1832 days ago

From Tawa College to Harvard

Reporter Community News

Porirua teenager Jess Jenkins, 17, has become one of 747 students from across the world admitted to Harvard University under an early admission scheme.
Jess Jenkins​ (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Tāmaki nui-a-Rua), has just finished her final year at Tawa College.
She is unsure exactly what she will study once she gets to Cambridge, Massachusetts, although she said it would be down an arts, humanities or business path.

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18 hours ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9% Complete
  • 21.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    21.9% Complete
  • 69.1% Nah - not for me
    69.1% Complete
311 votes
J
1 day ago

Books

Jeanette from Tawa

Where to dispose of your books

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2 hours ago

Missing girl - from the Wellington Police page on Facebook

Jeanette from Tawa

On the Wellington Police page: Have you seen Ella?
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing person Ella, who has not been seen since Saturday 27 December. Ella was last seen wearing grey pants, a pink shirt and slide-on slippers. Ella is believed to be in Johnsonville, or the wider Wellington City area. Police and Ella’s family have concerns for her wellbeing and would like to see her return safely. If you have seen Ella, or have any information on her whereabouts, please contact Police via 105 and reference the file number 251227/3635

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