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25/01/2023

Many Chinese families over the weekend will have celebrated the lunar new year with family and, of course, feasting at grandparents’ or parents’ homes, or yum cha at a local restaurant. Food is very much a part of Chinese culture and colour.

That was the inspiration for Wellingtonian and third-generation Chinese New Zealander Jess Wong in creating and producing, S*k Fan Lah!, a six-part television documentary that celebrates the love for food of Kiwi-Chinese across the country. The documentary will premiere next month on TVNZ TV1.

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TVNZ+ S*k Fan Lah! Documentary about New Zealand Chinese cuisine. Producers Jessica Wong, Abba-Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa and director Jack Woon

23/01/2023

Home values fell further in Wellington last year than in any other New Zealand city.

From 1 January to 31 December 2022, the average home value dropped 18.6% to $884,567 - a steeper drop than the national average (-10.3%), Auckland (-12.3%), Hamilton (-11%), Tauranga (-8.3%), Dunedin (-11.3%) and especially Christchurch (-4.1%).

Yet, the residential property market still has some way to go before home values are back to pre-pandemic levels. Values climbed by an average of 19% and 25.5% in 2020 and 2021 respectively. This, according to the Quotable Value (QV) House Price Index, December 2022.

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Home values fell further in Wellington last year than in any other New Zealand city. From 1 January to 31 December 2022, the average home value dropped 18.6% to $884,567 - a steeper drop than the national average (-10.3%), Auckland (-12.3%), Hamilton (-11%), Tauranga (-8.3%), Dunedin (-11.3%) and es

21/01/2023

This week saw two of the New Zealand’s most notable organisations, which track the housing market across the country, publish their residential property statistics. These are the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) and Trade Me Property.

A quick glance at the figures published by REINZ and Trade Me show Wellington’s property market continues its downward slide faster than ever before in recent memory.

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Figures published by REINZ and Trade Me show Wellington’s property market continues its downward slide faster than ever before in recent memory.

21/01/2023

Petone [Pito-one] is a thriving and colourful borough of Lower Hutt that’s a delight worth exploring. Jackson Street is a hive of many independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, The Esplanade is a perfect setting for many sights and activities.

So when you’re in the area or have been shopping at one of the big box retailers in the area, leave your car in the free car parking spot and take some time out to explore Petone’s rich history and incredible places to stop at. All are within walking distance.
https://www.capitalnz.co.nz/wellingtons-best-kept-secrets/10-things-to-do-in-petone

We surveyed the locals on Petone Noticeboard, and here’s a pick of their recommendations.

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Ten Things to do in Petone. Jackson Street, The Esplanade, Heritage Tour - Petone Settlers Museum; Belmont Track, Korokoro Dam; Chocolate Story; Shandon Golf Club, Disk Golf at Hikoikoi; Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery; Walk of Champions; Lighthouse Cinema; Schrondinger bookshop; Te Awa Kairangi

20/01/2023

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington will become the first university in New Zealand to offer Space Science as an undergraduate major, fuelled by increasing interest in a growing national space industry. A focus on ‘near space’ makes it unique internationally.

Space may well be the final frontier, but this year for some students at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University, it just got closer to home.

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Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington will become the first university in New Zealand to offer Space Science as an undergraduate major, fuelled by increasing interest in a growing national space industry. A focus on ‘near space’ makes it unique internationally.

20/01/2023

The Chief Executive of the new mega water company to be responsible for Wellington’s water and wastewater services under the Three Waters reform proposals is set to be the Chief Executive (CE) of Wellington Water, Collin Crampton.

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The Chief Executive of the new mega water company to be responsible for Wellington’s water and wastewater services under the Three Waters reform proposals is set to be the Chief Executive (CE) of Wellington Water, Collin Crampton.

20/01/2023

The Silver Ferns travel to Cape Town this week to compete in the Netball Quad series against Australia, England and South Africa in what will be an important dress rehearsal for the World Cup back there in July.

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Central Pulse co-captain Kelly Jury has all but locked up the starting Goalkeeper role, while Whitney Souness looks to be Dame Noeline Taura’s preferred Centre,

17/01/2023

A 19-unit, three-storey, 100-year apartment block known as the Tea Store in Egmont Street between Dixon and Ghuznee Streets is about to become a test case for the resolution of earthquake prone building issues within Wellington.

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A 19-unit, three-storey, 100-year apartment block known as the Tea Store in Egmont Street between Dixon and Ghuznee Streets is about to become a test case for the resolution of earthquake-prone building issues within Wellington.

17/01/2023

We are back Wellington!!

Look out for the return of our regular schedule; Tuesday and Friday mornings. Subscribe through the free link in our bio to keep up to date with everything Wellington!

We look forward to keeping you in touch with all the latest news and updates in our wonderful, windy city!!

For today's release, Wellington’s Small Business Coalition enters the New Year hopeful that new Mayor Tory Whanau can hold the line to obtain a more pragmatic and practical plan for public works in the central business district.

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Wellington’s Small Business Coalition enters the New Year hopeful that new Mayor Tory Whanau can hold the line to obtain a more pragmatic and practical plan for public works in the central business district

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas Wellingtonians!!!

The LEGO Foundation has announced five recipients of its global Build a World of Play Challenge to fund bold, innovative and impactful solutions focused on early childhood.

Read more through our FREE newspaper below and have a very Merry Christmas!

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The LEGO Foundation has announced five recipients of its global Build a World of Play Challenge to fund bold, innovative and impactful solutions focused on early childhood. The total award is approximately US$117 Million, of which about US$28 million has been awarded to Johns Hopkins Center for Indi

23/12/2022

New Zealand rents remained at an all-time high in November, with the regions seeing prices jump while they dropped in the main centres, according to the latest Trade Me Property data.

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New Zealand rents remained at an all-time high in November, with the regions seeing prices jump while they dropped in the main centres, according to the latest Trade Me Property data.

22/12/2022

Wellington Council spending is out of control, says City Councillor Ray Chung.

The ability of the Wellington City Council to stem increasingly onerous rating charges on the city’s property owners will only be achieved if policies better match outgoings to income, says first term councillor, Ray Chun.

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The ability of the Wellington City Council to stem increasingly onerous rating charges on the city’s property owners will only be achieved if policies better match outgoings to income, says first term councillor, Ray Chung.

22/12/2022

Welcome to our last issue for the year:
> We interview new councillor Ray Chung for Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward who is questioning the increased spending by the mayor and Wellington City Council that is pushing their debt-to-income ratio to historic highs.
> We report on the latest Wellington house and apartment rentals that are dropping; and
> we cover a nice piece reporting winners of the 2022 Absolutely Positive Wellington student awards. Congrats to all of them!
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22/12/2022

Wellington’s young athletes shone bright at the recently concluded 2022 New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletic [Track, Field and Road] Championships. The event was held at the TET Stadium in Inglewood, from December 9 to 11.

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Wellington’s young athletes shone bright at the recently concluded 2022 New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletic [Track, Field and Road] Championships. The event was held at the TET Stadium in Inglewood, from December 9 to 11.

22/12/2022

Staying in Wellington over the Christmas break? Definitely worth a day in . There's so much you can do.

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Ten Things to do in Petone. Jackson Street, The Esplanade, Heritage Tour - Petone Settlers Museum; Belmont Track, Korokoro Dam; Chocolate Story; Shandon Golf Club, Disk Golf at Hikoikoi; Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery; Walk of Champions; Lighthouse Cinema; Schrondinger bookshop; Te Awa Kairangi

21/12/2022

The 31st Crazyman, which is the 13km kayak, 28km mountain bike and 13km trail run, concluded in Lower Hutt in the first week of December.

There was plenty of experience on show as Wellingtonians Dean Ford and Matt Penny, who had both been past place-getters, competed in the event.

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The 31st Crazyman, which is the 13km kayak, 28km mountain bike and 13km trail run, concluded in Lower Hutt in the first week of December.

20/12/2022

Last week saw two of the New Zealand’s most notable organisations, which track the housing market across the country, publish their residential property statistics. These are Quotable Value (QV), and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ).

Read more through our FREE newspaper below:

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Last week saw two of the New Zealand’s most notable organisations, which track the housing market across the country, publish their residential property statistics. These are Quotable Value (QV), and Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ).

17/12/2022

Wellington’s Special Olympics team of 53 athletes and 16 coaches arrived back in the capital this week with a golden glow following the five-day Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton, held from December 8 to 12.

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Wellington’s Special Olympics team of 53 athletes and 16 coaches arrived back in the capital this week with a golden glow following the five-day Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton, held from December 8 to 12.

16/12/2022

Wellington film goers saw the re-opening of the Event Cinema multiplex located at Queensgate Shopping Centre on Thursday.

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Wellington film goers saw the re-opening of the Event Cinema multiplex located at Queensgate Shopping Centre on Thursday. The re-built state-of-the-art facility houses seven theatres, including a 330 seat IMAX laser projection hall.

16/12/2022

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15/12/2022

All systems are on “go” for a new water entity to be servicing the Wellington and surrounding area within about 18 months.

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All systems are on “go” for a new water entity to be servicing the Wellington and surrounding area within about 18 months.

14/12/2022

At its final concert for 2022 last weekend, the Wellington Chamber Orchestra (WCO) President Rowena Cullen announced to the audience the 2023 programme and also a name change for the Orchestra.

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At its final concert for 2022 last weekend, the Wellington Chamber Orchestra (WCO) President Rowena Cullen announced to the audience the 2023 programme and also a name change for the Orchestra.

14/12/2022

A successful 2022 season in Wellington was recognised at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, scooping up three awards last week.

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A successful 2022 season in Wellington was recognised at the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, scooping up three awards last week.

12/12/2022

The housing market downturn in Wellington is not stopping city councillors from pursuing projects to increase the provision of affordable and social accommodation.

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The housing market downturn in Wellington is not stopping city councillors from pursuing projects to increase the provision of affordable and social accommodation.

12/12/2022

OUR TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN ISLAND BAY!
We asked locals their favourite things to do in their suburb. It seems the best things in Island Bay won’t cost you the earth. Both in your pocket and by being softer on our planet. So pack some swimming kit and sensible shoes, hop on the #1 bus and enjoy everything the southern Suburb has to offer.
https://www.capitalnz.co.nz/wellingtons-best-kept-secrets/island-bay
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Island Bay Marine Education Centre Patrisha's Original Pie Shop Red Rocks Wellington City Council WellingtonNZ Island Bay Peeps Berhampore Peeps SvetiSava Parish Wellington Sisters of Compassion - Ngā Whaea O Pūaroha Paul Eagle Island Bay Community Page - all welcome. Island Bay Community Centre Empire Cinema and Eatery Island Bay Youth Group New World Island Bay Island Bay Residents' Association Celia Wade-Brown Island Bay Divers & Go Snorkel Island Bay Healthy Streets Island Bay Festival Island Bay Festival Shorland Park Island Bay School

Ten best things to do in Island Bay - CapitalNZ News. Te Araroa Trail, Manawa Karioi project, Island Bay Marine Education Centre, Patrisha's Pies, Red Rocks, Wakefield Park, Serbian Orthodox church, Home of Compassion chapel, Empire Cafe, Taputerana Marine Reserve, Island Bay cycle path, Island Bay

11/12/2022

After a challenging few years, the city’s football club, Wellington United, has decided to withdraw from the Men's National League (Central Region), known as Central League football.

“The club’s committee has not taken this decision lightly. The last few seasons have been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and this has taken its toll. While the club is in a very enviable position, the committee considers this to be the best path forward to support the future sustainability of the football club in its entirety,” says the club.

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After a challenging few years, the city’s football club, Wellington United, has decided to withdraw from the Men's National League (Central Region), known as Central League football.

09/12/2022

Wellington cricket received a significant boost with the opening this week of a world-class all weather training facility.

The 20 grass wicket indoor/outdoor facility located at Wellington College has been prominently visible for some time now from the Victoria tunnel State Highway (Paterson Street) end.

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Wellington cricket received a significant boost with the opening this week of a world-class all weather training facility.

08/12/2022

Graydon Nelson, who died at the age of ninety-five at his Wairarapa home last week, may have been the last remaining member of a corps of career ministerial secretaries supplanted in the 1980’s by appointees frequently selected for their political affiliations.

Gray, as he was known to colleagues and ministers of both National and Labour administrations, served as Senior Private Secretary (SPS) to seven Ministers of the Crown and five Prime Ministers – Sir Keith Holyoake, Sir John Marshall. Norman Kirk, Bill Rowling and Sir Robert Muldoon.

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Graydon Nelson, who died at the age of ninety-five at his Wairarapa home last week, may have been the last remaining member of a corps of career ministerial secretaries supplanted in the 1980’s by appointees frequently selected for their political affiliations.

07/12/2022

Wellington’s Jason Eade has won the 2022 Disability Golf New Zealand Open, which was held at the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary in Lower Hutt on November 28-29.

The participants competed over 36 holes in two days in three categories, including World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD), European Disabled Golf Association Access Pass (EDGA-Access), and a supporters/visitors division.

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Wellington’s Jason Eade has won the 2022 Disability Golf New Zealand Open, which was held at the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary in Lower Hutt on November 28-29.