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? Eastbourne on a roll in bowls action
? Eastbourne school gets finalist nod
? Milestones ensure Dowse upgrade running to schedule
? The state of the government ? the commandments
? Waikanae group ride turns gutbuster
? Movember reign for album launch
? Hutt hit hardest by property slump
? Hutt side wins inaugural soccer festival
? Nick?s running here
? Bowls NZ works on numbers game
? Petone spring only source of unchlorinated water for Hutt
? Council to survey Hutt about needs of the elderly
? Councils too close to Exide?
? Thanks for everything...for nothing
? Eastbourne waiting for final Korohiwa decision
? Who forgot to send the application?
? Wns my nxt tryn?
? Glass half empty?
? Empire keeps licence, loses hours
? Reading, writing and rhythm at Central
? Jackson Street hit in next-generation tagging spree
? The Jackson Street Mile and Nick Willis
? Thief launches carpark attack on 87-year-old
? Are petrol prices killing us?

Eastbourne school gets finalist nod ? could be getting wind turbine
By Tim O?Connell

A student-led Muritai School project to redevelop school land has seen it named as a finalist in the Greater Wellington 2008 Environmental Awards. Along with schools from Wairarapa and Cannons Creek, the Eastbourne primary school is once again in line to be honoured for its work in and out of the classroom. The landscaping of a creative learning space to foster an understanding of sustainability has earned Muritai a nomination in the sustainable energy category. ? The school?s chances look good as they go up against an irrigation tank at a Masterton school and a Porirua school?s worm farm. Teacher Stephen Eames said the award is a fitting acknowledgement of the passionate commitment shown by students. However, the commitment to these various projects won?t be wavering anytime soon. With many seedlings still to be planted, the next 18 months will be a productive time in continuing the development. ?Pupils and staff alike have thrown themselves into a variety of activities relating to sustainability this year, including beach cleanups, and a stage adaptation of Dr Seuss? The Lorax. But it is the creative space featuring herb gardens, compost area, cobblestone steps and even a dinghy that has impressed the judges. Teacher Kirsten Berry was quick to point out the input that the students had in creating the space. ?The kids are the ones who decide what goes into (the creative space), and how to improve the area.? This year?s nomination is not the first time that the school has been recognised for its stellar work in promoting sustainability within the curriculum. In 2007 the school won the sustainable project award, while Mr Eames was acknowledged for his leadership efforts in the school?s environmental programme. Ms Berry and Mr Eames plan to attend the awards ceremony on November 5, along with several of the school?s year seven pupils. Whatever the outcome of this year?s awards, it seems that there will be no resting on laurels for the school. In one of the more ambitious projects undertaken by a New Zealand primary school, plans are afoot to build a wind turbine. While the project will cost about $32,000, Ms Berry believed the support of the community and turbine manufacturer Proven Energy indicated that the idea could soon become a reality.?

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