Winter Learning Journey

Today we had a visitor who came to present some awards to the students who contribute in the Winter Learning Journey. This year only 6 people made blogs during the holidays, the prizes that were handed out were New Zealand themed first place was Pupuke, second was Kotipi and 3 place was Riiana the other competitors were Dakbai, Robati and Azahar. 

Information about New Zealand

Sunshine - In New Zealand Most of the places Receiver 2,000 hours of sunshine a year the daylight can also last up until 9:30 Pm. New Zealand experience comparison small air pollution compared to many different countries which makes the UV rays in our sunlight very strong. The sunlight In New Zealand can quickly burn your skin from September to April so when your go outside you must stay in shade every time as much as possible. Wear a shirt, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to keep your skin save.

National Milk Day

Today is National Milk Day it have been celebrated every year since the 1st of June 2001. World Milk day provides the prefect chance to celebrate all feature milk and dairy products in many countries around the world. 

Tangiwai memorial unveiled for unsung heroes

A memorial has come out for two men whose selfless actions saved 134 lives during the Tangiwai train disaster in the central North Island. It's been 60 years since the crash and Sunday was the first time their actions have been correctly recognized. The families of train driver Charles Parker and fire man lance red man paid tribute to the men at the service along with  survivors of New Zealand's worst rail disaster.

Cricket: Guptill, Williamson find form in IPL

All bets are off for next year's Indian premier league the playing  slate is wiped clean and fresh contracts will be made.

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So its not a bad time for players to produce eye - catching form with 2018 in mind. New Zealand opener Martin Guptill cleared his throat for the kings XI Punjab today. He made a late start to the IPL through injury but today slapped an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls to steer his team to a easy 10 wicket win over the hopeless Delhi daredevils who were rolled for just 67.

Blackcaps finish day four against South Africa in strong position - Third Test

The black caps have smell of blood in their nostrils after a south African second- innings batting collapse has handed them a winnable position for the final day of their test decider in Hamilton. Notching a 175-run lead after being bowled out for 489 on Tuesday, New Zealand went on to limit the Protea to 80-5 at stumps on day four and decimate their opponents' upper order.

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Van Gisbergen wins Supercars

Super cars driver Shane van Gisbergen has become the first New Zealander to win the Australian Super car title for 25 years.

Van Gisbergen finished third n the second to last race of the season. The result gave him enough points to claim the title from the race winner Jamie Whincup. It was a dramatic race for van Gisbergen, who started from pole position before falling back to 22nd after being forced to drive through the pit lane as a penalty for contact with another car.

The 27- year old clawed his way back through the field in the last 20 laps, however, to claim the title. The kiwi had a 148 point advantage over Red Bull Racing teammate Whincup going into the final two races at Sydney Olympic Park, Needing fifth or better to wrap up the title in the of first two 250km races.

Shock after massive NZ quake

Tourists and residents alike were shocked by the strength of the magnitude 7.5 earthquake that has shaken New Zealand and produced tsunami waves.

News hub talked to people on the streets of Wellington in the hours after the shake. One Australian man said he was staying in airbnb and that was just trashed. We were fast asleep and the building just started moving. I was looking out the window and comparing it to the building next door, and it was just twisting the man said. News hub

Firefighters climb Sky Tower To mark 9/11

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About 160 firefighters have climbed the Sky Tower in Auckland to honour their New York counterparts who died in September 11 terror attacks. Today marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks and New Zealand is one of the first countries to pay tribute.  Firefighters traveled from around New Zealand to climb the Sky Tower's 1100 steps , many of them wearing their full uniforms. The American flag at the US Embassy and Consulate in Wellington has been lowered remembrance today.
   

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Penny signs with Breakers

New Zealand basketball star Kirk Penney has resigned with the New Zealand Breakers . He has signed a three-year deal with the breakers, which will mean he will very like end his career at the Breakers. The kiwi born and raised Penney turned down offers from multiple NBL clubs to sign with the New Zealand side.
The 35 - year-old  Tall Black has had 17 year career at the top level of the sport, playing professionally in the United  states and Europe.
The Breakers Head Coach Paul Henare said he's pleased to have secured the signature of the former American College star .







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Dominos to trail robot delivery

Fast food company Domino's has declared it is about to trial using a robot delivery service to New Zealand customers. 

The company has been working with the Government on a plan to deliver robot-pizzas to hungry New Zealanders. The four-wheeled unit used by domino's is called aDRU (Domino's Robotic Unit). 

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