V8 Supercars: submissions close today

Well, we’d have to say we’re probably veering on the ‘no’ side of the fence with regards to the V8 Supercar race being held in Wellington, for the purely selfish reason that it’d make getting into the Central Public Library on the weekend in question an absolute nightmare (oh, and the rates hike, and the […]

More Energetic Stuff!

I may as well keep with James’s sporting spirit for the day, and tell you about an event coming up this weekend that’s aimed at the fairer sex. The Special K Triathlon series is in Wellington this Sunday, but, unfortunately, there are no more spots available for competitors, and no waiting list (and I was […]

Rugby Registration Day for Kids

Just a quick note for anyone with under 13yo kids who might want to play rugby this year – registrations for Wellington Junior Rugby is this Saturday (Sat 26th). Junior Rugby is non-contact, non-tackle, and is graded to take weight and age into account. There’s more info on the game on the WRFU website, including […]

Calci Kids Kiwitri 2005

Well, having popped down to Kilbirnie pool on Sunday morning for the traditional swimming lesson for the 5yo, and a splash around with my 2yo, I was a bit taken aback to find half of Wellington congregating in the park, having just finished their 8km Round the Bays run (my lack of blogging it didn’t […]

Island Bay Trolley Races

The Island Bay Festival wraps up this weekend with one of the highlights being the Ribble Street Trolley Derby on Saturday afternoon. The Trolley WOF’s have already been sorted, so you’re too late if you want to join in the racing, but there’s plenty of danger and excitement to be had even just being a […]

The Beige Brigade hit the Stadium

Well, we’ll be heading off to NZ v. OZ one-day cricket match tomorrow not only to see (hopefully) a hard-fought contest between the two best one day cricket sides in the world at the moment, but also to see how much of the facial hair and lock-teasing action that graced last night’s festive twenty20 game […]

Karapoti Classic

Those of you who like to get out in the fresh air on your mountain bike should take note that this year’s Karapoti Classic is on 5th March, and entries are closing soon. There’s two races – the 50km Classic, and the 20km Challenge for those who might not quite feel up to the big […]