Posts by The Bay Chronicle
1394 days ago

Poll: What do you think of a school calling police on a boy who shot a toy gun?

Denise Piper Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Paihia School called police after a boy shot a toy plastic gun on the playground. The boy's mother says the treatment was over the top but the ministry says it was correct. What do you think?

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What do you think of a school calling police on a boy who shot a toy gun?
  • 22.2% It's unfair; it was just a toy
    22.2% Complete
  • 38.9% It's reasonable; even toy guns should not be tolerated
    38.9% Complete
  • 33.3% The school should have explained its gun policy before doing this
    33.3% Complete
  • 5.6% Other (please explain in comments below)
    5.6% Complete
18 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1064 votes
11 hours ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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