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After 113 years, an iconic but earthquake-prone Wellington church has closed its doors out of fear for churchgoers safety.
The famous terracotta-coloured St Gerard s Church drew in a crowd of hundreds for its last Sunday mass.
It isn t up to earthquake safety standards, and after countless services, its current owners - an international Catholic mission - are shutting up shop. The earthquake risk is very strong and we have decided that until the church can be strengthened it s best to close it, owner Rainer Hensel says.
It s best to close it : Earthquake-prone St Gerard s Church shuts over safety fears
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Horsing around, 2. March 2021, 18:14
Do we really think if we move Wellingtons emissions to zero that it will prevent these events happening? Is our ego that big that we think nz or wellington alone can make that difference? And if these seaside places are at such risk why are we forging ahead with Shelly Bay?
Developer, 2. March 2021, 19:15
Let’s sell everything that our forefathers (any mothers?) built up for future generations. Privatise the lot … we need to look after developers not future citizens or even ourselves. Really Council are you serious?
Claire, 2. March 2021, 19:16
I would really like to see that rates rise go down. This is the highest rates rise proposal in NZ. Auckland’s is only 5%! I don’t have a problem with the divesting of buildings. That includes the convention centre. The library could have private offices on top. There has been a lot of misinformation on that. The actual library was not
These events reflect Council’s decades of investment; our commitment to retain talent and develop the capital’s creative heart, says Councillor Nicola Young, Arts, Culture and Events portfolio lead.
“We have always embraced the creative community and its development, supporting it through funding, providing technical advice, the provision of venues, and advocating on their behalf.
“We have already hosted hundreds of events and activities this year, despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented, and there are still plenty more to come on the summer calendar – so we encourage everyone to get involved and enjoy what’s on offer.”
It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks, and there will be major road closures in Newtown on Sunday 7 March and reduced parking, so if possible, it’s recommended to catch public transport, scoot, bike or do the waewae express where possible.
These events reflect
Council’s decades of investment; our commitment to retain
talent and develop the capital’s creative heart, says
Councillor Nicola Young, Arts, Culture and Events portfolio
lead.
“We have always embraced the creative
community and its development, supporting it through
funding, providing technical advice, the provision of
venues, and advocating on their behalf.
“We have
already hosted hundreds of events and activities this year,
despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented, and there are
still plenty more to come on the summer calendar – so we
encourage everyone to get involved and enjoy what’s on
offer.”
It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks,
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