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Enrolling in a single course at Victoria University of Wellington gives you the flexibility to pursue your passion, gain new skills or supplement your experience.
“Doing courses for a Certificate of Proficiency is a great opportunity for people to follow their own interests, … View moreWhy wait?
Enrolling in a single course at Victoria University of Wellington gives you the flexibility to pursue your passion, gain new skills or supplement your experience.
“Doing courses for a Certificate of Proficiency is a great opportunity for people to follow their own interests, and suits anyone who really wants to extend their learning and improve their skills and knowledge.”—Robyn Bargh, Certificate of Proficiency student
Planning to do the Tough Mudder Obstacle course in November. Mum accidentally threw out my pair of old sneakers I intended to use. However, my neighbor suggested that I use shoes with cleats. So, if anyone has any football/ rugby boots (around a size 37) that they're willing to give away or … View morePlanning to do the Tough Mudder Obstacle course in November. Mum accidentally threw out my pair of old sneakers I intended to use. However, my neighbor suggested that I use shoes with cleats. So, if anyone has any football/ rugby boots (around a size 37) that they're willing to give away or sell cheaply, please contact me on 0278855925
Hi everyone
City Council officers have asked councillors to provide feedback on where new bus shelters are wanted. If you have any suggestions please let us know.
Obviously there will be a process to prioritise where shelters get built because there will always be only a limited level of … View moreHi everyone
City Council officers have asked councillors to provide feedback on where new bus shelters are wanted. If you have any suggestions please let us know.
Obviously there will be a process to prioritise where shelters get built because there will always be only a limited level of resources at any one time.
We have a long term process to provide shelters across most locations where people wait for buses. For the most part that means will focus will be on citybound stops and at suburban centres / substantial destinations/ hubs.
Regards
Andy Foster
City Councillor
For most workers, part of your wage goes to ACC. We’re proposing you pay more because accidents and medical costs have gone up. If you’re a wage earner, these proposals could affect you.
Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
We’re using a new high-tech building product to build more homes, faster, for those who need it most.
Cross-laminated timber (or CLT) allows state housing to be built more quickly and more safely, and creates attractive homes that are warmer, drier and safer for residents.
For the full … View moreWe’re using a new high-tech building product to build more homes, faster, for those who need it most.
Cross-laminated timber (or CLT) allows state housing to be built more quickly and more safely, and creates attractive homes that are warmer, drier and safer for residents.
For the full story, click here.
Date: Thursday, 25 October; Friday, 26 October and Saturday 27 October 2018
Time: 10:30am to 11:00am and 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Take a free He Whakaputanga tour
Join our skilled He Tohu learning team to learn about He Whakaputanga — The Declaration Of … View moreDate: Thursday, 25 October; Friday, 26 October and Saturday 27 October 2018
Time: 10:30am to 11:00am and 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Take a free He Whakaputanga tour
Join our skilled He Tohu learning team to learn about He Whakaputanga — The Declaration Of Independence (1835), a key document which helped shape Aotearoa, New Zealand.
He Whakaputanga New Zealand’s first constitutional document
He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, The Declaration Of Independence of New Zealand was debated, agreed upon and ultimately signed by 34 rangatira at Waitangi on 28 October, 1835, and later by another 18 chiefs from the north and elsewhere, through until 22 July 1939.
He Whakaputanga is New Zealand’s first constitutional document — a document that defines the existence of the nation, who is in control of it, and how it will be run. It is also one of the earliest assertions of Māori identity beyond separate iwi and hapū. The document marked steps toward a unified form of governance among the many different rangatira and their hapū and iwi.
The document is inseparable from the Treaty of Waitangi and the issues that shape Aotearoa New Zealand.
As Ngāpuhi elder Hone Sadler notes, ‘He Whakaputanga te matua, Te Tiriti te tamaiti — He Whakaputanga is the parent, Te Tiriti is the child.’
He Whakaputanga remains a taonga of great significance today.
Image: Shaw Savill Line postcard depicting the United Tribes Ensign. Ref: 82-419-01.
Hello neighbours, the team at Grove Avocado Oil are excited to announce that you can now purchase our range of extra virgin avocado oil flavours from our online store.
Visit our website to learn more about our products and see the delicious recipes that have been created for us by well-known … View moreHello neighbours, the team at Grove Avocado Oil are excited to announce that you can now purchase our range of extra virgin avocado oil flavours from our online store.
Visit our website to learn more about our products and see the delicious recipes that have been created for us by well-known New Zealand chef Michael Van de Elzen.
Pure avocado goodness, with at least 12 avocados in every bottle, Grove Avocado Oil is a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants. Discover why Grove is NZ’s number one avocado oil. Available online and in leading supermarkets.
The Grove Team
Wellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua bus customers could face disruption to their travel from Tuesday 23 October due to a strike by members of the Tramways Union. The strike could go beyond Tuesday and we are monitoring the situation.
Please plan before you travel, or make alternative … View moreWellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua bus customers could face disruption to their travel from Tuesday 23 October due to a strike by members of the Tramways Union. The strike could go beyond Tuesday and we are monitoring the situation.
Please plan before you travel, or make alternative transport plans. We will keep you updated on our website and social media.
For more information visit our website.
Road access to Wellington was temporarily down to a windy, hilly road that heavy vehicles can't use after two crashes blocked State Highways 1 and 2.
- Remutaka Hill road on SH2 was closed shortly before midday Friday after two trucks collided, adding further pressure to the road network at… View moreRoad access to Wellington was temporarily down to a windy, hilly road that heavy vehicles can't use after two crashes blocked State Highways 1 and 2.
- Remutaka Hill road on SH2 was closed shortly before midday Friday after two trucks collided, adding further pressure to the road network at the start of Labour Weekend. The road reopened about 1pm.
- An earlier truck crash about 3.45am near Pukerua Bay on SH1 has been blocking the road in both directions. The Mainfreight truck was carrying hazardous chemicals and paint products. The driver received minor injuries.
Motorists have been warned of major delays, and light vehicles can use the Paekākāriki Hill Rd. The section of road between Paekākāriki and Grays Rd at Mana is closed and Police said it could remain this way until late.
Keep up-to-date with the traffic chaos here.
NZTA regional transport systems manager Mark Owen said: "If people are heading out of town they need to think of an alternative at this stage, and it's certainly going to take a lot longer if they take an alternative route."
Police have asked motorists to avoid the area.
Date: Saturday, 27 October, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $15 waged, $10 unwaged
Location: National Library, Tiakiwai Conference Centre (lower ground floor), Corner Molesworth & Aitken Streets, Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Contact Details: events.natlib@dia.govt.nz, … View moreDate: Saturday, 27 October, 2018
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $15 waged, $10 unwaged
Location: National Library, Tiakiwai Conference Centre (lower ground floor), Corner Molesworth & Aitken Streets, Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street.
Contact Details: events.natlib@dia.govt.nz, ben@motifpoetry.co.nz
Here it is, the grand finale. Experience the energy of some of the capitals best poets as they battle it out to be the new Wellington poetry slam champion!
Wellington’s 2018 Poetry Slam Champion
It’s all been building up to this! Across the year, Poetry in Motion has been running poetry slams, now the winners will come together and battle it out to be Wellington’s 2018 Poetry Slam Champion.
Poetry Slam is taking the world by storm
Poetry Slam is the competitive format taking the world by storm. A high energy, enthralling event where performance poets are judged by random members of the audience in an arbitrary but totally engaging way.
Since 2011, many of Greater Wellington’s finest performance poets have competed and this year’s events have been no different. Sold out events, packed open mics and searing hot slams scream out that poetry is alive and kicking in the capital.
Cash prizes for the first three places
There are cash prizes for the first three places, PLUS the winner will travel to Christchurch in November to compete for the title of New Zealand Slam Champ.
Festival of Slam Wellington
For the first time this event is part of the ‘Festival of Slam Wellington’, a day of free workshops, panel discussions and performance leading up to this event.
Need a headboard to finish off your master bedroom but can’t find one to suit? Why not create your own one inspired by the sun or moon using your favourite colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to … View moreNeed a headboard to finish off your master bedroom but can’t find one to suit? Why not create your own one inspired by the sun or moon using your favourite colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Route 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the… View moreRoute 18e is now making its way from Karori to the University all the way to Miramar and back again, all day, every day.
Driven by your feedback, we’re fine-tuning the new network to make it more useful to more of you more often. For your real time connection with the new routes, download the Metlink Commuter app.
A public meeting of about 100 people, held on 13 September, had been organised by the Churton Park Community Association (CPCA) in conjunction with list MP Brett Hudson. Its purpose was to give residents an opportunity to express their concerns to the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) … View moreA public meeting of about 100 people, held on 13 September, had been organised by the Churton Park Community Association (CPCA) in conjunction with list MP Brett Hudson. Its purpose was to give residents an opportunity to express their concerns to the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) about the new bus network.
All five councilors for the GWRC Wellington constituency attended, joined by all three Councillors for the WCC northern ward and the two local MPs – Greg O’Connor and Brett Hudson.
After greetings from Brett Hudson and Greg O’Connor, the GWRC Council Chair Chris Laidlaw spoke of the Council’s regret about impacts of the roll-out of the new region-wide system, and the Council’s determination to get things right.
Members of the audience were given the opportunity to describe the problems they have encountered and how they would like them fixed. Recurring issues were:
• buses not adhering to the timetable (arriving early, running late or not showing up at all);
• the need to resume both very early and late services. Earlier buses are needed in the morning for people such as nurses who need to get to work for 7 o’clock shifts;
• services stopping in the early evening (especially the route 19 loop service) have impacted on the ability to work late or have a social life. Commuters now have to walk long distances in poor lighting and often inclement weather. This was regarded as unacceptable and a personal safety issue.
• overcrowding of buses into and out of the city, caused by buses being too small, or having to accommodate passengers from buses that have not turned up. When returning from the city, this problem is made worse when the bus is filled with passengers taking a short trip to the railway station.
• problems with buses disappearing from the information boards, not being listed or not arriving,
• significant problems with school buses (overcrowding and reduction of cross-city services) and poor connections available to university students.
Clr Daran Ponter explained some measures being taken to correct the situation. These include the revamping of timetables by mid-October; the right-sizing of buses to cater for varying passenger numbers throughout the day; measures to stop “bunching” of buses through the CBD, the hiring of expertise from overseas to fix the Real Time Information Board issues, and better driver training. He indicated that measures will soon be taken to penalise the companies providing the service when they do not comply with GWRC requirements.
Clr Roger Blakeley (GWRC) acknowledged the validity of points made by speakers and unreservedly apologised. He said that GWRC will do everything it can to remedy the situation as fast as possible and noted that the full-time placing of GWRC’s CEO on the issue showed the Council’s intent.
The councilors expressed their appreciation of the clear and courteous manner in which residents had put their concerns. CPCA is sure this reflects the ethos of Churton Park and the way the suburb conducts itself.
The CPCA will continue to work with the GWRC to work through the issues as they affect Churton park commuters.
Photo accredited to Councillor Malcolm Sparrow.
Schools and health boards are noticing some children starting school are struggling to fit in because they aren't toilet trained yet. Has this been a problem for your family or anyone you know? Why do you think this is an issue?
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