Couple pleads for the return of gran’s stolen car
A YOUNG Wellington couple is appealing for information regarding the recent theft of their car, which contained precious family heirlooms. The car, a blue 1999 Hyundai Accent, was left to Dave Henley...
View ArticleTree planting brightens Mt Victoria community
TREE PLANTING: Richard Self cuts down old trees to prepare for planting new ones. MORE than 100 native trees have been planted in a community garden in Wellington to help improve the area’s landscape...
View ArticleCity to honour this year’s ordinary heroes
STAY SAFE: WCC initiative WELLINGTONIANS have yet to see a Dark Knight or friendly neighbourhood Spiderman, but we have plenty of our own heroes, according to Wellington City Council. The council is...
View ArticleCouncil briefings allay Swedish migrants’ earthquake fears
WHEN Emanuel Johansson and his wife Inari came to New Zealand on their honeymoon, they didn’t want to leave. So they migrated here from Sweden this year, but one thing worried them about their new home...
View ArticleFoods of many flavours at school’s carnival
MANY FLAVOURS: Pupils of multicultural primary school Clyde Quay IF you love food, then the Clyde Quay School Carnival was the place to be on Saturday. It is the school’s annual fundraiser and parents...
View ArticleHave you enrolled to vote?
A GROUP of young people is campaigning to increase the number of enrolled voters in the build up to the 2014 election. They’re part of Generation Zero, an independent organization made up of young New...
View ArticleYoung and restless for mayoral future
THE LAMBTON WARD councillor’s reinvigoration of inner city Wellington was what we were here to talk about, but it became clear Nicola Young’s plans didn’t stop at shining a light on the capital’s...
View ArticleDifferences celebrated at Clyde Quay School thanks to diverse families
Students in the year one Harakeke classroom listen to relief teacher Caro Begg. Experiencing diversity is part of the normal school day for the students at Clyde Quay Primary School. Clyde Quay is a...
View ArticleToo many candidates and too little substance
The number of local body candidates in Wellington is making it difficult for voters to get a clear idea of policy at community meetings. With eight people running for Mayor, 11 for Regional Council,...
View ArticleSlip of a National tongue puts Labour in power
Mt Victoria voters heard it first – Grant Robertson will be the next Finance Minister, according to his National Party opponent. Nicola Willis said Robertson would be too busy as Finance Minister to...
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