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We held our big multicultural festival at Oranga School yesterday. Everyone was included: the show started with kapa haka and finished with a sequin-bedazzled Bollywood dance performance. The paths and ramps smoothed for children's wheelchairs were walked by hundreds of neighbours and family … View moreWe held our big multicultural festival at Oranga School yesterday. Everyone was included: the show started with kapa haka and finished with a sequin-bedazzled Bollywood dance performance. The paths and ramps smoothed for children's wheelchairs were walked by hundreds of neighbours and family members, making their way up to the food stalls, where Cook Island chicken and chop suey vied for our money with Spanish paella.
It was disappointing, then, to come into work to tell the story of Christian Cosgrove, a high -functioning autistic 9-year-old who was this week expelled by his Christchurch school after a string of incidents culminated in him lashing out.
We expect our state schools to provide an education for all - and that especially includes those like Christian with special needs. New education minister Chris Hipkins admits we need to do better.
But, as I write in my Sunday Star-Times editorial today, the new government and Ministry of Education need to put their money where their mouth is to include both children like Christian and the other kids around them who are trying to learn. - Jonathan Milne, editor
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Just two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...
We've teamed up with our friends… View moreJust two weeks in and we've already received dozens of AMAZING applications. In case you didn't notice that sweet little "Colour Your Community" tab on the left hand side of your Neighbourly Home page, here's what's happening...
We've teamed up with our friends at Resene to offer Neighbourly members the chance to apply for one of six prizes to transform a spot in their community that needs a refresh, a spruce or a makeover. You could win up $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories - plus there's spot prizes just for applying! The initiative extends to individuals, organisations, schools, charities, businesses, anyone who wants to make a positive difference in their community. So what are you waiting for?! Apply now.
Are you buying Christmas gifts for loved ones overseas? You can enjoy a 10% early bird discount on International Air Parcels when you send by 12th November. Simply pay for and print your postage online. It's not only a nice little saving but also a great way to beat the festive season rush.
Guy Fawkes fireworks events are set to light up Canterbury skies from Friday. Pyrotechnics kick off…
"Here he comes, my beautiful angel," says 9-year-old Winnie Taylor. She's waiting on her pony Murphy…
It is set to be a brilliant day for The Homegrown Garden Tour and Fete in the Mayfield District this Saturday. See the attached map for location details. Tickets can be purchased for $25 from any of the gates on the day, fete only tickets are $10.
There won't be any electricity bills for the new owner of this beach house at Shag Point in Otago – …
If someone had told Neil McCann a year ago that he'd be in America today having a shot at a world ti…
If you're thinking about building a home, there's some important information that you need to be aware of before you get underway. Register for FREE at attend an info session near you, so that you can hear why new builds are in HOT demand - and how we're helping locals in your … View moreIf you're thinking about building a home, there's some important information that you need to be aware of before you get underway. Register for FREE at attend an info session near you, so that you can hear why new builds are in HOT demand - and how we're helping locals in your community.
Our team of Jennian experts are here to help and would love to meet you. Come along to this complimentary Home Builders Info Session on us, we'll be sharing our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Feel free to ask us any questions you might have about building in summer or any time of the year!
A lucky Lotto player from Kaiapoi has plenty of reason to smile after winning $1 million. The winni…
On the last Sunday of October, the small Canterbury town of Staveley experiences a massive populatio…
A team of girls from a small Mid Canterbury country school has been crowned national Jump Jam champi…
Months out from Ashburton's next Relay for Life, team entries are already flooding in. A launch was…
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