Welby Ings: Kids are being labelled ‘dumb’ when they’re not
In a school system obsessed with assessment, kids with non-linear intelligence can too easily fall through the cracks, says teacher and writer Welby Ings. While […]
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Tsunami activity expected in NZ after 8.8 quake near Russia
Boaties around New Zealand say they’re checking moorings and keeping an eye on the seagulls, following a safety warning from officials to go ashore overnight. […]
Kapiti Remembering a Jazz Great
‘Jazzy grooves with Horns’ – Is how Erna Ferry, partner of the late Rodger Fox and long-time singer with his band, describes the show she will […]
Kapiti Writers’ Group – sage advice
‘Novels are a long, hot bath, short stories are a short, cold shower!’ Sage advice given from author and poet Trish Veltman at a workshop […]
Your election – Your choice – are you enrolled
Enrolments are facilitated by the Electoral Commission. To be on the published roll, you have until 12 noon, 1 August to register online or using mail-in forms. […]
Kapiti Calling – Nominate or Stand
Local government only succeeds if people who care for their communities are prepared to serve and stand for office. As an Elected Member of Council […]
Chris cross over Cones costs
The government will require councils to use fewer road cones, or miss out on government funding for roads. Minister of Transport Chris Bishop said people […]
Responsibility Without Power: Local Government’s Dilemma
By Gwynn Compton Following along with the events that unfolded at last week’s LGNZ SuperLocal conference, I’ve been struggling to coalesce my thoughts on what […]
Aroha Spinks in final Nga Manu Speaker Series
Dr Aroha Spinks is the final speaker in the superb Nga Manu Winter Speaker 2025 series. Dr Spinks is an independent consultant living in Ōtaki […]
Mills Albert Saints Crowned NBL Champions
The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have secured their 13th National Basketball League (NBL) title with their recent gripping 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks at […]