MetService is forecasting a blast of Antarctic air
rolling over Aotearoa in the next few days, bringing
powerful swells, strong winds, and snow for many.
With
strengthening southerly winds for the South Island, south to
southwest swells of 6 to 8 metres are expected today and
tomorrow (Tuesday), with a period of 15 seconds for nearly
all of the South Island. These powerful waves will continue
to spread up the coasts of the North Island, with Wellington
expecting to see 6 metre swells from Tuesday morning, and
other coastal areas a few hours later. MetService
meteorologist Alwyn Bakker explains “These are very large,
high-energy waves, and can catch people unawares if
Monday, 28 June 2021, 4:46 pm
It’s taken more than 20 years, but Te Ara Piko is
finally the finished product.
The 5.25km, $5.3million
pathway around the northern side of the spectacular
Pāuatahanui Inlet was pitched in 1999 to then-Porirua mayor
Jenny Brash by members of the Rotary Club of
Plimmerton.
The first turf was turned in 2005 and an
official blessing and opening was held on Monday at
Motukaraka Point to recognise its completion.
Current
Porirua mayor Anita Baker said the tireless fundraising by
Plimmerton Rotary - it contributed $1.3m towards the project
- has created a much-loved walkway that will be enjoyed for
Monday, 28 June 2021, 3:58 pm
A survey of Christchurch Girls High School has revealed
widespread sexual harassment, with more than 400 students
revealing they ve been sexually assaulted and more than 20
saying they ve been raped.
“As a country we need to
support our young men to understand what Healthy Masculinity
looks like,” says White Ribbon Manager Rob McCann, “and
have a working comprehension of what Respectful
Relationships involve, which includes understanding
consent.”
“It is these concepts that can help
provide a protection against the type of attitudes and
behaviour, which enable young men to think it is ok to
harass and harm women.
“While there has been
The adoption of the National Repatriation Policy for Kōiwi Tangata and Associated Burial Taonga within Aotearoa, by the Museums Aotearoa membership at their AGM on Thursday 24 June, was a significant milestone for the repatriation movement in Aotearoa .
Dr Karleen Edwards MASH Trust is pleased to announce that Dr Karleen Edwards has been appointed chief executive officer. Dr Edwards has a long history in the health sector on both sides of the Tasman and a more recent history in local government .