IT’S all go at the site of Eltham’s new Kohanga Reo facility. No stopping the Kohanga Reo

DESPITE delays, the building of Eltham’s new Kohanga Reo facility is continuing, much to the relief of organisers and supporters. The new facility was to ... More

Online story competition starts for young Maori writers

TE TAURA Whiri i te Reo Maori (The Maori Language Commission) encourages up and coming Maori language writers aged between 8-13 to participate in the Library Information Association of New ... More

 
A night in Olympus for IHS

INGLEWOOD High School’s ball on Saturday, July 24 was a great success with students and teachers all having a great time.The night began with a few private pre-ball functions where ... More

 
A beacon of hope

JULIE Landers of Kaponga is one of a number of dedicated Taranaki parents who care for and support a young adult with a high level of special need. Julie’s son, ... More

 
Green Prescription making a big difference in Taranaki

EIGHTY-ONE per cent of Green Prescription (GRx) patients surveyed in the Taranaki area have noticed a change in their health since they “went Green”, and 68% are more active after ... More

 
Popular author drops in

AUTHOR William Taylor visited St Mary’s School this week in connection with the Ronald Hugh Morrison Writing Awards.With over 35 novels for children and young adults since 1981, Taylor is ... More

 
Farms, friends and family adventures

AFTER many years of scribbling notes and outlines of stories it was with great pride that Ron Martin recently hosted the launch of his newly published book – ‘We 3’.  ... More

 
Happiness is a winter garden

A SUNNY day is never more delightful than it is in the middle of winter. But even when the weather is drizzly and grey, stepping outdoors to engage with the ... More

 
Garden tips at Hollard forest workshop

LEARNING new gardening tricks at Hollard Gardens on Sunday are, from left, Karen Newbrook, Mark Garner, and Margaret Carvill with Hollard gardener Marilyn Phillips (right) showing them tips for organic, ... More

 
Master of the track

ST Mary’s is very proud of their Head of Physical Education, Vicky Adams.She recently competed in the Oceania Region Masters Athletics Champs in Tahiti and came home smothered in medals! ... More

 

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