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• • Statement on Cardiac Surgery Review Report

    • 8 Oct 2008
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • The attached statement contains commentary from Ken Whelan (Chief Executive Officer), Dr Geoff Robinson (Chief Medical Officer) and Mr Barry Mahon (Clinical Leader, Cardiothoracic Surgery). A comment which will be of particular interest to staff comes from Ken Whelan, who on page 2 of the attached statement affirms: "I stand behind our clinicians, who rightly earned praise in The Elliot Report for doing their very best during 2006 and 2007 in what were, for all of us, deeply challenging times. They have my full support, respect and admiration."
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• • Police search for missing tramper in Lower Hutt

    • 9 Jan 2010
    • Wellington District Police
    • Members of Wellington Search and Rescue spent several hours last night searching for a man who failed to return from a walk in the Rimutaka Forest Park on Friday afternoon. A Team consisting of 2 LandSAR volunteers and 3 Police SAR members including a Police dog handler located the male just after 5am this morning next to the Orongorongo River, several kilometers from his home. He was cold and hungry, but otherwise in good health. He had not allowed sufficient time to return home in daylight, so eventually had to stay put.
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• • 

    WHOA! We were so busy working on our SIX BY ONE Season that we...

    • 19 Mar 2015
    • Orchestra Wellington
    • WHOA! We were so busy working on our SIX BY ONE Season that we didn’t notice that our page now reached has well over… ***1000 LIKES!!!*** Because there ain’t no party like a Tchaikovsky party, a celebration is mandatory so we’re going to… GIVE AWAY 2 x TICKETS TO THE CONCERT OF YOUR CHOICE THIS SEASON (T&C’s apply) + PLUS A SPECIAL BONUS (that we haven’t quite decided on yet but should be special!) to say thanks to our Facebook family! Head to our FACEBOOK PAGE to find out how!
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• • Neu Beginnings

    • 17 Sep 2016
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 17/09/2016 - 08:30 - 11:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  18 New Beginnings, ferro cement yacht broke loose from her mooring in the main navigation and beached. crew placed on standby waiting permission from the owner to board and make safe. Harbour ranger on hand to determine likley needs for Harbour Master Vessel Details Length:  14.00m Resources Attendees:  Darren.Drewery Jake Neil Cornwell Peter Feely Torrey Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  CRV Trust Porirua Rescue read more
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• • Op Rockon

    • 3 Mar 2018
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 03/03/2018 - 16:00 - 17:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  3 Total Volunteer Hours:  4 Rockon a 4.7 runabout had engine problems near the bridge at green point. MR1 responded and located the vessel, boat would not start for the owner. MR1 rafted up and recovered 2 passengers onto MR1, towed Rockon back to the Mana Cruising Club small ramp Vessel Details Length:  4.70m Resources Attendees:  Chris Darch Neil Cornwell Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  CRV Trust Porirua Rescue
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• • Op Fin Addict

    • 9 Feb 2020
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sun, 09/02/2020 - 15:50 - Mon, 10/02/2020 - 18:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  26 CG member on "Fin Addict" had an engine problem, vessel was safely anchored in good conditions near Rock Point MR1 responded, located vessel, attached the tow and returned all safely to the Mana Cruising Club small boat ramp Great day to be on the water and a good experience for our crew who train reguarly to support our members  Vessel Details Length:  6.50m Resources Attendees:  Weedoogie
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• • Move H28 from F pier to travelift

    • 25 May 2021
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Tue, 25/05/2021 - 18:30 - 21:45 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  16 Move Summer Winds (H28) from berth F Pier to travelift Bay.  Wind 10knots gusting 15 SE.  Cloud and king tides. Went up channel and identified lead lights.  Tested new spot light found to be very good.  Went into small beach other side of launching ramp and identified landing and mooring points as an alternative to gettinhg into marina Resources Attendees:  Weedoogie MikeyC Polarbear Stevensea Trevor Burgess CRV's Used:  CRV Pelorus
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• • Match Report Rd 7 Swindale – OBU defence wins the day against determined Tawa

    • 6 Aug 2020
    • Old Boys - University Rugby Club
    • <div class="slider slider-nav-circle slider-nav-large slider-nav-light slider-style-normal" data-flickity-options='{ "cellAlign": "center", "imagesLoaded": true, "lazyLoad": 1, "freeScroll": false, "wrapAround": true, "autoPlay": 6000, "pauseAutoPlayOnHover" : true, "prevNextButtons": true, "contain" : true, "adaptiveHeight" : true, "dragThreshold" : 10, "percentPosition": true, "pageDots": true, "rightToLeft": false, "draggable": true, "selectedAttraction": 0.1, "parallax" : 0, "friction": 0.6 }' > Taine Plumtree in the blood bin. Sensational sponsor logo! #image_840778479 { width: 100%; } Fui and Morgan charge it up the field #image_35539783 { width: 100%; } Callum Harkin steps the Tawa centre #image_832130887 { width: 100%; } Dale lines up the shot with Jack Green doing the tee duties, Luke Chisolm returning from injury in the nbackground #image_1739355293 { width: 100%; } Sam Reid slides over for the 5 points after whipping down the sideline #image_419362905 { width: 100%; } #image_1665940115 { width: 100%; } Caleb Delaney with a towering lineout take #image_2048566506 { width: 100%; } Morgan bullocks through the tackles with Fui and Shamus in support. Sam Reid is eyeing up options to the right! #image_632142925 { width: 100%; } #image_11988736 { width: 100%; } OBU 27 Tawa 9 The rugby trip to the suburb of Tawa-hiti is always a torrid affair. This week was no exception. For extra spice, Tawa drew the ire of many in the rugby community by starting the player currently accused of assault in an incident outside the Poneke clubrooms late at night a few weeks ago. From an OBU perspective, the most important points were a solid defence that didn’t leak any tries and no serious injuries. Sam Reid has a minor injury concern but was thumbs up for the Avalon fixture this coming Saturday. Conditions It was an overcast day with with barely a breath of wind. This brought terror to those still petrified from Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, ‘The Birds’ as a tree on the clubrooms side of the field attracted thousands of twittering birds. Who knows if it interfered with the lineout calls. OBU was playing from right to left from the terraces side of the field in the first half. Or if you like back to the road and clubrooms end. Notable Performances Caleb Delaney had one of his best if not the best performances in the jersey. A towering presence in the lineout and involved in everything around the field. Similarly Morgan Poi had the best game I’ve seen him play for OBU proving a really difficult opponent for Tawa to stop. The partnership of Dale Sabbagh and Callum Harkin at first and second five is looking stronger every week both on attack and defence! Ty Poe continues to grow in the centre role. He may not be the size of some of the players he marks, but he proves that they still hit the ground hard if you use good technique. It seems like I repeat myself every week but Shamus was stellar at the back of the scrum, as was Kyle at 9 and Sam Reid playing at fullback this week. How the game unfolded Minute What happened Score 1 Min OBU win the kickoff and set to the right. Finally lost forward in the ensuing ruck. 4 Min OBU scrum on halfway, close side. the ball spins wide but goes in behind the backs. Well picked up and taken into contact. OBU penalised for holdng on. Kick to the corner by Tawa goes out in goal. 6 Mins Scrum to OBU, Shamus takes it down the blindside and recycled 10 m on. Kyle chips it over the top. Tawa gather and bring it back to the close side of the field. Sam Reid makes a good tackle and Shamus turns the ball over and kicks it long. 8 Mins OBU feed to the scrum. The backs take it right for one phase then back to the left. Tawa backs get caught offside. It’s not straightforward but is a kickable penalty. OBU successfully kick to the corner through Dale. The lineout throw is called not straight and scrum is set. OBU penalised for dropping the scrum. 16 Mins OBU penalised for side entry to the ruck. Tawa opt for the shot 38 metres out from the posts and just to the left. Penalty is successful! Tawa 3 OBU 0 18 Mins OBU knock on from the restart! 20 Mins OBU penalised for not releasing the tackled player. This starts a solid period on defence 5 meters out from the goal line. Eventually Tawa spill the ball on about the 6th or 7th pick and go. Somewhere in the middle of that Taine subs off for blood and Josh runs on to take his place (Caleb into lock, Josh on the blindside). Josh Gimblett Replaces Taine Plumtree (blood bin) 25 Mins OBU penalised for player going off their feet at the ruck. It’s about 35 meters out and in front of the posts. Kick at goal is successful. Tawa 6 OBU 0 27 Mins The kickoff goes out on the full. Taine and Josh trade places after Taine is cleaned up. Taine Plumtree replaces Josh Gimblett (blood bin) 33 Mins Tawa lineout on their 22 meter line. They clear the ball down to Sam Reid who runs it back strongly but is taken in a head high for his trouble. OBU elect to go for the shot 40 meters in front. Dale lands it. Tawa 6 OBU 3 39 Mins Tawa penalised for dropping the scrum 5 meters in from the near touch on halfway. OBU kick to the corner to take the lineout 5 meters out. Tawa are penalised for collapsing the ensuing maul. OBU go back to the lineout again. The lineout drive goes again with the backs piling in. The ref has a penalty advantage to OBU. there are several pick and go’s. The penalty is called and a quick tap is taken with a driver at the line. try to Taine. Successfully converted by Dale. OBU take 10-6 lead into the halftime oranges. Tawa 6 OBU 10 ———————————- 44 Mins OBU attacking the Tawa line are penalised for not releasing the tackled player. Someone offers an opinion and we are marched 10 meters. Ouch! Tawa elect to have a shot 45 meters out and to the right of the sticks. Tawa kicker lands a useful kick Tawa 9 OBU 10 46 Mins Tawa center makes a good break and looks to put his wing into space. Not sure if the pass wasn’t up to it or the wing didn’t get to where he needed to be, either way the ball rolls meekly into touch on the close side of the field. 48 Mins Tawa holding on in the tackle. OBU go for the posts about 42 meters out in front and slightly to the left. The discipline monster is back to upset proceedings for Tawa. The kick misses but the ref plays his joker and gives Dale another shot. I think it is due to a Tawa player trying to put Dale off by shouting something. No-one seems to know what the hand signal is for that! Dale makes no mistake on his second attempt. Tawa 9 OBU 13 50 Mins From the 10 meter line in Tawa territory Adam Clarke gets away an impossible pass to Sam Reid who boosts along the far touchline and scores it in the far corner. The referee and his assistant consult for a few seconds before the try is awarded. The difficult conversion is successful. Tawa 9 OBU 20 53 Mins Great kick from Dale down into Tawa corner. Tawa lineout. OBU backs are caught offside. Tawa clears to touch about halfway. An action replay takes Tawa into the 22. Morgan is issued a team warning. Tawa mounts an attack down the sideline and the Tawa fans are ecstatic but Kyle has taken care of the hooker who is in touch before the corner. Kurt Sickler on for Sam Reid (injury) 58 Mins Tawa concede a penalty on the 22 for backs offside. The referee issues another warning to both teams. Josh Gimblett on for Matt Sleith (tactical) Matt has had yet another busy day at the office. This time in the number 7 shirt after a few weeks in the front row. 63 Mins Tawa has a strong scrum which they drive off to the left. The OBU clean-out comes from the side and the ball is cleared out to the touch on halfway. 65 Mins OBU has a strong lineout drive to disrupt Tawa possession. Tawa’s experimental kick pass to the left wing doesn’t pay off as OBU is awarded a penalty possibly for in front of the kicker. Cleared down to 15 Meters out from Tawa line. 66 Mins Another powerful OBU lineout drive at the line with Shamus taking it over to keep his try tally marching on (2nd equal for Wellington premier rugby, 1 ahead of Sam Reid and 2 ahead of Ty Poe and Taine Plumtree!) OBU were under penalty advantage for collapsing again. Conversion successful. Substitutions – Luke Chisholm on for Fui at tighthead prop (tactical) Wirangi Parata on for Kenan Gillson at hooker (tactical) Great to see these two back in action after a few weeks off for injury. Tawa 9 OBU 27 75 Mins Matt Fowler on for Kyle Preston at halfback (tactical) Izzy Foai on for Adam Clarke (tactical). Clarky was on the wing but Izzy is usually a 2nd 5. I didn’t get much time to work out who moved to where but safe to say Izzy’s hard ball running was back on display nearer to the ruck than wing. Great to have him back! Josh  makes a great break from a lineout but the pass in the tackle goes into touch. 78 Mins Long period of OBU attacking the Tawa line. Tawa infringe and seeking the bonus point, OBU takes the lineout in the corner. 81 Mins From there an error leads to a Tawa scrum. they bravely try to run it out to salvage something from the game. Eventually they knock it on from some strong OBU defence. From the scrum OBU are penalised for not rolling away and after a few more phases the game is whistled to completion. All in all a well taken victory. OBU looked in control for most of the match while not ever looking completely dominant. That was probably the strongest scrummaging side of the season so far. We didn’t get the clear advantage we have usually enjoyed. That’s to Tawa’s credit. There were a lot of penalties, but to that we’d have to say there was a lot of infringing! The referee had a very good game I thought. The post Match Report Rd 7 Swindale – OBU defence wins the day against determined Tawa appeared first on OBU Rugby.
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• • Dorne Cup 2015 HVH results

    • 17 Jun 2015
    • Hutt Valley Harriers
    • Dorne Cup – Sat 13 June 2014 HVH Results Girls U9 – 1km Megan Cherry 5:22 (3rd place) Boys U9 – 1km Jonathan Green 4:20 (2nd place) Harrison Kowalzyk 4:42 Ashton Tietjens 4:46 Hunter Hughes 4:53 David Gordon 5:17 Bailey Rollo 5:31 Riordan Butler 6:17 Liam Carson 6:32 Girls U11 – 2km Rylee Watt 9:37 Emalise Alding 9:42 Amy Murray 9:43 Madeleine Bailey 10:18 Charlotte Ross 10:33 Boys U11 – 2km Nathaniel Graham 8:07 (3rd place) Alexander Prichard 8:10 Nicholas Green 8:48 Reegan Kowalcyk 8:53 Henry Mellor 8:59 Tyler Rollo 9:47 Oscar Strickland 9:52 Harvey Butler 10:45 Tim Cherry 11:27 Girls U13 – 3km Jorja Watt 14:26 Molly Heath 14:45 Gemma Gordon 15:34 Abbie Kincaid 15:41 Lily Trompetter 16:13 Boys U13 – 3km Nicholas England 17:08 Ben Cherry 17:31 Aidan Cross 18:41 Aiden Jackson 21:49 Girls U15 – 4km Phoebe McKnight 11:35 (1st place) Lucy England 13:07 Maria Cramp 13:22 Jessica Kincaid 14:44 Boys U15 – 4km Jonathan Roberts 12:51 Womens U18 – 4 km Jayme Maxwell 16:38 Ruby Heath 18:33 Mens U18 – 4km Joel Carman 13:16 (2nd place) Jayden McKnight 14:21 Peter Roberts 14:38 Matthew Roberts 16:05 Lars van Beusekom 17:43 Mens U20 – 4km Tom England 14:38 Masters Women 35+ – 6km Liz Gibson 33:14 Isobel Franklin 37:26 Masters Women 50+ – 6km Marian Goodwin 28:52 (3rd place) Trish Coley 33:04 Julia Baron 33:49 Senior Women – 6km Julie Johnson 25:26 Kristi Perkinson 28:17 Masters Men 60+ – 6km Peter Sparks 28:47 John Wood 29:28 Keith Holmes 32:17 Albert van Veen 36:03 Masters Men 50+ – 8km Marcus Smith 32:10 Richard Kellett 33:27 Graeme Burr 35:49 Don Coley 38:08 Paul Newsom 38:20 Steve Robertson 40:27 Glenn Perkinson 41:06 Paul Cavie 43:44 Masters Men 40+ – 8km Darren Gordon 31:17 Myles Carson 33:05 Stephen Cummings 33:18 Brendan Quirke 33:56 Tony Plowman 35:40 Mark Growcott 38:31 Paul Strickland 41:43 Martyn Cherry 46:22 Senior Men – 8km Nicholas Sasse 30:59 Tim Johnson 31:15 Grant Pritchard 32:52
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• • SOLID DEFENCE SETS UP FIVE GOAL WIN

    • 24 Aug 2020
    • Wellington United AFC
    • Wellington United Diamonds had their third five goal win in a row on Saturday as the downed Petone 5-0 in a W-League game at Newtown Park. The win means they stay in first place on goal difference, but Palmerston North Marist have managed to close the gap to just one goal with a 6-0 win over Seatoun. It took Diamonds just nine minutes to open the scoring through Charlotte Wilford Carroll. It wasn't long before Jemma Robertson thought she had got on the scoresheet tapping in a cross from Dani Ohlsson, but it was somewhat inexplicably called offside and she had to wait to the second half, getting two goals in four minutes to take her tally for the season to 22.
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    Review: Twenty Minutes to Nine

    • 27 Feb 2024
    • Salient
    • am genuinely lost for words, trying to describe Twenty Minutes to Nine. It was nostalgic, raw, grim and witty, heart-sinking and furious and so painfully wise. Absolutely phenomenal. The show is personal even before it starts. I’m sitting in the front of two rows of seats, so there’s no doubt it’ll be an intimate show. Amanda (Santuccione (They/Her), the show’s writer and performer) asks what we’re up to afterwards, if we’d be alright to wait another 5 minutes for the last few people. In the end it’s me, a mother-and-adult-son duo, three other women and Amanda. We chat back and forth about hills and penguins, public transport and spilt beer. Then suddenly, with only the quieting of the house music, it begins.
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• • News for Sunday 20 March 2011

    • 18 Mar 2011
    • Karori Anglican Churches
    • Primate’s prayer for Japan Gracious God …whose love for all creation that even death cannot overcome,Hear our prayers for the people of Japan,Overwhelmed by earthquake and tsunami:Give comfort to all who mourn,Hope to those who search for loved ones lost, Wisdom to leaders charged with the task of recoveryAnd peace for all who face the anguish of death When even the solid ground gives way And the seas break their allotted bounds,Help us to trust in you, our firm foundation,And in the promise of life eternal in your presence,Through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives with you and the Holy SpiritOne God, now and foreverAmen Archbishop Aspinall Emergency Food CollectionDuring the month can you please bring along a tin or two of produce or toilet rolls or nappies for the Parish emergency supplies, and place in the labelled containers in the Gathering Area. Christchurch Earthquake AppealThe Archbishops and Bishops of the Province have launched an appeal for the Christchurch Earthquake and has already raised $100,000.  Donations can still be made through KAC by envelope, EFTPOS or internet banking.  Please mark all donations clearly with “Christchurch Earthquake” and include either your name or giving number for receipt purposes. Mission BoxesThe six monthly collection of these boxes will be on Sunday 27th March or may be left in the church office the following week. Kohe Kohe Track - Today!Join us on the Kohe Kohe Track (Karori Cemetery to Skyline, a new track which avoids the cows!).  Meet in the ECEC car park at 12.00 pm.  Bring lunch, nibbles, jacket, sunscreen, hat, etc.  Suitable for children.  Contact:  Bridgett – 934 1811. House Sitter NeededAlison Adams-Smith needs a house sitter to look after her 2 cats and 2 dogs 18 April to 2 May.  The position is rent-free.  Contact Alison 475 5454 or 021 0698 489. Come and Join UsMission Conference 19-22 July, El Rancho, WaikanaeBrochures available in Gathering Area.  For further information or to register online visit: www.angmissions.org.nz/clmc 
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    Otis Frizzell at Te Papa next week

    • 9 Oct 2009
    • Te Papa's blog
    • Givealittle approached artist Otis Frizzell to incorporate these messages of support into a special artwork to be gifted to the people of Samoa. Limited editions of the work will also be made available with the monies raised going to the Red Cross. Otis will be in Te Papa’s Wellington Foyer on Level 2 working on this very special artwork from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October so come along, have a chat to Otis and see art in progress! If you can’t make it in to Te Papa, check out our flickr site for progress pics!
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• • Impulse II

    • 15 Dec 2014
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Mon, 08/12/2014 - 12:10 - 15:55 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  11 Impulse II (40', 10 tonne yacht) requested assistance to enter Porirua Harbour as their engine was overheating. A marine initial response assesment was completed along with a worksheet to determine immediacy of need plus best option for support.   Coastguard Mana's available support vessel was the 5.8 RHIB, which was to small to affect a safe tow into the marina Vessel Details Length:  12.00m Resources Attendees:  Chris Darch Trevor Burgess Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  CRV Pelorus read more
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• • Move launch from berth to pole moorings

    • 20 Jul 2021
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Tue, 20/07/2021 - 18:30 - 21:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  18 Move 10M lauch from F pier to pole moorings.  Aborted due to port motor cutting out consistantly.  Resolved for short time by reving in gear, then failed again. Undertook MOSS Drills ; MOB, Fire on board, Pollution control, anchoring, Medical emergency, capsize, collision, abandon ship, steering loss, propulsion loss, grounding Manoeuvring on one engine and steering with paddle. Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  Portersnz Weedoogie MikeyC Polarbear Torrey Trevor Burgess CRV's Used:  CRV Pelorus
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    Wellington City Cheated by Public Transport Fares

    • 16 Jul 2019
    • Wellington Commuter
    • * Wellington City Bus Users pay a much higher percentage of the cost of their bus service than the rest of the Greater Wellington Region* This means Wellington City bus users are being overcharged by millions every year to support bus services in other cities* Wellington City bus fares are too high and could be reduced by changing from 3 zones to 2 zones for the cityWellington City has High Public Transport Fares[Note: The information in this post is the basis for the DomPost story “Wellington City bus commuters ‘ripped off’ by new bus network and higher fares” also published today.]… Read more ...
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    NUHC Patron Rex Manning has passed away

    • 29 May 2019
    • Northern United Hockey Club
    • <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Rex Manning in 2018 Longtime player, president and patron of Northern United, Rex Manning, passed away at the age of 91. A service was held for Rex on Saturday, 1 June at 2:00pm, and many club members past and present attended, including the whole NUHC committee. Rex joined Wellington Tech Old Boys hockey club in 1944 when he left college. Two years later, while still a teenager, he was made club delegate to the Wellington Hockey Association. It only took Rex two years to join the Senior team, where he played for 17 years, with 7 as captain. The highlight was the legendary 1950 team, which won the senior championship for the first time (shared with Karori) – and the only time in the first 50 years of the club history. That was back in the days when, in Rex’s words, “We didn’t warm up or stretch or anything, just had a few hits before we ran on. And lemons, not water, at half time.” Tech Old Boys later became Northern United, where Rex served as team captain, selector, coach, club captain, president and patron. Rex never just played the game; he was always helping run the organisations that allowed everyone else to also play the game he loved. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > President’s message from the 50th Jubilee booklet, 1980 When Rex retired from playing, he immediately switched to umpiring, coaching, and drawmaster/ umpires appointee for WHA. His son Bruce recalls a typical Saturday morning in the Manning household in the 1960s: <blockquote data-animation-role="quote" > “Dad would have already done the draw on Tuesday, so it could be put into the paper on Thursday; then at some ungodly hour of Saturday morning, if it was raining, the phone would start ringing. If grounds were closed, he would have to rearrange the draw, ring the radio station to broadcast cancellations and game changes, and ring the umpires to tell them their new games. Then it was up and off to coach the junior team Ross and I played in. Back for lunch and more phone calls – he was always on the phone – then off for his two games as umpire (at 1:15 and 3 pm), and we would all meet up at the clubrooms at Alex Moore park to socialise and hear team results. Repeat the next week...” — Bruce Manning Not surprising, then, that the 50th Jubilee booklet (1980) recorded this little fact: <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > This involvement over a long time saw Rex receive the 1992 Club Administrator of the Year award from the Johnsonville Sports Association. From 1986-2010, Rex was involved in the Foundation for the National Hockey Stadium, doing the turf timetabling, chairing the Trust Board, running the Pavilion and fixing the goals. On one occasion he tried to convince a lawn bowls player that they should hire the turf for special bowling events. The man said “you’ll never get bowlers playing on turf, it just won’t happen” – Rex remembered this every time he passes an artificial turf at a lawn bowls club. Along with another Northern Club member, Ken Wood, Rex was instrumental in the fundraising and installation of the Maidstone Park and Elsdon turfs, the bowling clubs have had to put their own turfs in. Rex’s continual presence in the pavilion was handy for many teams, when they had no umpire. Rex filled in as an umpire until he was almost 80! Rex continued to attend committee meetings and was still at the turf at the weekends, watching a new generation of Northern United hockey players. Rex served as patron of the Northern United Hockey Club, of which he was also a Life Member.He was also a Life Member of the Wellington Hockey Association. He was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to hockey in 2000. In 2012 he received a Hockey New Zealand Gold Award. These accolades however, barely recognise Rex’s over 70 years service to hockey. Rex will be sorely missed by his family, friends and all of the Wellington hockey community. Article and photos courtesy of Suzanne Manning <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Rex Manning, Johnsonville Sports Association Administrator of the Year, 1992
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    Government Funds Licence Scheme for Youth

    • 10 Apr 2019
    • Partners Porirua
    • Government Funds Licence Scheme for Youth April 10, 2019 Partners Porirua was proud to host the official launch of the Youth Driver Licence Scheme announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. The scheme, funded by the NZTA Community Road Safety Fund and the Ministry of Social Development, beginning 1 June 2019, will enable young people on benefits or in care to access free driving lessons and tests.   “A driver licence is more than just a licence to drive. It’s a vital tool and opens doors to education and jobs.,” said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. This is exciting news for Partners Porirua as a Youth Service provider, running its own Drive 4 Life programme since 2007.  Partners Porirua also facilitate a Community Driver Mentor Programme enabling disadvantaged youth to practise their driving skills with fully licensed adult driving mentors. “The announcement means Partners Porirua can assist more of our most vulnerable young people to get their driver licence, and increase their employment prospects and independence,” said Executive Director Michelle Robinson. Partners Porirua Workforce Development Manager, Jacqui Edwards with Jacinda Ardern and Partners Porirua Executive Director, Michelle Robinson.  Read more about this announcement. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/111922049/prime-minister-announces-free-driving-lessons-and-tests-for-young-people-on-benefits-or-in-care Hineora Mike, a former Youth Service client and teen Mum, tells Maori television what getting her full drivers licence has meant for her. https://www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/govt-fund-free-licence-scheme-youth-on-benefits
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    Merch, baby - MERCH!!!

    • 18 Mar 2025
    • Slow Boat Records
    • Well, lordy, lordy me - what have we here, then?! After running an (entirely unscientific) Insta poll, we here at Slow Boat have listened to the voice of the people, and have bowed to popular consensus, and had manufactured a limited quantity of marvellous looking Slow Boat hoodies, alongside the regular tee shirts, a new style of (very robust!) tote bags (shall we refer to them as Boat Totes? Yes, I think we shall!) and, for the first time ever - two (count 'em!) varieties of SB trucker caps!! These are available for purchase instore now (my advice - get in quick while we still have a good range of sizes and colours!) so you can be fashion forward, and the envy of your pals. Tees are now $39.50, caps $30, totes $25 and the deluxe hoodies are a still perfectly reasonable $75 - I mean, what price happiness? What price... fashion... Feel free to drop us a line or call (04 385 1330) if you'd like to secure yours, and we'll be seein' ya soon - will have some Record Store Day 2025 related news to share in the upcoming weeks... Peace and love, THE SLOW BOAT CREW XX
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    Merry Xmas & Happy New Year from IBU!

    • 24 Dec 2020
    • Island Bay United AFC
    • <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > IBU wishes all of its members and their families’ a safe and relaxing holiday as we celebrate Xmas and get ready to move into 2021. It goes without saying that it’s been a difficult and strange year, yet we as a club, not to mention the team of 5 million, can look back on a real solidarity and some great achievements in 2020. Here at IBU we are endlessly grateful for the support we receive from you and the wider local community. In turn we have some exciting developments in train as we build towards the 2021 season. Enjoy the festivities and we’ll see you down at Wakefield Park in 2021 engaged in the sport that we all love All the best from the Club Committee
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• • Vessel loses propellor

    • 1 Jul 2013
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 29/06/2013 - 11:00 - 12:45 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  4 Total Volunteer Hours:  10 A 34' alluminium vessel with 4 people on board lost a propellor 2 nautical miles west of Mana Island. Coastguard Mana responded with CRV Trust Porirua Rescue to head out and tow them back to Mana Marina. They were stood down just as they were crossing the bar because another vessel in the area had responded and taken them under tow. Vessel Details Length:  9.00m Resources Attendees:  AlanFisher Chris Darch james bass Lorna_Rolston Mark Presling Peter Tse CRV's Used:  CRV Trust Porirua Rescue
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• • 

    Simpkins relishing New Zealand Sevens Opportunity

    • 26 Aug 2014
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Above: Wellington Pride fullback and now fulltime New Zealand Sevens player Kat Simpkins recently presenting medals at the Wellington Secondary Schools Division 2 Finals at Te Whaea The Women's NPC kicked off last weekend, but a first choice player who will be missing from the Wellington Pride's line-up when they host the Otago Spirit in their first home game this Saturday at the Petone Recreation Ground is the side's regular fullback from recent seasons, Kat Simpkins. Instead, Wellington's only New Zealand Sevens contracted player, Simpkins, has her sights set on the upcoming second Women's World Cup Sevens series and possibly a berth in the 2016 Olympic Games squad...
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• • Op Pole Mooring 21072022

    • 22 Jul 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Thu, 21/07/2022 - 16:00 - 17:35 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  9 A yacht on the pole moorings broke loose in a southerly storm, swung onto another vessel and holed it. Harbour masters team responded and requested CGM support to get the yacht to a lift out point. Harbours team were pumping the yacht out but it sank before the CRV could get to the scene. There was no-one on the the damaged vessel Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  XWD CMFF Jason Hall Neil Cornwell espi Trevor Farmer Attachments Image: 
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    A response to the Destiny Church: applying Christian ethics in a time of pandemic - Rev Allister Lane

    • 17 May 2020
    • St John's in the City
    • <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Last week Brian Tamaki vowed to hold a Destiny service this Sunday in defiance of the decision by the Government to continue the ban on large gatherings under Alert Level 2. Tamaki urged other churches to join him (see Stuff Article). Many of us will have our own instincts in responding to the pandemic, with varying appetites for social controls and government guidelines. So, as well as assessing the risks of the virus, how do we assess how we do ‘the right thing’? What should guide us in whether we side with the opinion of Destiny Church, or not? Christian ethics offer resources for us at this time, to know how best to respond as individuals, as churches, as communities, being attentive to what really matters. Here are five points of Christian ethics for us to consider in how we respond to the pandemic. The sanctity of human life Truth telling Social justice Church Witness in the world Government. Each of these is consider in more detail below as an offering toward a moral framework to help respond well in a time of pandemic. 1. The sanctity of human life. God has shown through scripture and the incarnation of Jesus that human beings have sacred worth. Given this understanding of the inviolable sacredness of human life, there is an imperative for us to protect human life. This value of human life is linked to love of neighbour. In Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, we are invited to consider what this means with regard to responding to the physical health, safety and well-being of the stranger (Luke 10:25-37). In his book Kingdom Ethics, David Gushee states “Love sees with compassion and enters into the situation of persons in bondage.” (David P. Gushee, Kingdom Ethics (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2016), 204. ) The life and teaching of Jesus has shaped our understanding of prioritizing human health, and influenced the medicine and nursing vocations in caring for the sick, disabled and dying. Because Christians value the sanctity of human life, we strive to minimize any threat that destroys human life. We have all been presented with the evidence of the risks of large gatherings and how they unduly danger the lives and health of our neighbours. 2. Truth telling. A commitment to truthfulness is recognised as a hallmark of humility and forgiveness exercised in Christian discipleship. An openness to recognising the evidence and facing reality, in a way that allows our perceptions to be changed, is necessary in the pursuit of truth and the sharing of truth. We can therefore support the provision of clear and transparent information that offers guidance for making informed decisions. Insofar as the New Zealand Government and Health officials have offered clear and direct guidelines for mitigating the risks of the pandemic by limiting large gatherings, Christians should take this into account. 3. Social justice Scripture shows that human freedom is important to maintain. But human freedom is not ‘individualistic moral authority’ ( Gushee, Kingdom Ethics, 209) , rather it thrives when we live with love toward others by fostering compassionate justice. We must always recognise and advance the freedom of the other. In scripture justice is always ‘from below’, showing consideration and caring for the most vulnerable among us. Justice is only full when it includes justice for those who are the least in society. A pandemic affects everybody, but does not affect everybody equally. Our response must pay special attention therefore to those who are most vulnerable. Covid-19 is particularly dangerous and deadly to those among us who are elderly and have underlying health issues. Christians must therefore have particular regard for these vulnerable people among us. 4. Church Witness in the world Jesus says to his followers “…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) The witness of the Church is to point to the person of Jesus as God’s revelation of truth, justice and compassion. What does the Church look and sound like when getting all grouchy and demanding our rights? Civil disobedience can be noble, and has been part of campaigns by Christians for standing up for what is right, but whose interests are we protecting? If we are witnesses to Christ, our actions will align with the interests of the least powerful and influential; we will demonstrate Christ’s love for those who may be otherwise overlooked by society. The Church exists for the sake of the world, and therefore its primary concern is not the preservation of its own internal activity. 5. Government. As part of Christian ethics, the Church must consider what is the ‘right’ relationship to hold with the Government. This needs to be assessed according to the system of government and the particular governing authorities of the time. In scripture we hear the deliberately subversive teaching of Jesus, who stated “render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Mark 12:13-17; Matthew 22:15-22; Luke 20:20-26). Jesus distanced himself from the Roman power structure and tax system that oppressed the poor, and cultivated idolatry. Christians live in a tension that recognises the appropriate role of the governing authorities, while giving ultimate loyalty to God as citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:20). Importantly, the prohibition on large gatherings is not a prohibition of worship. Indeed, most churches are creatively using multiple forms of technology to continue worshipping. Therefore the ban on large gatherings for the sake of the common good is part of the appropriate role of the governing authorities – it is part of ‘the things that are Caesar’s’! Conclusion These five points of Christian ethics are offered to assist us in adequately considering how we best respond to the pandemic. They are guidance for us, as we try to do the right thing. These points are offered as a contribution toward a robust moral framework that helps us assess particular actions, decisions, proposals and priorities. But, we also need to maintain a gracious disposition toward others – especially those immediately around us. Let us not be too quick to condemn. With grace as our guide, we can assume the best in others, discover the way forward together and default to human solidarity – just as Jesus shows us. With thanks for the input of Dr Derek Woodard-Lehman and the group members of the St John’s Daily Devotion Together.
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• • JUST GOOD STUFF is back for 2010

    • 28 Nov 2010
    • The Wellingtonista
    • Craft madness!  Creative creations!  6 days to solve all your Christmas shopping needs, while supporting local creatives – it’s practically guilt-free! Featuring JUST GOOD STUFF from: Genevieve Packer, Gabby O’Connor, Lucy Adams, Phillipa Cowdrey, Alanah Gibson, Wendy Neale, Ngaere MacKinnon, Flora Waycott, Isel Greta Jane, Hermon & son, Flora Gray, Tess & Gab, Mary Adams, Susan Wilson, Catherine Key, Eloise Evans, Rebecca Bewick, Kelly Olatunji, Craftcamp and more… Friday 17 December – Wednesday 22 December 2010 12noon – 7.00pm Opening 6.00pm Thursday 16 December Thistle Hall Gallery, Upper Cuba Street, Wellington CASH ONLY Heaps of good stuff from just $5. Check out the Just Good Stuff blog for a preview of some of the good stuff on offer (updated regularly, so check back for even MORE good stuff…) 6 days to solve all your christmas shopping needs, while supporting local creatives – it’s practically guilt-free!
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    Te Aro Eats - Uniting Kai Communities at CubaDupa

    • 25 Feb 2024
    • Seeds to Feeds
    • After overwhelmingly positive feedback and a heck of a good time, in 2023, Te Aro Eats: Uniting Kai Communities is back for its second year at CubaDupa! Te Aro Eats is a collaborative and interactive dining experience where you are invited to connect with fellow diners, volunteer in the meal mahi, and take time to enjoy the delicious kai that has been created to show what is possible when we mahi together. Brought to life by the volunteers and staff at Seeds to Feeds, Everybody Eats, The Free Store, Wellington Timebank, Kaibosh Food Rescue, and with the support of Kaicycle, BGI (Wellington Boys and Girls Institute), Neighbours Aotearoa, Commonsense Organics and Wellington City Council. Saturday: 12 pm - 2 pm | 4 pm - 6 pm Sunday: 12 pm - 2 pm Each session open to all This meal is designed to showcase how our community-focused organisations operate and welcome volunteers. This will be inclusive (easily catering to vegetarians, vegans, gluten intolerances, and allergies), and created to share the story of our kai and our people. Admission is by koha, either monetary or with time or resources towards the mahi. While dining you will be encouraged to meet the guests dining with you, to connect and share stories. We will have activities that create moments of fun, excitement and conversation. We can not wait to welcome you into this special space and share some delicious community kai with you.
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• • 30ft launch with battery problems

    • 16 Feb 2013
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 16/02/2013 - 11:30 - 13:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  22 A launch with 7 people on board that was participating in the Mana Cruising Club fishing competition alerted CRV Pelorus, who were out training at the time, that they were having issues getting the engine started. Pelorus delivered a battery jump pack to them to attempt to start the engine but it was not powerful enough. Resources Attendees:  Ben Ryan Chris Darch ChristopherPye james bass Jann Askew Lorna_Rolston Mark Presling Peter Feely Peter Tse Steve_Rolston Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  CRV Pelorus CRV Trust Porirua Rescue Attachments Image:  read more
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• • Wellington Blaze squad announced for Round Two of the Women’s Domestic Competition

    • 25 Dec 2015
    • Cricket Wellington
    • The Wellington Blaze squad to play in the second round of the Women’s Domestic Competition against the Canterbury Magicians at Lincoln, from December 27 to 29 is: Sophie Devine (captain) Rachel Priest (vice-captain) Erin Burns Deanna Doughty Allex Evans Emma Fulbrook Amelia Kerr Gemma Krebs Suzie McDonald Jess McFadyen Elizabeth Perry Eimear Richardson Co-Coaches: Mark Borthwick and Ivan Tissera Notables: The matches can be followed on live scoring; cricketwellington.co.nz The Blaze head to Lincoln leading the Domestic Women’s One day competition after 2 emphatic bonus point wins over Northern Districts in the first round. The team is joined by Erin Burns from Australia for this round after having a successful debut season for the Blaze last year.
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• • Earl Le Duke

    • 6 Apr 2021
    • Newtown Festival
    • Newtown Ave Block Party Stage // 2:30 – 4:30pm Born from the deep jungle and rolling with some monster bootleg swagger, a dollop of quirky horns and a dash of lurching swing, Earl Le Duke weaves together a drooling mixture of styles, genres and tempos, bringing you the bass from the Bayou…Conjuring modern DJ voodoo with vintage midi trickery Earl broadcasts Bass-line, Swamp-bass ‘n’ Breaks with a tropical flavour, some Eastern charm and a sub bass rattle. Responsible for underground phenomenon The Swamp Shack Sound System and running all things musical in the now infamous Wellington Juke Joint known as Laundry, Earl Le Duke has one foot in the mangroves and the other in the dancehall…
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 13 November 2022

    • 11 Nov 2022
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This Sunday we have a Baptism, celebrate Communion and a special guest preacher (see below), and we will consider how much we rate human wisdom in relation to God’s power! <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > If you want to read the Bible readings before Sunday, they are: Isaiah 12: 2-6 and 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 Children start at 10am with their peer group in the St John’s Centre and join in Communion later. The Youth Group will stay in the whole service this Sunday, to hear Dr Gray Manicom. If you can’t gather in the city, and you want to join the worship service via Zoom, here are the details to access the live-stream: Zoom Meeting ID: 370 260 759Passcode: worship The link to join the Zoom worship service is below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/370260759?pwd=b2ZkajZ5d28rTy9EN1VKZDJUM3N4dz09   If using your phone: dial 04 886 0026 (Meeting ID: 370 260 759#, Passcode: 1560107#) This is the link to the printable Service Sheet  <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/c2g9klv741oqk46/13th%20November%202022%20Order%20of%20Service.pdf?dl=0" class="sqs-block-button-element--medium sqs-button-element--primary sqs-block-button-element" > Printable Service Sheet <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/370260759?pwd=b2ZkajZ5d28rTy9EN1VKZDJUM3N4dz09" class="sqs-block-button-element--medium sqs-button-element--primary sqs-block-button-element" > Link to Zoom Service If worshipping via Zoom, please be prepared for Communion at home with your bread and cup. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > VISITING MATHEMATICIAN We are delighted to be hosting Dr Gray Manicom for a visit at St John’s in the City this weekend (12th & 13th November)There will be three opportunities to hear him: on Saturday at 3pm (for students), in the Sunday morning service, and an informal presentation after the service. Dr Gray Manicom is a mathematician with interests in dynamical systems. His PhD is in the study of memory effects in heteroclinic networks. He is a research fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Auckland, modelling and investigating the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic on a network. He loves cricket, movies and talking about ideas. Please help us share the Saturday event for students… <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > ‘Uses of Mathematics today: How Mathematics helps solve the world’s problems’Can 42 actually be the answer to the ultimate question? Can an equation take over the world? Can mathematics unlock lockdowns and quarantine pandemics? The next few decades of human development will depend on big data, AI, genetic editing, quantum computing, space travel and other fields that are, in essence, entirely dependent on mathematics. Quantum particles are too small, space too far, data too plentiful and AI too unpredictable to experiment on these things in traditional ways. Scientists in these fields typically no longer rely on experimental data to tell them what is true or not, instead, they rely on the language of mathematics' ability to describe the world. But is this trust justified? What are the differences between science and mathematics? And where does God fit in? Saturday 12th November, at 3pm in the St John’s Centre at St John’s in the City On Sunday after the morning service the talk in the St John’s Centre is: ‘Mathematics, Creativity and the Creator’All mathematics is created by people, and imagination is still the main tool for mathematical progress. However, just like with inspiring art, sometimes it seems to go beyond something created, beyond the imagination of the human creator, to suggest there was something fantastic and real waiting to be discovered the entire time. Join me as I reveal the secret life of the mathematician, and how my quest through the realm of mathematics has led me closer to the ultimate Creator.   OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT... THE MESSENGER The most recent St John’s Messenger newsletter reviews some recent events, and looks ahead to what is next. <a href="https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/news/october-messenger" class="sqs-block-button-element--medium sqs-button-element--primary sqs-block-button-element" > The Messenger Newsletter   RAISING THE STANDARD OF GIVING Last week, we highlighted the slides from the AGM about the church finances. <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/s9vqtz7wnuqaegp/AGM%20Finances%2030th%20October%202022%20slides.pdf?dl=0" class="sqs-block-button-element--medium sqs-button-element--primary sqs-block-button-element" > Slides from the AGM These show that we are continuing to navigate a difficult financial environment with multiple pressures. Even though St John’s achieved an “accounting surplus” for 2021/22, a large deficit of $400,000 is budgeted for 2022/23. This arises because of:• The need to inflation protect the Trust Fund – high inflation and low returns means very limited real returns are expected this year• Insurance costs are $176,000 (plus GST) for the year – a $20,000 increase on last year and a 50% increase over the last 3 years• Repairs and maintenance – painting the manse, washing the buildings on the St John’s site, and the repair of the Church reception roof have added to costs this year• Higher salaries arising from market demand and the intention to fill the youth and children’s ministry vacancies• A significant decline in annual congregational giving of about $60,000 compared with 2018.Some of these challenges, such as insurance, will require a regional or national approach, as other Churches are facing similar cost challenges. And some of these challenges are ours. Giving should be a joy that reflects our faith and enables our worship, ministry, mission and outreach. Jesus talked about money a lot. At least a third of his teaching was about money and property related matters – the incidents of the rich young ruler and the widow’s mite are forthright in their implications. Jesus did this because he knew that many of those he spoke to considered money more important than the Kingdom of God. Let’s prayerfully re-examine our giving as an important expression of our faith and rise to the challenge of an additional $20,000 a year over the next three years. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " >   ONE CONFERENCE We are excited to have over 240 participants registered for the One Conference here at St John's in the City November 17-19. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > You have the opportunity to attend any of the four main sessions of the conference for just $5 per session. For information on the main sessions go to: https://www.oneconference.org.nz/keynote-speakersYou do not need to preregister to attend, simply come with $5 cash before the session and pay it at the hospitality desk in the St Johns Centre.   WHĀNAU NIGHT 5pm-6.30pm, Sunday 20 November, BYO Picnic. The theme for the evening will be a youth-led Code Breaker night.We started off the year with a picnic in the park, and we are going to finish off with a picnic in the hall. We invite you to bring your own meal to our final celebration.This will be our LAST whānau night of 2022. And in order to continue whānau nights in 2023, we are looking for a committed leader to help orchestrate and organise teams, as Gordon Fitch is stepping down from this role. Please get in touch if you can to help organise whānau nights. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " >   DCM Foodbank Appeal …Saturday 19th of November. St John's have been asked to collect from 9am -1pm at Chaffers St New World, with two collectors per hour. You might consider doing this for the sake of those in our city who need help. Please contact Carolyn Goudswaard, if you are able to help. Annual General Meeting …Monday 28th November. Their AGM is in the St John’s Centre. Refreshments will be served from 5:30pm with a meeting start time of 6pm. DCM’s Manahautū, Stephen Turnock, will offer a reflection.   SCOTS COLLEGE ADVENT SERVICE At St John’s in the City 4pm Sunday 27th November 2022.   COMBINED ADVENT SERVICE With St Mary of the Angels and St Peter’s.At St Mary of the Angels 7pm Sunday 27th November 2022 <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " >   FELLOWSHIP GROUP The Fellowship Group meets for the traditional Advent Service on Tuesday 29th November at 11am in the St John’s Church. Please note this is the fifth Tuesday of the month.The usual shared lunch will be enhanced by strawberries and ice-cream. And a koha will be invited in support of the work of Christian World Service.   The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.Allister
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