The Wellington City Council has apologised to Sir Tim Rice after the word “Israel” vanished from song sheets featuring the renowned lyricist’s work. The printed lyrics – with a modified version of Close Every Door from Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – were prepared for this year’s annual Wellington children’s festival, Artsplash Read more
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Claims church lodge in Mosgiel illegal
Monday, June 19th, 2017The Catholic Church has been accused of running an illegal hotel in Mosgiel. The Burns Lodge at Holy Cross Centre advertises itself as a venue capable of hosting up to 120 paying guests, as well as weddings, conferences and other events. Continue reading
You can get something for nothing at the Free Store
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
The Free Store is an inner-city community in Wellington that daily redistributes edible surplus food from 35 local cafes, bakeries and restaurants. It operates out of a converted shipping container in Upper Willis St. More than 100,000 items of food are redistributed in the shipping container annually. The Free Store serves people from all walks Read more
Charities employs nearly 100,000 people in New Zealand
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
According to the most recent annual returns provided to the Charities Service, registered charities employ nearly 100,000 people – comparable to the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries combined. The sector collectively manages $65b in assets Maria Robertson is the deputy chief executive at Internal Affairs who has responsibility for the Charities Service. She says that Read more
Wellington priest gets award for outstanding contribution to the city
Thursday, June 15th, 2017
Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester, recently presented St Mary of the Angels parish Priest, Fr Barry Scannell with an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Award. The city council’s Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards acknowledge members of the community who have made outstanding contributions to the Capital and its people. The picture above shows mayor, Justin Lester, Mr Keith Quinn, who received Read more
Pacific leaders invited to $15k lunch to ask them about Easter trading
Thursday, June 15th, 2017An Auckland councillor is demanding answers over why $15,000 was spent on an invitation-only lunch to ask Pacific leaders about their views on Easter Sunday trading. The invitation to a buffet lunch last Tuesday at the Waipuna Lodge was sent out to 58 Pacific community and church leaders. Continue reading
New survey – Christchurch ‘evenly split’ over earthquake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral
Thursday, June 15th, 2017Christchurch is “evenly split” on whether the earthquake-crippled Christ Church Cathedral should be bowled or rebuilt, a church-commissioned survey has found. The survey commissioned by Church Property Trustees (CPT) said there was limited support for taxpayer or ratepayer funding of the reinstatement option. Read more
Queen’s Service Medal for a lifetime of bowls and teaching
Thursday, June 15th, 2017It’s not just her bowling prowess that has led her receiving the Queen’s Service Medal. Ann Muir’s 45-year career as a teacher at Kamo Intermediate, St Joseph’s School and Pompallier Catholic College has endeared her to the community. “I just love being with the kids and helping them to learn and succeed,” Miss Muir said. Read more
Wellington has a new assistant Anglican Bishop
Monday, June 12th, 2017
An estimated 900 people packed into the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul on June 2 to celebrate the evening ordination of the Rt Rev Dr Eleanor “Ellie” Sanderson as Assistant Bishop for the Anglican Diocese of Wellington. Archbishop Winston Halapua and Archbishop Philip Richardson led the liturgy, encircled by 10 tikanga Maori and Pakeha bishops, Read more
Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival
Monday, June 12th, 2017
An internationally recognised Christian songwriter, musician and worship leader Matt Maher will perform at this year’s Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival in Auckland. Festival highlights include a Mass on the Saturday night and the chance to participate in music and prayer led by Maher. There will also be a wide range of other activities, including workshops, Read more