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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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    Seven things: Frank Chimero

    • 10 Feb 2015
    • Webstock
    • 1) Who are you? This is a weird question—you sent me this email, you should know who I am. Anyway, I’m Frank Chimero. I’m a designer who writes. I live in New York. 2) What do you do? See above. I also spend a lot of time thinking about dogs and music. Again, another weird […]
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    Watch the Festival Opening & Panel Discussion

    • 8 Nov 2021
    • Wellington Heritage Week
    • Diversity and positivity were the aims of the Festival Opening & Panel Discussion for Wellington Heritage Week 2021, 25–31 Oct. The panel event took place in the Adam Auditorium at the City Gallery Wellington on Tuesday 26th of October 2021. Watch the high-quality live stream of the panel by clicking the link in this blog post.
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    Adam Art Gallery, Hunter Car Park, Paekākā, Kelburn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Weekly News 28 March 2022

    • 28 Mar 2022
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • Join now Our membership portal is live and taking your subscriptions. Take advantage of the early-bird special discount on the standard membership types. For adults, if you join before May, it is $150 instead of $185. Join now For those who have already paid directly into our bank account, we will process your memberships over […]
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    Weekly News 18 April 2022

    • 18 Apr 2022
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • Join now Our membership portal is live and taking your subscriptions. Take advantage of the early-bird special discount on the standard membership types. For adults, if you join before May, it is $150 instead of $185. Join now A special welcome to our new club member Tobias Work. This week Tuesday 6.00 pm, speed session […]
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    Weekly News 25 April 2022

    • 25 Apr 2022
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • Last week for membership discount! Our membership portal is live and taking your subscriptions. Take advantage of the early-bird special discount on the standard membership types. For adults, if you join before May, it is $150 instead of $185. Join now A special welcome to our new club members Ewan Sinclair, Daniel Goldsworthy and Alex […]
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    Hutt City Civic Award Nominee, Volunteer Carol Bradnock 

    • 27 Apr 2022
    • Age Concern Wellington
    •   As a child, Carol Bradnock liked to help seniors because they often looked sad and she wanted to help make them happy. Perhaps it’s because she has a lot to live up to (her grandfather founded the Rātana movement and her grandmother was Iriaka Rātana, the first woman to represent Māori in the New ... Read more
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    Weekly News for Friday 6 May 2022

    • 6 May 2022
    • St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church
    • Another lovely day in the capital.  I’ve just returned from chaplain’s assembly at Queen Margaret’s College.  It was a live-stream service led by Rev Deborah Wilson the chaplain in which girls participated with readings and prayers.  The theme was Mother’s Day.  I look forward to their Founder’s Day celebrations in August this year.   This Sunday […]
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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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    O For Awesome – Ayesha and Joanah are Ories World Champions

    • 13 Nov 2022
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • World Cup winners Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Joanah Ngan-Woo with support crew at Eden Park. PHOTO credit: Ories Rugby Instagram By Adam Julian It’s a moment that will live in Kiwi sporting folklore. Stacey Fluhler busting her ankle in a tackle while delivering an improbable offload to wing Ayesha Leti-I’iga who scored the winning try in...
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    Last afternoon of pre-season club rugby tomorrow

    • 28 Mar 2025
    • Wellington Club Weekly
    • Above: Action from last Saturday’s match at Evans Bay Park between Pōneke and Tukapa. The ground hosts three games tomorrow, more details below. Photo: Andy McArthur. It’s the final weekend of pre-season rugby for most of the lower North Island, so for many supporters, unless they live in Horowhenua-Kapiti, it could be a final opportunity...
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• • Revulva

    • 19 Dec 2023
    • Newtown Festival
    • Revulva is a femme-lead soul, funk, disco eight-piece hailing from Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Making a scene since 2020, Revulva have been turning heads at their theatrical and epic live shows performing at festivals such as 121 Festival, Tora Bombora, Nest Fest, Welcome To Nowhere, Twisted Frequency among many more. Revulva released their debut EP “Girl’s Gotta […]
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• • OdESSA

    • 20 Dec 2023
    • Newtown Festival
    • OdESSA have a solid reputation as one of New Zealand’s most exciting live bands. Their addictive blend of Rock RnB, electrifying grooves and phenomenal energy are sure to grab your attention. OdESSA kick along the dusty centre-line where Rock ‘n’ Roll and R ‘n’ B first cross-mutated, with memorable songs played inside out – night […]
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• • Lost Tribe Aotearoa

    • 19 Dec 2023
    • Newtown Festival
    • Lost Tribe Aotearoa (LTA) are an 8-piece family-based band who share conscious messages through their lyrics. Their sound is an eclectic mix of roots, dub, rock, ska and blues and they are well known for their high energy live shows and the contagious uplifting vibes their music evokes. Lost Tribe Aotearoa’s talent was spotted in […]
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    Older renters – an option from the UK

    • 27 Mar 2024
    • Age Concern Wellington
    • Judith Davey 8/11/23 I frequently hear on the radio or read in newsletters that the proportion of older people who will be renting in the future is growing and there are questions about how and where they will live. This reminded me of an advert I saw in the free daily paper – Metro – ... Read more
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    New Zealand’s Aging Population

    • 11 Jan 2023
    • Age Concern Wellington
    • The issue of New Zealand’s Aging Population There are currently over 12,000 seniors living alone in Wellington. With the 2023 Census right around the corner, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO Stephen Opie is expecting this number to jump. Wellington is a popular region for seniors to live in. Kapiti Coast, for example, has one of ... Read more
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    New Zealand’s Ageing Population

    • 11 Jan 2023
    • Age Concern Wellington
    • The issue of New Zealand’s Ageing Population There are currently over 12,000 seniors living alone in Wellington. With the 2023 Census right around the corner, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO Stephen Opie is expecting this number to jump. Wellington is a popular region for seniors to live in. Kapiti Coast, for example, has one of ... Read more
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• • DJ Kerb

    • 4 Feb 2023
    • Newtown Festival
    • DJ Kerb has been involved in local Hip Hop culture for over 30 years, first as a B-boy (Breakdancer) then as an Aerosol Artist and Turntablist/DJ. Kerb is a veteran of the DMC, ITF and Wellington DJ battle scene of the late 90s and has many years of experience as a club and live show […]
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    Centre upgrade: Jennifer shares her excitement

    • 5 Dec 2022
    • Strathmore Park Community Centres
    • Why have so many people worked so hard to upgrade the Strathmore Ave Community Centre, and what difference will it make for the community? With the construction now nearing completion, and our Givealittle fundraising campaign for new furniture and fittings live, we asked Programme Manager, Jennifer Mason, what difference the revitalised spaces will make for the community.
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    The Fight for Survival: Volunteering with the Takahē Recovery Programme

    • 6 May 2023
    • Wellington Tramping and Mountainneering Club
    • April 2023 Ka tū te moho, kia ora ake anō. The takahē stands, in order to live again. Suddenly a royal blue head pops up in front of me while I’m walking along checking a trapline. I stop and stand still, so I don’t startle the pair of noisy takahē that have just wandered out ... Read more
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• • 03. AfroUrban Sound Stage

    • 4 Feb 2025
    • Newtown Festival
    • The Blackhouse is a community-driven radio-podcast platform on Wellington Access Radio. We hold space for Black-owned businesses, creative projects, community initiatives, stories, discussions & issues that don’t always get mainstream attention. Our kaupapa is to amplify Black voices, music, and stories in Aotearoa. At this year’s Newtown Festival, we’re bringing a fresh mix of live […]
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    Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Gerontechnology – pros and some cons

    • 12 Nov 2025
    • Age Concern Wellington
    • Gerontechnology is a portmanteau word to describe an activity that combines gerontology (the study of aging) with technology to create products, environments, and services that enable older adults to live healthier, safer, and more independent lives. Karen Billings-Jensen, Chief Executive of Age Concern NZ attended a conference where this topic was canvassed, which caused us to ... Read more
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• • Sahara Marathon Fundraiser

    • 14 May 2025
    • In February 2025 Jack Keeys and Amy Strang were the first New Zealanders to compete in the Sahara Marathon, a solidarity race for refugee children in Western Sahara. As part of this event, they raised funds for a number of charities, including $750 for the Refugee Family Reunification Trust. Other charities supported were for refugees … Continue reading Sahara Marathon Fundraiser →
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    Isuzu UTE A-League Round 14 Match Review

    • 15 Jan 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • The Wellington Phoenix have held the Isuzu UTE A-League’s best attack scoreless to pick up their first point of 2025. The Phoenix have drawn 0-0 with Sydney FC at Sky Stadium in Wellington, with 19-year-old goalkeeper Alby Kelly-Heald keeping a... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 14 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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• • Post Festival Survey

    • 23 Nov 2025
    • Wellington Folk Festival
    • Another Festival is done and dusted and already we are starting to think about the next one. And part of this is collecting feedback about this year’s edition. We are not only interested in responses from those of you who attended the 2025 Festival, but also from those of you who are interested in the … Continue reading Post Festival Survey
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    Brookfield Outdoor Education Center, 562, Moores Valley Road, Homedale, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5373, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Earlybird tickets close this Sunday

    • 23 Sep 2025
    • Wellington Folk Festival
    • Tickets for the 2025 60th Wellington Folk Festival are now on sale at Humanitix. Early bird prices run until midnight 28 September. There’s a small increase in most prices this year, so do get in early to keep your costs down. On the plus side, registrations for children aged 12 or under are free as … Continue reading Earlybird tickets close this Sunday
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    Brookfield Outdoor Education Center, 562, Moores Valley Road, Homedale, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5373, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    New A-Leagues seasons to start in October

    • 25 Jul 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • The start and end dates have been confirmed for the 2025-26 A-Leagues. Football Australia has released its domestic match calendar, which includes the Isuzu UTE A-League men and the Ninja A-League women seasons. The Isuzu UTE A-League will commence from... The post New A-Leagues seasons to start in October appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    May 26 Weekly News: Vosseler Shield, “Stevens invitational” Ballantyne Cup

    • 26 May 2025
    • Wellington Scottish Athletics Club
    • This week Results The 2025 Vosseler Shield An awesome showing from Scottish (in the race and in the cheering squad) on a beautiful Wellington day. A few select results: 5km raceValentino Luna Hernandez was second overall, 1st in the non-champ/out-of-grade, with 22:43Maddy Watson was first woman, third overall, in 23:34Mel Brandon was first MW, fourth […]
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    Alexandra Road, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Progress on Newtown Concerns

    • 29 Aug 2025
    • Newtown Residents' Association
    • There has been a lot of focus on Newtown in recent months, with many concerns about safety on our streets, both for local residents and businesses and for the vulnerable people who have found their way here. This was the topic of another recent post. On 22 May 2025 WCC Councillors passed a resolution asking Council … Continue reading Progress on Newtown Concerns →
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    Newtown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Football Fern signs up for new era at the Nix

    • 1 Aug 2025
    • Wellington Phoenix
    • The Wellington Phoenix have signed another experienced international for the 2025-26 Ninja A-League. Football Fern CJ Bott has returned home to join the Phoenix on a two-year deal after four seasons with Leicester City in the Women’s Super League. Bott,... The post Football Fern signs up for new era at the Nix appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
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    20 Years at Abel Smith

    • 1 Oct 2025
    • Toi Pōneke
    • 20 years at Abel Smith looks back on the tapestry of Toi Pōneke at Abel Smith Street and invites artists, friends, family and guest on a small stroll down memory lane in hopes to build an even stronger step forward into the future. Opens Friday 5:30 24 Oct and is on in the back gallery until Friday 21 Nov 2025.
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    Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, Footscray Avenue, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)