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      <title>Wood meets water: te taonga o te moana a rakau / Small openings into fleeting moments</title>
      <link>https://www.inverlochy.org.nz/Exhibitions/Current-Archive/wood-meets-water-te-taonga-o-te-moana-a-rakau-small-openings-into-fleeting-moments</link>
      <description>This exhibition brings together the practices of artists Katy Cottrell and Keziah McNamara who, through their individual approaches, offer viewers the opportunity to see what is out of sight - behind closed doors or beneath the surface. Wood meets water: te taonga o te moana a rakau, by...</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Inverlochy Art School</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T08:00:05Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Inverlochy Art School, 3, Inverlochy Place, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Forget false narrative about costs, the OIA needs strengthening</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/forget-false-narrative-about-costs-the-oia-needs-strengthening</link>
      <description>New Zealand needs to strengthen its Official Information Act, not weaken it as a planned review may do, writes Andrew Ecclestone.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>NZ may be winning the fight against the invasive yellow-legged hornet—but a crucial phase lies ahead</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/nz-may-be-winning-the-fight-against-the-invasive-yellow-legged-hornetbut-a-crucial-phase-lies-ahead</link>
      <description>At this time of year, hornet colonies normally begin producing queens that will disperse and overwinter in sheltered sites, ready to establish new nests in spring, writes Phil Lester.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>NZ’s rejection of new WHO pandemic rules makes 'no real sense'</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/nzs-rejection-of-new-who-pandemic-rules-makes-no-real-sense</link>
      <description>WHO regulations are vitally important for the management of global public health emergencies, including pandemics, argues Sharon McLennan.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/nzs-rejection-of-new-who-pandemic-rules-makes-no-real-sense</guid>
      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-09T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Pūrākau, place and digital learning #3: testing, testing, one, two!</title>
      <link>https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-testing-testing-one-two-3/</link>
      <description>At Tairangi School in Porirua, a collaborative project is weaving together pūrākau, place-based learning and digital education.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Capital E</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-08T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Upcoming closures: Anzac</title>
      <link>https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/upcoming-closures-anzac-2026-2/</link>
      <description>Upcoming closures at Nōku te Ao Capital E On Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April, our play space will be closed for Anzac Day and the observed public holiday. The post Upcoming closures: Anzac first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Capital E</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-08T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New Fellows of the Royal Society Te Apārangi announced</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/new-fellows-of-the-royal-society-te-aparangi-announced</link>
      <description>A trio of Te Herenga Waka professors joins the ranks of Royal Society Fellows.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-08T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Jeremy Baker new head of Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/jeremy-baker-new-head-of-kapuhipuhi-wellington-uni-professional</link>
      <description>Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional (WUPL) has welcomed Jeremy Baker as its new chief executive.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-07T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Term 1 holidays</title>
      <link>https://www.tearo.school.nz/2026/04/02/term-1-holidays/</link>
      <description>Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter break and fun school holidays. We will see you all again on the 20th April – school will be closed on Friday 24th April (Teacher only day) and Monday 27th April (Anzac day observed)</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Te Aro School</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Te Aro School, The Terrace, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 10) 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.whs.school.nz/weeklywrapup/the-wrap-up-term-1-week-10-2026/</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Wellington High School</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Upcoming closures: Easter 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/upcoming-closures-easter-2026/</link>
      <description>Upcoming closures at Nōku te Ao Capital E This Easter, the play space will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April. We will be open on Saturday 4 April, and it’s our first Korikori Nohinohi session, so make sure you come along to Ngā Paiaka Bleachers at 10am! The play space also […] The post Upcoming closures: Easter 2026 first appeared on Nōku te Ao Capital E.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Capital E</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-01T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Principal’s Message – End of Term 1, 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.whs.school.nz/principals-message/principals-message-end-of-term-1/</link>
      <description>Dominic’s end of term 1 Principal’s message is now online: https://hail.to/wellington-high-school/article/epWZJVy</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Wellington High School</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-01T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Her song features in Ryan Gosling’s hit movie, but Erima Maewa Kaihau was once a star too</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/her-song-features-in-ryan-goslings-hit-movie-but-erima-maewa-kaihau-was-once-a-star-too</link>
      <description>Austin Haynes looks at the remarkable woman behind a song in te reo Māori that features on the Project Hail Mary soundtrack.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-31T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>AI specialist wins Critic and Conscience of Society Award</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/ai-specialist-wins-critic-and-conscience-of-society-award</link>
      <description>Leading researcher and commentator on Artificial Intelligence, Dr Andrew Lensen, has been recognised by Universities NZ for his contribution to national debate.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-30T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Public health providers have to obey strict cyber security rules—so should private contractors</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/public-health-providers-have-to-obey-strict-cyber-security-rulesso-should-private-contractors</link>
      <description>Whether they’re in the private or public sector, organisations that deal with healthcare data should be subject to mandatory security audits, argue Gehan Gunasekara, Ian Welch, and Lisa Patterson.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-30T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>SWIS Newsletter #5 | 27 March 2026</title>
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      <description>27 March 2026 Kia ora whānau, We are nearly at the end of the term and it seems to have gone by pretty quickly! One of the highlights over the past couple of weeks has been the start of our enrichment and semi-specialist programmes. It … The post SWIS Newsletter #5 | 27 March 2026 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>South Wellington Intermediate School</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-27T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>South Wellington Intermediate School, 30, Waripori Street, Berhampore, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Widening political gap deepens cracks in NZ climate consensus</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/widening-political-gap-deepens-cracks-in-nz-climate-consensus</link>
      <description>The picture of climate opinion in Aotearoa is of a gap between left and right that is not only wide, but widening, writes Sam Crawley.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/widening-political-gap-deepens-cracks-in-nz-climate-consensus</guid>
      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-27T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 9) 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Wellington High School</dc:creator>
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      <title>What the coming El Niño climate pattern means for NZ in a warming world</title>
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      <description>Previous El Niño events have caused severe droughts that have cost the economy hundreds of millions of dollars. Jim Salinger looks at what the next one may bring.</description>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-24T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Three alumni successful at Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards</title>
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      <description>Three alumni of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington won their categories at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards on Thursday 19 March.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-23T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Bacterial meningitis is deadly, but can also have long-term effects on survivors, new study shows</title>
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      <description>Far from a short-term illness, bacterial meningitis can cause ongoing effects that persist long after patients are discharged from hospital, write Octavia Calder-Dawe and Kate Smith.</description>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-20T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 8) 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Wellington High School</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-20T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>HPV self-test boosts cervical cancer screening ‘across the board’, study confirms</title>
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      <description>New research adds to evidence HPV self-testing increases screening rates.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-18T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Photography research goes global</title>
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      <description>Japanese born academic Dr Mizuho Nishioka now calls Paekākāriki home, but her photographic research reaches worldwide.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-18T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How Wellingtonians learnt to live with flocks of screeching kākā</title>
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      <description>The reintroduction of kākā in Wellington hasn’t always been smooth sailing. But this sassy bird has won the hearts of many residents and forced people to think about the city and its environment, writes Cathy Breed.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/how-wellingtonians-learnt-to-live-with-flocks-of-screeching-kaka</guid>
      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-16T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Wool interior lining wins coveted accreditation</title>
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      <description>A University-led accreditation awarded to a natural wool building material highlights the importance of sustainability in the construction industry</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-16T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>International student numbers surge at Vic Uni</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/international-student-numbers-surge-at-vic-uni</link>
      <description>Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington posts major rise in international student enrolments and strong growth in arts, politics, and teaching, as well as higher numbers of Māori and Pasifika students.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-15T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Job performance reviews 'outdated and often pointless,' researchers say.</title>
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      <description>Research has identified numerous problems with conventional performance appraisals—so why keep using them, ask Danaë Anderson and Jeremy Morrow.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Wrap Up (Term 1, Week 7 ) 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Wellington High School</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-13T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Wellington High School, Taranaki Street, Mount Cook, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <description>As the country counts down to the general election in November, Sam Crawley looks at what survey data tell us about climate concerns and voting behaviour.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-03-12T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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