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• • Dateline: Saturday 02 May 2009

    • 3 May 2009
    • Wellington VHF Group
    • Today I attended the 50th Wanganui “Junk Sale” held at Wanganui Intermediate School. The day started for me with the arrival of Ted ZL2TED and Don ZL2DON at my QTH, and we set off from Newlands at around 06:45. We made good time travelling north, with a breakfast stop at Bulls, arriving at the venue at about 09:30. read more
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    Newlands, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Amateur Radio Promotion Pamphlet

    • 25 Jan 2009
    • Wellington VHF Group
    • As referenced in the latest Q-Bit, Wellington VHF Group now have a pamphlet available to help in the promotion of Amateur Radio. You can add the appropriate contact details and print as many copies as you wish. It prints OK in black and white. The text has been developed with input and advice from commercial marketing experts. read more
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• • Bike the Trail 2010 - Sunday 28 Feb - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.

    • 18 Feb 2010
    • Wellington VHF Group
    • Folks, Bike the Trail 2010 is coming! Once again Wellington VHF Group have been approached to provide marshalls for the course route, with the Amateur VHF repeater at Belmont (710) being ideally suited to providing comms across the Hutt Valley. This is an event we successfully helped with in 2009 and things went so well, they want us back! read more
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    Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • You're fly-erred

    • 2 Nov 2009
    • The Wellingtonista
    • Plenty of Wellingtonians would have spat out their flat whites on Saturday morning when the Dom Post cover revealed that our old friend Terry Serepisos is going to host New Zealand's version of The Apprentice. As I'm sure you're all aware, the American version Donald Trump is famous for putting his name on all sorts of ridiculous things: read more
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• • Show and Tell at the May Meeting

    • 27 May 2010
    • Wellington VHF Group
    • The May meeting followed up the formal business with a Show and Tell. We had six speakers and two new guests introduced themselves- they have migrated to Wellington with their SAR search dogs, cats and radio gear from Finland. Previously they had worked for a small Finnish company called Nokia! (My apologies on not having the names or calls yet) read more
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• • Smell the 'glove

    • 5 Jul 2010
    • The Wellingtonista
    • It may not be what we were expecting from a "West Hollywood lounge experience", but all that money certainly has ensured that Foxglove is a vastly more impressive visual experience than the ol' Loaded Hog. But a bar is not just about the pretty, so how does it stack up? See what the 'fly thinks after the jump. read more
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    Book review on Human Transit

    • 22 Jan 2012
    • Wellington Region Cycleways
    • I’ve written a guest post on the Auckland Transport Blog. It’s a book review of Jarrett Walker’s Human Transit: How Clearer Thinking about Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives. To read the review you’re going to have to click here. I’ve written 2 other book reviews on Wellington Regional Cycleways before: Pedaling Revolutions, and Build Your Own Electric Bicycle
    • Accepted from Wellington Region Cycleways 167 months ago
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• • Quiet summer for Coastguard Mana

    • 3 Feb 2013
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Kapiti Island from Pukerua Bay, Wellington on Christmas Day Summer usually brings a steady increase in the Search and Rescue workload of Coastguard units around the country. However, Coastguard Mana has experienced an anomoly in the number of rescues and water-related incidents this year - even though we've had one of the warmest, driest and calmest summers in years. read more
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• • Luke Watts to attend World University Rowing Championships

    • 16 Apr 2012
    • Victoria University Rowing Club
    • A huge congratulations to VURC’s Luke Watts who has been named in the 10-strong team for the World University Championships. These will be held in Kazan, Russia in September. Luke’s local newspaper, the Wanganui Chronicle has written about his achievement. You can read the article here. Luke Watts is set to compete at the World University Rowing Championships in Kazan, Russia.
    • Accepted from Vic Rowing news 152 months ago
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• • Samaritans of Wellington Appeal 2012

    • 6 Aug 2012
    • Samaritans
    • It's August again, and once more the Wellington Samaritans Annual Appeal hits the streets of The Coolest Little Capital, this time on Friday August 24 and Saturday August 25. The appeal is a vital part of keeping the service 24/7, 365 days a year, supporting our volunteers so they can keep listening, caring and just being there. read more
    • Accepted from Wellington Samaritans's blog 134 months ago
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• • Rare Native Falcon breeding in Takapu Valley? Looking good

    • 28 Sep 2015
    • Save Takapu Valley
    • We’ve had regular sightings of the rare Native New Zealand Falcon in Takapu Valley over the last few years (and some going back decades), BUT yesterday Rob Suisted (who owns land in upper Takapu Valley) photographed a pair of Falcons –  kārearea (Falco novaeseelandiae), flying together, and vocalising (“ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki”), in what appeared to be courting… Read More
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    Takapu Valley, Wellington City, Wellington, 5028, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • You can feel the care at Kemp: Andrea, a kaumātua at Kemp Home & Hospital, welcomes us into her “nest” for a visit

    • 17 Sep 2024
    • Wellington City Mission
    • Some years ago, my husband and I moved from Kawerau to Tawa to live with Avril (one of my six children), and her whānau. We wanted to help them out... Read more » The post You can feel the care at Kemp: Andrea, a kaumātua at Kemp Home & Hospital, welcomes us into her “nest” for a visit first appeared on Wellington City Mission.
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    Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Vietnam War Ephemera - J.C. Beaglehole Room Display

    • 9 May 2014
    • Victoria University Library
    • Come and have a look at this display, containing interesting bits and pieces which provide some perspective into how countries and organisations reacted to and perceived the war between North and South Vietnam from December 1956 to April 1975. Level 4 of the Library next to the J.C. Beaglehole Room. Read more about Vietnam War Ephemera - J.C. Beaglehole Room Display
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• • Happy Birthday Mrs Commodore

    • 15 Apr 2020
    • Evans Bay Yacht and Motorboat Club
    • I might be about to get myself fired by let this information out, but I'll do it anyway... Today just happens to be our Commodore's Birthday. Happy Birthday Jane, we hope you have a great day and Remy is cooking you a special lock-down birthday dinner.We do have a full email newsletter of other happens, which you can read in full here.
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    Evans Bay Yacht And Motor Boat Club, 447, Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge, Ruahine Range

    • 16 Apr 2020
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • Six left from the railway station at 8 am on Saturday morning. After a mid-morning stop at the Church Café at Sanson—the hot chocolates (two) impressed—we turned off toward Feilding and drove via Apiti to the Petersons Road end where Malcolm was waiting in the car park to join us. I enjoyed the drive into ... Read more
    • Accepted from WTMC news 2020 68 months ago by feedreader
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    Build update: 20 May 2024

    • 20 May 2024
    • Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards
    • Mills-Albert Limited made good progress last week thanks to great weather, and a helping hand from our volunteer spotters. They’ve moved 57 loads of sand offsite and placed behind the old club site. They have formed the new driveway and started on the car park. Mills-Albert Limited have 3-4 weeks left of earth moving then... Read More
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    Paekakariki Surf Lifeguards, Beach access, Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast District, Wellington, 5034, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Snowy crossing, goblin sunsets and a once in a lifetime Aurora

    • 23 May 2024
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • You would be forgiven for thinking this is simply a well-trodden run-of-the-mill loop in the Tararuas – the usual open tops, goblin bush and cute huts. This loop is fantastic and has a bit of everything, but this weekend it was spectacular. There was a dusting of snow on the tops, which made going over ... Read more
    • Accepted from WTMC news 2020 19 months ago by feedreader
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    Roaring Stag Hut – Tararua Forest Park

    • 25 Jun 2024
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • Nei te mihi maioha ki ngā kaitiaki o Tararua maunga. Arā, ko Rangitāne o Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua, ko Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, ko Muaūpoko, ko Ngāti Toa Rangatira, ko ngā iwi o taua wāhi katoa hoki. Tēnā koutou katoa. A warm thanks to the guardians of the Tararua range. Namely, Rangitāne o Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua, Ngāti Kahungunu ... Read more
    • Accepted from WTMC news 2020 18 months ago by feedreader
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• • Rare Native Falcon breeding in Takapu Valley? Looking good

    • 28 Sep 2015
    • Save Takapu Valley
    • We’ve had regular sightings of the rare Native New Zealand Falcon in Takapu Valley over the last few years (and some going back decades), BUT yesterday Rob Suisted (who owns land in upper Takapu Valley) photographed a pair of Falcons –  kārearea (Falco novaeseelandiae), flying together, and vocalising (“ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki”), in what appeared to be courting… Read More
    • Accepted from Save Takapu Valley posts 65 months ago by feedreader
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    Takapu Valley, Wellington City, Wellington, 5028, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Lake Dive (and side trips)

    • 20 Sep 2020
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • We left Wellington on the Friday evening with a small medium-fit group and had the Konini Lodge at Dawson Falls, Egmont National Park to ourselves. With our expected walking time of 3-4 hours to Lake Dive on Saturday, we had ample time to explore the Dawson Falls and Wilkies Pools loop tracks (30-60 minutes each). ... Read more
    • Accepted from WTMC news 2020 62 months ago by feedreader
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    Women’s winners found, as Paremata-Plimmerton have one hand on the Swindale Shield

    • 17 Jun 2023
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • The Marist St Pat’s Women’s team – Division 1 Championship Tia Paasi Cup winners today. PHOTO: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean and Adam Julian Results & Scoring (as received) HERE Two club rugby titles were decided today in Wellington club rugby, while a third is on ice until next week – but for...
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    Plimmerton, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, 5026, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Academy Roundup – Week 18

    • 28 Jul 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • A weekend of mixed fortunes for the Wellington Phoenix academy. Both Central League teams suffered rare losses which dented their title hopes. The men’s reserves went down 2-1 to Petone. Luke Flowerdew continued his personal momentum, scoring again after netting... The post Academy Roundup – Week 18 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    Petone, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Academy Roundup – Week 10

    • 2 Jun 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • A tough set of fixtures for the Wellington Phoenix academy. The weekend saw both reserves sides enter the national cup competitions with mixed results. In the Delivereasy Kate Sheppard Cup, the women’s reserves strolled to an 8-1 victory away to... The post Academy Roundup – Week 10 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    Round 10 Swindale Shield – Just the Teamlists

    • 6 Jun 2025
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Teamlists below as received by 12.00pm Friday. All teams subject to change. A full round preview and information story to be posted as a separate story from mid afternoon Friday. WELLINGTON AXEMEN ( ) TAWA ( ) Axemen scorers added after game Tawa scorers added after game. Axemen Team TBA. Tawa Line-up: 1. Robb Carr,...
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    Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Academy Roundup – Week 24

    • 8 Sep 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • Heartbreak for the Wellington Phoenix women’s reserves in the Kate Sheppard Cup final. New Zealand’s showpiece game saw the Nix suffer a 4-1 defeat against domestic powerhouses Auckland United. Having fallen behind to an early penalty, Grace Bartlett restored parity... The post Academy Roundup – Week 24 appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    [POLLS] The Swindale Shield and U85kg JC Bowl: who have you got?

    • 28 Mar 2023
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Three Wellington club rugby first round competitions start this coming weekend, these being the Premier Swindale Shield, Premier 2 Harper Lock Shield and U85kg JC Bowl. Three polls below. Poll 1: The Swindale Shield Defending Swindale Shield champion: Petone Swindale Shield draw HERE      Poll 2: The U85kg JC Bowl Defending JC Bowl champion:...
    • Accepted from Club Weekly 2020 32 months ago by feedreader
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    Petone, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Sideline conversions 17 April (some news and information to start the week)

    • 16 Apr 2023
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Big crowds and plenty of support around the club rugby venues in Wellington Saturday. A high scoring round, with over 60 tries scored in the seven Swindale Shield matches played. Round 4 matches this coming weekend at a glance: #1 – Ories v Petone #2 – Wainui v Upper Hutt Rams #3 – Poneke v...
    • Accepted from Club Weekly 2020 32 months ago by feedreader
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    Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Our AGM 2023 is on Wednesday 7th of June

    • 9 May 2023
    • Guardians of the Bays
    • Our 2023 AGM is on Wednesday 7 June at Kilbirnie Community Centre at 56 – 58 Bay Road, Kilbirnie, WELLINGTON Start is at 6pm Part 1- Member only AGM meeting 6pm to 7pm This is the part where members review the achievements of the last year, & financial report, elect members to the executive, and […]
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    Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Not Waiting For Waite Call

    • 16 Oct 2006
    • Land Rovers Football Club
    • Land Rovers Manager Steve Hall (right) said this afternoon it was far too early in the season to be offering assistance to beleaguered Team Wellington boss Mick Waite. Hall said that Team Wellington had followed the script all the supporters had expected in their 2 - 1 loss to Manawatu yesterday at Newtown Park.
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• • Week 13 wrap up

    • 23 Jul 2007
    • St Mary's Old Girls Netball Club (SMOG)
    • Eleven wins for JPSMOG at Haitaitai on 21 July - a great result. Equally good was the turnout at the Brewery on Saturday evening with over 40 Smoggies and friends attending. Keep it up! JPSMOG 1 took out the $50 bar tab but only after a rousing redition of “Build up me Buttercup”…
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