The strength of grass-roots opposition to an expressway through Kapiti is shown in this week’s announcement that residents are planning to march on parliament. The “frustrated and angry” residents aim to target Transport Minister Stephen Joyce, whose Transport Agency is preparing to build the new motorway.
You can’t help feeling sorry for the 15 (or more) Raumati South families who’ve discovered that their houses will be demolished to make way for the southern entrance to the new Kapiti expressway.
This is part of the new $500million expressway which Kapiti Coast residents are concerned will slice through the heart of their district, dividing east from west. The four-lane expressway is being planned by the New Zealand Transport Authority, but the image – showing four lanes cutting through a residential area of Paraparaumu Beach – wasn’t seen till campaigners obtained it by using the Official Information Act.
The Wellington Phoenix have kickstarted their Ninja A-League season in record-breaking style. After scoring just three goals in their opening five matches, the Phoenix have recorded the biggest win in the team’s history – beating Sydney FC 7-0 at Porirua... The post Ninja A-League Round 8 Match Review appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
Wellington Phoenix head coach Giancarlo Italiano insists there’s “real belief” in the squad that they can turnaround their fortunes. After back-to-back defeats, the Phoenix entered the round as one of four teams, alongside Central Coast, at the foot of the... The post Isuzu UTE A-League Round 9 Match Preview appeared first on Wellington Phoenix.
Congratulations to all the members of the Academy who have graded this year. 1 mon (1 yellow stripe): Eric O’Grady, Sam Williams, Kyren Mohi-Waiariki, Joe Williams, Oliver Ye-Xu, Raffa Salisbury,... Source
We need great talent to perform, host workshops and lead our dance programme for the 2026 Wellington Folk Festival. If you’d like to be in the programme in any of these capacities (or know people who might), here is a link to our online application form: Guest applications for the 2026 Festival (23 -26 October … Continue reading Seeking guest applications for Wellyfest 2026
E-NEWS FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2025 Talofa lava, we are edging ever closer to Christmas next week — just six more days until Christmas Eve and seven until Christmas Day. Last […]