The Wireless •

Growing up in politics

The children of politicians tell their stories. In her second year at Otago University, Penny Roy distinctly remembers students tearing up posters of her mother’s face. Heather Roy was deputy leader of the Act Party, and at the time was pushing a controversial bill to end compulsory student union membership. Heather responded to the protestors by politely asking the leader if she could send him a more flattering photo to rip to pieces. It was thick-skinned politics in action. Penny was horrif
Concrete Playground •

The Sprig & Fern Tavern

An invitation to drink at a tavern by friends is frequently met with hesitation. Many modern punters are put off by the thought of pokie machines, pool tables and bad beer – But The Sprig & Fern Tinakori Road Tavern is different. Located in Thorndon, The Sprig & Fern Tinakori Road Tavern is brought to you by the award-winning Sprig & Fern Brewery of sunny Nelson, a brewery with a solid reputation amongst craft beer drinkers and eleven medals from the 2013 Brewers Guild Awards to prove it. Walk
Concrete Playground •

Havana Bar

A night out in the capital should always end in halloumi cheese and rum in a hidden corner of Havana Bar. From the guys behind Fidel’s Cafe and Havana Coffee Works, Havana Bar has been brought to life in two historic Te Aro workingmen’s cottages on Wigan Street. It was officially opened in 2003 and is a Cuban bar and tapas hideaway — ten years later it is still Wellington’s best-kept secret. The cottages date back to the late 19th century, when Wigan Street was on the outskirts of Wellington’s

Why not Southeast Asia for your OE? | Page 19 | Asia New Zealand

Phillipa Webb is a postgraduate journalism student at Massey University who was recently awarded a New Zealand Prime Minister's Scholarship to Asia. After taking part in Victoria University of Wellington’s ‘Understanding Southeast Asia’ course, she’s urging overseas-bound young Kiwis to shift their sights closer to home. Many young New Zealanders travel across the world to European cities such as London, Paris and Berlin for their overseas experience (OE). But why not journey to Phnom Penh, Vie
Stuff •

Structural engineer turns author to encourage better understanding of Christchurch infrastructure

A Christchurch engineer has come up with a unique way to educate people about what goes on under our feet. Phil Wilkins, a chartered civil structural engineer who works for Beca Group and was contracted to the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (Scirt), said there had always been "a little bit of frustration" in how the public understood what engineers did. To help people understand, he produced a lift-the-flap children's book – Christchurch - Our Underground Story – with illust
Radio New Zealand •

Cooks to correct NZ error over pension scheme

The Cook Islands government says the New Zealand government has misunderstood the nature of the Cook's National Superannuation Fund. There is concern in the Cooks that people who qualify for the New Zealand pension and who also contributed to the local scheme will face deductions. This follows the New Zealand fund being made portable for those Cook Islanders who satisfy the requirement of having lived in New Zealand for five years after the age of 50. But the Cooks finance minister, Mark Brow
Radio New Zealand •

Tangi to head major regional body

The Cook Islands Family Welfare Association president has made history after becoming the first person from Pacific to take over the chairmanship of the International Planned Parenthood Federation office for the East-South East Asia and Oceania Region (ESEAOR). Since the establishment of the federation 60 years ago, the chairperson has always been held by South East Asian member associations extending from North Korea to India. John Tangi is the first from the Pacific, including Australia and
Salient •

A Fare Go — Salient

The campaign proposes a student transport concession card which Zwaan says will contribute to “equitability of student life, cultural and economic vibrancy, a sustainable, low-carbon future and retaining tertiary talent in Wellington.” The campaign has received support from five Wellington councillors, more than 1500 people who have signed petition postcards, and over 200 people who have emailed councillors through the campaign’s website. However it may be a long journey before students can sn
Stuff •

Keeping life in balance

Newlywed athlete Erin-Monique O'Brien is on top of her game when it comes to juggling marriage, study and professional rowing. Now living in Cambridge, the 27-year-old returned to her Petone Rowing Club roots on Saturday to see a Wintec 8 boat named in her honour for commitment to the club. Her name was also added to the national representatives club honours board – one of only a handful of women to make the cut. "It is very cool to be back here, Petone Rowing Club has always been my second h
The Dominion Post •

'Sweet release' turns into job

For Wellington's Kristine Bartley, baking began as a "sweet release" for an illness that left her housebound. Today, the 29-year-old IT contractor has turned her love of baking treats into a fulltime job, with the launch of her new business, Sweet Release Cakes and Treats. But it has not been an easy road to baking success. "Three years ago I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, which meant I had to stop work and stay at home for eight months. I was always hungry and there were no biscuits in t
Cook Islands News •

Hundreds march against purse seining

This banner made sure Prime Minister Henry Puna got the protestors’ message personally during a march through Avarua on Saturday calling for the government to stop purse seining in Cook Islands waters. 15112209 A  RALLY of 300 protestors marched through Avarua on Saturday  calling out to the government to put a stop to purse seine fishing in Cook Island waters. Despite the rain, hundreds of protestors rallied behind Member of Parliament for Tupapa, George Maggie, as he led the anti-purse seini
Cook Islands News •

Govt ‘a band aid majority’

Too little, too late? Members of the Democratic Party caucus were all smiles during a caucus meeting on Monday despite their failed coup attempt last week. Democratic Party MP for Titikaveka Selina Napa said the coalition was ‘very tight’. Pictured (from left) is Leader of the Opposition William ‘Smiley’ Heather, MP for Nikao and Panama Ngaumau ‘Aunty Mau’ Munokoa, MP for Mangaia Wesley Kareroa, MP for Titikaveka Selina Napa and MP for Murienua James Beer. The Cook Islands’ is governed by a ‘ba
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