Get quake safe now, not later.
If you felt the recent earthquake, your first thought was probably the safety of your loved ones. So now’s the time to think about protecting them by making your home quake safe.
The good news is there’s a lot you can do right now, like securing tall and heavy furniture, and getting a builder to look at your chimney. Everything you need to know is at Toka Tū Ake EQC’s site.
Don’t wait for the next earthquake to shake you into action, get started now.
Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
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80% Yes
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19.6% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
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Building framed bunk beds and finishing with curtains, Resene Indian Ink and Resene Colorwood Bark elevates the bach classic. Kids also love them at home. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Captain Cameron's 1920s home_0695-1
This villa was built beside the Whanganui River for a Capt. Cameron in the 1920s. Now it is on HW1 (where it is named "Wellington-Rd") just South of Sanson.
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