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Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
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Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
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Hi there Neighbours, we're exploring the rental market in New Zealand and would love to hear about what you've encountered and what issues you'd like us to explore in your area. Please note that images and comments may be used as part of a news story.
New World’s got everything you need to get back to school sorted, with heaps of great deals instore now. Plus, check out newworld.co.nz for some legendary lunchbox ideas!
I think I have mentioned this before. Contractors working on behalf of who - Auckland Transport or Waikato Council or Auckland council spend ratepayers money in stalling capital services to and from the Pokeno suburb and the Powered Milk factory HAVE NOT reinstate Whangarata Road in a manner … View moreI think I have mentioned this before. Contractors working on behalf of who - Auckland Transport or Waikato Council or Auckland council spend ratepayers money in stalling capital services to and from the Pokeno suburb and the Powered Milk factory HAVE NOT reinstate Whangarata Road in a manner referred to in contracting Industry as acceptable and or Fit for Purpose.
We have been told the heavy transport vehicles are causing the damage. The is completely untrue and the majority of heavy vehicles have been running on 'air bags' for quite some time now.
It is where Contractors dig up sections of the road to thump their services through, they have damaged the substructure of the road at these dig intervals and the subsequent reinstatement is just rocks with overnight compaction thereby leaving the substructure well under par and with a very thin layer of hot bitumen on top which breaks up very quickly allowing rain water to enter the subsoil generating a subsoil failure.
No matter how many layers of hot or coal bitumen on top of the failed area, it will continue to fail AND SPREAD costing additional money for each repair on top of other repairs.
Vehicles drivers are aware of these road failures and dodge them putting themselves all risk of head on collisions.
This is not to mention residence adjacent to Whangarata road being woken up several times during the night hours with empty trucks with trailers bouncing over these road failures with costly botched repairs time and time again.
There is a guy driving around in a Waikato branded vehicle with a spray can of white paint marking the corners of these damaged road areas to be 'FIXED' by generally, the white paint is worn off before it can be fixed.
Rate payers are paying for road works to be carried out in a manner fit for purpose - BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE.
Maybe others would like to join me in this drive. I know the truck owner/drivers are screaming about the road conditions causing damage to the vehicles.
Woohoo, it's just a few hours away from the long weekend!
What have you got planned?
We'd love to see some photos of what you get up to around Franklin over the next three days!
It's back to school for hundreds of children in Franklin and amongst all of the new students is Piper McKenzie - all the way from Scotland.
It's back to school for hundreds of children in Franklin and amongst all of the new students is Pipe…
If you're out on the water this summer, you must carry a suitable lifejacket for every person on board your vessel.
Find more about how to be safe out on the water here: at.govt.nz...
Going back in time seems like something out of a fiction book for most, but for hot rod and American…
I received a phone call this afternoon in which I was told that Judge Southwick in the Manukau Family Court had attacked a mother because she has been vocal in criticising the family court. (Freedom of speech is still allowed in this country last time I looked) It was told me that she was very … View moreI received a phone call this afternoon in which I was told that Judge Southwick in the Manukau Family Court had attacked a mother because she has been vocal in criticising the family court. (Freedom of speech is still allowed in this country last time I looked) It was told me that she was very prejudiced in her dealing with a schooling matter and despite eight years of evidence proving that the father of the child had constantly resiled agreements for the child, lied to her personally and been addressed for committing perjury , that he, his wife and parents had bad mouthed the mother to the child, and he had held the child at a school for two years at a school where she had been bullied Judge Southwick ruled in his favour to move the child to a school where these same children would be attending intermediate. The mother had laid a complaint (as have several other parents and teachers) regarding issues of bullying at the school and in response the school Principal had told parents she was crazy (she said told her by the father) and that the child was damaged because of family court proceedings. The lawyer for child David Rice had been told all of this repeatedly and the child had also told him that she did not want to go to the fathers house during the week because of the issues her father was creating this. David Rice never put this in a court report. The mother after being abused by Judge Southwick left the court proceedings who damned a doctor who had stated that the child was experiencing anxiety and would be better home schooled because of the issues. Whirinaki have advised that the coparenting relationship does not work also. Southwick failed to consider this. After the mother left the court proceedings the Judge, the mothers ex partner and his wife (a lawyer) sat in court attacking her character and suggesting she was a slut. The child is refusing to go to the fathers and the courts behaviour is alienating the child from him. The family court is silent. People that speak up often have their children taken off them and if they dare to use the word abuse the are labelled as alienators. Franklin Family Support suggested this man is narcissistic, emotionally abusive and possibly has aspergers. This is Lawyers and judges gaming the system to make money whilst throwing children (and often fathers relationships with their children) under the bus. CYFS are making money out of it too. CYFS have supported the father in this matter throughout because the father dared to tell them that Franklin Family Support suggested he was emotionally abusive. Family court proceedings can go on for over a decade and cost several hundreds of thousands of dollars if a parent is intent on getting custody of their child. It financially and emotionally cripples (oftentimes) the good parent. I have read so many court reports from affected parties I now turn them upside down and normally get it right as to what is going on. It is legalised abuse our national disgrace and it must stop.
Hi 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 … 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
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