Councillors who voted for weekend parking fees:Mayor LesterCouncillor CalvertCouncillor Calvi-freemanCouncillor DawsonCouncillor DayCouncillor FitzsimonsCouncillor FreeCouncillor GilberdCouncillor LeeCouncillor MarshCouncillor PannettCouncillor YoungAgainst:Councillor FosterCouncillor SparrowCouncillor WoolfSomething to keep in mind for the next elections.
Victoria University of Wellington is very clear - not sure what the problem is. If its simplified to University of Wellington, fine - no big deal. But if the aim is simplification, why come up with a new MÄori name instead of the current translation? If overseas students are confused about Victoria University of Wellington Id love to know what theyd make of Te Herenga Waka, the hitching post for your canoe. Theyd probably think its affiliated to our navy.
There are many people who have difficulty with spoken communication - either from birth or through brain injury, for example following a stroke. My dad has stroke related problems with speech (aphasia). It takes a tremendous amount of courage for these people to communicate face to face with people who dont know them and are not aware of their struggle. Most people are patient and understanding but in this instance Starbucks first underreacted by offering $5 (US) then overreacted by firing the barista. No one wins here. The barista more than likely did not intend to offend - he just didnt think. Training and an apology would be a far better outcome.
Noooooo! Useless bus system, now they take away weekend parking. Great way to kill the city. Reduce rates by making businesses pay for their own expos. Instead of wining and dining potential new immigrants, look after the people who live here already.
Culture is not static- all cultures appropriate! Sharing food is a way of bringing people together in most cultures, so it seems especially ridiculous for someone to think that a dish is off limits unless its authentic to their taste.
Nothing to do with international students. Redundant, duplicate courses leave polytechs and universities encroaching on each others territories. No one wins, least of all students. For example, Masseys nursing course has been reduced to online delivery to save costs while Whiteria has a state of the art nursing facility. The whole sector needs an overhaul.
NZ doesnt owe him a job. If he cant get one we dont need him. A school I worked at employed a Philippina high school teacher as a teacher aide while she was looking for permanent employment as an English teacher. She couldnt get a job but wouldnt go back home as she would not be able to enter NZ again. She couldnt support herself on a teacher aides wages so the staff at school had a whip round so she could buy groceries. We are too soft. Other teacher aides, low wage earners, helping out someone whose skills were not needed and who had good job prospects, a husband and children in the Philippines.
Parking is tight because the council car parks were closed after the earthquakes. There is already a two hour limit on the parks. Charging for them wont create more parking, just disgruntled customers who might decide it isnt worth the bother of visiting the CBD.
Fine if the supermarkets pick up the tab for below cost items to entice customers into their stores. But they dont - they squeeze the manufacturer who has no choice if they want products sold in our two competing supermarket chains.
Buses running as normal??? My son now catches a bus half an hour earlier to make sure he gets to town on time as the service is so unreliable. Today the bus was displaying Titahi Bay instead of Island Bay and the driver and navigator were not completely sure of the route and asked for help with directions.
Regardless of $, unless they are housed in tents, they still occupy limited housing stock. It doesnt feel good to look after refugee families better than fellow kiwis living in overcrowded flats, with parents, in garages and sleepouts. Kiwis who cant afford to have children of their own.
Agree, schools cant do anything. Its best if kids can sort it themselves but failing that Id step in. My 5 year old daughter had a friend who was bullied by a kid whose parents had just split up. She knocked him to the ground. The teacher saw but pretended not to - she was pleased my daughter was sticking up for her friend. The boy became good friends with my daughter afterwards - he saw her as someone strong who would protect him.
Overcrowded, open-plan classrooms and lots of kids with behavioural problems that teachers arent able to deal with. No one wants to go to school - staff and students!
But if self service is introduced then the number of checkout operators will be reduced through natural attrition or reducing hours so people have no option but to look elsewhere or try and pick up a second job. Fewer employees then becomes another reason to cut supervisory positions. And they will need to cut the wage bill to pay for all the technology they are introducing. Bye Warehouse - I already avoid Kmart because there is no human service option.
Language learning is easy for preschoolers. But by 6 or 7 kids find it harder to pick up a second language. We have ESOL kids in our schools who start as 5 year olds and really struggle with English but their preschool siblings do better as they tend to be exposed to more English earlier.
Crocodile tears! Business is business. Women in business have to act like men to be promoted. Incorporating Maori culture will ... oh wait, its already a heirachical, male dominated culture. No problem then - just the colonial, Christian influenced waiata to learn.
Wellington businesses concerned about end of free weekend parking
Councillors who voted for weekend parking fees:Mayor LesterCouncillor CalvertCouncillor Calvi-freemanCouncillor DawsonCouncillor DayCouncillor FitzsimonsCouncillor FreeCouncillor GilberdCouncillor LeeCouncillor MarshCouncillor PannettCouncillor YoungAgainst:Councillor FosterCouncillor SparrowCouncillor WoolfSomething to keep in mind for the next elections.
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Then we take in 1500 refugees to make the housing market even tougher for those that cant afford or miss out on kiwibuild.
Parents, you're stunting your kid's potential by depriving them of te reo
The minority can do as they wish. Theres no compulsion on anyone to learn or not learn.
'Modest' number of submissions received for Victoria University name change
Victoria University of Wellington is very clear - not sure what the problem is. If its simplified to University of Wellington, fine - no big deal. But if the aim is simplification, why come up with a new MÄori name instead of the current translation? If overseas students are confused about Victoria University of Wellington Id love to know what theyd make of Te Herenga Waka, the hitching post for your canoe. Theyd probably think its affiliated to our navy.
US Starbucks employee fired after mocking stuttering customer
There are many people who have difficulty with spoken communication - either from birth or through brain injury, for example following a stroke. My dad has stroke related problems with speech (aphasia). It takes a tremendous amount of courage for these people to communicate face to face with people who dont know them and are not aware of their struggle. Most people are patient and understanding but in this instance Starbucks first underreacted by offering $5 (US) then overreacted by firing the barista. No one wins here. The barista more than likely did not intend to offend - he just didnt think. Training and an apology would be a far better outcome.
New Treaty office suggested, likely to be established
Save us Winston!!!!
Churches lose out in close vote that ended Wellington's free weekend parking
Noooooo! Useless bus system, now they take away weekend parking. Great way to kill the city. Reduce rates by making businesses pay for their own expos. Instead of wining and dining potential new immigrants, look after the people who live here already.
Why so much 'fauxffence' over Jamie Oliver's jerk rice?
Culture is not static- all cultures appropriate! Sharing food is a way of bringing people together in most cultures, so it seems especially ridiculous for someone to think that a dish is off limits unless its authentic to their taste.
Poor financial health sees Government stump up with cash for Whitireia, Unitec
Nothing to do with international students. Redundant, duplicate courses leave polytechs and universities encroaching on each others territories. No one wins, least of all students. For example, Masseys nursing course has been reduced to online delivery to save costs while Whiteria has a state of the art nursing facility. The whole sector needs an overhaul.
Victoria University of Wellington closer to scrapping name, institution confirms
Te Herenga Waka, the hitching post for your canoe, makes no sense at all.
E-scooter injury claims and near misses spark safety fears
Pedestrians and scooters dont mix well either.
Heres why there are so many $2 shops in New Zealand
NZ doesnt owe him a job. If he cant get one we dont need him. A school I worked at employed a Philippina high school teacher as a teacher aide while she was looking for permanent employment as an English teacher. She couldnt get a job but wouldnt go back home as she would not be able to enter NZ again. She couldnt support herself on a teacher aides wages so the staff at school had a whip round so she could buy groceries. We are too soft. Other teacher aides, low wage earners, helping out someone whose skills were not needed and who had good job prospects, a husband and children in the Philippines.
HÄ«koi for te Reo unites thousands in a walk for the language's longevity
Wellington wont be embracing Justin Lestor at the next elections.
Wellington businesses concerned about end of free weekend parking
Parking is tight because the council car parks were closed after the earthquakes. There is already a two hour limit on the parks. Charging for them wont create more parking, just disgruntled customers who might decide it isnt worth the bother of visiting the CBD.
Breaking Bread: The power of the $1 loaf
Fine if the supermarkets pick up the tab for below cost items to entice customers into their stores. But they dont - they squeeze the manufacturer who has no choice if they want products sold in our two competing supermarket chains.
Regional councillor Ken Laban calls on Tramways Union and Tranzit to urgently settle standoff
Buses running as normal??? My son now catches a bus half an hour earlier to make sure he gets to town on time as the service is so unreliable. Today the bus was displaying Titahi Bay instead of Island Bay and the driver and navigator were not completely sure of the route and asked for help with directions.
KiwiBuild will benefit the few, not the many: Economist
Regardless of $, unless they are housed in tents, they still occupy limited housing stock. It doesnt feel good to look after refugee families better than fellow kiwis living in overcrowded flats, with parents, in garages and sleepouts. Kiwis who cant afford to have children of their own.
Green Party starts new push for compulsory te reo
True. The 2016 Maori Language Act forces the Crown to revitalise the Maori language. It is an ill-considered can of worms that should be repealed.
New Zealand has issues, but the idea it is a 'low-wage economy' is a myth
Housing costs are keeping us poor.
"Editorial: The murkiness of political donations",
Yes, Im absolutely sick of the murkiness of political donations and being unable to vote for list MPs.
Language as 'our precious': Why Gollum is relevant to te reo MÄori
Laws can change. The Maori Language Act only came into being in 2016. If it becomes a millstone it will be revised.
Wellington businesses concerned about end of free weekend parking
Cute kitties to play with, really cool cat themed merchandise ...and you can do yoga classes with the cats! Super friendly staff too.
More FM radio host Gary McCormick took on his daughter's bully
Agree, schools cant do anything. Its best if kids can sort it themselves but failing that Id step in. My 5 year old daughter had a friend who was bullied by a kid whose parents had just split up. She knocked him to the ground. The teacher saw but pretended not to - she was pleased my daughter was sticking up for her friend. The boy became good friends with my daughter afterwards - he saw her as someone strong who would protect him.
Anxiety and family major factors in students skipping school, report finds
Overcrowded, open-plan classrooms and lots of kids with behavioural problems that teachers arent able to deal with. No one wants to go to school - staff and students!
Reo rua Ä mua: How Kiwis might talk in 2040
But they dont speak Maori in Switzerland so would be confused by Maori blended English. Ka pai?Sorry, we dont serve cat pie on our menu sir.
The Warehouse plans job cuts at 99 stores
But if self service is introduced then the number of checkout operators will be reduced through natural attrition or reducing hours so people have no option but to look elsewhere or try and pick up a second job. Fewer employees then becomes another reason to cut supervisory positions. And they will need to cut the wage bill to pay for all the technology they are introducing. Bye Warehouse - I already avoid Kmart because there is no human service option.
Reo rua Ä mua: How Kiwis might talk in 2040
Language learning is easy for preschoolers. But by 6 or 7 kids find it harder to pick up a second language. We have ESOL kids in our schools who start as 5 year olds and really struggle with English but their preschool siblings do better as they tend to be exposed to more English earlier.
Spark jumps on the waka, asking staff to bring 'their real selves' to work
Crocodile tears! Business is business. Women in business have to act like men to be promoted. Incorporating Maori culture will ... oh wait, its already a heirachical, male dominated culture. No problem then - just the colonial, Christian influenced waiata to learn.
The borrowers: Why you are speaking more MÄori than you think
Its worrying if our language is becoming incomprehensible to others. The purpose of language is shared communication.
Pressure goes on investors to ensure properties pay
Great - less rentals and more homes for first home buyers!