Christchurch - A national charity organisation Code Club Aotearoa has teamed up with Christchurch’s Allenvale School on a first of its kind New Zealand initiative to teach high needs students how to think like a computer. The programme has been so successful in unlocking the thinking of the high needs students that
Author: Janelle Blythe
Make Lemonade's news editor.
Seven Wonders: It’s jet planes for frequent flyer Sir Ray Avery
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions, like what's their favourite lollie. Family man, Sir Ray Avery likes jet planes best because he's always leaving on a jet plane. Here's what else he told us: Q. Pineapple lump, jet plane or jaffa? Jet plane Q. Bungy jump, surf or hammock? Surfing Q. Cricket test, one day or
Tech summit an outstanding showcase of Canterbury’s strength
The 14th Canterbury Tech Summit held at New Zealand’s Air Force Museum on September 15th was an outstanding showcase of how Canterbury’s tech sector is heading from strength to strength. The sell-out event attracted more than 650 people from across New Zealand’s tech sector which thoroughly impressed Prime Minister John Key
NZ dementia sector backs need for national plan
Auckland - New Zealand dementia organisations have just released an action plan to help New Zealand prepare for the expected increase in the numbers of people with dementia. This comes after yesterday’s release of the World Alzheimers Report which warns that countries like New Zealand are unprepared for a surge in
Seven Wonders: It’s bungy jumping for Bob
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions, like what they prefer on their fish and chips. Like many Kiwis, Bob Parker sticks to good old classic tomato sauce. Here's what else he told us: Q. Pineapple lump, jet plane or jaffa? Jet plane Q. Bungy jump, surf or hammock? Bungy jump Q. Cricket test, one day or
The Poi E movie’s secret gem
Poi E is New Zealand’s song for all generations and there is a mounting sense of curiosity about the $1 million box office movie that poignantly tells the song’s story. The documentary film is packed full of inspirational treasures that every Kiwi from any background and culture should experience, but
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Seven Wonders: Hekia Parata believes flat whites are Kiwi
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions, like whether the flat white originated in New Zealand or Australia. Hekia Parata believes the flat white originated in New Zealand, along with Phar Lap and the pavlova, of course. Here's what else she told us about her favourite kiwiana: Q. Pineapple lump, jet plane or jaffa? Pineapple