Hole in the Wall

“The best teachers and schools don’t exist where they’re needed most. Dr. Sugata Mitra, Chief Scientist at NIIT, is credited with the discovery of Hole-in-the-Wall. NIIT is an information technology global education and training company headquartered in Gurgaon, India. Professor Mitra was recently described as a polymath by the University of London and his 30 […]

Stone Store, Keri Keri, Northland

“The Stone Store, a former storehouse, is the oldest stone building in New Zealand, its construction having begun on 19 April 1832. The keystone above the door bearing the date 1833 is thought to have been carved by the stonemason William Parrott who cut the Sydney sandstone in situ, but construction of the building was […]

Living Cell Technologies

“They’re recognised for their research and development of therapies in disease areas that typically have no cure or poor treatment options. Living Cell Technologies (LCT) is a New Zealand based biotechnology company focused on developing living cell products for the treatment of diabetes, neurological disease and haemophilia. They are is focused on building a successful […]

Beat Bowel Cancer Aotearoa

“They are a nationwide, patient led organisation committed to reducing the impact of bowel cancer in their communities through awareness, education and support. They are working to raise awareness of symptoms, promote early diagnosis and encourage fair and affordable access to treatment for those affected by bowel cancer. Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer […]

Water Water Everywhere

They’ve stayed in my memory for years these lines, actually the entire narrative has. It’s Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’. Our old School Principal, Bob Foster taught it to

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