Keith Turuwhaenua has spent 60 years on the job
Keith Turuwhaenua is KiwiRail's longest-serving current employee, and one of only a handful of staff aged over 75. On Saturday he celebrated 60 years on the job - and the 76-year-old says he still enjoys getting up every day to head to work.
Turuwhaenua got the job after his grandfather encouraged him to move to Wellington to complete a trade training programme run by the Government's Māori Affairs department in 1961 when he was 16.
He has worked out of KiwiRail's mechanical depot in Thorndon, where he's currently based, for much of his career but also worked at the workshop in Woburn, Lower Hutt, for a time.
Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?
Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.
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27.9% I love it!
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31.8% Only in designated areas
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40.2% No, it should be outdoors only.
Mental Health Awareness Week - support a community organisation
Today, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand encourages you to tautoko a community organisation. It’s no secret that the pandemic, rising costs and extreme weather events have made things tough for our organisations over the past few years. We have hundreds of volunteer roles on our website which will help you do to do this! Check out this small selection and head to our website to find more and to register your interest:
www.volunteerwellington.nz...
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