https://wellington.gen.nz/places+education Items tagged with Places and Education. https://www.swis.school.nz/swis-newsletter-6-24-april-2026/ 24 April 2026 Kia ora whānau, As we finally settle back into school life after a tumultuous start with the nasty weather event, I am continually amazed by the positivity and resilience shown by our young people and slightly older people (staff!) at our school. … The post SWIS Newsletter #6 | 24 April 2026 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School. berhampore places primary education Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.swis.school.nz/swis-newsletter-6-24-april-2026/ South Wellington Intermediate School 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z -41.31827735 174.77902615675612 South Wellington Intermediate School, 30, Waripori Street, Berhampore, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/seismic-whiplashwhat-happens-when-earthquakes-stop-suddenly It's like riding in a fast car and suddenly slamming on the brakes—Jesse Kearse explains the whiplash-like effect at the end of big quakes. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/seismic-whiplashwhat-happens-when-earthquakes-stop-suddenly Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/closure-su-building Due to damage sustained during the recent storm, the front entrance and Level 4 of the Student Union Building remain closed. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/closure-su-building Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/climate-change-means-more-landslides-in-nzbut-new-tech-can-help-reduce-the-risk Landslides are already one of Aotearoa’s most costly and dangerous natural hazards. 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Thomas Jamieson, Merekara Below, and Saskia Grant explain why these surveys aren't the best measures of economic performance. kelburn places vuw education Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/business-confidence-may-not-measure-what-you-think Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/counting-down-to-the-opening-of-the-national-music-centre In late February, supporters of the National Music Centre gathered at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Rutherford House to celebrate a massive milestone: the one-year countdown to the opening of the NMC. kelburn places vuw education Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/counting-down-to-the-opening-of-the-national-music-centre Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/adam-art-gallery-autumn-exhibition-focuses-on-the-voice Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery will open its autumn 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Aotearoa. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/finding-pathways-to-equity-in-aotearoa Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/forget-false-narrative-about-costs-the-oia-needs-strengthening New Zealand needs to strengthen its Official Information Act, not weaken it as a planned review may do, writes Andrew Ecclestone. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/forget-false-narrative-about-costs-the-oia-needs-strengthening Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-13T00:00:00Z 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 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. kelburn places vuw education Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-13T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/nzs-rejection-of-new-who-pandemic-rules-makes-no-real-sense WHO regulations are vitally important for the management of global public health emergencies, including pandemics, argues Sharon McLennan. covid-19 health kelburn places vuw education Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/nzs-rejection-of-new-who-pandemic-rules-makes-no-real-sense Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-testing-testing-one-two-3/ At Tairangi School in Porirua, a collaborative project is weaving together pūrākau, place-based learning and digital education. porirua places education Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.capitale.org.nz/2026/04/purakau-place-and-digital-learning-testing-testing-one-two-3/ Capital E 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z -41.1354918 174.8396887 Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/new-fellows-of-the-royal-society-te-aparangi-announced A trio of Te Herenga Waka professors joins the ranks of Royal Society Fellows. kelburn places vuw education Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/new-fellows-of-the-royal-society-te-aparangi-announced Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/jeremy-baker-new-head-of-kapuhipuhi-wellington-uni-professional Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional (WUPL) has welcomed Jeremy Baker as its new chief executive. kelburn places vuw education Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/jeremy-baker-new-head-of-kapuhipuhi-wellington-uni-professional Victoria University of Wellington 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z https://www.tearo.school.nz/2026/04/02/term-1-holidays/ Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter break and fun school holidays. 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It … The post SWIS Newsletter #5 | 27 March 2026 appeared first on South Wellington Intermediate School. berhampore places primary education Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.swis.school.nz/swis-newsletter-5-27-march-2026/ South Wellington Intermediate School 2026-03-27T00:00:00Z -41.31827735 174.77902615675612 South Wellington Intermediate School, 30, Waripori Street, Berhampore, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/widening-political-gap-deepens-cracks-in-nz-climate-consensus 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. kelburn places vuw education Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/widening-political-gap-deepens-cracks-in-nz-climate-consensus Victoria University of Wellington 2026-03-27T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/what-the-coming-el-nino-climate-pattern-means-for-nz-in-a-warming-world Previous El Niño events have caused severe droughts that have cost the economy hundreds of millions of dollars. 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