Kate Green

1 week ago | 1news.co.nz | Environmentrnz.co.nzBy Kate Green |Kate Green

Wellington's most famous fence is nearing the end of its lifespan, with a design for its replacement under way 25 years after it was first installed around Zealandia. It was the first of its kind worldwide when it was built in 2000, and now, the eco-sanctuary is home to some rare and protected flora and fauna, including parasitic plants, kiwi, takahē and tuatara.

1 week ago | 1news.co.nz | Kate Green

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is consulting its staff on another round of job cuts, with a proposal on the table to remove 84 jobs, primarily affecting women. It comes on top of two earlier proposals to meet the Government's demand for a 6.5% reduction in spending – one was announced earlier this month, which would see 68 roles disestablished, but replaced with new roles, meaning nobody would be put out of work. Another, announced in April last year, would see a loss of 130 roles.

2 weeks ago | riverbender.com | Kate Green

JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community Middle School has proudly announced their full lists of High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 school year. HIGH HONOR ROLL7th GradeTrey N. AlichWade R. BallGeorgia A. CazierMakayla M. ChapmanCharlie M. Charlton-StierleyAislynn C. ChristenEmersyn J. ColeLillie M. CorneliusKaylee M. CunninghamKyle A. DarrKadence DobsonHenry D. DohrnAyden S. DroegeLogan T. DunhamStella M. EgelhoffKenna L. ErwinAddison J. FesslerJames D. FordCharles R.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kate Green

Winston Peters reacts to a heckler. Photo / RNZBy Kate Green of RNZTonkin + Taylor apologised and launched an investigation after an employee heckled Winston Peters. Peters criticised the heckler’s behaviour, calling it “disgraceful” and not a free speech issue. The Free Speech Union argued the incident was unrelated to the employee’s job and urged respect for speech rights.

3 weeks ago | radionz.co.nz | Kate Green

*This story's headline has been updated to make clear the teacher in question is a deputy principal. A deputy principal from Onslow College in Wellington is on leave, while the police have confirmed they have received a complaint about a school staff member and are making inquiries. The school told parents it was "undertaking a process" concerning Connor Baird, one of five deputy principals at the college, who is currently on leave.