Tag: community
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Wellington Central Library Reaches Half-Million Visitor Milestone
Wellington's Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, the central library, has welcomed half a million visitors since its March reopening, achieving this milestone in record time and boosting the city's economy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial Issues Te Matapihi ki te Ao NuiWellingtonLibraryVisitor MilestoneCommunityWellington City Council
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Friends of Te Papa to Host Mid-Winter Lunch at Le Bouillon Bel Air
Friends of Te Papa are invited to a mid-winter lunch at Le Bouillon Bel Air on July 9. The three-course meal celebrates connection and community on the eve of Matariki, offering classic French dishes.
BusinessEntertainmentSocial IssuesEconomyEducation Friends of Te PapaLe Bouillon Bel AirWellingtonMid-Winter LunchMatarikiCommunityFrench Cuisine
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New Ngāmotu Marae in New Plymouth Receives $8.6 Million Government Funding
The New Zealand Government is investing $8.6 million in Ngāmotu Marae in central New Plymouth. This project will provide Ngāti Te Whiti with a cultural home, community hub, and emergency support facility, creating jobs and fostering local development.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues New PlymouthNgāmotu MaraeNgati Te WhitiRegional Infrastructure FundMāori DevelopmentCommunityNew Zealand Government
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Wellington City Council Announces New "FYI Fridays" Issue
Wellington City Council has released its latest "FYI Fridays" update, highlighting an important city-wide topic. The issue, titled "History’s calling, Wellington – let’s bring the trophy home," is described as significant for Pōneke.
Politics and GovernmentSportEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingEducationSocial Issues Wellington City CouncilFYI FridaysPōnekeWellingtonNewsCommunitySports
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St John's Wellington Unveils Packed June Schedule of Community and Spiritual Events
St John's in the City, Wellington, prepares for a busy June with Trinity Sunday, a cross-cultural visit, a public theology seminar, and the Alpha Marriage Course, fostering community and spiritual growth.
Science & TechnologyEducationSocial IssuesComputers and Internet St John's in the CityWellingtonTrinity SundayCommunityTheologyAlpha Marriage CourseCross-Cultural Encounter
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Flood Resilience Program Boosts Opportunities for Wāhine in New Zealand Construction
A New Zealand flood resilience program, in partnership with Mills Albert, is creating opportunities for wāhine in construction, aiming to foster an inclusive workplace and address industry under-representation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEmployment and LaborEnvironmentEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEconomy Flood protectionCommunityConstructionWomen in constructionGreater WellingtonMills Albert
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Women Ministers Gather for Inspiring Cross-Cultural Retreat
Women ministers from Pasifika, Māori, and Pālagi communities convened in Tamaki Makauaru for a retreat focused on shared journeys, fostering community, and celebrating decades of service.
HealthSocial IssuesEducation Women MinistersPasifikaMāoriPālagiTamaki MakauaruReligious RetreatCommunity
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Te Tai Ohinga Podcast Studio Becomes Hub for Young Creators
Te Tai Ohinga's podcast studio, once quiet, is now a thriving launchpad for young musicians and creators. This initiative provides a vital platform for emerging talent in the community.
Politics and GovernmentMediaState GovernmentsSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Te Tai OhingaWellington City CouncilPodcast StudioYoung MusiciansCreatorsCommunityArts & Entertainment
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Century-Old Family Heirloom Returned to Owner After Two Months
A gold locket, a century-old family heirloom, was returned to Merle Brett after being lost at a Pukekohe South supermarket and handed into police by a kind member of the public, highlighting community goodwill.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesComputers and InternetEducation Family HeirloomLocketPukekoheNew Zealand PoliceLost and FoundCommunityKindness
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Wellington City Council Announces Easter Service Changes
Wellington City Council services and facilities will see changes during the upcoming Easter break. Residents are advised to check the council website for details.
Local GovernmentCommunity Wellington City CouncilEasterService ChangesFacilitiesHolidayPublic ServicesWellington
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Thousands Flock to Reopened Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Library
Wellington's central library, Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, welcomed thousands of visitors over the weekend following its highly anticipated reopening.
Politics and GovernmentLocal Government WellingtonTe Matapihi ki te Ao NuiLibraryReopeningCommunityCentral LibraryPublic FacilitiesWellington City Council
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Man Charged with Burglary After Community Tips Lead to Quick Arrest in Feilding
A 23-year-old man has been charged with burglary following a swift investigation into a Feilding Library break-in. Community vigilance played a key role in the arrest.
Law EnforcementMedia FeildingBurglaryNew Zealand PoliceCommunityArrestCourtCrime
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Charges Laid in Connection with Rānui BMX Club Arson
Police have arrested a 15-year-old male in connection with an arson attack that destroyed over $50,000 worth of property at the Birdwood Road BMX club in Rānui.
Law EnforcementDisasters ArsonBMX ClubRānuiPoliceCommunityYouth AidCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Napier's First Citizens’ Assembly to Focus on Aquatic Centre Future
Napier City Council commits to endorsing recommendations from its first Citizens’ Assembly, which will focus on the future of the Napier Aquatic Centre.
Politics and GovernmentLocal Politics NapierCitizens’ AssemblyNapier Aquatic CentreOnekawa PoolsKirsten WiseLocal GovernmentCommunity
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Mākara Peak Supporters Unite Conservation, Community, and Recreation
Mākara Peak Supporters are uniting conservation, community, and recreation by collecting native seeds, nurturing them into seedlings, and then planting them to rehabilitate degraded areas.
Politics and GovernmentSportAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues Mākara PeakConservationCommunityRecreationEcological RestorationNative SeedsEcosystemsWellington City Council
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Porirua Launches Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Programme
Porirua launches the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) programme, a community-led initiative to address the root causes of organised crime and support lasting change for families.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement PoriruaROCCorganised crimeCasey CostelloTe Rūnanga o Toa RangatiramethamphetaminecommunityNew Zealand Police
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Napier Council to Keep Library Open Following Community Feedback
Napier Council listens to community feedback and decides to keep the library open for a minimum of five days a week, while also exploring options for other community facilities.
Politics and GovernmentEducationBusinessState Governments Napierlibrarycouncilcommunityconsultationannual planNational AquariumisitePar 2 Mini GolfFaraday Museum