Peoples Times

Understanding China is essential for the future of New Zealand, according to a businessman who has funded a new scholarship at Victoria University.

Pat Hanley of Pukerua Bay in Porirua has been elected to the Board of CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation.

New Zealand Girl Guides hope to stretch the world bra chain record of 166,000 bras end on end later this year.

After three months of operation, Greater Wellington Regional Council’s “Warm Greater Wellington” home insulation and clean heat appliance scheme has reached the half-million-dollar mark.

One of New Zealand’s charitable community trusts is putting its weight behind efforts to improve literacy and numeracy standards among school children, but its financial donation to the cause is designed to ensure a fun approach to learning.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has joined Associate Minister Tariana Turia in announcing the expansion of Community Max to four targeted areas.

Volunteer Awareness Week (20 to 26 June) is a good time to follow through for anyone who’s ever thought about becoming a firefighter, says United Fire Brigades’ Association CEO George Verry.

Teenagers will be challenged to come up with innovative solutions to a worldwide business issue at the annual International Enterprise in Action event hosted by the University at the Albany campus this week.

A new programme funded by government will target young people who lack the qualifications to seek higher learning, says the head of the Pacific Economic Development Agency, JR Pereira.

The Wellington Rape Crisis (WRC) Annual Street Appeal is coming up on Friday 4 June and you can help by volunteering your time.