The event is happening 10th October and is designed to help local families access essential veterinary care for their dogs at no cost.

Services available at the event include:
Free veterinary health checks
Free parasite treatments
Free vaccinations
Support and advice around desexing.

Canine-Health-Event-10th-October-2026-1.pdf

What could be better that a lovely stroll through the Wellington Botanic Gardens surrounded by the wonders of Shakespeare? Encourage your students to get a breath of fresh air and join us for Spring’s Sprites on Sunday 20 September from 10am – 3pm.

Celebrating this 35th year, Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand is delighted to bring some of Shakespeare’s most sprightly characters to life to help re-enliven the Wellington City Council’s Botanic Garden ki Paekākā, as it springs back into life after wintering over.

Enjoy seeing the wandering Puck’s, flittering fairies and odd Bottom and listen to their familiar quips and quotes from Shakespeare’s works. For half an hour from 11.30am and 2.30pm, the characters combine at the Joy Fountain by the Glenmore Street entrance to present ‘exploded’ versions of their quotes into vignettes of his favourite plays. There will be an opportunity for audience participation if you wish!

And don’t miss out on our costume competition! Live a little Shakespeare and be in to win if you come dressed as either Puck or Bottom from a Midsummer Night’s Dream. Judging will be at 12 and 3pm

This SGCNZ event is in conjunction with Wellington City Council’s Te Wā o te Kōanga Spring Festival.

SUMMER SERIES SOCCER is back in Upper Hutt on Friday nights at Trentham Memorial Park. Starting on Friday 23rd October 2026.
Games run between 4.00pm - 7.00pm throughout Term 4 2026 and Term 1 2027
If you enjoy kicking a ball around with your friends or want extra game time throughout the summer, get a team together and enter at www.kellysports.co.nz/soccer2026
We accept all children with all abilities between the ages of 4 - 13 years of age.
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Performance times:

8.45am, Purehurehu Kohanga Reo

9.00am Te Kura o Hau Karetu

Kia ora e te whānau
We are just letting you know about an important update regarding our proposed enrolment scheme.

Firstly, thank you so much to all who attended our hui on Tuesday night - we had an impact!
The Ministry of Education has received an overwhelming response to the consultation process (nice work everyone!). Due to the significant volume of feedback to analyse—and the time required to adjust the scheme and potentially undertake further consultation—the commencement of the enrolment scheme has been moved to early 2027 (after the school year has already started).

What this means for our families:

No zone this year: There will be no enrolment zone put in place for the remainder of 2026.
I know this timeline adjustment will bring a welcome sigh of relief to many, particularly those who have children about to turn 5 and already have siblings attending our kura.

Ministry Survey Extended: To ensure everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts, the Ministry survey has been extended to Friday, 7 August. If you have not done so already, I strongly encourage you to get online and make your voice heard.

https://www.education.govt.nz/have-your-say/te-kura-o-hau-karetu-proposed-new-enrolment-scheme/details

Thank you all for your ongoing support and engagement. Have a fantastic end to the week and a relaxing weekend ahead!

Ngā mihi nui from Karen and the Team.