Wero Whitewater Trip

On Friday, my class had the chance to go to Wero Whitewater in Manukau.

First we watched two videos and split into our groups. Our instructor was Chris. We then had a small talk about the lake with another group and their instructor, JJ. She taught us how to cross the river.

Once we boarded the raft we rowed a few times then went on the course. Each group had some successful rounds but some people from the other groups fell in.

I enjoyed the part when we had the chance to jump in and flow down river, it was funny when a few people. I almost got pushed by the tide to the middle of the lake. Overall it was a fun trip and I would love to go back sometime.

Planning Our Games

This week with Miss Ferguson we were planning on how to make paper games into 3D. We had a piece of paper each and came up with our own ideas of turning games into 3D and customizing them ourselves.

So far the games I have thought of are Hearts and Hearts (naughts and crosses) and the Emoji Board. My favourite idea is probably the Emoji Chess Board because I was able to use any emoji of my liking. I have only figured out the emoji pieces but I am still customizing the game.

As for the hearts and hearts it will be a simple 3 by 4 with 6 red hearts and 6 blue hearts, the aim will be to get 3 in a row like the normal game but with hearts.

Super Rugby Review

Last week some teams had one last chance to make it into the playoffs because there was only one week left. The week started off with a draw of 24 between the Bulls and Highlanders.

Then the Blues lost to the Reds by 1 point so it was 28-29. After that the Crusaders thrashed the Reds as the result was 66-0, and the Brumbies beat the Waratahs 35-24.

The other matches included the Hurricanes beating the Lions, the Stormers quite ahead of the Sunwolves and the Jaguars smashing the Sharks.

In my own opinion I think that the Crusaders did an excellent job of scoring 66 points and that the Blues did a great job and could've beat the Reds.

Fungal Disease Killing Kakapo

A deadly disease has been killing the kakapo in the past few months, so far seven have died.

Nora 1-A was a 100 year old and was treated in the hospital because he was sick. He was treated at the New Zealand Centre Conservation Medicine at the Auckland Zoo.

There are now 35 kakapo in three hospitals around the country.

All sick birds are given their favourite plants to feed on and are given medicine two times a day.

Manawanui Navy Ship

Jacinda Ardern, has announced the new military boat, the Manawanui. The prime minister also took part in the ceremony at the Devonport Naval Base over the weekends.

The Manawanui, is the fourth ship of the Royal New Zealand Navy to have that name.

The earlier Manawanui boats had a long history of serving our country. The new Manawanui will be serving in the South Pacific.

Tornado Hits Northland

At Cooper's beach just north of Maungonui a massive amount of houses were destroyed, some houses with roofs that flew off. There has been no news of an injury but it was a frightening experience for those people.

Yesterday's weather had lot's thunderstorms and a big rush of wind. It was around Auckland, Wellington and Marlborough, the wind was blowing from 100 to 120 kilometers.

Queen's Birthday

Yesterday New Zealand remembered and celebrated a few legends this year for Queen Elizabeth's 93rd birthday. 

The list of legends this year includes about 183 marvelous New Zealanders who made our country how it is today. Around seven knights and dames were very lucky to be included in the list. 

A lot of people are on the list for either committing and volunteering themselves to communities or doing well in their work.