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Sink or swim time for top eight battlers this weekend

Wellington Club Weekly — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Above: Hurricanes lock James Broadhurst on the charge for Rimutaka against Wainuiomata last weekend.

Wellington Time Bank Accumulates People Power

Newswire.co.nz — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

SEWING BEE: Time bankers Bryant Hardwick and Olivia Richardson at a Newtown Community centre stitch share.

Thousands of native plants ready to be dug in

Newswire.co.nz — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

READY TO GROW: Rows of Taupata, a native coastal shrub, at the council nursery.

Kilbirnie Pool fans still want to make splash

Newswire.co.nz — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

KILBIRNIE Pool expansion supporters are fighting to keep hopes of an extension alive.

Two arrests in alleged methamphetamine ring

Wellington District Police — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Hutt Valley Police have arrested two people in relation to an alleged methamphetamine supply ring,...

Six Barrels totally instagrammable but also delicious

The Wellingtonista — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Six Barrels interior, photo by Jason AldousYou know how we feel about Monterey, so it should be no surprise to you that we were very very excited when we heard that Joseph was opening up a new factory in which to bottle his delicious syrups, which is also a cafe too.

NZ: among top countries for sending money to poor

Newswire.co.nz — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

MONEY transfers made by Tongans living in New Zealand to their homeland makes up 12.

Reporting graffiti is made even easier

Hutt City Council — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

We've made it even easier to report tagging by introducing FREE texting, so there really is no excuse!

Tell us your favourite NZ song as part of NZ Music Month

Hutt City Council — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Before 21 May tell us your favourite NZ song, then vote on Facebook.

Foodstuffs happy to roll with Whitby skaters’ ideas

Newswire.co.nz — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

FOODSTUFFS Wellington says it wants collaboration with local skaters to create a unique new skate park.

fabric-a-brilliant

The Wellingtonista — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Imagine if you will, 40 tables stacked full of vintage fabric from the 1950s and 1960s and lace from the 1920s.

Recipes for you and new technology for the school!

Island Bay School — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

In collaboration with Fast, Fresh & Tasty, Home & School are excited to announce a new fundraiser for the school. Fast F

M12's Timebank

Island Bay School — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Children's skills in knitting, piano and finding things can betraded for time credits at Island Bay School, which launched its ownversion of the Timebank last week.Timebank, an a

Neemia Tialata in Barbarians squad

Petone Rugby Club — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Former Hurricanes player Neemia Tialata has been named in the in the Barbarians squad to face England, Ireland and Wales before the June test matches.

Wellington Lions Trial Match

Wellington Rugby Football Union — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Wellington Lions head coach, Chris Boyd, will be holding a trial next week to help pick his squad for the upcoming ITM Cup season. The two teams have been selected from Wellington's club rugby competition. It will be a city versus suburbs encounter, with a few players swapping sides to see them match up against each other.

Hamish Carson down to 3:38 for 1500m

Wellington Scottish Athletics Club — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Yesterday Hamish Carson took a massive 2.5sec off his 1500m PB, to record a time of 3:38 in a race in the US. Another 2.5sec and he will be off to the Olympics!You may have seen the article on the back page of today’s DomPost. If not, here is the link.

Wellington Lions Trial Match

Wellington Club Weekly — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Wellington Lions head coach, Chris Boyd, will be holding a trial next week to help pick his squad for the upcoming ITM Cup season.

More Maori than Pakeha hospitalised with epilepsy

Newswire.co.nz — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

EPILEPSY FIGURES: Number of young Maori and non-Maori hospitalised with epilepsy from 2000-09.

Greater Wellington a finalist for two IPANZ excellence awards

Greater Wellington Regional Council — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Greater Wellington Regional Council has been selected as a finalist in two of the Institute of Public Administration in New Zealand’s (IPANZ) annual excellence awards.

Local Government Reform - Submissions Open

Wellington City Council — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Submissions have opened today (16 May) for Wellingtonians wanting to have their say on options for the possible future shape of local government in the region.

Lower Hutt Police continue investigating suspicious fire

Wellington District Police — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Lower Hutt Police are seeking help from the Taita community following a house fire on Friday night...

Vosseler – Timing chips

Wellington Scottish Athletics Club — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

At the Vosseler on Saturday you’ll need to be wearing your timing chip.

Busy season for women’s rugby players

Wellington Club Weekly — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

The Northern United Premier Women's team was presented with the first Wellington club trophy of the year on Saturday, the first round Fleurs Trophy (above).

Lessons from a 101 year old client

Wesley Community Action — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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Well done Scott MacLean

Wellington Rugby Referees Association — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Scott MacLean refereeing at Kilbirnie Park recentlyScott offered his services to some age grade teams and ran a session around a number of phases of the game. Petone RFC found this extremely useful and wanted to thank him publicly for his his efforts.Well done Scott.

Pay Fairtrade Forward

Fair Trade City Wellington — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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Wainuiomata v BNU Pretenders - 13th May 2012

Brooklyn Northern United AFC — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

The day: wet with a strong northerly.

XTERRA, Belmont, Event 2 – 13 May 2012

Wellington Scottish Athletics Club — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A Scottish day out: Long course: Angela Leck again led the troups in, follwed by Marjolein Ros, Demelza Murrihy-Topp, Fiona Dowling, Piret Klade, Tricia Sloan, Sally Nash, Helen Bradford.

Mark Harris invites people to joint Athletics Wellington Coaching network

Wellington Scottish Athletics Club — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

From Athletics Wellington's Regional Development Officer Mark Harris: I would like to invite interested people to join the Athletics WellingtonCoaching Network via the following web link. It will keep you up to date on any coaching info that comes to hand. Any questions? Please let me know mark@maharris.co.nz

Running to a Standstill

Wellington Scottish Athletics Club — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Anders here from The Rebel Alliance Theatre Company.