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We have spoken to a couple on Ridge Rd in Pokeno who say the 100km speed limit is ridiculous, due to the winding roads and sharp S bend.
They want the speed limit lowered, speed advisory signs, and an S bend warning sign erected to help lower the number of incidents on their … View moreHi Neighbours,
We have spoken to a couple on Ridge Rd in Pokeno who say the 100km speed limit is ridiculous, due to the winding roads and sharp S bend.
They want the speed limit lowered, speed advisory signs, and an S bend warning sign erected to help lower the number of incidents on their road.
What do you think?
Do you drive on this road often - do you think it is dangerous?
Should the speed limit be lowered?
Would lowering the speed limit and erecting signs make a difference?
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I am a journalist and have dealt with the issue of child welfare and domestic violence for near on decade. Many separated parents contact me with their stories and I am very concerned with what is happening to children in these situations. If someone leaves a marriage because there has been abuse … View moreI am a journalist and have dealt with the issue of child welfare and domestic violence for near on decade. Many separated parents contact me with their stories and I am very concerned with what is happening to children in these situations. If someone leaves a marriage because there has been abuse they are typically forced into 50/50 shared care situations (especially if they can't afford lawyers or emotional grief that goes on for years).The mantra is bad partner good parent but this is not the reality and that parent then has free reign to behave badly to their child - legally and the other parent often does not know what is happening when the child is with them. For this reason I have also heard people have been told by social services agencies (being aware that the status quo is 'shared care' and the dangers this puts children in) that they stay in the relationship as they have more control over what happens to their child. If people see or hear a child being treated in an improper manner please report it. It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a village to keep them safe. Similarly I have also had reports of police suggesting to a child they are wrong for not wanting to be with one parent and that legally they will force them to. This is invalidating their experience. A child often does not want to be with one parent because they are behaving badly towards them or abusing them. When a adult says no it is listened to, it should be no different for a child. Please keep kids safe and call the authorities if you see or hear a child being mistreated.
Armed with a guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, expect the unexpected and some of the finest yodelling you’ll ever hear at Lynda and Jools Topp’s event The Topp Twins Kids Show on Sunday 11 February at 2pm. These beloved entertainers will deliver a memorable classic Kiwiana family show with a … View moreArmed with a guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, expect the unexpected and some of the finest yodelling you’ll ever hear at Lynda and Jools Topp’s event The Topp Twins Kids Show on Sunday 11 February at 2pm. These beloved entertainers will deliver a memorable classic Kiwiana family show with a farmyard theme.
New Zealand musician Anika Moa will waiata her way across Auckland, with a stop in Waiuku, for the 2…
Did you know the Harbourmaster regulates navigation safety in all navigable waters within the Auckland region? Learn more about the Harbourmaster’s role in Auckland here: AT.govt.nz/harbourmaster
Registrations are now open to sign up for the Auckland Walk Challenge in March. Get your team sorted and register here: auckland.walkertracker.com... #StrideAKL
For Anna Rees, creating art is food for the soul.
She is primarily an abstract painter and her Lines of Thought exhibition is on display at the Franklin Arts Centre until February 7.
An afternoon concert of hip-hop, soul, RnB, funk and more genres of music plays out at Papakura's Ce…
Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.
Hi neighbours. MTF Finance are an Official Tournament Partner of the 2018 HSBC NZ Sevens and we've got some tickets to give away to this sold-out event in Hamilton! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to WIN a Family Pass ticket for the full weekend of rugby for your family of four! #mixitup7s
… View moreHi neighbours. MTF Finance are an Official Tournament Partner of the 2018 HSBC NZ Sevens and we've got some tickets to give away to this sold-out event in Hamilton! Simply LIKE or THANK this post to WIN a Family Pass ticket for the full weekend of rugby for your family of four! #mixitup7s
Competition ends at 11:59pm, Thursday 25th January 2018. T&C's apply.
Hi neighbours, The Bed People are currently having a huge 50% off sale on Sleepyhead beds for a limited time only! Check out our website www.thebedpeople.co.nz for more great deals.
Visit any of our 9 stores NZ-wide for a great deal and professional, knowledgeable service.
AUCKLAND - Albany,… View moreHi neighbours, The Bed People are currently having a huge 50% off sale on Sleepyhead beds for a limited time only! Check out our website www.thebedpeople.co.nz for more great deals.
Visit any of our 9 stores NZ-wide for a great deal and professional, knowledgeable service.
AUCKLAND - Albany, Westgate, Wairau Park, Newmarket, Botany, Manukau
HAMILTON - 16 The Boulevard, Te Rapa
WELLINGTON - 33 Rutherford Street, Lower Hutt
After leaving the shores of Clarks Beach in the early 2000s, the Great Clarks Beach Raft Race is back and shaping up to be better than ever.
Hampton Downs is putting on what is set to be the biggest motorcycle event in New Zealand with American rider Randy Mamola confirmed to headline the Mike Pero MotoFest.
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