A pretty sad story in this morning’s Dom Post…
Vandals have tried to set fire to an artificial rugby field set up in Civic Square for kids to play the game during the Rugby World Cup.
t’s pay for play time. Parents, bring your cheque books. John Morrison and colleagues delay a positive vote on artificial pitches by three months and end up with one pitch, part funded by the private sector, meaning low income families may not be able to afford for their kids to play with the rich kids. At least it’s a result:
A website has been launched to compare the artificial turf policies of the various candidates. It looks like this issue is getting some traction.
Take a look at Turf4Wellington.
An article in today’s Wellingtonian has Cr John Morrison promoting his ‘ambitious plan’ to speed the development of artificial sports grounds in Wellington.
Lōemis festival art show and markets. Showcasing the works of multiple artists, call in anytime, browse, hang around, grab a coffee, and chat to the artists!
Teamlists below as received by 12.00pm Friday. All teams subject to change. A full round preview and information story to be posted as a separate story from mid afternoon Friday. WELLINGTON AXEMEN ( ) TAWA ( ) Axemen scorers added after game Tawa scorers added after game. Axemen Team TBA. Tawa Line-up: 1. Robb Carr,...
TJ Clarke and the Hurricanes celebrate his maiden try last week. Photo: Mike Lewis Pictures. By Kevin McCarthy It’s Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals time. Hold on, no, that’s not right. There would have to be four playoff matches in that case. And we only have three. Okay, so it’s actually the playoff finals officially. As...
Above: Tawa’s Matolu Petaia surges ahead against Northern United last week. Tawa will be hunting maximum points against the Wellington Axemen tomorrow, while Norths are at home on their Old Timers’ Day against Paremata-Plimmerton. By Scott MacLean A frigid forecast tomorrow, but the rugby is expected to heat up. A number of big clashes across...
This week: an update on all things artistic - from successes in Wearable Arts and the National Shakespeare Festival to the opportunity to book tickets for upcoming productions. Sports are busy too with updates from UWH, Badminton, Hockey and Netball. And for the eco-minded, an opportunity to support WHS by sponsoring a worm farm. All this an more in this week's Wrap Up!
