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New Zealand is the whale stranding capital of the world. Each year, hundreds of whales and dolphins strand on our shores. Whilst some are sick or injured, others are healthy and just need a helping hand back out to sea. But saving whales isn't as easy as it looks and successful rescue often … View moreNew Zealand is the whale stranding capital of the world. Each year, hundreds of whales and dolphins strand on our shores. Whilst some are sick or injured, others are healthy and just need a helping hand back out to sea. But saving whales isn't as easy as it looks and successful rescue often depends on properly trained volunteers. That's where you come in.
Project Jonah are running two Marine Mammal Medic training courses in Wellington next weekend. Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November.
Learn the skills needed to look after whales and dolphins when they strand and make a real difference. Wellington is a key region to support the mass strandings that happen on an almost annual basis at Farewell Spit. Once trained you'll be added to our national callout list. That means that when a stranding occurs your lifesaving skills can be called upon.
Find out more and enroll at: www.projectjonah.org.nz...
We can't wait for the Scarecrows Big Day Out, this year's theme is “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly”!
What one is your favourite?
We'll see you at Gladstone School, Carterton on Saturday 3rd November.
Photo credit: Janina G. Photography
Date: Thursday, 1 November, 2018
Time: 5:45pm to 6:45pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Join historian Gerard Morris as he takes us through the history of the adoption of New … View moreDate: Thursday, 1 November, 2018
Time: 5:45pm to 6:45pm
Cost: Free. You don't need to book.
Location: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Join historian Gerard Morris as he takes us through the history of the adoption of New Zealand Standard Time, and Chief Executive of the National Measurement Institute of Australia, Dr Bruce Warrington, who will detail the science behind standard time and the technological innovations such as GPS it enables.
1886 first Cook Strait cable was the beginning
In 1866, the first cable across Cook Strait was laid and regions between Napier and Bluff became connected by telegraph. Variations in operating hours at the relaying and receiving offices along the line initially hinder the smooth transmission of messages.
So, in 1868 the Telegraph Department proclaimed that all offices had to adopt Wellington time.
This move lead to a parliamentary decree establishing a single time for the whole country — the first implementation of standard time in the world, which came into effect on November 2, 1868.
About the speakers
Gerard Morris is a faculty member at Ara Institute in Christchurch and teaches Cultural Studies. He has been a researcher for 40 years and is a member of the Professional Historians Association of New Zealand Aotearoa. His 2012 Masters’ thesis is titled Time and the Making of New Zealand.
Dr Bruce Warrington, Chief Metrologist and CEO of the National Measurement Institute, Australia, a counterpart to and partner of NZ’s Measurement Standards Laboratory. A graduate of the University of Otago, he completed a DPhil in Oxford on atomic physics research and worked with CSIRO in Sydney on the development of atomic clocks
Metlink is monitoring today's strike action by some members of the Tramways Union and is in constant contact with our operators.
- School services have not been affected.
- Services in Porirua are unaffected.
- 98% of services are operating in Wellington city.
Please check RTI on our … View moreMetlink is monitoring today's strike action by some members of the Tramways Union and is in constant contact with our operators.
- School services have not been affected.
- Services in Porirua are unaffected.
- 98% of services are operating in Wellington city.
Please check RTI on our website for up to date information on your travel.
We know you’d rather be getting into your new home than talking about your mortgage.
And we’d love to help you get into that new home more quickly, so our Mobile Mortgage Managers can meet you at work, at home, at a cafe, or even in the middle of an empty section. They'll meet you at a … View moreWe know you’d rather be getting into your new home than talking about your mortgage.
And we’d love to help you get into that new home more quickly, so our Mobile Mortgage Managers can meet you at work, at home, at a cafe, or even in the middle of an empty section. They'll meet you at a time that works best for you and are available seven days a week and in some cases, can even approve your loan for you on the spot.
Click through to find a Mobile Mortgage Manager in Wellington.
Come and talk to us today.
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, ages and backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – a selfless commitment to making the world a safer place. Our Safety in the City awards recognise and celebrate individuals, groups, programmes and safety heroes that make exceptional contributions … View moreHeroes come in all shapes and sizes, ages and backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – a selfless commitment to making the world a safer place. Our Safety in the City awards recognise and celebrate individuals, groups, programmes and safety heroes that make exceptional contributions to the safety of the city. Put your nominations in - click here.
Hi all,
I have a large room available in a three bedroom flat in Highbury. I have posted more information here if you are interested: www.trademe.co.nz...
Just when you thought this month couldn't get better the Wairarapa A&P SHOW is on this weekend to finish October on a high! Bring the family along for tonnes of fun with animals, competitions, fairground food and sideshows.
This Friday 26, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October
9am - 5pm
… View moreJust when you thought this month couldn't get better the Wairarapa A&P SHOW is on this weekend to finish October on a high! Bring the family along for tonnes of fun with animals, competitions, fairground food and sideshows.
This Friday 26, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October
9am - 5pm
Purchase your tickets at the gate
131,573km
Blue, 5 door, Station Wagon
Diesel
1968cc
Automatic
2 owners, NZ New
Serviced every 6 months from new. Extremely reliable car in very good condition. Looked after. minor paint blemishes. One small stone dent on bonnet. Cambelt does not need replacing till 170000k or 10 yr on these cars. … View more131,573km
Blue, 5 door, Station Wagon
Diesel
1968cc
Automatic
2 owners, NZ New
Serviced every 6 months from new. Extremely reliable car in very good condition. Looked after. minor paint blemishes. One small stone dent on bonnet. Cambelt does not need replacing till 170000k or 10 yr on these cars. Have paperwork to confirm this.
Wellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua bus customers could face disruption to their travel from Thursday 25 October due to a bus driver strike by members of the Tramways Union.
Please plan before you travel and check the Metlink Commuter App or our website for cancelled services. Note that … View moreWellington city, Hutt Valley and Porirua bus customers could face disruption to their travel from Thursday 25 October due to a bus driver strike by members of the Tramways Union.
Please plan before you travel and check the Metlink Commuter App or our website for cancelled services. Note that other services may experience heavy patronage demand and delays.
We will keep you updated on our website and social media. For more information visit our website.
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Stay tuned for more unique decor to welcome … View more#SpringProjects
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Great news! A boy who went missing overnight in Wellington has been found.
The good news was revealed in a Facebook post by his mum Beverly about 8.40am on Monday.
"My son has been found... thank you so much everyone. You have all been so amazing."
To read more, click
here
Some of Wellington's bus drivers will strike from tomorrow, but exactly how many are set to down tools remains unclear. The routes which will be affected are operated by Tranzurban, which has been unable to reach a collective agreement with the Tramways Union.
How can I check?
- Public … View moreSome of Wellington's bus drivers will strike from tomorrow, but exactly how many are set to down tools remains unclear. The routes which will be affected are operated by Tranzurban, which has been unable to reach a collective agreement with the Tramways Union.
How can I check?
- Public transport provider Metlink is also unsure how the strike will play out, and is urging commuters to check their bus route before they travel. They can do this on the Metlink app or website, which the organisation says will be kept as up-to-date as possible throughout the strike. Alternatively call the Metlink team on 0800 801 700.
- The only Wellington City routes operated by Tranzurban are numbers 1, 7, 17, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 29. The rest of Wellington City routes are operated by NZ Bus, whose drivers will not strike despite a deal not being reached there either. Full list of affected lines here.
While the strike is set down to end on November 30, union secretary Kevin O'Sullivan says that was an arbitrary date chosen only because strike notices legally required an end date.
Hi there - does anyone know of someone who can embroidery on two handkerchiefs for a wedding. Naturally happy to pay for such a fine talented skill.
Just needing their first names and date. Thanks
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