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White Ribbon Family Fun Day. Sunday 26th November gates open 12:30pm at Harcourt Park Upper Hutt. Free & reasonably priced food, and hold off on the morning coffee as we have your fix well priced also (0:
Can you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by … View moreCan you help your neighbours survive Christmas?
Whether it’s clever ways to untangle the tinsel, the perfect glossy ham glaze, cheap and cheerful gift ideas, or how to manage an unexpected guest, having a few festive tricks up your sleeve never goes astray.
Spread a little joy by sharing a little advice. Simply share your top Christmas Survival Tip (or Tips!) with your neighbours and you could win a $100 SuperValue gift voucher. There’s 10 prizes up for grabs!
Join the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Te Papa for a day of free family fun on Saturday 25th November. Celebrate the Christmas season, enjoy the beautiful music, and even sing along to Christmas Carols as an audience member or as part of a special pop-up choir. We can't wait to see you … View moreJoin the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Te Papa for a day of free family fun on Saturday 25th November. Celebrate the Christmas season, enjoy the beautiful music, and even sing along to Christmas Carols as an audience member or as part of a special pop-up choir. We can't wait to see you there!
The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at … View moreThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is happening on Sunday 26 November.
If your life, health or property is in serious danger, an Emergency Mobile Alert could be sent to your mobile phone. Check whether your phone is on the list and find out more at www.civildefence.govt.nz...
White Ribbon Family Fun Day. Free bouncy castles, free roundabout and entertainment for the kids. Music and free food for all the family. Gates open 12:30pm Sunday 26th November at Harcourt Park.
The Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable… View moreThe Warehouse is excited to announce that they are rolling out electric vehicle charging stations across the nation! We already have our first one in Royal Oak, Auckland and 20 more to come over the next few months. Those 20 received have funding from the Government’s Electric Vehicle Contestable Fund, meaning we have been able to roll these charging stations out to areas that haven’t seen them before.
Show your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival on Wednesday 22 November. We're taking pre-orders now!
Get a group of 5 or more and pre-order strawberry & ice-cream sundaes from $5 each on our website before … View moreShow your support for Mary Potter Hospice and enjoy #SundaesforGood at the annual Mary Potter Hospice Strawberry Festival on Wednesday 22 November. We're taking pre-orders now!
Get a group of 5 or more and pre-order strawberry & ice-cream sundaes from $5 each on our website before Tuesday 21 November at 5pm, and beat the queue! You can collect your order from Midland Park or we can deliver for free within the Wellington CBD on the day between 10am – 3.30pm. Find out more on our website.
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Someone must have thought we could make a splash with our advertising by throwing our sign in the river but I am sure we will ride the current wave of non violence in the home by having more rock solid men who want to love and care for their partners.
Lets all make a splash at the White Ribbon … View moreSomeone must have thought we could make a splash with our advertising by throwing our sign in the river but I am sure we will ride the current wave of non violence in the home by having more rock solid men who want to love and care for their partners.
Lets all make a splash at the White Ribbon Family Fun Day 26th November 1pm at Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt. Lots of free fun for the kids, music and food for all the family.
Assorted carbon fibre golf clubs. Ping Big Bertha, Ping putter. Balls and bag all included. Used twice. $350.
Dux 2017: Charlotte Penman
Proxime Accessit: Esme Skelton
Martinborough Fair Trust Bursaries and Trophy: Esme Skelton And Charlotte Penman
Whitireia New Zealand School Leaver Fees Scholarship: Jessica Buckham
Canterbury University Go Canterbury Accommodation Scholarship: Thomas Watson
Rotary … View moreDux 2017: Charlotte Penman
Proxime Accessit: Esme Skelton
Martinborough Fair Trust Bursaries and Trophy: Esme Skelton And Charlotte Penman
Whitireia New Zealand School Leaver Fees Scholarship: Jessica Buckham
Canterbury University Go Canterbury Accommodation Scholarship: Thomas Watson
Rotary Club of South Wairarapa Shackleton Cup in Recognition of Overcoming Adversity to Achieve What Many Thought Unlikely: Jennifer Gault
Greytown Lion and Lioness Clubs Endeavour Trophy in Recognition of Achievements and Efforts Which Went Well Beyond the Level Expected: Nicki-Marie Campbell
Lisa Rose Cup: First Overall In Level 2: Harvey Morison
Featherston Lions Club Cup: First Overall in Level 1: Caelum Greaves
For Their Contribution to the Life of the College
as Student Leaders in 2017:
Joseph Ahipene-Larsen, Jeni Davidson, Gavin Hosnell, Alisha Hovell, Thomas Laybourn, Luke Linton, Fabian Sinclair, Amber Spicer and Keziah Stonnell.
Service Awards: For Those Students Who Go the Extra Mile to Enhance the Daily Life of our College Community
Minolta NZ Cup – For Outstanding Leadership: Gavin Hosnell
Tocker Cup – For the Greatest Contribution to the Life of the College: Thomas Laybourn
Service Blue Awards: Alexander Southey and William Taber
Service Awards: Jessica Buckham, Jeni Davidson, Jessica Fryer, Gavin Hosnell, Alisha Hovell, Thomas Laybourn, Bas Muller, Jodi-Leigh Newman, Charlotte Penman and Keziah Stonnell.
Student Leaders For 2018
Head Girl: Heidi Redfern
Head Boy: Samson Dell
Deputy Head Girl: Amberleigh Rose
Deputy Head Boy: Jonty Ariell
Student Leaders: Deanna Addis, Manaia Apiata, Piper Marshall, Harvey Morison, Jacob Morris, Bas Muller, Tanya Narayan, Lachlan O’connell, Joseph Te Naihi and Danielle Turton.
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