Wairarapa Boxing Academy
Wairarapa Boxing Academy
Wai Games create big stage for Years 7 & 8
A Wairarapa winter sports tournament for Year 7 and 8 students has the potential to attract schools from all over the lower North Island.
Organisers of the inaugural Wai Games, scheduled for the Term Two school holidays in July, believe the region has the facilities and infrastructure to successfully host such a tournament annually.
Voice for children at Women’s Refuge
A newly appointed child advocate will be a “big boost” to the help and support Wairarapa Women’s Refuge can provide children and young people.
The CareVets Charitable Foundation
The CareVets Charitable Foundation is a non-profit charity and was set up by the directors of CareVets veterinary clinics to provide for the welfare of animals in New Zealand.
The Aquadome story
In 1959 a swimming and diving pool was constructed on the side of the hill alongside Wellington East Girls College (WEGC). It was an outdoor, unheated concrete pool built by hand.
Employers embrace youth for work scheme
An initiative focused on helping young people become work-ready and gain employ-ment is gaining traction among local businesses.