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2661 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2661 days ago

Blue September - Prostate Cancer Awareness and Fundraising

Adele Pratt from Accountants on Hobson Limited

Pedal4Prostate is getting closer. Stu is peddling hard out in the lounge every morning. Keep an eye out for him this weekend biking around New Plymouth in full training mode. Please donate using the link provided.

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2661 days ago

Taranaki buses take passengers for free on world car-free day

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As the world celebrates being car-free for a day, Taranaki residents will be able to catch the bus for no charge.

September 22 is World Car-Free Day, which encourages people to get around by bike, on foot or by public transport instead of driving cars. It takes place in more than 2000 cities in … View more
As the world celebrates being car-free for a day, Taranaki residents will be able to catch the bus for no charge.

September 22 is World Car-Free Day, which encourages people to get around by bike, on foot or by public transport instead of driving cars. It takes place in more than 2000 cities in 46 countries.

Bus travel will be free of charge on the Hāwera-New Plymouth Connector services on Friday September 21, Citylink (excluding school buses) on Friday September 21 and Saturday September 22, and the Southlink weekly services on September 18, 20 and 21. Read more here.

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