16 August 2009 - 4:00 - 5:30 pm

The film matinee was a fantastic success with about 130 movie goers - young and older.  Thank you to all those who braved the elements and were rewarded with a bag and jaffas and an entertaining trip down memory lane.

The Film Archive of New Zealand compiled a fascinating 65 minute programme of film clips of Ngaio and the greater Wellington area.

For full film programme click here.

The Ngaio community now has an even greater chance of surviving a cardiac arrest, thanks to the generosity of the Freemason’s Charity and  Homewood Lodge 447.  They have donated a defibrillator to the  Cummings Park library.

This is Ngaio’s second defibrillator.  Earlier in the year, Wellington North Rotary donated one to the Ngaio Medical Centre.

There are over 8,000 registered dogs in Wellington, according to the Wellington City Council.  And they need places to run around off the leash.

The Council is reviewing its  Dog Control Policy.   One proposal is for five new dog exercise areas - including one in Chelmsford Reserve, Ngaio.  A draft Dog Policy went out  for public consultation in June. Submissions to the Council are due in by 7 August.

Read more: Wellington City Council news, 1 May 2009

Read more: Draft Dog Policy, Wellington City Council website