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Kahui Ako Young Authors Short Story Competition
This is a fantastic opportunity for our local Primary, Intermediate, and Secondary students to shine as writers! The Kahui Ako o Kaipara is a Community of Learning that includes our local ECE centres and 8 local schools, all working together to support our tamariki across Kaipara. What follows is the story by Zoe Supeck who...
Te Awaroa Museum calls on the Community as Sunday openings come under pressure
Te Awaroa Museum in Helensville is putting out a heartfelt call to the community as volunteer numbers tighten and the future of its monthly Sunday opening hangs in the balance. For the past year, the museum has proudly opened its doors on the last Sunday of each month, offering families,...
Local Legend Ross ‘Mad Dog’ King Completes 18,000ft Skydive
Local legend Ross “Mad Dog” King has just completed his 12th tandem skydive with Skydive Auckland, this time from an incredible 18,000ft, the highest tandem jump available in New Zealand. Taking the leap with Tandem Master Elian, Ross embraced the ultimate adrenaline rush as he plummeted through the skies above...
And yet another new year begins, with challenges and with some trepidation
by Sequoia Thomson, Year 13 Student, Kaipara College Kia Ora everyone! I am the new year 13 student in charge of taking over this much beloved section of the local Helensville Community News! Though I am not yet sure what or how exactly to write, as this is very new,...