Posts by Rodney Times
2858 days ago

Poll: Do you think the sale of fireworks for private use should be banned?

Reporter Rodney Times

Auckland councillors Cathey Casey and Fa'anana Efeso Collins will present a notice of motion to Auckland Council to lobby the new Labour-led government to ban the private sale and use of fireworks nationally.

Currently, Auckland Council can regulate only fireworks being set off on public property.

In 2015 the National-led government received a petition signed by about 32,000 people calling for a ban, stating fireworks caused "unnecessary distress and injury" to people, animals and livestock.

The petition said firework seasons, such as Guy Fawkes and New Year's Eve, put huge pressure on emergency services through unnecessary fires, property damage and injuries.

However, the proposal, which was supported by the SPCA, SAFE and the NZ Veterinarians Association was rejected.

There were 516 fireworks-related injury claims in New Zealand in 2016.

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Do you think the sale of fireworks for private use should be banned?
  • 74.8% Yes ban them. Fireworks are dangerous to people and animals
    74.8% Complete
  • 20.5% No. I love watching fireworks
    20.5% Complete
  • 4.6% I don't mind either way
    4.6% Complete
151 votes
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26 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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