IN THE BEGINNING

In the beginning we had the "skipas". Reminder that we have come a long a way. Mr Mbira was in charge, Mujuru could still run, makiwa featured in the line-up, Jedza looked after the books & Mr Foto was the technical adviser!

FOR THE LADIES

WATERING HOLES a.k.a SHABHINI

Bars-a-plenty. From big pubs, boutique breweries, jazz clubs - you get the lot.

• Bar Bodega http://www.bodega.co.nz/


• The Good Luck Bar http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/wellington/good-luck-bar-wellington.htm


• Leuven http://www.leuven.co.nz/


• Occidental http://www.theoccidental.co.nz/


• The Black Harp http://www.blackharp.com/


• The Feathers


• The Loaded Hoag http://www.loadedhog.co.nz/


• Dockside http://www.docksidenz.com/


• Matterhorn http://www.matterhorn.co.nz/splash_flash.html


• The Motel http://www.motelbar.co.nz/


• Red square http://www.redsquare.co.nz/


• The Establishment http://www.theestablishment.co.nz/


• Coyote http://www.coyotes.co.nz/


• The Big Kumara http://www.bigkumara.com/


• Mac's Brewery http://www.thebrewerybar.co.nz/shed-22-brewing-company/
• Molly Malones http://www.molly-malones.com/
• Kitty O'Shea

PHOTO GALLERY

WELLINGTON'S MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

Welcome to Wellington. Affectionately known as windy Wellington. From pop culture to politics. From sport to arts. Wellington has something for everyone. Spend an afternoon at TePapa, take a train ride to the Wairarapa for wine tasting, let your hair down in the Courtney Place precint, enjoy the best cheese and ice cream in the Kapiti coast. Whatever your age and taste there is something for you in Windy Wellington. Here is our top attactions:

1) TePapa http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/Tepapa/

2) The Botanical Gardens & Cable Car http://www.wellingtonnz.com/cablecar/

3) Wilton Reserve http://www.otari100.org.nz/

4) Wairarapa http://www.wairarapanz.com/

5) Courtney Place & Cuba street http://www.wellingtonmap.co.nz/WELLINGTON%20CITY%20COURTNEY.html

6)H20 Extreme Upper Hutt http://www.fourcorners.co.nz/new-zealand/product/index.cfm?productID=31852

7)Kapiti Coast http://www.kapiti.org.nz/index.html

8)Jackson street Petone http://www.jacksonstreetpetone.co.nz/retail.php

9)The Zoo http://www.wellingtonzoo.com/

10)Oriental Bay & the Waterfront http://www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz/

OUR SPONSORS

Thanks to our Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Telecom NZ
Card Sevices

NZ Aids Foundation http://www.nzaf.org.nz/


Rider Hunt Limited


Platinum Sponsors


Funders
Wellington Soccer team

TRANSPORT

PRESENTATION CEREMONY

KIDS PEFORM - SEKURU MAJOR

IN THE KITCHEN WITH MKWHALA

Our very own Richie Mkhwala is in charge of the gastronomic department. Forget Jammie Oliver, The Naked chef or even Gordon Ramsey - Mkhwala has assured me that you all will be well fed.

The final menu will go to print soon but here is whats in store:

1. Mazondo with a dash of kachasu
2. Masausage
3. Matumbu
4. Guru
5. African Salad
6. Madora
7. Roller meal
8. Mugaiwa
9. Huku ne mupunga
10. Lacto

SOCIAL EVENTS

HOW TO GET THERE

From Wellington

Take State Highway 2 to Upper Hutt

Turnoff (left) at the last set of lights -Totara Park Rd (approx 30 minutes
Drive 500m and turn right into Awa Kairanga Park

From Auckland

From State Highway 1 take the Paremata - Haywards road (Sate Highway 58) just before Porirua City and just after Mana

Turn Left into Sate Highway 2 (approx 15 minutes)

Turnoff (left) at the last set of lights -Totara Park Rd
Drive 500m and turn right into Awa Kairanga Park

From the Wirarapa

Take State Highway 2 to Upper Hutt

Turn right into Totara Park Rd

Drive 500m and turn in Awa Kairanga Park

PRESENTATION CEREMONY

@ HUTT INTERNATIONAL

ACCOMODATION

There is a wide variety of Accomodation to choose from. We recommend:
http://www.top10.co.nz/locations/wellington.html


Please book in advance as this place is very popular during holidays.

TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS

Tournament Rules

The Rules and Regulations that are going to apply during this tournament are those used by mainland soccer around New Zealand and can be viewed on the link below.
http://www.mainlandfootball.co.nz/publications/nzs_code_of_conduct.pdf


FIFA Fair Play Rules also apply...

http://www.fifa.com/en/PrinterFriendly/0,3875,FAIR49-Fairplay-2004,00.html

TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME

FUND RAISING

This is what the organisers are planning to raise funds. Please make any contribution in cash or kind - we need your time to succeed. Volunteer to help in any of these activities:

DANCE PARTY AT TUPELO


Listen to the best Dj's Wellington has to offer smashing da riddims at Tupelo. Invite your friends and share good music, booze and great company! (Click poster to enlarge)
Venue: 6 Edward Street
Date: 03 March 2007
Kick off: 10pm till late
Please apply for your Visa well in advance!

RAFFLE
Raised $272 with 300 tickets sold @ $2.00 each

COMMUNITY TRUST FUNDS
Submitted an application for a community grant. Thanks to ZIMDARE for their support.

WELLINGTON STARS MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS
We have agreed that for those with automatic payments (AP) set up, we will deduct $100 from your contributions. Those not currently contributing must pay $100 before the end of March. Please give the cash to either myself or Terry. Alternatively you can deposit direcftly into the account: 06-0507-0111535-00

AUCTION - RUGBY BALL SIGNED BY THE KENYAN SEVENS TEAM
Be the proud owner of this precious memorabilia. A ball signed by the Kenyan Rugby Sevens Team. You can bid on line by submitting a comment with the price you are willing to pay, your name & phone number. All proceeds to the Easter tournament fund. Many thanks to Josh who thought of this ingenious idea!

ZIM CUP 2007 SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Wellington Stars: Labour Weekend 2006
Standing: Kudzi, TK, Fedza,Ozzie(c), Prosper, Jedza, Kp, Tony, Pambi, Josh
Kneeling: Mathetha, Euro, Fatso, Tinashe, Richie

The 2007 ZIM Cup soccer tournament is in windy Wellington. We are happy to present what we think will be an enjoyable event both on and off the field . Please follow the tournament programme link on the BLOG archives for the detailed programme.

KEY DATES
5 - 6 April - Teams arrive in Wellington
6 April (Day) - Day 1 Round Robin games (kickoff - 12pm)
6 April(Evening) - Social events & H2O Xtreme
7 April (Day) - Semis & Final (kickoff - 10am)
7 April (Evening) - Presentation ceremony & party
8 April - Socialising and site seeing

FIXTURES
Check the fixtures tables under March Archives

VENUE
Games - Totara Park Upper Hutt (see "how to get there" section)
Presentation Ceremony - Hutt Internantional - Trentham

KEY CONTACTS
Manager: Terry Mweta
0274660571
Blogmaster: Richard Kudakwashe Bururu
bururu80@yahoo.com