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On Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.
Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a … View moreOn Saturday the 6th October, Come to a family-friendly day of emergency services demonstrations and displays on the waterfront. The emergency services are bringing out their biggest boats, fire trucks and loudest sirens to entertain the school holiday crowds.
Climb aboard a fire truck, watch a car crash rescue demonstration, see the life flight rescue helicopter in action, and talk to the Police dog section about their work.
Watch from the Wellington waterfront as the Police Maritime unit and the Wellington coastguard demonstrate water rescues, and Tiaki tugboat puts on a spectacular water cannon display!
The whole family will enjoy this exhilarating display of public safety.
Programme
11am–12noon, Te Papa Forecourt
•Fire engine aerial rescue unit demonstration
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Wellington Free Ambulance demonstrate a car crash extrication
•Police Armed Offenders Squad, Dive Squad and Police Dog Section talk
12noon–12.50pm, Te Papa Amphitheatre
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand will desend the Te Papa building and perform a high-angle rope rescue
•LandSAR 4 wheel drive vehicle display
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand demonstrate how ‘not to’ put out a real fire
12.50–2.00pm, Wellington waterfront
•Wellington Coastguard demonstrate a water rescue
•Tiaki tugboat water cannon display
•Police marine unit demonstration
•Life Flight-Westpac Rescue Helicopter heli-winching demonstration
All day, Level 2, Te Papa
•High angle rope rescue (Inside Te Papa in front of the Gallipoli exhibition entrance)
•St John information display
•Wellington Free Ambulance – celebrating 90 years
•Fire and Emergency New Zealand VR-Escape my House
•Fire awareness intervention programme information stand
Please note: Programme is subject to change if any services are needed for an emergency.
Hi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.
There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted … View moreHi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.
There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted title of Best in Show, a full obedience show, the very popular Dancing with dogs, junior dog handling and many other four-legged events and demonstrations to entertain the whole family.
Come along to our national extravaganza and watch some of New Zealand's top dogs strut their stuff.
During the construction period, there will be:
- Restricted pedestrian access to the front steps (barriers will be up and access will be maintained to the front entrance)
- Carparks on the eastern side will be removed (alternative parking will be available in the hospital underground carpark)
- … View moreDuring the construction period, there will be:
- Restricted pedestrian access to the front steps (barriers will be up and access will be maintained to the front entrance)
- Carparks on the eastern side will be removed (alternative parking will be available in the hospital underground carpark)
- Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane
For the duration of the works Metlink services will continue to operate out temporary stops south of the main entrance and clearly signposted.
Please read our service update for further information. We apologise for any inconvenience.
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View moreYou and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.
To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.
T&Cs apply.
We want to thank you for sharing your feedback and suggestions on the draft Te Kāuru floodplain management plan to protect our community in the event of a flood. We’re in this together!
As part of the Wellington Water roadworks, the intersection of Kilbirnie Crescent and Evans Bay Parade is reopening to all traffic.
From Wednesday 19 September, southbound routes 2, 12e, and 36 will travel down Kilbirnie Crescent.
Bus Stops #6222 (Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre) and #6223 … View moreAs part of the Wellington Water roadworks, the intersection of Kilbirnie Crescent and Evans Bay Parade is reopening to all traffic.
From Wednesday 19 September, southbound routes 2, 12e, and 36 will travel down Kilbirnie Crescent.
Bus Stops #6222 (Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre) and #6223 (Kilbirnie Library) will reopen.
Not long to go for The Great Kererū Count! From 21-30 September you can help Kererū Discovery collect information about our native wood pigeon. Download the iNaturalist.org app, keep your eyes to the skies and share what you see. To find out more click here.
Ann-Droid implements the story of Pinocchio in the 21st century. In this story Pinocchio is a little robot girl called Ann who feels at home in the virtual world by using the digital devices children use today.
Her goal is to turn into a real human; therefore, she needs to learn the most … View moreAnn-Droid implements the story of Pinocchio in the 21st century. In this story Pinocchio is a little robot girl called Ann who feels at home in the virtual world by using the digital devices children use today.
Her goal is to turn into a real human; therefore, she needs to learn the most important virtues: bravery, loyalty, honesty and joy of useful activities. Originating from Hungary, this high-quality international performance combines theatre with the newest digital technologies: projection, a smart LED costume, a robot ball and a drone!
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