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From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.
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Check out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places … View moreCheck out Sustainability Trust's school holiday programme Wilderkids. Kids aged 5 to 12 will enjoy a hands-on, outdoors adventure in Wellington's Town Belt. Different activities every day - building tree huts, bug hunting, making bee hotels, planting seeds, and lots more. Ten free places for Community Services Card holders. Check the full programme and book here.
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Thousands of parents who take 'cheaper' holidays during the school term time need to realise their kids are missing out on school says Secondary Principals' Association … View moreHi everyone, thanks for your contributions - some interesting points were raised! Comments are now closed.
Thousands of parents who take 'cheaper' holidays during the school term time need to realise their kids are missing out on school says Secondary Principals' Association president Mike Williams. New research shows more than 36,000 children took a holiday during a single school term last year. Tell us what you think! Would you take your kids out of a school for a holiday? Why/why not? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
We’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.
What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?
Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill … View moreWe’re developing a Regional Pest Management Plan and want to know what you think. We’re in the early stages, so need your help to guide our thinking.
What are your priorities for pest management in the region over the next ten years?
Tell us by going to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz... and fill out our feedback form. We really appreciate your input.
The Hutt News has a double pass to As Night Falls to giveaway to a lucky reader. The critically-acclaimed show from Auckland dance company Black Grace is fresh off a sold-out tour in Auckland and is set to the music of Vivaldi. To be in to win tickets to the June 24 show at the Opera House, … View moreThe Hutt News has a double pass to As Night Falls to giveaway to a lucky reader. The critically-acclaimed show from Auckland dance company Black Grace is fresh off a sold-out tour in Auckland and is set to the music of Vivaldi. To be in to win tickets to the June 24 show at the Opera House, comment here on why you'd want to see the show, or else email us at editor@huttnews.co.nz with "As Night Falls" in the subject line and your contact details in the body. Good luck!
Are you a passionate member of your community and want to make a difference?
Can you actively represent the views of those around you to Council?
If you can answer yes or maybe to these questions, it’s time for you to think about showing your interest in joining one of four new Community … View moreAre you a passionate member of your community and want to make a difference?
Can you actively represent the views of those around you to Council?
If you can answer yes or maybe to these questions, it’s time for you to think about showing your interest in joining one of four new Community Panels throughout the city.
The Panels will be made up of five community members and two local elected councillors and will be in the Northern, Western, Central and Eastern wards.
The Community Panels key responsibilities will be:
a) Representation – discuss, debate and provide feedback to Council on all important local issues, city wide matters of significance, Annual Plans and policy setting.
b) Manage a new Local Community Projects fund ($120,000 per triennium for each Panel).
c) Manage the Community Engagement fund.
We are looking for candidates who live in the Ward they seek to represent or alternatively be able to demonstrate clear connections/commitment to that community; and demonstrate an ability to represent their community both in the community and in formal public settings including Council.
Find out more about the selection process and what the Panel responsibilities are with the link below.
You can also get application forms from our Administration Building at 30 Laings Road, online at or at city libraries.
Applications close on 30 June 2017.
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. When the siren sounds, they all come running.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our … View moreEach year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.
If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...
Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here
Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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At 6pm on a cold, wet Queen's Birthday Monday, traffic near Kmart Petone is backed up in all directions. We had a fair bit of congestion over the weekend and business owners have been … View moreHi everyone, thanks for your contributions and a great discussion! Comments on this topic are now closed.
At 6pm on a cold, wet Queen's Birthday Monday, traffic near Kmart Petone is backed up in all directions. We had a fair bit of congestion over the weekend and business owners have been frustrated over the traffic levels. Is this the new normal? Were you caught in the traffic and what do you think about it? How do we fix it? Comments may be used in print unless stated otherwise with NFP (Not For Print)
We need your help! Greater Wellington Regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season.
Our first event is Spade Aid; help us plant 5,000 trees in four hours. You make the difference!
Join us at MacKays Crossing entrance at Queen Elizabeth Park for a … View moreWe need your help! Greater Wellington Regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season.
Our first event is Spade Aid; help us plant 5,000 trees in four hours. You make the difference!
Join us at MacKays Crossing entrance at Queen Elizabeth Park for a morning of tree planting on the 2nd of July from 10am-2pm.
There will be free a free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes.
For more information, please visit www.gw.govt.nz... or RSVP to the Facebook event goo.gl...
Wellington Curtain Bank provides free curtains to families who have Community Services Cards. We’re making it easier for people in the Hutt to access the service this month. Go to Pomare Taita Community House, 55 Farmer Cres, Taita, from Monday, June 19 to pick up an order form. Drop it back with… View moreWellington Curtain Bank provides free curtains to families who have Community Services Cards. We’re making it easier for people in the Hutt to access the service this month. Go to Pomare Taita Community House, 55 Farmer Cres, Taita, from Monday, June 19 to pick up an order form. Drop it back with your details and window measurements by Friday, June 23. We’ll make the curtains and drop them back to Community House for you to pick up. For more info visit our website or call us on 0508 78 78 24 x 705. Please note: We have had to change venue as Great Start Taita has closed. If you picked up a form from there, please now return it to Community House.
Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
The taps will reopen soon with a UV treatment unit which means people can enjoy safe drinking water without any chemicals. The taps are likely to be reopened within the next week to 10 days depending on the installation and testing process. Work to do the same for the taps at Dowse Square is also … View moreThe taps will reopen soon with a UV treatment unit which means people can enjoy safe drinking water without any chemicals. The taps are likely to be reopened within the next week to 10 days depending on the installation and testing process. Work to do the same for the taps at Dowse Square is also underway and it’s likely they will reopen this month too. To read more about this visit huttcity.govt.nz
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