Looking for
something creative to do this school holidays?
Metlink are
running an art competition that we’d love students from your school to be part
of it. It's all about encouraging Wellingtonians to use our region's bus,
train and harbour ferry services. Entry is simple - create a piece of art
that you think brings to life the theme of "Its Your Transport"
simply by using our online toolkit www.metlink.org.nz/itsyourtransport . Entries close Friday 3 May 2013.
Entries will be
short-listed by Metlink and will then go to a public vote on Facebook (so get
your friends and family ready!) with the winning entries being printed on some
of Metlink's buses, trains and a harbour ferry (imagine seeing your
artwork drive by!) as well as being printed as posters which you will see
around Wellington.
So get started -
head to www.metlink.org.nz/itsyourtransport to
find out more
We'd just like to remind students and their families that they
can take a walk along the new section of Westchester Drive this Saturday (20 April) before it opens to
traffic on Sunday.
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown will officially open
the new 800-metre link road at 11am on Saturday on the new bridge at the
western end (below the Brethren Church) and you are welcome to come along and
watch. Between 10am and 3pm, the road will be open so people can
walk through and take a good look. It will open to vehicles at 7am
this Sunday (21 April).
Local businesses and community organisations are planning a
range of things on Saturday. Glenside Progressive Association and the Onslow
Historical Society will run a guided tour about the history of the area leaving
from the western bridge at 1pm. There will also be lots going on at Churton
Park Village between 12 noon and 3pm, including a competition for the best
decorated pram, bike or scooter; ukulele, dance and drumming performances; a
best-dressed pet competition; car seat checks and a free zumba class.
Lyn Murphy
Acting Team Leader
Communications
Communications and Marketing
Wellington City Council
801 4003
021 227 8119
lyn.murphy@wcc.govt.nz
fax: 801 3010
Free expo and seminars: Friday 26
April 12 noon - 7pm, Saturday 27 April 9am - 4pm
Homeowners - find out how to quake proof your home! Find the
experts you need for advice on strengthening your home at this expo. Over 40
businesses and organisations will be showcasing a wide range of products and
services for strengthening buildings, including low cost and innovative
solutions. It will be of interest to homeowners (or anyone thinking about building
a new house), commercial building owners or managers, body corporates, private
landlords, as well as engineers, builders, architects, valuers and other
professionals.
Free seminars will run all day on
Saturday.
Would you like to try fun sword fighting classes for your
kids in term 2?
Tuesdays:
4pm - 5.30pm & Wednesdays: 4pm - 5.30pm
Knox Church,
574 High St, Lower Hutt (age 7 years old and up)
Tuesdays:
6 - 7.30pm; 7.30 - 9pm & Wednesdays: 6 - 7.30pm; 7.30pm- 9pm
Wilford
School, William St, Petone (age over 11 years old)
From international qualified
coach Ping Yuan who was NZ Commonwealth Gold Medalist.
More
info and to book a place contact Ping Yuan on rainbowfencing@hotmail.com Or 021 059 2558
Wellington Hockey are running Introduction to
Hockey, ‘Have a go’ Sessions at Raroa Intermediate, Johnsonville during
Terms 2 & 3. The 12 week program starts on 12 May and costs $50 . If you
register through The Northern United Junior Hockey Club they will lend you a
stick, a ball and a playing shirt as well as give you a FREE mouthguard.
The sessions are: 1pm til 2pm for Year 1 &
2, 2pm til 3pm for Years 3 to Year 8 . It’s a great way to try
Hockey before committing to a season with a team. Sessions will consist of Skills
training and a small game. To enrol or for more information email gn@paradise.net.nz
or PH 0274 496-210
Looking for things to do
with the kids over the April School Holidays? See www.citywrigglers.co.nz for everything for
Wellington parents, and all one place. Try a new playground, a school holiday
programme or class, take the kids to some fantastic children's theatre or see
the great free events on for Wellington children and parents. And see our
Facebook page for regular updates.
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“The Churton
Park Festival is coming! Join us at the Churton Park Village on Saturday 20th
April from 12pm – 3pm for a family day out at the heart of Churton Park. Walk
the new Westchester Drive extension with the family and return to the Village
for fun activities, including stall holders, music and dancing.
Decorate your bike, pram or scooter and be in to
win a great prize! There will be prizes for fancy dress pets and spin the
wheel!
For a full run down on events and times, check out www.churtonparkinfo.co.nz.”
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