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1944 days ago

Naenae Intermediate students shine in problem solving

Reporter Community News

A team of four students from Naenae Intermediate School have performed well enough to be invited to attend the National Finals of Future Problem Solving. Ryan Fraser (12), Lucie Wright (12), Kerryn McAndrews (13), and Thanvi Thirumarban (12) are excited to have this opportunity to spend a weekend exercising their brain cells to compete with the best from around NZ.
Last year, students who had been through the programme at Naenae Intermediate during 2013 and 2014 were school heads or deputy heads at Naenae College, Taita College and Hutt Valley High School. The Future Problem Solving Programme International is a prestigious programme, established by Dr Paul Torrance, a world leader in the study of creativity and creative problem solving.
Educators and researchers from around the world hold the programme in high regard.

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More messages from your neighbours
20 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 46.9% Against. I want to deal with people.
    46.9% Complete
2569 votes
10 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Shona McFarlane Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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