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It was back to our favourite venue, the Anchor Church in Whitby, for the Porirua Secondary Schools Speech Contest on 16 June 2017.
Three secondary schools took part: Bishop Viard College, Porirua College, and Te Kura Maori o Porirua. Each provided two contestants, who were welcomed and introduced … View moreIt was back to our favourite venue, the Anchor Church in Whitby, for the Porirua Secondary Schools Speech Contest on 16 June 2017.
Three secondary schools took part: Bishop Viard College, Porirua College, and Te Kura Maori o Porirua. Each provided two contestants, who were welcomed and introduced by Club President Peter Cox.
The order of speaking was decided by ballot, and the contest was run under international rules, with each contestant having a maximum speaking time of seven minutes.
Contestants chose their own topics, which tended towards the controversial. All spoke eloquently, and most spurned the use of notes. The large audience was attentive and appreciative of the students’ efforts. The students carried themselves with great pride and aplomb.
The club provided seven judges, plus a tie-breaker judge. While the judges deliberated, Mayor Mike Tana treated the audience to some reminiscences and shared a family secret with us.
All the contestants were presented with certificates of participation, and the three winners received handsome trophies, thanks to Harcourts Real Estate.
In first place was Murray Faivalu from Porirua Collete who spoke about, 'Stop trying to fit in - embrace your true self'.
Second was Siosiana Schaumkel from Bishop Viard College who spoke about, 'The Disease - racism'.
and third was Roseta Lopa from Porirua College who spoke about 'The influences of music'.
The College Cup was awarded to Porirua College.
Thanks are due to David Knight and Bill McAulay who Book presentation organised the event for the club, the judges, and Wendy Betteridge who gave each student a copy of her book “It’s your thoughts that count”.
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our … View moreEach year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!
We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.
If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
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Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...
Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here
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… View moreHi Neighbourly members. At SBS Bank we could have a home loan to help make your dream a reality. Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth.
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Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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Address skin issues from the inside out with clean, healthy, nutritious foods in the Taste Success 6 week skin programme. You will receive a recipe e-book with delicious recipes, 6 weeks of meal plans/shopping lists, and one-on-one support from me along the way. If you would like more information … View moreAddress skin issues from the inside out with clean, healthy, nutritious foods in the Taste Success 6 week skin programme. You will receive a recipe e-book with delicious recipes, 6 weeks of meal plans/shopping lists, and one-on-one support from me along the way. If you would like more information visit www.tastesuccess.co.nz... or email me at rebeccah@tastesuccess.co.nz
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We need your help! Greater Wellington Regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season.
Our first event is Spade Aid; help us plant 5,000 trees in four hours. You make the difference!
Join us at MacKays Crossing entrance at Queen Elizabeth Park for a … View moreWe need your help! Greater Wellington Regional Council works with volunteers like you to plant up to 25,000 trees a season.
Our first event is Spade Aid; help us plant 5,000 trees in four hours. You make the difference!
Join us at MacKays Crossing entrance at Queen Elizabeth Park for a morning of tree planting on the 2nd of July from 10am-2pm.
There will be free a free sausage sizzle and live music!
Please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes.
For more information, please visit www.gw.govt.nz... or RSVP to the Facebook event goo.gl...
Does anyone out there have any advice for Lisa?
HEATING!!! In a new house... Thoughts, opinion & experience please. Our new build is getting to the stage where we need to make a decision re heating. The house is 193sqm with 3.5 bedrooms & an open plan living area. The water & hob will … View moreDoes anyone out there have any advice for Lisa?
HEATING!!! In a new house... Thoughts, opinion & experience please. Our new build is getting to the stage where we need to make a decision re heating. The house is 193sqm with 3.5 bedrooms & an open plan living area. The water & hob will be gas. We want to be able to zone the rooms so that we're only heating the rooms we use. Ducted heat pump vs gas central heating vs HRV/DVS system... HELP PLEASE!!! Pros and cons. Thanks so much.
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