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LOPDELL THEATRE - TITIRANGI
TWO SCREENINGS 5.30pm & 8.00 pm
MEET THE FILMMAKER JAMES MUIR
Kauri are one of the largest and oldest living organisms on earth and they may vanish forever with the onset of the Dieback disease. The last of our greatest natural treasures are rapidly … View moreLOPDELL THEATRE - TITIRANGI
TWO SCREENINGS 5.30pm & 8.00 pm
MEET THE FILMMAKER JAMES MUIR
Kauri are one of the largest and oldest living organisms on earth and they may vanish forever with the onset of the Dieback disease. The last of our greatest natural treasures are rapidly disappearing. Te Mauri o te Kauri ‘The Life-force of the Kauri’ is an exploration of Kauri ecology and the role this giant tree plays in forest ecosystems. The film explores natural history and cultural perceptions, expressing the life-force of this magnificent tree so that people can understand it better and see the forest in a different way.
Weaving stories from Māori and Pakeha Scientists, mingling the concepts of cultures to show how they complement each other and shape our understanding of the environment, this film takes us on a journey through the Kauri lifecycle and exposes the imminent threat from the rampant disease that is wiping out the last remaining forest giants.
Produced and Directed by: James Muir
Cinematography and Editing by: James Muir
Narrated by: Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Motion Graphics: Donald Ferns, Karsten Schneider
Featuring music by: Rhian Sheehan, Trinity Roots, Tomas Iglesias, Sam Charrington
Tickets:
5.30 pm www.eventbrite.com...
8.30 pm www.eventbrite.com...
Police are on the watch for drivers distracted by their phones - and it doesn't take long. It's a busy rush-hour, and drivers are busy too - on their phones. Today, police are out to get them. "There's one down there now, look. See, in the car," says Sergeant Dave Townsend.… View morePolice are on the watch for drivers distracted by their phones - and it doesn't take long. It's a busy rush-hour, and drivers are busy too - on their phones. Today, police are out to get them. "There's one down there now, look. See, in the car," says Sergeant Dave Townsend. "The phone was in his right hand and he was texting." Police are running the operation in the Mount Vic Tunnel. Sgt Townsend spots people using their phone and he calls it in.
"Female driver, phone right hand, appears to be texting," he tells his counterpart. Waiting for them at the other end with their license plate number and vehicle description is the rest of the police, ready to give them a ticket.
One driver caught is the chief executive of a government department, who did not want to be identified.
He questioned what the rules were for using a cellphone while driving. Another person caught says she was using her cellphone to play music. This will cost her $80 and 20 demerit points. Inspector Juliet Burgess says there is zero tolerance. "There's no excuse that's reasonable. They need to just put their cellphones away." It is coming up to 10 years since New Zealand banned using phones while driving - and the number of people caught has tripled.
It started with just over 8000 in 2010 before rising to a record 28,900 in 2016. And it's forecast to hit a record-high of more than 29,000 in 2019. It ends - and ruins - lives. This is the death toll: 41 people have been killed in phone-related accidents since the ban came in. Another 109 have been seriously injured. Then there is the inconvenience it can cause. Police are blaming phone-related minor crashes as a major cause of rush-hour gridlock. "We get a lot of nose to tail crashes on the state highway going out of Wellington, a lot of those are caused by distraction, and that can hold the whole city up for hours," Sgt Townsend says.
So what do we do about breaking this addiction?
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Let's start with the fine of $80. In the United Kingdom - it's the equivalent of a $370 fine - and you lose half your demerit points in one go. In the state of British Columbia in Canada, it's a $620 fine. In Australia, Queensland is planning a $1040 fine - and on the second infringement, you lose your licence. We asked the Government what it's doing to get people off their phones while driving. The answer is not a lot. Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter says they will be "consulting early next year" on fines.
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This Saturday, july 27th ,11am, te Atatu peninsula library, hosted by Amanda and Mark from the NZ vegan society, talk on veganism and it's many benefits
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Hi Neighbours, John Banks was twice a mayor of Auckland City, and is now pondering whether to have a second tilt at becoming mayor of greater Auckland. Ten years after his last bid, should be try again? Read the story below:
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Cute craft set for kids, my daughter has started it but it has remained untouched for many months and needs to go from the wardrobe. Everything needed is in the box and the first few steps have been undertaken but plenty more to finish off for your very own mermaid soft toy thingee. Pickup only … View moreCute craft set for kids, my daughter has started it but it has remained untouched for many months and needs to go from the wardrobe. Everything needed is in the box and the first few steps have been undertaken but plenty more to finish off for your very own mermaid soft toy thingee. Pickup only Blockhouse Bay
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A delicious Thai restaurant is open in the evenings at Dundale Ave, Blockhouse Bay, close to Boundary Rd. The Thai chef creates the most amazing food, all beautifully presented. Prices are very reasonable. The Dundale Cafe and Eatery operates as a normal cafe during the day and Thai food is from … View moreA delicious Thai restaurant is open in the evenings at Dundale Ave, Blockhouse Bay, close to Boundary Rd. The Thai chef creates the most amazing food, all beautifully presented. Prices are very reasonable. The Dundale Cafe and Eatery operates as a normal cafe during the day and Thai food is from 4pm-9.30pm Tues to Sunday. They also do takeaways.
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