https://wellington.gen.nz/ Wellington related 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://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/07/college-semi-finals-u85kg-and-reserve-grade-club-rugby-representative-games-this-saturday/ Above: Action from the Wellington Centurions v Whanganui match last year, with the Centurions winning 41-0 at the Hutt Rec. The two sides meet at Cooks Gardens tomorrow in the Centurions’ first game of the year and Whanganui’s last before the Heartland Championship gets underway next weekend. Photo: Kinetic Images. By Scott MacLean & Steven... rugby sport Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/07/college-semi-finals-u85kg-and-reserve-grade-club-rugby-representative-games-this-saturday/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=182304 media Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=182304 Wellington Scoop 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/stall-applications-are-open-now/ If you go to Stall Applications you will find a link to the form. newtown places events wcnhosted Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/stall-applications-are-open-now/ Newtown Festival 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/168659 It s AGM Day! We look forward to seeing you all at the Club for the meeting this evening. Check out what time to be... boating sport Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/168659 Evans Bay Yacht and Motorboat Club 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.30844705 174.79805040489236 Evans Bay Yacht And Motor Boat Club, 447, Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=182242 media Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=182242 Wellington Scoop 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-9th-august/ Upcoming Themes and Readings Themes and readings for the Sunday services to be used in your house churches or for personal study. New To Karori Anglican? You are Invited! If […] karori places religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted anglican Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-9th-august/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.vogelmorn.nz/vogelmorn-events/niko-ne-zna-live-at-vogelmorn-hall Niko Ne Zna returns to Vogelmorn Hall for an unforgettable Saturday night of explosive brass, infectious rhythms, delicious food, and music that's impossible to sit still to. brooklyn places communitygroups Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.vogelmorn.nz/vogelmorn-events/niko-ne-zna-live-at-vogelmorn-hall Vogelmorn Community Group 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.31417945 174.76434324013633 Vogelmorn Bowling Club, Mornington Road, Brooklyn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/168675 We are looking forward to Saturday, with a lovely winter day forecast for Race Day Four of the 2026 Barton Marine... boating sport Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.ebymbc.org.nz/newsarticle/168675 Evans Bay Yacht and Motorboat Club 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.30844705 174.79805040489236 Evans Bay Yacht And Motor Boat Club, 447, Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/lost-weekend/ The post Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience appeared first on Museums Wellington. museumsandgalleries art Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.museumswellington.org.nz/lost-weekend/ MuseumsWellington 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/07/aisle-be-back-what-goes-on-tour/ By Kevin McCarthy If you don’t understand the fuss over the All Blacks ending a 30-year touring drought, you are certainly in a minority, or under 30. Perhaps it would be useful to do this little thought experiment. How much do you remember about the Bledisloe in 2014, or the Rugby Championship in 2017. I’d wager... rugby sport Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/07/aisle-be-back-what-goes-on-tour/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z https://www.jrfc.co.nz/post/cripples-team-list-for-their-semi-final-this-saturday-8-august-2026 Cripples Team List for their Semi-final this Saturday 8 August 2026 johnsonville places rugby sport Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.jrfc.co.nz/post/cripples-team-list-for-their-semi-final-this-saturday-8-august-2026 Johnsonville Rugby Football Club 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.2202925 174.81376357158047 Johnsonville Rugby and Football Club, 80, Helston Road, Paparangi, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand https://www.vogelmorn.nz/vogelmorn-events/1920s-dance-party-vogelmorn-hall You’re invited to our 1920's Dance Party! With the help of Sugar Footstomp, we are putting on a beginner friendly social dance, where everyone can enjoy the essence of swing! brooklyn places communitygroups Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.vogelmorn.nz/vogelmorn-events/1920s-dance-party-vogelmorn-hall Vogelmorn Community Group 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z -41.31417945 174.76434324013633 Vogelmorn Bowling Club, Mornington Road, Brooklyn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand https://flightcoffee.co.nz/blogs/news/why-youll-find-flight-in-the-supermarket Great coffee shouldn't be hard to find. Co-founder Nick Clark on why you'll now spot Flight in the supermarket aisle - and why that's not a step away from specialty, but towards it. 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As well as rugby, Gibbons was a track... rugby sport Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/05/pioneers-of-rugby-in-wellington-136-clarrie-gibbons/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-giving-back-to-grassroots-for-season-20/ The Wellington Phoenix have a new initiative to help the local football clubs that are the lifeblood of the game in Aotearoa. To mark the Phoenix’s 20th anniversary season it has launched Give Back to Grassroots to assist community clubs... The post Nix giving back to grassroots for season 20 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-giving-back-to-grassroots-for-season-20/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://www.acwellington.org.nz/welcome-meli/ It takes a village! From the age of seven, Meli Sio would tag along to events with her Aunties. For her, it was a real joy listening to them chatting away. 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By Steven White Being the consummate professional, Du’Plessis Kirifi is channeling any disappointment at not being with the All Blacks in South Africa by focusing on the Wellington Lions for... rugby sport Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/06/duplessis-kirifi-the-selfless-seven-come-12/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://www.jrfc.co.nz/post/semi-finals-time-at-helston-park-sat-8-august-2026 The mighty Cripples are hosting OBU in the Wellington Reserves Grade Semi-Finals this Saturday 8 August 2026 at Helston Park at 2:45pm. johnsonville places rugby sport Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.jrfc.co.nz/post/semi-finals-time-at-helston-park-sat-8-august-2026 Johnsonville Rugby Football Club 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z -41.2202925 174.81376357158047 Johnsonville Rugby and Football Club, 80, Helston Road, Paparangi, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/kiwi-football-great-joins-the-nix/ The Wellington Phoenix have made a statement signing ahead of the 2026-27 Ninja A-League. The Phoenix have secured the signature of decorated defender Abby Erceg on a one-year deal. Erceg, 36, is one of New Zealand’s greatest footballers. On top... The post Kiwi football great joins the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/kiwi-football-great-joins-the-nix/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/newsarticle/168616 The Wellington Blaze have confirmed their first round of women s domestic contracts for the 2026/27 season, retaining... cricket sport Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/newsarticle/168616 Cricket Wellington 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/newsarticle/168616 The Wellington Blaze have confirmed their first round of women s domestic contracts for the 2026/27 season, retaining... cricket sport Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/newsarticle/168616 Cricket Wellington 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/04/npc-number-crunching-wellington-lions-v-hawkes-bay/ The Stat Attack by compiled by Peter Marriot continues for this year’s 50th National Provincial Championship competition. The first one from the match against Hawke’s Bay is below. Round 1 v Hawke’s Bay: Lost 33-52 The Wellington Lions began the 51st season of NPC rugby (renamed Hilux NPC this year) with a loss: the 16th... rugby sport Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://clubrugby.nz/wp/2026/08/04/npc-number-crunching-wellington-lions-v-hawkes-bay/ Wellington Club Weekly 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/local-voice-regional-strength-greater-wellington-calls-for-regional-services-delivered-at-scale/ government regional-council Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/local-voice-regional-strength-greater-wellington-calls-for-regional-services-delivered-at-scale/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/special-membership-deal-for-anniversary-season/ The Wellington Phoenix are celebrating their 20th season with a 20% early bird discount on club memberships*. It’s on top of the Phoenix already reducing the price of season passes up to 33% in response to the cost of living... The post Special membership deal for anniversary season appeared first on Wellington Phoenix. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/special-membership-deal-for-anniversary-season/ Wellington Phoenix 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z https://eyeofthefish.org/tiaki-wai-not/ I’m not sure how or why the NZ economy manages to get water management so completely wrong, all the time. 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