A day in the life of a Silverdale yellow watch firefighter
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a yellow watch firefighter would be like? "Yellow watch" refers to the paid crew who work Monday to Friday, day shifts to support all volunteer brigade.
As part of the Rodney Times Neighbourly series - a day in the life of ..., reporter Renee Clayton spent the day with firefighters Jim Maclean, Paul Johnson, Jason Coleman and Conor Smith from the Silverdale Fire Station.
If you would like to take part in our a day in the life of ... series, email renee.clayton@stuff.co.nz.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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20% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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60% Nah - not for me
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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85% Same!
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15% Would have liked to try something different
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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