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‘Mean-spirited’ education cuts condemned
THE GOVERNMENT may be talking about protecting jobs – but its plans for adult education will see thousands of tutors lose theirs, a protest meeting in Newlands has heard. Colin Wharton, director of...
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Recession crippling key city welfare agency
ONE of Wellington’s key non-government social welfare centres is running out of money and fears for the thousands of people it helps. Health and advocacy services provider the Wellington’s People’s...
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Budget cuts threaten crucial migrant service
Chinese Senior Community volunteers receive their Dynamic Learning Award. From left, Weilun Wu, Yinxuan Shu, Alf Hazlewood, Rose Chan, Dong Xia, Juping Zhou, Mary-Jane Rivers (Inspiring Communities)...
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New funding rules hit English language schools
WELLINGTON’s private language schools are struggling to meet new rules designed to push English-learners through their courses in a shorter time. Language schools say Government funding changes to the...
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Giant Scrabble game highlights adult illiteracy
A GIANT Scrabble game intrigues lunch-time wanderers down Wellington’s Cuba St, but its purpose is more than entertainment. The game was spread across the centre of the popular mall to raise the...
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