‘News’ Archives
MP welcomes launch of new school standards
Dr Paul Hutchison, National MP for Hunua, welcomed the introduction of National Standards this week, as primary and intermediate schools return after the summer break. "This is a very exciting year for education. Our National Standards policy is a groundbreaking initiative, and a critical part of the Government's plan to lift education standards [...]
International News Briefs – Dallas Morning News
International News BriefsDallas Morning NewsBAGHDAD – A freelance Iraqi photographer who worked for the Reuters news agency was released by the US military Wednesday after being held without charge ...and more »
Waiuku Policing report by Sergeant Simon Palmer
Speed restrictions in police focus People need to be aware of the speed restrictions on Colombo and Kitchener Road. Police will be out patrolling these areas early in the morning. So it may pay to ensure that you are not running late for work and speeding or otherwise it could be a bad start to the day. Police are investigating the damage [...]
International News brief – Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Wilkes Barre Times-LeaderInternational News briefWilkes Barre Times-LeaderHomeowners in mud-ravaged foothill towns north of Los Angeles packed their cars and left Tuesday as evacuation orders took hold and a new winter storm ...and more »
Rotary prepares for community concert at Tamakae Reserve
The Rotary Club of Waiuku invites children, friends and family to help celebrate their 50th anniversary of service to the community, by attending the variety concert which will be be held at the Tamakae Reserve. On Sunday, February 21, local singers musicians, including Lynne McCutcheon and Harriet Ayers, will take the stage from 2:00pm onwards. [...]
Great Waiheke tramp
Pukekohe Tramping Club's midweek walkers were off on another expedition last week when they landed on Waiheke to tackle the island's tracks. After three hours on the island, they'd crisscrossed just one headland. They left with a taste for more. Opportunities for tramping on Waiheke abound: an excellent bus service meets every ferry and follows [...]