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    • The Student Executive’s Year Ahead
      • Te Urukeiha Tuhua Last year’s student elections for Victoria University of Wellington’s Student Association (VUWSA) saw a huge leap in candidates, with significantly more people running than in recent years. Importantly, it was the first contested race for presidency since 2018, when current Wellington Central Member of Parliament Tamatha Paul was elected. Now that the buzz has settled down and executive members have moved into their new roles, Salient reached out to hear about what they...

    • A Modest Selection
      • Ali Cook When I told my family I was moving from America to Aotearoa for university, they reacted as if I’d announced plans to join a cult—or worse, a megachurch. My uncle swore I’d lose all my rights, my guns first, though I had to remind him that I do not, in fact, own any. He warned me that I’d wake up each morning to fetch water from a river with my bare hands, presumably before churning butter and writing letters by candlelight. He asked if I even spoke the language. Fair question....

    • HOW TO FRINGE!
      • An Insider’s Guide to the Wellington Fringe Festival Rebecca Stirling It's that time of year again. Boosted campaigns stalk your social feeds, posters multiply across campus, and theatre students begin materialising in your first lectures, eager—desperate, even—to tell you about their shows. Ah yes: the New Zealand Fringe Festival (just Fringe is fine) is nearly upon us. For one month a year, artists truly run rampant across Wellington, transforming the city into a low-level state of...

    • Critic-at-Large
      • Jackson McCarthy New True Romance Charli xcx’s Wuthering Heights looks to the past to find a future “Can I speak to you privately for a moment? / I just want to explain”. So begins Charli xcx’s ninth studio album, in a huskily-voiced spoken-word piece by John Cale (The Velvet Underground). But that opening track, ‘House’, with its creep and crescendo, its screams and distortions, is about as dark as Wuthering Heights gets. Though it’s been conceived of as a companion piece to the new...

    • voyeur’s martyrdom
      • Elio Mikoi the woman in black begged me to take her husband / she was a gentle figure of horror / and so i did. / i exist as her husband’s darkest secret / i’m not even back in black yet. / rough bites and cuts / swollen lips and bruised wrists / bodies swelling with pride. / his body is unforgiving, / and i am no priest to forgive such vindication. inhabit me, instill jealousy and love within me / his skin leaves me delirious / his hands leave me hungry, breathless. / and i chant in the...

    • University’s New International Scholarships Operate as Automatic Tuition Reductions
      • Phoebe Robertson Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington introduced two new international scholarships in 2025, offering $15,000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for postgraduate students. The University confirmed the scholarships were launched in September 2025 for students enrolling from Trimester 3, 2025, positioning them as an upfront financial incentive at the point of acceptance rather than a later academic award. Nine students received the undergraduate award and 47...

    • Munch
      • Guy van Egmond Nau mai and welkom to Munch , your weekly guide to a bite to eat that won’t devour your budget. I’ll be your taste-tester of Wellington’s finest frugality; your penny-pinching truffle-pig to hunt down dining deals. My appetite is both discerning and decent, so if I’m full, trust that you will be too. But besides taste and portions, I also want to share the places in town that look after you—that feel homely (or surprisingly swanky)—and those that make their meals accessible....

    • Student Health Plan to Offer Free ADHD Assessments From Trimester Two
      • Dan Moskovitz Student Health is planning to introduce free ADHD (Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder) diagnoses and prescriptions for students from trimester two—in a move it says could remove a major financial barrier to care. ADHD symptoms include inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can make sustained academic work difficult and leave university students particularly affected. Until recently, only psychologists and psychiatrists could diagnose ADHD and prescribe...

    • Hunk Unc
      • Hunk Unc: How do I know my friendships are good and healthy? Most people don’t realise a friendship’s off because something bad happens. They realise because something small keeps happening. You catch the bus home and feel oddly flat. You lie in bed replaying a conversation. You feel more tired after hanging out than you did before—that’s usually the first sign. Good friendships don’t leave you feeling like you’ve just done a full-body session you didn’t consent to. I had a mate I used to...

    • New Drug Tests Ask One Question: Would You Make a Good Cop?
      • When Public Safety Requires Your Open Mouth On December 15 2025, in what police are calling a “positive” development for road safety, the New Zealand Government quietly launched roadside drug testing in Wellington. Officials insist the initiative is simply meant to deter impaired driving—but independent sources now reveal a far more ambitious national project : the Government wants your DNA. The Government claims that the newly introduced roadside drug testing regime rolling out across...

    • Learn to Referee with Daniel Ko! – Chilton Saint James, Lower Hutt
      • Join us on Monday, 2nd March, at Chilton Saint James, Lower Hett, from 6pm, as we offer an opportunity to learn refereeing techniques with FIE Certified Level B referee, Daniel Ko! Whether you’re a parent looking to get involved or a fencer wanting to give back to your club, this is a great chance to … Continue reading Learn to Referee with Daniel Ko! – Chilton Saint James, Lower Hutt →

    • The Gracious Employer
      • Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 Video Link: https://youtu.be/ArWz2FkYrds Audio Link: Stream Sermon – 22 Feb 2026 – The Gracious Employer by tawabaptist | Listen online for free on SoundCloud Structure: Introduction: Good morning everyone. During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began … Continue reading The Gracious Employer

    • Year 9 Camp
      • Wellington College’s inaugural Year 9 camp was a memorable and action-packed experience, giving... The post Year 9 Camp appeared first on Wellington College.

    • An eye for detail: The collected archives of Bruce Irwin
      • Humanities technician Cassandra Bahr has been working in the Collected Archives at Te Papa, cataloguing and rehousing papers from people connected to Te Papa’s collecting areas. Here, she highlights the archives of scientific illustrator and orchid specialist Bruce Irwin (1921–2012). James Bruce Irwin was born in Whanganui in 1921. As

    • Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy update
      • Consultation is now open for all Greater Wellington staff on the revised Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy. Consultation closes 13 March 2026. Why are we updating the policy?We review the Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy every three years, to make sure it is up to date with new technologies and legislation. This update helps us protect our information, systems and technology so we can serve our communities safely, reliably and responsibly.What is the policy about?Our Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy aims to clearly define the acceptable ways to use an organisation's technology and information resources. It's in place to safeguard Greater Wellington’s security, productivity and legal responsibilities, and give a clear understanding to Greater Wellington kaimahi on how to manage their technology.The proposed policies and guidelines set out to:Secure and manage your Greater Wellington accountUse and access our systems and information responsiblyAccess new software and technologyHandle portable media and external services securelyAppropriately use devices for personal useProtect your devices from damage and theftComply with conduct and legal requirementsWhat do I need to do?As a Greater Wellington staff member, we welcome your feedback and any suggestions about the updates to our policy.Please review the drafted updates to the policy document, read the policy rationale document for a better understanding of our reasoning, then give feedback by clicking the Take Survey button below.Submissions close 5pm, 13 March 2026 If you have any questions about the policy, please email David.young@gw.govt.nzPrivacy StatementGreater Wellington will collect, store, use and/or share your personal information in accordance with the Employees Privacy StatementYour feedback will be anonymised and used to develop and finalise the updated Appropriate Use Policy. If you request clarification on any of the proposed policies, your feedback will be used as a prompt to develop further policy explanation

    • February Flood Event Photos
      • Submit Your Photos from the 15 and 16 February Flood EventsIt has been a tough couple of days for our region, with heavy rain and strong winds closing schools, cutting power, and bringing down trees and debris. Emergency crews are working hard to restore connections and support our communities, including our own Greater Wellington kaimahi.Another important part of emergency management is improving the flood hazard models we use to understand flood risk and prepare for future events. We are gathering photos now so we have good quality information available for future modelling projects when they come up in our programme. Your images from the recent flooding are a big help to us and will support that long‑term work across the region.You can share your photos using the map tool below, or email them to us.If you choose to email your photos to floods@gw.govt.nz, please include:The date the photo was takenThe time the photo was takenThe street address or specific locationThe direction the photo was taken fromPhotos from anywhere in the region are welcome, and images from the lower Wairarapa Valley, Wainuiomata and Waiwhetū are especially helpful as these areas experienced significant flooding.Thank you for helping us strengthen the region’s flood resilience.

    • Tai Chi
      • Join our Tai Chi class and experience gentle movement, improved balance, and a calm mind. Perfect for all ages and fitness levels — no experience needed. Come along and give […] The post Tai Chi appeared first on Petone Club - Wellingtons Venue of choice.

    • Lost & Found
      • Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 Video Link: https://youtu.be/jqYP-goOQk8 Audio Link: Stream Sermon – 15 Feb 2026 – Lost & Found by tawabaptist | Listen online for free on SoundCloud Structure: Introduction: Good morning everyone. Over the years the metal flashing above our ranch slider has deteriorated. The purpose of the flashing is to keep the rain out, … Continue reading Lost & Found

    • Valentines Day Giveaway with Circa Theatre!
      • Win a romantic dinner & show package for 2 at Circa Theatre! • 2 x tickets to The Glass Menagerie • Dinner for 2 at Chou Chou Restaurant & Bar. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook and comment on the pinned post who you would take on this dream date to enter!

    • Scholarship Success
      • We are delighted to share our 2025 New Zealand Scholarship results. NZQA Scholarship is a national... The post Scholarship Success appeared first on Wellington College.

    • Newsletter
      • Cannons Creek School School Newsletter At Cannons Creek School we CARE Week 2 Term 1 2026 Kia ora, Talofa Lava, Kia orana, Malo ni, Marhaba, Fakalofa atu, Bula, Mingalaba, Namaste, Nyob zoo, Vanakkam, Mga Pagbati Principal’s Message Kia ora Welcome to the 2026 school year, we have gotten off to a very settled start, our ... Read moreNewsletter

    • The Ten Minas
      • Scripture: Luke 19:11-27 Video Link: https://youtu.be/IzbzrX5dtkY Audio Link: Stream Sermon – 8 Feb 2026 – The Ten Minas by tawabaptist | Listen online for free on SoundCloud Introduction: Good morning everyone. There is usually more than one way to look at something. For example, take the sentence: A woman without her man is nothing. Many … Continue reading The Ten Minas

    • Prefect Assembly
      • On Wednesday we had the traditional Prefect Assembly. In 2026, for the first time, we awarded... The post Prefect Assembly appeared first on Wellington College.

    • WC Peer Leader Programme
      • The Peer Leader Programme at Wellington College gives our new Y9 students the opportunity to get... The post WC Peer Leader Programme appeared first on Wellington College.

    • Can AI appraise Te Papa’s public records?
      • Could Artificial Intelligence really appraise Te Papa’s public records? Collections Data Manager Gareth Watkins and Archivist Jennifer Twist tested it on thousands of records and got results that were faster, less resource-intensive, and more consistent than expected – until they weren’t. This post unpacks the experiment, the limits we encountered,

    • Recycling Schedule for 2026
      • Each month this year at our recycling collections, we will also have a collection of other items that we will collect. We don’t collect these items each month to make management of the programme more simple, and make our drop … Continue reading →

    • What happens to the blister packs
      • I get asked what actually happens to the blister packs, and why is it so expensive to process. The expense is because the blister packs are sent to Australia for processing, and it is an expensive process. The value of … Continue reading →

    • The Friend at Midnight
      • Scripture: Luke 11:5-13 Video Link: https://youtu.be/IeEMc95XpDs Audio Link: Stream Sermon – 1 Feb 2026 – The friend at Midnight by tawabaptist | Listen online for free on SoundCloud Structure: Introduction: Good morning everyone. How would you describe the colour red to someone who was born blind? Those who can see don’t need the colour red … Continue reading The Friend at Midnight

    • Fly of the Month: February 2026
      • Pheasant Tail Nymph The Pheasant Tail nymph is one of the most useful nymph patterns. Rainbows and Browns love them because the nymph imitates a wide range of naturals. Hook Kamisan B175 #12 & #14 or TMC 3769 #10-18 Tail Fibres from pheasant tail Gold Rib Copper wire Body Pheasant tail fibres over lead wire […]

    • TRA Submissions to WCC – Variable Speed Limits near Colleges
      • The Thorndon Residents’ Association (TRA) have lodged submissions with Wellington City Council opposing the proposal to shorten the Variable Speed Limit zone near Queen Margaret College on Hobson to 60 meters and near St Mary’s College on Hawkstone Street to 120 meters. Our community strongly supports safe speed limits outside schools and the intent of […]

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