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Game council a big mistake, warn Aussies

Nov 23rd, 2009 | By Daniel Simmons Ritchie | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, News

Similar council set up in New South Wales has been disaster.

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Aboriginal director tells the hard stories about his community

Oct 5th, 2009 | By Kylie Klein-Nixon | Category: Arts/Entertainment, Featured Article, Features

Director Warwick Thornton visits Wellington to promote his first feature length film, Samson and Delilah. He speaks to KYLIE KLEIN-NIXON about community and telling the truth.

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Skaters amped at ramps’ tough new surface

Aug 14th, 2009 | By Carl Suurmond | Category: Latest News, News

Skate ramp revamps cost $80,000, expected to last much longer

Tags: alex christensen, Australia, bmx, brad christensen, epoxy resin, hard, ian galloway park, Island Bay, island pay park, mini-ramp, paper pulp, recycled wood, skateboard ramp, skateboarding, skatelite, skatepark, skaters, thomas hickey, US, wcc, wellington, Wellington City Council, wilton
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Readers’ code-cracking skills needed here

May 12th, 2009 | By Sabrina Dankel | Category: Front Page Layout, Latest News, News

A puzzle must be solved to reveal stories of sentimental value.

Tags: Australia, chris seaton, fay harrison, pitman's, shorthand, travel writing, Whitireia Community Polytechnic
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Posts Tagged ‘ Australia ’

Game council a big mistake, warn Aussies

Aboriginal director tells the hard stories about his community

Skaters amped at ramps’ tough new surface

Readers’ code-cracking skills needed here