How did he vote

The Wellington Regional Council held what was described as a vigorous meeting last week in which Upper Hutt representative Paul Swain called the Council to withdraw its support for the proposed super city.

His proposal was defeated by a single vote which leads to the question; how did the Wairarapa representative, Gary McPhee vote?

Mr McPhee has no secret of the fact that he personally supports the amalgamation proposal. However when it came to this vote did he vote according to his personal preference of on behalf of his constituents who have clearly shown their opposition to it?

It was just different

There are some things about the contemporary world which I find difficult to believe. Like Google’s driverless cars, or drones delivering packages to your door.

Yet there are things in the fairly recent past that, looking back, seem equally unlikely. Here are a few of them, and before you accuse me of making them up , first check with someone over fifty.

School pupils, especially boys, would be regularly beaten with canes by the teaching staff.

You could fix the vertical hold on your TV by belting the side of the set. … Continue Reading

Junior tennis

The junior tennis club has continued its popularity with over 70 children signing up for Monday tennis at the start of Term 1.   Thank you to all the parents that have volunteered with the help roster, as with the number of children participating we would not be able to manage. … Continue Reading

Kaynemaile –

An ex pupil of Kahutara School- Kayne Horsham was an art director for creatures, armour and weapons for the Lord of the Rings film trilogy when he realised the fake chainmail that his team was creating could be made in a different way.

He created a 2D mesh of solid components calling it Kaynemaile – a seamless polycarbonate mesh, which is now used all over the world in buildings -google it and find out all about it!
(These facts are taken from an article in “No 8 Wired” – profiles on successful Kiwis)
Well done Kayne- a great article of inspiration for our children!