Opening this Sunday 30th: "For Compassion's Sake" art exhibition.
This Island Bay exhibition of new 2D and 3D art showcases the artistic vision of compassion. Please come and enjoy the official opening this Sunday, 4-6pm at the Presbyterian Centre, 88 The Parade, Island Bay (100 north of the shops). The exhibition runs until 7 October.
Suzanne Aubert, who became an Island Bay icon and is celebrated in CompassionFest 2018, embodied compassion. She was a social and religious pioneer and champion of children and the poor.
CompassionFest is a rich weekend of eleven events in Island Bay, celebrating the life and work of Suzanne Aubert. (Full programme on Facebook or www.ibpc.org.nz...)
Mother Aubert devoted her life to helping others. Her work took her from France to the Whanganui River and finally to Island Bay. Along the way she founded a new Catholic congregation, cared for children and the sick, and documented her work in Māori, English and French. Her work in education, women’s rights and te reo Maori were far reaching.
Mother Aubert founded the religious order ‘Daughters of Our Lady of Compassion’ in 1892. She later started two hospitals in Wellington: St Joseph’s Home for the Incurables in 1900, and Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in 1907. The Soup Kitchen she started in Tory St continues its service today.
In 1872 Mother Aubert began experimenting with medicine, developing her own herbal remedies, drawing on traditional Maori medicine as well as her own nursing and botanical background. She gained recognition from the doctors of the region who grew to trust her treatments and cures completely.
In November 1903 she opened the first crèche in Wellington for the children of poor working mothers; she trained and insisted that her Sisters also train, with the St. John’s Ambulance Association.
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Scam Alert: Bank cold calls
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.
🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.
Remember, banks will:
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.
If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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43.6% I avoid spending money on coffee
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47.4% I still indulge at my local cafe
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9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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