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    How worried should we be about rats getting back onto the peninsula?

    • 22 Jul 2021
    • Predator Free Wellington
    • The effort to eliminate every last rat, stoat and weasel on the Miramar Peninsula – and keep them out - has many layers of defence. It’s not one magic tool or one person or organisation, it’s a systems approach with built in layers of barriers and safeguards that requires all of us to play a part. In an…
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    Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Australia Bledlisloe One

    • 6 Aug 2021
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • By Kevin McCarthy  Excited about the Bledisloe? No, I didn’t think so. Of course, it’s starting in the shadow of the Olympics, and it’s been struggling as a competitive match-up for well, nigh on a decade. Put the covid-19 conniptions in the mix and the deflating taking away of Wellington’s test, and none of this...
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• • August Update: Bupa Care Facility at 122 Churchill Drive

    • 10 Aug 2021
    • Ngaio Progressive Association
    • We continue to post here the regular updates provided by Naylor Love for residents in the near proximity to the Bupa Care Facility being built at 122 churchill Dr “We have now finished the structure and roof of the pool, and throughout this month we will continue to work through the landscaping in both courtyards and around the building.
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    Hiking The Burtton Track

    • 18 Sep 2021
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • Up bright and early to start our day trip meeting at the Railway Station: 7AM. It was really great having two cars for this trip as the starting and finishing points are different. The road to the start of track is gravelly and potholed, take care when driving.  The start of the track is Scott’s ... Read more
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    Committee Activity: September 2021

    • 6 Sep 2021
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • Greetings Readers, it’s National Lockdown 2 and your humble Newsletter Editor finds himself a bit bored and with (unsurprisingly) few trip reports coming in. What to do? I decided to canvass your committee about their lockdown exploits and to summarise them here. Interestingly, between us we’ve managed to photograph Wellington from almost every angle Maj-Britt, ... Read more
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    Weekly News 22 November 2021

    • 22 Nov 2021
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • This week Tuesday 6.20pm, Speed Session with Andy and Rowan, Newtown Park. This week’s session is 400m reps at 3km pace. Wednesday 6.00pm, Splash and Dash, Freyberg Beach Saturday, 8.00am, Karori Park speed workout — contact our club captains for info, or check Facebook for details. 8.00am warm-up for an 8.30am start. All speeds and interests […]
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    Newtown Park, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Making Garden Connections

    • 14 Dec 2021
    • Age Concern Wellington
    • Nathalie and Tim are both keen gardeners who met each other at the Innermost Gardens in Mount Victoria recently: she gardens to keep active while he volunteers at the community garden. Gardeners thrive on getting their hands dirty and communicating with nature. They also enjoy getting together to explore other gardens and communicating with each ... Read more
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    Innermost Gardens, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Local government reform: your handy 101

    • 19 Sep 2021
    • Talk Wellington
    • There’s big change a-comin’ and we’ll need to have our say. Local government nerd powers are here to help! “Local government is broken” “the system is poked” “it’s such a cluster*$%”– we all know (and many share) these feelings about New Zealand’s local government system. So it’s good that it’s all being looked at and all...
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    Mana u3a

    • 28 Oct 2021
    • Age Concern Wellington
    • Making new friends, Sharing interests, Fun and companionship   Mana U3A is one of several U3A groups in the Wellington region, with Tawa U3A to the south and Kapiti U3A to the north up the coast. Our focus is on giving our members opportunities to learn, the chance to get to know others in the same area, and ... Read more
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    Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Weekly News 8 November 2021

    • 8 Nov 2021
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • Please remember to register for the annual prizegiving early, as it helps us plan the booking. Details below. This week Tuesday 6.00pm, Speed Session with Andy and Rowan, Newtown Park. This week’s session is 400m and 200m reps. Saturday 2:15pm, Wellington 10000m Walk Championship and Open Track meet, Newtown Park Saturday 4:15pm, Agency Group 10000m […]
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    Newtown Park, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Tonga – the aftermath

    • 8 Jul 2021
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • By Kevin McCarthy Ces Blazey would be spinning in his grave, and with Rob Muldoon spinning in contra-rotation, there’s a big step already towards a zero-carbon future. Indeed, it’s probably about the 50th anniversary of their favourite phrase of Sports and Politics Do Not Mix. Even though they were both politicians and both would have...
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• • Art Te Aroha - get your tickets

    • 10 Jul 2021
    • Kilbirnie School
    • Kilbirnie School warmly invite you to Art Te Aroha - our biennial Art Auction. Book a babysitter and buy your tickets now for our awesome arts auction on 27 August. This is a great opportunity to purchase both affordable and investment pieces for your home while enjoying a night out with drinks, food, live and silent auction.   
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    Kilbirnie School, 72, Hamilton Road, Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Jubilee Cup finals: Match-winning moments

    • 28 Jul 2021
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Above: Junior Togia scoring one of his two tries in the 2016 Jubilee Cup final against Marist St Pat’s, and, inset, MSP playing captain and try-scorer Kas Lealamanua with the Jubilee Cup in 2012 after their win over Ories. Tawa and MSP meet in the 2021 final on Saturday 31 July at the Hutt Rec....
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    Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • 2020 Concert Series

    • 25 Feb 2020
    • Chamber Music Hutt Valley
    • Unfortunately due to COVID-19 disruption, our first two concerts for 2020 (Jun Bouterey-Ishido and the Cowan-Darroch Duo) have had to be cancelled, and the Marmen String Quartet will be unable to join us in October. We are pleased to confirm a revised season of three concerts for the remainder of 2020. Memberships and season tickets […]
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• • The weekend in review – Potluck BBQ & Social Sail

    • 5 Dec 2021
    • Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc)
    • Probably the least windy weekend so far, and what an awesome one it turned out to be! On Friday night, the barbecues were running hot with the most delicious racks prepared and cooked by Commodore/Chef Dave, supplemented by other foods brought in by you, the members. It was great to see so many contributing and [...]
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    Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • World Homeless Day at the Compassion Soup Kitchen

    • 17 Oct 2019
    • Compassion Soup Kitchen
    • Thursday 10th October 2019 was World Homeless Day. This time is used to educate people on the issue of homelessness, as well as to celebrate and support those doing good work to support the homeless and those sleeping rough in our community. Big thanks to Hon Kris Faafoi MP and Hon Paul Eagle MP who volunteered for meal service […]
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    Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre, 132, Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • One month to the start!

    • 3 Feb 2022
    • Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc)
    • We’re one month away from the start of the 2022 Fully Crewed and Two Handed Central Triangle and 9 boats are working on their boat job lists to make the start. Despite the emergence of Omicron moving us to Red in the COVID-19 Protection Framework, the organising committee is confident that both the race and [...]
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    Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • One month to the start!

    • 3 Feb 2022
    • Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (Inc)
    • We’re one month away from the start of the 2022 Fully Crewed and Two Handed Central Triangle and 9 boats are working on their boat job lists to make the start. Despite the emergence of Omicron moving us to Red in the COVID-19 Protection Framework, the organising committee is confident that both the race and [...]
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    Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103, Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Weekly News 14 February 2022

    • 14 Feb 2022
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • This week Tuesday 6.20pm, speed session with Rowan and Andy. Check details on Facebook, Newtown Park. Saturday 8.00am, Karori Park speed workout — contact our club captains for info, or check Facebook for details. 8.00am warm-up for an 8.30am start. All speeds and interests welcome. Saturday 2.00pm, Summer pack runs and walks.  Otari-Wilton’s Bush carpark off Churchill […]
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    Newtown Park, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Maungahuka Hut

    • 21 Jan 2022
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • Friday 19 November – Finding fitness and a rest at Field Hut A stunning forecast had three trampers very excited to try for Maungahuka Hut. Fueled after a quick curry and planning session in Otaki, the group made a speedy Friday night scurry up to Field Hut. While Katie and Jon were conditioned from recent ... Read more
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    From hiking in the himalayas to taking a few steps with a crutch

    • 23 Feb 2022
    • Age Concern Wellington
    • “I was 13 when Edmund Hillary came to speak at my high-school. He described the Himalayas and talked about his experiences, and I wondered if I’d ever manage to get there.” Sir Edmund started a dream for Catherine, and she’s been there 16 times since then. Catherine has trekked through 53 other countries, but her ... Read more
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    Transitional? Transformational!

    • 3 Mar 2022
    • Talk Wellington
    • With the “transitional cycleways”, Wellington’s using a better method to make roads safely bikeable. And when you’ve got a joined-up bikeable network, something amazing happens In case you’ve forgotten (it’s been a busy few weeks), the Transitional Cycleways are key routes… whose streets and roads were selected and confirmed with last year’s consultation based on...
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• • New writers’ residency opportunity in French Polynesia

    • 4 Apr 2022
    • Randell Cottage Writers Trust
    • An exciting new two-month residency for writers is on offer in French Polynesia. It is aimed at published authors from the Pacific region (including New Zealand and Australia) in categories of literature, poetry, theatre and children’s and young adult fiction, who wish to pursue a writing project in French, English or an indigenous language. The […]
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    Randell Cottage, 14, St Mary Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • 2022 Concert Series

    • 15 Apr 2022
    • Chamber Music Hutt Valley
    • We are pleased to announce a season of five concerts for 2022. Memberships and season tickets are available here.  Tickets to individual concerts are available in advance here, or at the door – cash only – $30 for members and $40 for non-members for the main season, and $20 for the extra concert. For more details, view […]
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    Weekly News 2 May 2022

    • 2 May 2022
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • A special welcome to our new club members Victoria Parker, Robert Naulls, Katrina Michelson, Tom Hughson, Torben Fear, Agnes Evans, Bernice Cavanagh, Alice Carlson and Tama Braithwaite. This week Tuesday 6.00 pm, speed session with Rowan and Andy, outside Freyberg Pool. This week’s session is 1km reps, alternating between half marathon and 5km pace. Friday 12.27 pm, Kupe […]
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    Weekly News for Friday 27th May

    • 27 May 2022
    • St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church
    • I was invited as a VIP guest to the Hutt City Sports Awards last night 1,500 people were in attendance. It was a black-tie event and had all the glitz and glamour complete with Wellington Orchestra, Signature choir, dances and singing trio who entertained us all night. It was done very much like a Hollywood […]
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    St Andrew's on the Terrace, 30, The Terrace, Paekākā, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Wellington club rugby live scoring updates 18 June

    • 18 Jun 2022
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • It is Round 12 of the 2022 Wellington club rugby season. It is the fifth weekend of the second round Women’s competition – and we have the FINAL of the Division 2 Izzy Ford Cup between Avalon and Wainuiomata and the semi-finals of the Division 1 Tia Paasi Cup. WRFU Women’s Premier The 12th round of...
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    Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Samhain

    • 30 Apr 2022
    • Lōemis
    • Samhain (sow-en) marks the descent towards the darkest nights of the year, and is a time when the liminal zone between the living and the dead is said to be at its thinnest. Come down to Princess Bay, engage with the spirits and watch the end of summer go down in flames to live music.
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    Princess Bay, Houghton Bay, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    BNZ Start-Up Alley ’17 finalists

    • 24 Jan 2017
    • Webstock
    • We’re delighted to once again host Start-up Alley in conjunction with BNZ! 2017 saw the highest number of entries we’ve had and a wide range of really amazing companies. We had to choose six finalists, though, and here they are… CLVR “We’re excited about engaging with other start-ups and the innovation community as part of […]
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    Neill Forks Haikus

    • 21 Jun 2022
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • The forecast was for rain and wind in the Tararua but we had no unbridged river crossings and only a very short section of exposed tops so we set off on Plan A to reach Neill Forks hut from Waiohine Gorge road end, via Cone, Neill Peak and the unmarked spur NE down to the ... Read more
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