Congratulations Marsden students!
Anabel Jamieson (Year 10) is one of 40 NZ students nationwide to be offered a place in the Amici Trust Junior Theatre NZ Pilot Programme being run in association with iTheatrics (NY) and Music Theatre International - Australasia. This intensive week-long workshop offers young musical lovers the opportunity to develop a new Broadway Junior title in the professional theatre world, culminating in a staged presentation. An awesome opportunity for Anabel!
Amy Cooper (Year 13) has been awarded The Ministry of Social Development Gold Scholarship ($5,000) for tertiary study through the Eureka Trust for her presentation "TMS - The Mental Health Solution." Amy is one of 12 national finalists for the prestigious Sir Paul Callaghan Eureka! Awards on 6 Sept.
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
🌉🛶 Early Birds Might Crack This One First… or Not? 🥚🧠
A person is crossing a bridge and sees a boat full of people, yet there isn't a single person on board.
How is this possible?
(Susan from Massey kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Susan!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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45.9% I avoid spending money on coffee
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40.6% I still indulge at my local cafe
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13.5% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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