A woman who is campaigning for KFC to introduce halal meat has copped a raft of racist and abusive comments. Auckland Muslim Syeda Fouzia, who helped start the campaign “We Want Halal KFCs Back In New Zealand”, believes delivering halal food “is not that difficult”. However, her views have met a backlash after she received Read more
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Overcome challenges – Don’t let your past predict your future
Thursday, December 7th, 2017“Don’t let your past predict your future. These kids have the potential to be our future lawyers, doctors, journalists, politicians and also they are great role models for other kids coming through.” This was the message Oranga Tamariki (The Ministry for Vulnerable Children) chief executive Grainne Moss delivered when scholarships and prize-money were awarded to Read more
Muslims go on a peace mission
Monday, December 4th, 2017
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is launching a unique campaign to reach out to the New Zealand public. It is entitled Peace on Wheels. The campaign will see the community’s members take to the road, covering thousands of kilometres and attempting to reach the far corners of the country. “Ignorance breeds doubt, and opportunists will exploit Read more
Pompallier Catholic College students win US scholarships
Monday, December 4th, 2017
Two 17-year-old Pompallier Catholic College students have won scholarships to study in the US. King University in Bristol, Tennessee, has awarded Anya Gross a $191,000 athletic and academic scholarship. There, she will play football and study sport and exercise science over a four-year period. Caitlin McGoldrick will attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Read more
Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival – young Catholics celebrate together
Monday, December 4th, 2017
Over 650 people from all over New Zealand attended the Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival in Auckland last weekend. Participants danced, took part in discussions and presentations, browsed the many stalls, spent time with friends and new acquaintances and enjoyed all that was on offer at the festival. The opening ceremony included a powhiri (welcome) for Read more
Papal Medal for Brendan Gilmore
Monday, December 4th, 2017Wellington South Parishioner Brendan Gilmore was presented with a Benemerenti medal by Cardinal John Dew in St Gerard’s Church, Mt Victoria, on Sunday 5 November. Numerous testimonies were received in support of this award from Pope Francis. Read more in WelCom
Brooke Fraser – Grammy nomination for a song she co-wrote for the Hillsong Church.
Monday, December 4th, 2017Brooke Fraser received a Grammy nomination on Tuesday – but no one seemed to notice because it was announced using her married name. Fraser, whose married name is Brooke Ligertwood, received her first Grammy nomination in the category for Best Christian Contemporary Music Performance/Song. She received the nod for her work on What a Beautiful Read more
St John’s College creates National Poverty Index in student exercise
Monday, December 4th, 2017A foodbank situated 300m from St John’s College in Hastings is a relevant reminder of the effects of poverty on people and their families – and one that has spurred students to create the school’s own National Poverty Index. Year 9 and 10 students from the college spent about a term and a half exploring Read more
Trust transforming lives of homeless women says ambassador
Thursday, November 30th, 2017
Dame Therese Walsh DNZM, who is the Ambassador for the Wellington Homeless Women’s Trust, says she knew she wanted to be involved after seeing how the Trust successfully transforms the lives of homeless women. “I was amazed when I learnt how many homeless women there were in Wellington”. “As a Wellington woman, I was very Read more
Marist values inspire alternative school
Thursday, November 30th, 2017
An alternative school based on Marist values is giving teenagers a second chance at learning. The Marist Alternative Education school is based in Wairau, an industrial area on Auckland’s North Shore. Marist Alternative Education is one of three schools that Orewa College manages. It draws 13 to 16-year-olds and has eight students on its roll. Read more