Karori, Wellington

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Wellington Heritage Week

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

As we are about to embark on Wellington Heritage Week, we thought to fitting to pay tribute to George Wiltshire, designer of the Friends’ H.Q: The Shelter

If you like this story, then you will definitely enjoy our first tour on Monday: “Nation Builders” and on Thursday we have our … View moreAs we are about to embark on Wellington Heritage Week, we thought to fitting to pay tribute to George Wiltshire, designer of the Friends’ H.Q: The Shelter

If you like this story, then you will definitely enjoy our first tour on Monday: “Nation Builders” and on Thursday we have our "City Builders" tour. Tickets are still available. Please visit the Events page on our website to book: friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz...

And now for George. He was born in Surrey in 1846. He attended grammar school and then trained as a Civil Engineer in London. George worked in various places in England between 1865 and 1870 before coming to New Zealand and undertaking survey work in the goldfields. Eventually he settled in Wellington and joined the City Council working under the City Surveyor Mr Marchant at a time when the Wainuiomata Waterworks was being undertaken with a pipeline connection to Wellington. He was then was promoted to Assistant Surveyor. In 1875 he married Caroline Hansen, a Norwegian immigrant. Together they had four children.

In 1888 George was promoted to City Surveyor with a salary of £275. One of his first actions was to set the new city Destructor in operation. The first step was to set up collection of household refuse. Imagine the novelty! Also in 1888, William Ferguson (Harbour Engineer) suggested that the City Destructor be augmented for cremations also. This would avoid the “mass of putridity” which existed at the Bolton Street cemetery. It would be another 17 years until our Crematorium opened at Karori.

In July 1891, George along with William Ferguson decided from the 23 designs for the new public library.

In August the same year, the first burial took place at Karori Cemetery. No further burials would take place for another six months. In the meantime, George designed and tendered a “shelter house” for the Cemetery in anticipation of the mourners yet to come. It was designed in the Gothic revival style, in a Greek Cross plan as an open sided structure. The builder was Samuel Hemingway. In 1892 the walls and door were added to ensure it provided true shelter from the forbidding Wellington weather. Occasionally parts of funeral services were held in the Shelter to limit mourners to exposure to the elements at graveside.
In 1897 the Evening Post reported “an annual growl is made by the City Surveyor (Mr. G. Wiltshire) as to the paucity of funds placed at his disposal for keeping the streets of the city in that state of repair required by citizens” (2 June 1897).

In 1902 George retired from his role at WCC. On his departure, he was presented with a “gold-mounted malacca cane, a pair of field glasses, a case of pipes and a pair of gold sleeve links”. He remarked that the present of a walking stick was a tolerable hint, and that he was sorry he had to take the hint and the stick. He then set up in practice for himself in offices in Brandon Street.

The following year he was elected a City Councillor for the Wellington Ward.

George died suddenly in 1905 whilst transacting some business at the office of Messrs Meek and Von Haast, solicitors. One of his sons was present. A doctor was called but nothing could be done. An inquest determined that he had died of “aortic disease”. At his passing, WCC acknowledges his efforts “his zeal and attention to detail, and his technical knowledge of the work, as well as his extensive experience under the Council, rendered him of great value to the city” (NZ Time 11 August 1908).

George leaves us quite a legacy with his contribution to the formation of our early city, and one that we are proud to celebrate.

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Diana from Brooklyn

I have 3 cotton dresses (2 knit) plus a pair of outdoors trou, all need shortening. All different colours. Can you do the job and show a high standard of finish? Pls reply to Diana w a rough cost 021 1744195. Prefer Southern/central Wellington.

13" Mid 2014 MacBook Pro for sale $400 ONO

Simon from Karori

I'm selling my 13" MacBook Pro, Mid 2014.
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It's the 2.6GHz version, with a 256GB OWC Aura disk.

Minor wear and tear, otherwise an excellent laptop and still pretty performant.

Price: $400

Calling all music lovers!

NZ Modern School of Music

Since 1952, the NZ Modern School of Music has provided Kiwis of all ages, throughout the country, with a fun, www.nzmodernschoolofmusic.org.nz... |modern approach to learning musi. We’re currently on the lookout for both students and teachers.

If you love music, are proficient in an instrument… View moreSince 1952, the NZ Modern School of Music has provided Kiwis of all ages, throughout the country, with a fun, www.nzmodernschoolofmusic.org.nz... |modern approach to learning musi. We’re currently on the lookout for both students and teachers.

If you love music, are proficient in an instrument and would like to share your skills with others, think about becoming a teacher with the New Zealand Modern School of Music. You don't need to be an experienced teacher - we'll give you training and support - you just need to be enthusiastic and be proficient in your chosen instrument and music theory.

Do you have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument? If you are a beginner or already have some musical ability, www.nzmodernschoolofmusic.org.nz... |it's never too late to learn or re-learn| - whether you are eight years old or eighty! NZ Modern School of Music offers affordable one-to-one music tutoring across a range of instruments for children and adults, and all levels of musical ability.

If you’re ready to start your journey in mastering a musical instrument or share your music passion & skills with others please get in touch with Gail Boswell via email: nzmsm.wellington@gmail.com Phone: 027 289 2031 Find out more

Inbox Inspiration for Sowing & Growing

Yates

Yates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on … View moreYates has been guiding gardeners for quite a while now (nearly 140 years), so we’ve learned a few crafty garden tricks along the way. We’re sharing our email newsletter, packed with our special Yates blend of leading-edge horticulture and old-school garden tips, fresh every month.

Stay on top of the seasonal tasks with us; whether you’re into vegies, herbs, fruit trees or houseplants, we’ll help you navigate your way to a gorgeous and luxuriant garden. Click through to get our timely advice on feeding, watering, weeding and how to nip your garden problems in the bud! Find out more

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Lemon

Reporter Community News

"When I first arrived at SPCA, I spent a lot of time snoozing in my bed. I was grateful to have somewhere quiet and warm to relax. I have met a few different dogs and have shown that I don't necessarily enjoy the company of other dogs. So would very much like a home as an only dog. I … View more"When I first arrived at SPCA, I spent a lot of time snoozing in my bed. I was grateful to have somewhere quiet and warm to relax. I have met a few different dogs and have shown that I don't necessarily enjoy the company of other dogs. So would very much like a home as an only dog. I don't appreciate dogs jumping on me. I would much rather be curled up with my humans. I am looking for a home with older teenagers or adults, and a home where it's more quiet rather than a busy household. I walk well on leash, am toilet trained, and have had some basic training. I need a yard with at least 1.6m fencing. I have been learning to ignore the cat in my foster home which is going well. My new owner will need to be aware of my previous medical history which the team will provide to any applicants. If you think you can provide me with a suitable home, please click the enquiry button for me so the team can get in touch."

Open Saturday

Angela Tolich from Northland Toy Library

Northland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 22 Oct) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Pick out some toys for the long weekend. Check out the range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...

Not sure if the toy library is for you? Pop by to say hi… View moreNorthland Toy Library is open tomorrow (Sat 22 Oct) from 9:30am- 11:45am in St Anne's Church Hall, cnr Northland and Randwick Rds.

Pick out some toys for the long weekend. Check out the range on our website northland.mibase.co.nz...

Not sure if the toy library is for you? Pop by to say hi and find out more.


See you Saturday!

ST NINIAN'S COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Letetia Cheetham from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

Our Community Garage Sale is one NOT to be missed!!Our next Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday 12 November

ST NINIAN'S COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Letetia Cheetham from St Ninian's Uniting Parish

Our Community Garage Sale is one NOT to be missed!!Our next Community Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday 12 November, from 9am to 12pm.

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Painted books

The Team from Resene ColorShop Basin Reserve

Turn your old hardback books into beautiful decorative pieces using Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

Same Same but Different

Fieldays

Same Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading … View moreSame Event, Same Venue, different date, 30 November to 3 December.

Plenty to see and do, eat, buy and try.

From Agri machinery, to new innovations, career opportunities and competitions.

We want to celebrate the sector that is relentlessly hard-working, at the forefront of world-leading technologies, and economically critical to our country.

The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Bringing town and country together over four days

The ultimate opportunity for agribusiness networking throughout the primary sector value chain.

Got to www.fieldays.co.nz to buy tickets. Know more

Karori/Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors meeting

Peter from Karori

Kia ora,

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 25th October at 1.30pm in Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre, 8 Beauchamp Street.
Access by 8 Beauchamp Street carpark, then a short walk to the Community Centre. It is also wheelchair friendly.

We … View moreKia ora,

Our next meeting of the Western Suburbs Stroke Survivors will be on Tuesday 25th October at 1.30pm in Meeting Room One, Karori Community Centre, 8 Beauchamp Street.
Access by 8 Beauchamp Street carpark, then a short walk to the Community Centre. It is also wheelchair friendly.

We look forward to meeting all fellow stroke survivors, carers and friends and discussing how we are getting on.

If you require a lift to this meeting, please reply to wgtnwsss@yahoo.com.

Nga mihi,
Peter Macleod
Convenor

Fisher & Paykel 900mm Gas Hob

Carilyn from Brooklyn

This is a 2007 model with Fish Burner as the middle burner. Still in original packaging never been installed or used.
Suit someone doing kitchen renos or even new build.

Price: $500

Research Participants Wanted!!

Brooke from Northland

Please get in contact with me via email Hughesbroo@myvuw.ac.nz if interested!

Ngā mihi

Happy Halloween

NumberWorks'nWords Karori

It’s everyone’s favourite October holiday. That time of year when you decorate your home with spiders and dress up in costumes. Have a spookylicious night!