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    “University that has a culture" inspires law and film degrees

    • 12 May 2025
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • From being the co-director of the Rainbow Law Students Society to doing a Summer Research Scholarship, Caitlin Ashby threw herself into nearly every opportunity that came up while she was studying, including doing a conjoint degree.
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• • Headsup: Belmont 710 off the air for a few days.

    • 5 Apr 2009
    • Wellington VHF Group
    • Peter ZL3TC advises that the Belmont 710 repeater (147.100 Mhz) is off the air for a few days for a well deserved holiday. 7075 at Colonial Knob remains availalable, and National System services at Belmont are unaffected.
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• • C&C DHB encourages staff to 'go ride a bike'

    • 18 Oct 2006
    • Capital & Coast District Health Board
    • The art of navigating busy city streets, improving knowledge of road rules and outlining the benefits of a good dose of exercise are all part of a Capital & Coast DHB programme to get more staff on their bikes.
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• • Action Station makes a vital contribution to Save the Basin

    • 13 Aug 2015
    • Save the Basin Reserve!
    • As Wellington Scoop has reported, Community campaigning group Action Station has made a vital contribution to the campaign to save the Basin Reserve from a massive motorway flyover which the New Zealand Transport Agency wants to build there.
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• • Thump Sport Super Series coming to a club near you

    • 12 Jul 2013
    • This years Super Series is about to come to a club near you.
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• • CubaDupa makes a triumphant return to the streets of Wellington

    • 28 Mar 2021
    • Cubadupa
    • CubaDupa makes a triumphant return to the streets of Wellington WELLINGTON, NZ — CubaDupa, New Zealand’s most diverse and creative street festival has made a triumphant return to the streets of Wellington after two challenging years of pivots and cancellations.
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    Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • VIDEO: A collection of scary Wellington landings and take-offs

    • 12 Aug 2015
    • Guardians of the Bays
    • Watching these clips (and looking at the planes coming in during a screaming Southerly or Nor’westerly from my veranda) does really make you question the sanity of the planners who thought this was an ideal location for a runway…
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 21 July 2024

    • 18 Jul 2024
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, Is it possible to take social distancing too far? Who are those we keep at a distance? This Sunday we hear a story of Jesus bringing back someone who had been kept far away from everyone.
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    St John's, Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Upper Hutt Police investigating aggravated robbery at a Silverstream house...

    • 19 Jun 2011
    • Wellington District Police
    • Upper Hutt Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a house in Chatsworth Road,...
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• • Wellington Police and Victoria University - Working together for a safer...

    • 17 Nov 2010
    • Wellington District Police
    • Wellington Police and Victoria University have signed a Letter of Agreement to continue working...
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• • News: Olympic Harriers a Finalist in Dominion Post Sports Awards

    • 7 May 2015
    • Olympic Harriers
    • Olympic Harriers has been named a finalist in the andquot;Club of the Yearandquo...
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 11 September 2022

    • 8 Sep 2022
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This Sunday’s date recalls a day of terror, which for most of us was within living memory: September 11 <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Stephen Harris is our Guest Preacher, and will be reflecting on how the scriptures speak to the current perils of our world. His sermon is titled ‘Biblical Times’. If you want to read the Bible readings before Sunday, they are: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 and 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, 14-17 Our youth and kids will start at 10am in their peer groups (in the Centre) and join together in the Church for Communion. After the service we have our Quarterly Communion Lunch, so please bring food to share If you can’t get into 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/kzpicbcfm4xq4j4/11%20September%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  ELECTION OF NEW ELDERS At last week’s Congregational Meeting we elected two new elders: Jason Fyfe and Nisha George. We thank God for their sense of call and look forward to their ordination to this leadership role in our church  ST JOHN’S CHURCH CAMP This is a special weekend for all of us! 16th – 18th September 2022The theme is ‘Journeying Together’. Online registrations are closed. But we might be able to squeeze in some extras. Please contact Naomi to enquire. Contact: Naomi Contact: Naomi <form method="POST" novalidate data-form-id="631949492645ee7c5a5dcd8e" data-success-redirect="" autocomplete="on" action="https://stjohnsinthecity.squarespace.com" data-dynamic-strings onsubmit="return (function (form) { Y.use('squarespace-form-submit', 'node', function usingFormSubmit(Y) { (new Y.Squarespace.FormSubmit(form)).submit({ formId: '631949492645ee7c5a5dcd8e', collectionId: '5eaba2aa9758022539788d0f', objectName: 'item-63194863e1325949ba993a7e' }); }); return false; })(this);" > Name * <input data-title="First" spellcheck="false" maxlength="30" name="fname" aria-required="true" type="text" class="field-element field-control" x-autocompletetype="given-name" /> First Name <input data-title="Last" spellcheck="false" maxlength="30" name="lname" aria-required="true" type="text" class="field-element field-control" x-autocompletetype="surname" /> Last Name Email * <input autocomplete="email" spellcheck="false" name="email" aria-required="true" id="email-yui_3_17_2_1_1662601295138_56015-field" type="email" class="field-element" /> Subject * <input aria-required="true" id="text-yui_3_17_2_1_1662601295138_56016-field" type="text" class="field-element text" /> Message * <textarea aria-required="true" id="textarea-yui_3_17_2_1_1662601295138_56017-field" class="field-element " > <input type="submit" class="button sqs-system-button sqs-editable-button sqs-button-element--primary" value="Submit" /> Thank you! <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > VISION TO ACTION <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Our Vision: We explore and share the gospel with our dynamic neighbourhood. We create safe spaces to be, to belong, and to navigate the tough stuff. Getting to know God is a team sport – that’s why we do this together, not alone. How to get involved… Join a project team – everyone is welcome!!Site and Space – Get involved in exploring how the St John’s site can be used in an outreach capacity. This could involve physical changes, projects, use of the Centre.Current Project: Community Christmas MarketContact Rob Anderson or Judi Ferguson       Community Rebuild – Help re-establish and build back internal relationships and friendship in the St John’s community post COVID.Current Project: Supporting Attendance at Church Camp and Talent ShowContact: Margaret Gilkison or Jemma August Caring for Specific Groups of Need in the St John’s Community – Help us intentionally build connections between generations and serve specific groups of need e.g. young, elderly, youth.Contact: TBC Whānau Night Extension – Get involved in building on the success of Whānau Night. Held each month during school terms in the St John’s Centre or in homes. Food, fun, faith and focus.Current Project: Youth Lead Code Breaker Night, 20 November 2022Coordinator contacts for 20 November Whanau Night: Antonia Milkop and Bronwyn Wood with St John’s Youth GroupWhat we need:  In order for the church to carry on running Whanau Nights from 2023 onwards, we will need to find a committed leader to help orchestrate and organise teams to run future Whanau nights.  Does this sound like you? Vision Communication and Connections – Ensuring St John’s is communicating our Vision with the wider community and supporting the project teams.Current Project: Improving Signage and BillboardsContact: Elizabeth Gibbs Getting to Know our Neighbours /Understanding Our - Eco System/Community – Building direct relationships with our immediate neighbourhood i.e. business and organisations, Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University, Kaianga Ora, building developers, WCC, neighbouring Churches, schools.Current Projects: Follow-up event from Art Installation and Connecting with local property developers to understand future populations.Contact: Pamela Cohen         The St John’s Vision is a key focus for Session Leaders so feel free to contact any one of them about this. In particular you can contact the Session Clerk, Rob Anderson New IdeasSt John’s wants to innovate and try new things that fit in with our Vision. If you have a creative idea the following information might help you work out how to progress that from a thought to action. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > If needed, talk to Ino Pasullean so he can connect you with the right project team or provide further advice.  NAME TAGS As we turn our Vision into action, one very easy and practical way we can build community is to wear a name tag.This Sunday all those who wear a name tag (or sign up to get one) will get a chocolate!Please keep your name tag on when you come over for Morning Tea in the Centre, and there will be a receptacle to drop your name tag into before you leave.  LEADERSHIP FOR OUR MINISTRY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE We are looking for new paid leadership to support our ministry with Children & Families and Youth. These are important and life-giving ministries for us at St John’s and we remain committed to these ministries as an expression of our faith shared and grown together.While we have existing position descriptions for these roles (half-time for the Children & Families role, and full-time for the Youth Pastor role), we are also wanting to be flexible and shape the responsibilities of these roles, where appropriate, to match a) the strengths of suitable applicants, and b) with the emerging needs at St John’s.Our St John’s Vision is encouraging us to focus on being intergenerational, having safe spaces for people to belong, being flexible and responsive, with an open-minded and positive culture.We are open to explore possibilities with anyone who has a passion and aptitude for these ministries.If you, or someone you know, might consider these roles, please contact Rev Allister Lane for more information, including the current position descriptions (Ph: 021 466 526).Applications close 23rd September 2022. including a CV and a covering letter that lays out your vision for the role. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " >  FREE GAMELAN CONCERT <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " >  FELLOWSHIP GROUP “Seeing the Invisible: Black Holes, the Universe and our place in it”This was the title of a presentation given last month at a Science & Faith seminar at St John’s by Prof Jeff Tallon.At this month’s Fellowship Group you can hear this presentation again, along with the wondrous images from the deepest parts of space.Tuesday 27th September, 11am in the Hall.  ONE CONFERENCE This leadership training conference for the Presbyterian Church is being hosted at St John’s in November (2pm 17th of November - 2:30pm Saturday the 19th of November).We will have many folks travelling from out of town and many have asked if there any possibility of being billeted. Would you like to consider billeting out-of-town attendees to the conference?Conference attendees will have all meals provided at the conference except breakfast. If you can offer billeting please fill in this form One Conference Billet Host Form or email grace@presbyterian.org.nz <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " >  The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.Allister
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    St John's, Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Podcast: Chris Parkin―A personality that isn’t frightened to challenge

    • 2 May 2022
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • An interest in science and a taste of business during a year in Sydney saw Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington distinguished alumnus Chris Parkin CNZM become the first student at the University to complete degrees in both Science and Commerce.
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• • Join us for a busy summer of cricket in Wellington

    • 6 Oct 2010
    • Cricket Wellington
    • The countdown is on to a full summer of cricket in Wellington in 2010-11. There’s much to look forward to this season and a Cricket Wellington Membership is your best way to get your dose of cricket. Memberships start from just $99.
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• • Kilbirnie could be an option for a city camp site

    • 26 Nov 2015
    • Peninsula News
    • The Dominion Post is reporting that Kilbirnie is on the list of places that could be used to host a camp site. The idea has come as a shock to some locals. Wellington City Council is eyeing the middle of... Read More ›
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    Kilbirnie, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • Rating agency affirms regional council’s AA/A-1+ credit rating

    • 6 Dec 2016
    • Greater Wellington Regional Council
    • Credit rating agency Standard and Poors/Rating Direct has affirmed Greater Wellington Regional Council’s AA/A-1+ outlook stable credit rating, saying that any significant damage resulting from natural disaster such as earthquake has a small likelihood of affecting the council’s credit profile.
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 28 January 2024

    • 26 Jan 2024
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, Welcome back to those who have had a summer break.
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    St John's, Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 3 November 2024

    • 31 Oct 2024
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This Sunday we have a guest Minister, Rev Mo Morgan.
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    Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror

    • 4 Oct 2023
    • City Gallery
    • The post Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror appeared first on .
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 19 October 2025

    • 16 Oct 2025
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This week we have a special occasion called ‘Chosen Sunday’.
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    Weekly bulletin: staying connected as a church 20 february 2022

    • 18 Feb 2022
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau,   This weekend our Sunday morning worship will have a strong expression of intergenerational faith – the Commissioning of our Mentoring Programme and leadership from young people, including a personal reflection from Alice Carter, which I believe you will find inspirational.
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    Film shines a light on the sorrows of the past

    • 28 Jul 2022
    • Victoria University of Wellington
    • A showing of Raids, a short film about the impact of the 1974–6 Dawn Raids on Pasifika peoples in Aotearoa, was held at the Memorial Theatre, Student Union Building at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Kelburn campus on Tuesday 19 July.
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 6 February 2022

    • 10 Feb 2022
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This weekend is a loooong weekend, as we commemorate Waitangi Day.
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 13 October 2024

    • 10 Oct 2024
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This Sunday we hear the invitation to come to a banquet.
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• • Police resource to highlight 'red flags' of a violent relationship

    • 22 Dec 2010
    • Wellington District Police
    • Wellington Police have created a visual aid to help people understand what kinds of behaviour are...
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• • Wellington Provincial A and U19 squads named for National Tournaments

    • 20 Dec 2012
    • Cricket Wellington
    • The Wellington Provincial A and U19 squads have been selected for their National Tournaments in January.
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 17 December 2023

    • 14 Dec 2023
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This week we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with a Carol Service, featuring some of the ‘Top Ten’ carols we love! All ages remain together for the whole service, and there will be a special Christmas musical offering from the Choir.
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• • Forestry operators fined for damaging a stream and discharging sediment

    • 5 Jun 2020
    • Greater Wellington Regional Council
    • Farman Turkington Forestry Ltd, AM Forest Harvesting Ltd and the company directors (Guy Farman, Michael Johnstone and Anthony Johnstone) have all been convicted and fined for damaging a tributary of the Taueru River and discharging sediment during a forestry harvesting operation on the Cleaver Forest Block, Masterton.
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    A taste of history – Dick Lee & Co. at Wellington Museum

    • 14 Jan 2022
    • MuseumsWellington
    • The post A taste of history – Dick Lee & Co. at Wellington Museum appeared first on Museums Wellington.
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    Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 6 October 2024

    • 3 Oct 2024
    • St John's in the City
    • Kia ora St John’s whānau, This Sunday we have a Youth-led service, based on Matthew 5.
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