How Well Do We Know People In Our Community?

Like so many other people, Peter had no idea what he would do when he left school, so opted for an Engineering Intermediate year at Victoria University.  His father suggested that pursuing electrical engineering with a bursary from the Post Office might be a good idea. The bursary assisted with University fees, accommodation, and other expenses at Canterbury University. In return Peter was to commit to work out a three-year bond with the Post Office.

“What was so beneficial”, said Peter, “was that while you were studying, you worked in the holidays with other trades, linesmen and technicians and gained great practical experience. Those hours of practical work were necessary for   your degree.  Then after graduating you immediately had a job to go to. It was a win-win.” … Continue Reading

Skyline Challenged by Weather

The Lions Club mountain bike ride, run and walk was cancelled at the last minute on ANZAC weekend due to heavy rain and flooding.

“We had worked hard in the last few days to make contingency plans and safety improvements so that the event could proceed, but we were just overwhelmed by the huge amount of rain in the preceding 24 hours to the scheduled start time,” says Skyline Challenge spokesperson Lee Quayle.  “The course was flooded in many places and severely flooded in some.  Other areas of the hillside were simply too wet and slippery for foot or bike traffic,” he added. … Continue Reading

Talk on the amazing geology at Cape Palliser

Earth scientist Chris Hollis will present on the amazing rock formations that exist in the Cape Palliser area. Ancient undersea lava flows dating back to Gondwana, 100-million-year geological discontinuities (time period gap in the rocks), massive tectonic uplift leading to creation of the Aorangi Range, evidence of the coming and going of ice ages and also massive earthquakes followed by tsunamis. The Cape Palliser area has some very interesting geology. Chris Hollis is an Adjunct Professor, School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington.  … Continue Reading

Martinborough Community board

 This month there are two opportunities to meet with members of your Community Board.

Second Saturday Session – Waihinga Centre 10^th June 10am – 12pm

Early Evening Session – Circus Cinema Tuesday 29^th June 5pm – 6.30pm (Thanks Tim)

These sessions are invaluable for the board to know what is important to you, they are also an opportunity to just come along and meet us. … Continue Reading