Long-term Plan (LTP) drop-in sessions.
Kia ora Kāpiti, join us for our upcoming Long-term Plan (LTP) drop-in sessions. Our LTP consultation document lays out the mahi we plan to do over the next 10 years and how we’ll pay for it. In this you'll find what we think are some bold but essential proposals to actively reduce debt and build resilience, without compromising services.
This year, we've got some tough decisions to make together. Come along to talk to an elected member and join the kōrero around our district.
🔹 12 April, 10–11.30am – Waikanae Library, Mahara Place
🔹 13 April, 10–11.30am – Raumati South Memorial Hall, Tennis Court Road, Raumati South
🔹 13 April, 1–2pm – St Peter's Village Hall, Beach Road, Paekākāriki
🔹 20 April, 10–11.30am – Waikanae Library, Mahara Place
🔹 20 April, 10–11.30am – Ōtaki Memorial Hall supper room, Main Street, Ōtaki.
Share your feedback at Have Your Say by Sunday 28 April to help us build a resilient future for Kāpiti 👉🏼 haveyoursay.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Government to Reintroduce Charter Schools
The reintroduction of charter schools in New Zealand seems little more than a sop to National’s right wing ideologues and will achieve little except the diversion of funds from the already financially stretched state schools.
There appears to be little, if any evidence that they especially benefit underperforming children, who indeed appear better off in a state system, provided adequate support is provided. Charter schools also foster conservatism, elitism, and in some instances religious fundamentalism, the cause of so much strife in the world.
It could be argued that of all children who might benefit from a broad state education and mixing with their community peers, it’s those from these conservative, elitist backgrounds.
What word is always spelled wrong?
The riddle of the day is...What word is always spelled wrong?
*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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81.7% Yes
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18% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below
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