Six Safety Checks for toys
At CAB, we regularly help people with questions about their rights when buying goods, including toys. The law requires retailers to sell toys that are safe, but here are Six Safety Checks you can do yourself before you buy a toy and that can make all the difference for your tamariki:
๐Size โ big enough not to choke
๐Surface โ smooth edges, no cracks or jagged bits, no sharp bits
๐ Strings โ not too long
๐ Supervision โ some toys need you there
๐ Sound โ not too loud for little ears
๐ Specs โ Check the packaging for information on hazards, small parts and the right age range for tamariki.
Safer toys = safer tamariki. Easy as!
Check out more tips for safe toys starship.org.nz/safekids/toy-product-safety
For information about how you can be sure that a product you buy is safe - including about mandatory product safety standards and recall notices for unsafe products - visit cab.org.nz/article/KB00000244
[Image description: Text reads "Toy Safety Week - Before you buy that toy, do the Six Safety Checks!. Image of a child playing with blocks and a toy car with the CAB logo at the bottom right.]
Original post credit: Citizens Advice Bureau: cab.org.nz
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐ฐ๐ฒ
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? ๐๐
I think weโve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So hereโs the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? Weโd love to hear your thoughts!
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Keep the kids reading with fun this summer
Highland Park Library is ready to give away prizes...
Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge for primary school aged children that will help them maintain their reading levels over the summer break. Itโs a must-do for the school holidays offering free events and activities at local libraries across Tฤmaki Makaurau, with great prizes to be won from Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Pools and Leisure, Auckland FC and the Maritime Museum.
Tamariki and their whฤnau can register from Saturday 6 December at their local Auckland Libraries branch to begin the challenge, which runs until Sunday 1 February.
Visit the Raumati Reads school holidays page for all you need to know: new.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
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