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Wellington Girls’ College students have taken their protest to Parliament grounds, setting up a makeshift classroom to voice their outrage over the sudden closure of the school’s largest teaching block, Brook Block, which was revealed to be earthquake-prone. The building, which houses the majority of the school’s classrooms, was discovered to have a dangerously low earthquake resilience rating of just 15 percent of the New Building Standard (NBS), forcing 1300 students to work from home for at least two days.The Ministry of Education had known about the building’s seismic vulnerabilities since 2020, but the school only learned of the issue…

In the wineries of New Zealand, our winemakers are relieved that harvest 2024 is done and dusted. With most of the grapes picked in March and April, all now know what they have in the winery, and depending on the variety we might even see some tiny early bottlings with the year 2024 on the label. If such an early bottling happens it will most likely be NZ’s famous varietal Sauvignon Blanc going first. In recent years there has been a race to bottle, ship, and get the new vintage of ‘sav blanc’ on the shelves asap. People familiar with…

“WHAT REALLY HAPPENED series” turns the basic MSM style and the “one-sided council articles” spun to look a certain way, debunked good and bad facts & stats added, leading to a more full and balanced read.Barbara McKerrow’s departure as Wellington City Council CEO reveals a stark contrast between the official narrative and behind-the-scenes accounts of mismanagement and financial recklessness. What MSM Reported:In a seemingly amicable departure, Wellington City Council Chief Executive Barbara McKerrow has announced she will not seek an extension to her five-year term, set to conclude in March 2025. The official statement, released by mainstream media MSM Like Scoop…

Wellington’s skyline is set to change as two beloved churches, St Giles in Kilbirnie and the iconic St Gerard’s, have recently been sold to developers. The sales highlight the challenging financial realities faced by religious institutions and the pressures of urban development in the capital. St Giles, a 1908 architectural gem described as a “taonga” by former parishioners, was purchased at an undisclosed price. While the developers remain anonymous, their agent assures the community of their intent to preserve as much of the historic buildings as possible and engage in open communication about future plans.Meanwhile, St Gerard’s, a landmark familiar…

Wellington, once a haven for property investment, now grapples with a crisis that has left homeowners in despair. The city’s allure of significant capital gains has evaporated, replaced by a grim reality of shrinking property values and financial ruin.At the heart of this crisis lies a complex web of factors. 475 buildings across the city have been deemed earthquake-prone, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the real estate market. Property owners, already reeling from the burden of decreasing property values, now face the daunting prospect of costly seismic assessments and repairs. The government’s response to the crisis, under the leadership…

A shocking video released in Wellington highlights the dangers of ignoring railway crossing signals. The footage captures a car speeding through a level crossing and colliding with a train, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility in preventing such incidents.While the driver in this particular incident miraculously survived, the impact on train drivers involved in near-misses and collisions can be severe.In the year leading up to June 30th, there were 19 collisions and a staggering 173 near misses at level crossings across New Zealand. Worryingly, 95% of collisions and 73% of near misses occurred at crossings with flashing lights and bells…

It’s a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to QR codes in Wellington’s dining scene. While they’re definitely popping up more and more, it seems like not everyone is on board with this whole scan-to-order thing. A recent survey found that over 45% of people aren’t too keen on using their phones for menus, ordering, or paying. Surprisingly, this number is actually going up, not down.The generation gap is pretty obvious here. A whopping 65% of folks over 60 aren’t comfortable with QR codes, while the younger crowd (18-29) is much more open to it, with only 38%…

So much choice – Free Offer for a limited time Let’s face it, Selling tickets at the moment in the capital is tricky, people always waiting late, that’s why we have decided to use our audience for good and help. It’s not a small audience either, in fact, you will find we reach over 1 million people every week, and we have figured out how to drive big numbers to your ticketing page. There is a lot of choice for people wanting to go out, our engagement is natural and unique. For events and venues we offer a product that…

Simone Biles triumphant return to the Olympic podium in Paris, after withdrawing from several events in Tokyo due to mental health struggles, is nothing short of inspiring. Her courage to prioritize her well-being over societal expectations is a beacon of hope, especially in a world that often demands athletes sacrifice everything for the sake of victory. It highlights the stark contrast in how America and New Zealand treat “fallen stars.” While Americans rally around those facing adversity, Kiwis often tear down their “tall poppies.” This cultural phenomenon, deeply rooted in New Zealand’s egalitarian values, can have devastating consequences. Research shows…

Wellington LIVE nonstop Book Review“Charing Cross” is a famous well-known Wellington identity that doesn’t want to be identified and still loves to write, share, critique, and have a bit of fun. “I am proud of being a woman in what was very much a man’s world” Pippa tells Jude.What an inspirational and fascinating story this is. I’m really glad a member of our book group brought it along and I took it home to read.This is not a biography but rather Pippa’s memories of the first 25 years of her incredible life. Orphaned in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) at the age of…