and Freepost to Cardplus Fuelcards, P.O.Box 38-307, Wellington 5045
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        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • MELBOURNE CUP TOURNAMENT 2008
      •        Building on previous years of experience, the organising committee comprising Stu McLaren (as always supported by Jane), Grant Waterhouse, Barry Lee, Blair Coburn and Paul Charlesworth, created an extravaganza unrivaled on the Kapiti Coast.        This year the event included an all day free BBQ (kindly sponsored by Tegal Chicken) and an outside bar (subsidised by DB Breweries) both manned by Stu McLaren. The 14th hole had a “triple your money” opportunity fot those fancying their ability - thanks to Brian Futter.         A new innovation this year was a live TAB terminal in the clubhouse - kindly supplied and skillfully manned by the one and only Gary “I REALLY MUST GO HOME” Mabey. Thanks again Chopper!!!         Once again Barry Lee organised a very successful sweepstake in conjunction with the Big Race! The main winners being Chris Turner, The Fourskins syndicate and House.         Courtesy of PANASONIC and in conjunction with HARVEY NORMAN Coastlands Branch, we were able to showcase a ‘top of the line’ overhead projection unit to provide fullscale race coverage all day! It is with great pride that the organising committee can announce that due to the financial success of the day, this high tech unit is to be purchased  and will become a permanent feature of the lounge, to enable vastly improved coverage of future sporting events.          Many thanks to ALL who contributed and supported this fine event.
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        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • Women’s Section News
      • Women’s Section. The Championship Foursomes were held recently. Silver winners were Jill Bolland and Lynne Bruce. Bronze, Jan Marsden and Debbie Turner. Winter Cup Trophy was won by Jill Bolland r/u Jill Martin. Captain v Secretary Competition on November 5 will be a fund raising day towards plants for the river bank in the entranceway to the Club. We hope this will be well supported. A big thank you to Judy Launder and her hard working team who keep the gardens and surrounds of the Club a picture. The end of our competition year will be upon us shortly with closing day on 12 November. There will be a 9 hole competition commencing at 10.00 a.m. followed by lunch with prize giving at 1.30 p.m. Disc’s will need to be in by 9.30. We welcome our 9 hole women to come along and join us. From Friday 14 November, our rolling draws will continue with Wednesday’s included until December 19. We invite all our women members to come along and participate. It is a great way to meet and play with others. Starting time is 8.28 a.m. - 9 a.m. The ummer cup commences on 13 November and entries for this will be taken on closing day. Good luck to those who participate, for this highly prized trophy. A reminder, that scorecards returned, must be countersigned by a fellow playing member. There are some excellent scores for the shootout, which is to be held on 16 November in conjunction with the men. Special thanks to organizers, Jill Bolland and Shirley Parkinson. Also, to Liz Cavies who has given so much time organizing the many raffles which are contributing towards the prize money. Our A.G.M. is to be held on 3 December at 9.00 a.m. Any notices of motion will need to be in the hands of our Secretary no later than 5.00 p.m. 19 November. Good golfing everyone. Anne Smith - Women’s Captain  
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        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • Garden Trail
      • The Wonderful Waikanae Spring Garden Trail was successfully held on Sunday the 2nd of November. The weather was threatening on the Saturday, but cleared up for a fantastic day on the Sunday, to allow the viewing of some truly wonderful gardens. It was great to see so many of our members doing the rounds and visiting the gardens. All the gardens were extremely well prepared and presented, and comments received from people viewing these gardens was extremely complimentary. Margaret Thrupp, Lorraine and Malcolm Cubitt with Gwynne Turner at the Cubitt’s garden.
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        • 97 Te Moana Rd, Waikanae Beach, Waikanae 5036, New Zealand


    • BIG BANGS!
      • It's time to celebrate that time when the crazy anarchist tried to blow up British parliament again. The Pelorus Trust Sky Show will be lighting Wellington skies on Wednesday night for Guy Fawkes.  Prepared by world-renowned fireworks maestro Robert McDermott, the show will start at 9pm and will run for about 15 minutes to a soundtrack broadcast on Classic Hits and ZM, with fireworks set off around the harbour. Around 100,000 spectators are expected to show up for the big bangs, so get there early to grab a good spot, or head to the hills for the best views. Also, to get into the party vide, before the fireworks, check out The Ride Of Your Life Spectacle, a three-hour show featuring live music from the Beatles Review and the Beat Girls at Frank Kitts park. This show will also have choreographed water-sports performances from jet-skiers, wake-boarders, Thunder Cats and more. It's to raise money for the Wellington Free Ambulance, so donate a gold coin. This show starts at 6pm. And don't forget that 24-hour liquor ban that applies in the central city area, Oriental Bay and on the Mt Victoria summit, so no sneaky beers. -Stacey
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        • Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Johnsonville Mall
      • In a move to the suburbs, an area not normally frequented by the Eye of the Fish, a Mall is on the menu. Johnsonville Mall, to be precise. And there’s a big fuss brewing. Not about the concept of a mall - after all, there’s one there already. But this one is due to be different, to be bigger. Much bigger
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