Is English Your Second Language?
The intricacies of the English language can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you're not accustomed to its tongue-twisting and complex aspects.
Ever wonder why "tooth" becomes "teeth" but "booth" doesn't turn into "beeth"? Or why a "mouse" transforms into "mice" while a "house" doesn't become "hice"?
Don't worry—Fraser ACE now offers new courses designed to enhance your English language skills or help you excel in your IELTS exams! Whether you're new to Aotearoa or simply in need of a refresher, explore our ESOL and IELTS preparation courses. We're here to support you on your learning journey!
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.8% Yes
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32.1% Maybe?
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26.1% No
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