Our native trees need your help
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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63.2% Summer
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35.5% Winter
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Friends of Karori Cemetery: S.S. Penguin Tour
On the 12 February 1909, the SS Penguin sank in Cook Strait in a raging southerly storm with the loss of 72 lives, one of the worst maritime disasters in NZ history. Many of those who died were woman and children, as their lifeboats capsized in the wild sea.
Although the Captain was heavily criticised, it is still not clear what the ship hit nor where, as the wreck of the Penguin has never been located.
The tragedy stunned Wellington and a day of mourning was called for 16 February. The city came to a standstill as many of those who died were brought up to Karori Cemetery for burial in a long procession of cabs and lorries.
To commemorate this tragedy the Friends will be undertaking a guided tour of most of the Penguin graves on Sunday 9th February. The tour will commence at 1pm at the Shelter which is located in the centre of Karori Cemetery and will run for up to two hours starting with a short presentation.
The tour is $10 per person (plus non-refundable booking fee). Children under 12 are free. Book your ticket on our ticketing website:
events.humanitix.com...
Image credit:
Wreck of S.S. Penguin, public funeral, entering Karori Cemetery, 16 February 1909, Wellington, by Zak (Joseph Zachariah). Purchased 2013. Te Papa (PS.003393)
PADDLERS NEEDED!
RED CROSS DRAGON BOAT TEAM 2025
Join Team RED CROSS for the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival 2025
and help those in need both here in Aotearoa New Zealand, and
around the world.
WHAT YOU GET
Free training and subsidized entry. A free Team Red Cross training shirt,
Professional fundraising support. And a fun, supportive environment
and new friends.
YOUR COMMITMENT
6-8 weeks of training, one evening per week (starting January 2025).
Race day: Saturday, 1st March 2025. $25 registration fee.
Individual fundraising target of $500.
SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE
Every dollar raised supports people and communities in need.
Register here: team-red-cross-boat-2025.raisely.com
For more info contact: getfundraising@redcross.org.nz
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