Opinion - Paul Hickey: Vegas, JPC s theatre show, toilet paper and giveaways
13 May, 2021 09:50 PM
4 minutes to read Eds Eramiha plays Kingi and Cian Elyse White plays Toni Poulan in the Vegas TV series. Photo / Supplied Eds Eramiha plays Kingi and Cian Elyse White plays Toni Poulan in the Vegas TV series. Photo / Supplied
Rotorua Daily Post
I really hope that I am in the majority when I say that I am loving the new Kiwi television show Vegas.
The show has created plenty of talk, and with that a lot of backlash. Hopefully, it is a case of a few viewers making a lot of noise.
Rotorua Careers Expo bustling with students and people scoping options
13 May, 2021 09:59 PM
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Nursing simulation technician Rachel Collins (left) and Rosemary Hyun, 15, from John Paul College. Photo / Andrew Warner
Nursing simulation technician Rachel Collins (left) and Rosemary Hyun, 15, from John Paul College. Photo / Andrew Warner
Shauni James is the Rotorua Weekender reportershauni.james@nzme.co.nz@thedailypost
From creative industries and tourism to hospitality and tertiary study, there was something for everyone to check out at the Rotorua Careers Expo.
It was held on Monday and Tuesday at the Energy Events Centre.
The annual Rotorua Careers Expo is a one-stop shop for people looking at training, employment or further education.
Rotorua Intermediate School students show the spirit of the Rotorua Mini Marathon
7 May, 2021 02:34 AM
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Vanessa Cassidy, 12, (left) and Maddison-Louise Layton, 11, (right0 help Maddison Reeve, 12, to the end of the Rotorua Mini Marathon after she hurt her ankle. Photo / Andrew Warner
Vanessa Cassidy, 12, (left) and Maddison-Louise Layton, 11, (right0 help Maddison Reeve, 12, to the end of the Rotorua Mini Marathon after she hurt her ankle. Photo / Andrew Warner
As more than 2000 Rotorua kids were sprinting their hardest down the finishing shoot of the Rotorua Mini Marathon, two Rotorua Intermediate School girls opted instead to help out their mate. Maddison Reeve, 12, was
Rotorua s John Paul College orders independent investigation after racism allegations
17 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM
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An independent review has commenced following allegations against John Paul College. Photo / Andrew Warner
Rotorua s John Paul College has ordered an independent investigation following a complaint alleging racism, bullying and elitism at the school.
The Board of Trustees and principal ordered the review after the Bishop of Hamilton, Stephen Lowe, received a complaint via email regarding alleged systemic racism resulting in Māori whānau either withdrawing or choosing not to enrol at the college.
But the college believes the allegations are not supported by evidence and are factually incorrect.