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THE CHRIST CHURCH VISITOR CENTRE
We do want to take the opportunity to update you on progress towards our objective of a Visitor Centre for the Christ Church Taita.
NZ history is to be taught in all NZ schools and kura, and this Visitor Centre will be a place where some of that history can be … View moreTHE CHRIST CHURCH VISITOR CENTRE
We do want to take the opportunity to update you on progress towards our objective of a Visitor Centre for the Christ Church Taita.
NZ history is to be taught in all NZ schools and kura, and this Visitor Centre will be a place where some of that history can be displayed.
The first settlers to come to NZ in an organised group, arrived in five ships on January 20th 1840. The first building of any substance they erected was this Church, built 12 years later. It is the oldest building in the Wellington region.
At present the church has to be heavily protected from vandals since it was nearly destroyed by a deliberately lit fire in the late 1980s. Regular tours are not possible.
The new building will provide for a place for visitors to gather and to learn more about the church, and the local history it represents, and also to accommodate volunteer guides who can then provide tours of the church and graveyard. It will also provide space for small functions like weddings, and hospitality for visitors. School student visits will be free of charge .
There are some wonderful stories associated with this tiny church, one of the oldest in New Zealand. Te Rauparaha features in some, as does Honiana Te Puni, and Te Whiti O Rongomai, the Hero of Parihaka.
The settlers were a tough breed, and had to be to survive, but they were offered food, shelter and hospitality by the Tangata Whenua, including the whanau of Chief Manihera Matangi, whose grandfather signed te Tiriti O Waitangi, a staunch Christian and true friend of the early settlers who, with a number of his descendants, is buried in the churchyard.
About us
The Christ Church Taita has set up a trust, The Christ Church Taita Cottage Museum Trust, to provide a Visitor Centre for this heritage taonga, built in 1854 by the first organised group of European settlers to come to NZ, who landed on Petone Beach in January 1840
Use of funds
The estimated cost to establish the Visitor Centre is $320,000.
Half of this sum has already been raised , consultation has taken place with affected parties, the design approved by the Diocese and Heritage New Zealand, , and a Resource Consent issued by the local Council.
The next stage is the commencement of the building, and we will be advertising for trades people shortly.
A feature of this undertaking is the strong involvement of volunteers. The Architect John Rowe, the Planning Consultant Sylvia Allan and the Quantity Surveyor Ciaran Clinton, have all given their valuable time free.
OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO COMPLETE THE BUILDING THIS YEAR. YOUR HELP IN THE FORM OF A FINAL CONTRIBUTION TO THIS WORK, WILL MATERIALLY ASSIST OUR PROJECT. YOU CAN DONATE THROUGH GIVEALITTLE OR DIRECTLY TO OUR BNZ BANK ACCOUNT 02-0548-0097223-025 (PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME SO WE CAN FURNISH YOU WITH A RECEIPT),
FOR MORE INFO PLEASE GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE "THE CHRIST CHURCH TAITA VISITOR CENTRE TRUST"
(CHAIRMAN JOHN DAYSH SECTY JOHN TERRIS)
These are super easy to make and provide hours of creative play as well as encourage the development of your toddler's hand-eye coordination and attention span.
To make some chalkboard blocks of your own you’ll need to gather a few supplies (Bunnings or Mitre 10 should have everything you… View moreThese are super easy to make and provide hours of creative play as well as encourage the development of your toddler's hand-eye coordination and attention span.
To make some chalkboard blocks of your own you’ll need to gather a few supplies (Bunnings or Mitre 10 should have everything you need):
• plank of wood
• saw
• chalkboard paint
• paint brush
• paint tray
• sandpaper
Cut down the wood into rectangles and saw the corners off one end to form a house shape. You can make the blocks as tall, short, or narrow as you’d like. Variety makes your city scape more interesting!
When the blocks are cut, sand all the edges and front so they are smooth and there are no rough spots. Then, simply paint over with chalkboard paint and let dry overnight before use.
Once the paint has dried, have fun creating your little city!
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Do you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a … View moreDo you have a slope in your garden that keeps slipping, but don’t want trees on your bank? Retaining walls help to prevent soil erosion, while also offering you a level ground to plant on. If this sounds like a bit of you, look no further than Price Smart Gardening and Landscaping!
For a reasonable estimate, Give us a call at 027 548 9818 or visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...
The latest issue of Tō Tātou Rohe – Our Region is out! This mail-out features bite-sized stories about what’s been happening in our region, and what’s coming up.
Read it here: bit.ly...
If you’d like to subscribe, visit our website: www.gw.govt.nz...
Two months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative … View moreTwo months of free arts and performance has kicked off in Wellington with “What if the City was a Theatre?” This city-wide programme is presented by award-winning festival The Performance Arcade in collaboration with some of Wellington’s most exciting artists, events and creative organisations.
Head into town and discover award-winning performance in the places you least expect it: dance on the Cable Car? Cabaret at crosswalks? What about opera sung from balconies? Try a different kind of weekend and see what you find with this jam packed selection of family-friendly performance throughout February and March.
An exhibition featuring realistic oil paintings of Wellington by Ronda Thompson is on at Petone's foreshore gallery until Sunday 21 Fen. Through her paintings, Ronda shares her love of Wellington, in particular the city's waterfront scenery depicted in calm dawn or dusk moods, a time of … View moreAn exhibition featuring realistic oil paintings of Wellington by Ronda Thompson is on at Petone's foreshore gallery until Sunday 21 Fen. Through her paintings, Ronda shares her love of Wellington, in particular the city's waterfront scenery depicted in calm dawn or dusk moods, a time of day that inspires her most. with calm water reflecting city lights. Her paintings are highly detailed and take months to create. She brings picturesque settings we know and love to life in her realistic and richly textured cityscapes, seascapes and landscapes.
Gallery open 10.30am -4pm Tuesday- Sunday. Free Entry
Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.
Kia ora neighbours!
From Tuesday 9th until Saturday 13th Feb we will do a cash sale!
We will give 25% discount in all our showroom doors for payments made in cash (invoiced obviously). Just come by any day and we will find the door you need. Alternatively, you can check some of our doors in our … View moreKia ora neighbours!
From Tuesday 9th until Saturday 13th Feb we will do a cash sale!
We will give 25% discount in all our showroom doors for payments made in cash (invoiced obviously). Just come by any day and we will find the door you need. Alternatively, you can check some of our doors in our website no8recyclers.co.nz...
We also offer restoration services, such as stripping, sanding, extensions and trimming.
Cheers!
You will all recognise who this is but who knows the history of this picture taken at Wellington Airport?
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View morePut your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
To help us celebrate our first birthday, we're offering some great specials.
Hudsons Queensgate,
Level 1 Queensgate Shopping Center
( opposite H&M )
Rebuilding Lower Hutt’s earthquake-prone Naenae pool is expected to cost $14 million more than budgeted, new projections show.
The pool was closed by Hutt City Council in April 2019 after engineers assessed it was a significant earthquake risk.
At the time, the council estimated the construction … View moreRebuilding Lower Hutt’s earthquake-prone Naenae pool is expected to cost $14 million more than budgeted, new projections show.
The pool was closed by Hutt City Council in April 2019 after engineers assessed it was a significant earthquake risk.
At the time, the council estimated the construction of a new pool would cost about $40m. Then, in 2020, that figure was increased to $54m. The latest estimate is $68m.
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