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    A Tiger with Crimson Wings

    • 1 Feb 2009
    • Te Papa's blog
    • A Tiger with Crimson Wings  This post is inspired by Smiv’s reminiscences about cinnabar moth caterpillars when commenting on my previous blog entry: http://blog.tepapa.govt.nz/2009/01/26/a-menu-for-monarchs/#comments Also, as adult cinnabar moths are on the wing this time of year in New Zealand summer and sightings always generate a number of calls to Te Papa’s entomology department, I thought t
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    Swimming Wellington National Qualifier 4

    • 25 Mar 2026
    • Pirates Swim Team
    • Swimming Wellington National Qualifier 4 This meeting is for Swimming NZ competitive swimmers aged 12 and over (age as of 18 April 2026) When: Saturday 18 April 26, doors open 3:30 pm Where: Te Ngaengae Pool Entries close: Midnight, 12 Apr 2026 Meeting Flyer Events 800 Free 50 Fly 100 Breast 50 Back 200 IM […] The post Swimming Wellington National Qualifier 4 appeared first on Pirates.
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    Cancer diagnosis can be devastating, but for some it gives permission to live more radically

    • 6 Aug 2024
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • There are vastly different ways in which people experience and respond to a cancer diagnosis, but for some it’s a prompt to make significant changes, write researchers Kevin Dew, Alex Broom, Chris Cunningham, Elizabeth Dennett, Kerry Chamberlain, and Richard Egan.
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    What is a Place for Local Making? It's in Courtenay Place offering a range of workshops & events

    • 13 Apr 2022
    • Inner-City Wellington
    • From the website A Place for Local Making is a shared space for inspiring imaginative and caring ways of making and living together in our multispecies entanglement.
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    Te Matapihi

    • 3 May 2022
    • Eye of the Fish
    • The unveiling of the scheme for the revised central Wellington Library has had an interesting effect. Some people have been shocked at the price, of...
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    Wellington Central Library, Civic Square, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Te Matapihi

    • 1 May 2022
    • Eye of the Fish
    • The unveiling of the scheme for the revised central Wellington Library has had an interesting effect. Some people have been shocked at the price, of...
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    Club and college finals wins today for MSP, Petone, Upper Hutt and Wellington College

    • 31 Aug 2013
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    •  Above: the victorious MSP Blues team after winning their fourth straight Paul Potiki U85 kg Division 1 second round title today, beating Tawa 16-3 in the finalFinals wins for Marist St. Pat’s, Petone and Upper Hutt and Wellington College and some more hotly contested representative matches in and around Wellington a bit further afield in club, college and representative rugby today.Wellington College defeated Napier Boys’ High School 22-15  in the final of the Hurricanes region First XV competition at FMG Stadium in Palmerston North...
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    Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • North Island Cross Country Champs Results 2015

    • 3 Aug 2015
    • Hutt Valley Harriers
    • North Island Cross Country Champs Results Hutt Valley Harriers Saturday 4 July 2015 Walkers – Women – 5km Name Time Grade Placing Cathy Gordon 38:01 1 Teresa Cherry 50:30 5 Boys 10 – 1km Name Time Grade Placing Nathaniel Graham 3:33 2 Nicholas Green 3:51 7 Luke Stoupe 3:56 12 Jonathan Green 4:16 24 Oscar Strickland 4:17 26 Tim Cherry 4:52 38 David Gordon 4:54 40 Girls 10 – 1km Name Time Grade Placing Rylee Watt 3:42 1 Megan Cherry 5:13 18 Girls 12 – 2km Name Time Grade Placing Jorja Watt 8:34 15 Gemma Gordon 9:22 27 Abbie Kincaid 9:38 30 Lily Trompetter 9:57 32 Una Strickland 10:13 33 Boys 12 – 2km Name Time Grade Placing Logan Stoupe 7:42 12 Ben Cherry 10:44 27 Boys 14 – 3km Name Time Grade Placing Jonathan Roberts 12:04 21 Girls 14 – 3km Name Time Grade Placing Phoebe McKnight 10:52 2 Lucy England 12:36 16 Cassandra Trompetter 14:37 30 Hannah Gordon 14:51 31 Men U18 – 5km Name Time Grade Placing Joel Carman 16:52 6 Jayden McKnight 18:28 27 Peter Roberts 18:49 30 Matthew Roberts 19:55 33 Masters Men 35+ – 6km Name Time Grade Placing Grade Mathew Rogers 22:18 3 M35-39 Joel Wyatt 22:32 4 M35-39 Darren Gordon 23:50 9 M40-44 Marcus Smith 24:17 4 M50-54 Bill Trompetter 26:08 8 M50-54 Graeme Burr 26:57 9 M55-59 Peter Sparks 28:42 8 M60-64 Don Coley 29:25 15 M50-54 Steve Robertson 29:35 12 M55-59 Paul Strickland 30:33 19 M40-44 Martyn Cherry 33:59 22 M45-49 Senior Men – 9km Name Time Grade Placing Tim Johnson 37:01 25 Senior Women/Masters Women – 5km Name Time Grade Placing Grade Julie Johnson 20:35 12 SW Marian Goodwin 24:13 5 M50-54 Julia Baron 26:20 8 M50-54 Trish Coley 26:41 2 M55-59
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    Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Media Release GotB: Changes to Singapore Airlines’ Capital Express still don’t stack up for ratepayers

    • 2 Feb 2018
    • Guardians of the Bays
    • An announcement today that Singapore Airlines has canned its route to Canberra is a stark admission that there is not enough demand for international flights out of Wellington, say those concerned about the ongoing spending of ratepayer and taxpayer money on the venture.
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    Wondering who's applying for an alcohol licence in your area? - here's where to find out

    • 26 Jul 2022
    • Inner-City Wellington
    • Wellington City Council - Notifications section Public notices You can make a submission or object to (things like): road stopping notices changes to reserve classifications or the District Plan, and applications for notified resource consents and alcohol licences. Read all about them here
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    Come from behind wins for Wellington Centurions and Samoans teams, as Silverstream teams win college finals

    • 17 Aug 2024
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Matolu Petaia scores for the Wellington Centurions in the second half in their comeback win over the Taranaki Development side at Rugby League Park this afternoon. Photo: Mike Lewis. By Steven White & Scott MacLean A round-up of rugby today in Wellington and a bit further afield, with men’s representative wins for the Wellington Centurions...
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    Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • In the ‘I told you so’ file: Google Plus could be stripped for parts, says Quartz

    • 3 Mar 2015
    • Jack Yan
    • Quartz reckons Google Plus is going to be stripped for parts: it’s going the way of Google Wave and Google Buzz.
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• • Three Te Herenga Waka University Press books shortlisted for the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

    • 2 Mar 2022
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • Three books published by Te Herenga Waka University Press have made the shortlist for the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
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    The Voice of Compassion Issue 54

    • 8 Nov 2022
    • Sisters of Compassion
    • We talked to Venus, who arrived from Afghanistan with her family after a hard time. We also talk to Kevin, a regular visitor to Soup Kitchen, plus the latest news and much more! The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 54 appeared first on compassion.org.nz.
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• • Metlink to slash off-peak fares, make weekends and public holidays free for children

    • 25 Aug 2022
    • Metlink
    • Off-peak fares on Metlink public transport services will be reduced and children will ride for free on weekends and public holidays, as part of a package of concessions agreed today by Greater Wellington. Fares are currently discounted by 25 percent to encourage off peak travel, but the regional council today agreed to increase the discount to 50 percent, which will also apply to concession holders. Greater Wellington Transport Committee Chair Roger Blakeley said he was pleased the council had adopted the recommendations of the Future Fares Subcommittee.
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• • North Island Cross Country Champs 2017 Results

    • 3 Oct 2017
    • Hutt Valley Harriers
    • North Island Cross Country Champs Results Hutt Valley Harriers Saturday 1 July 2017 Boys 10 – 1km Name Time Grade Placing David Gordon 4:31 17 Riordan Butler 5:01 23 Finnigan Strickland 5:04 24 Girls 10 – 1km Name Time Grade Placing Megan Cherry 5:28 28 Stefania Butler 5:52 31 Boys 12 – 2km Name Time Grade Placing Oscar Strickland 7:57 15 Harvey Butler 10:02 31 Tim Cherry 11:57 36 Girls 14 – 3km Name Time Grade Placing Gemma Gordon 14:20 22 Lily Trompetter 15:09 24 Men U18 – 5km Name Time Grade Placing Jack Hammond 16:48 5 Peter Roberts 18:09 21 Jonathon Roberts 18:53 27 Women U18 – 4km Name Time Grade Placing Hannah Gordon 18:25 15 Men U20 – 5km Name Time Grade Placing Jayden McKnight 18:26 8 Matthew Roberts 20:21 17 Masters Men 35+ – 6km Name Time Grade Placing Grade Mathew Rogers 21:50 3 M35-39 Darren Gordon 22:52 5 M40-44 Marcus Smith 23:51 5 M50-54 Bill Trompetter 26:16 13 M50-54 Paul Strickland 28:30 14 M45-49 Peter Sparks 30:55 2 M65-69 Steve Robertson 31:25 12 M60-64 Don Coley 32:00 12 M55-59 Martyn Cherry 34:20 21 M50-54 Masters Women 35+ – 5km Name Time Grade Placing Grade Trish Coley 26:18 3 W55-59 Keryn Morgan 26:43 6 M35-39 Vanessa Trompetter 28:17 7 M50-54 Isobel Franklin 29:13 7 M45-49
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    Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    This Saturday & Sunday! - a free event for 9-15 year olds - Welly, as your playground

    • 8 Sep 2022
    • Inner-City Wellington
    • From Vivita website If Wellington was a playground, what would it look like? Would you swing from the street lights? Abseil the sky-rises? Become a pro urban designer for two action-packed days as we (re)imagine and (re)design a Wellington urban scape.
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    All aboard for Premier, Premier 2, Colts semi-finals and U85kg and Reserve Grade Division 1 final

    • 19 Jul 2024
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • By Scott MacLean As the headline suggests, it’s a big day for Wellington club rugby clubs, teams and supporters tomorrow. We have major semi-finals for the Premier Jubilee Cup and Hardham Cup contests, with matches at the Hutt Recreation Ground, Lyndhurst Park, Evans Bay Park and Ngati Toa Domain. It is also semi-finals for the...
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• • Top results for Desmond Reddy (Rongotai College) and Wellington athletes at NZSS Cross Country Championships

    • 21 Jun 2022
    • College Sport Wellington
    • Story courtesy of College Sport Media He has only been running competitively for a year, but Rongotai College’s Desmond Reddy drew on his recent experiences of winning two similar big races, in winning the New Zealand Secondary Schools Year 9 Boys Cross Country race in Nelson on Saturday.
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    SEED AND SEEDLING SWAP: Join us for the launch of Seeds to Feeds Island Bay!

    • 8 Oct 2025
    • Seeds to Feeds
    • We're starting a new group dedicated to building a kai secure Island Bay, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! When: Saturday, 18th October, 10 am - 2 pm Where: Seed to Sea, 38 The Parade, Island Bay What to expect: Seed and Seedling Share: Bring your extra seeds and seedlings to swap, or just come and pick up some new ones - we have plenty! Learn & Create: Discover how to create new plants from your seeds and make your own seed packets. Delicious Treats: Enjoy coffee, fresh herbal tea, and tasty treats. Garden Open Day: Explore the beautiful garden at Seed to Sea and meet the chooks! Share Your Ideas: We want to hear your thoughts on how we can create a kai secure Island Bay. Seed and seedling swaps are an awesome opportunity for gardeners of all skill levels to collaborate and share what they might have an abundance of. It's a great way to save money on buying new seedlings, an opportunity to learn from others, and can lead to new varietals in your māra. Bring something to share if you can, but if not, come as you are – we'll have plenty for everyone!
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    Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Earthquake Safe Newtown – The meeting that could save your life

    • 15 Sep 2013
    • Newtown Residents' Association
    • Residents, business and commercial property owners and local workers are invited to to attend a public forum on Thursday 26 September 7pm to 8.30pm St Anne’s Church Hall Newtown The aim is to better inform the community about the specific earthquake risks and what you can do to mitigate them in our own suburb, Representatives […]
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    Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • FOMI work trip report 2-5 December 2022

    • 18 Mar 2024
    • Friends of Mana Island
    • Don Newman, Peter Simpson, Colin Miskelly and Dale Shirtliff travelled to Mana Island around 8am Friday morning. Travelling so early meant we had an extra day. Don focussed on unearthing the 26 spotted skink pitfall traps Lynn Adams had installed some time ago. Dale assisted Don in the morning and Peter with his light welling […]
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    Mana Island, Moki Street, Titahi Bay, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, 5022, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Pre-season fixtures finalised

    • 24 Sep 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • The Wellington Phoenix men and women will test themselves against A-Leagues opposition in the lead-up to their 2025-26 seasons. The Phoenix men will head to New South Wales over the next three weeks to play three pre-season matches ahead of... The post Pre-season fixtures finalised appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    Inaugural Moana Pasifika squad named to play Māori All Blacks

    • 24 Nov 2020
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Above: Tomasi Alosio in action in club rugby this year – one of six players in the 26-man Moana Pasifika squad not aligned with a Super Rugby team.  The Inaugural Moana Pasifika squad has been named to play Māori All Blacks. The colours of Pacific nations Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will come together under the...
    • Accepted from Club Weekly 2020 66 months ago by feedreader
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    Women’s round five fixture rescheduled

    • 4 Nov 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • The Wellington Phoenix’s first road match of the 2025-26 Ninja A-League has been pushed back to March. The Phoenix were due to play Central Coast Mariners at polytec Stadium on Saturday, November 29 at 4:15pm NZT. As the Football Ferns... The post Women’s round five fixture rescheduled appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    Ninja A-League Round 2 Match Preview

    • 7 Nov 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • The Wellington Phoenix women kick off their most eagerly anticipated season in their short history at Sky Stadium on Saturday afternoon. After a first week bye, the Phoenix are playing host to Canberra United in round two of the 2025-26... The post Ninja A-League Round 2 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    Hurricanes U20s come from behind to beat Highlanders U20s

    • 22 Mar 2023
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • In a thrilling encounter at Owen Delany Park in Taupo this afternoon, the Hurricanes U20s defeated the Highlanders U20s 36-26 to book their place in the final against the Blues U20s this coming Saturday. The Hurricanes team was: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hurricanes (@hurricanesrugby)   It was a tough start...
    • Accepted from Club Weekly 2020 38 months ago by feedreader
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    Ranfurly Shield Match Savers: Wellington v Tasman 2008

    • 22 Aug 2023
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • The Match: Wellington Lions v Tasman Mako, 27 September 2008, Wellington Stadium Referee: Matt Stanish Conditions: Showery with heavy rain late in the match Crowd: 15,000. The Result: Wellington Lions 26 (Hosea Gear, Jeremy Thrush, Thomas Waldrom tries; Daniel Kirkpatrick pen; Weepu 2 pen, con) Tasman 20 (Kahn Fotuali’i, James Marshall tries; Miah Nikora 2...
    • Accepted from Club Weekly 2020 33 months ago by feedreader
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    Pioneers of rugby in Wellington 031: Ned Hughes

    • 26 Sep 2022
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • E.E. (Ned Hughes) is somewhat a player of mystery. He has the distinction of being the ‘oldest All Black’ when he played the first two tests against the Springboks on 13 and 27 August 1921. His birthdate is listed as 26 April 1881, so in round terms he was 40 years and four months old...
    • Accepted from Club Weekly 2020 44 months ago by feedreader
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    Contrasting wins for Wellington U19s and Centurions, U85kg teams advance and college champions bow out

    • 24 Aug 2024
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Clean air for Wellington Centurions halfback Isaac Bracewell as he runs in a try late in the first half in his team’s win over Manawatu B at Rugby League Park today. Photo: Andy McArthur. By Steven White, Scott MacLean & Adam Julian Wellington teams won both matches at Rugby League Park this afternoon but in...
    • Accepted from Club Weekly 2020 21 months ago by feedreader
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