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Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
My son loved driving his cars and setting up all his toys on this great little table. Well loved but still in good condition. 2 road scenes.
Size 10 Wedges, pretty detail, great for summer (by Antonio Melani)
Size 10 Black Heeled Booties, (by Gianni Bini). These fit snuggly and I have a narrower foot)
Only worn a few times :)
Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC.
Flooding by Samuel Marsden College Discovery Drive.
You can drive through Starboard Lane and New Haven Way (acess through Whitby Lakes Retirement Village) as the water is about 3-4 feet deep. Cars only no trucks
Porirua Co-Work at Pember House has been declared safe by engineers, so if you can not use your office because of the earthquake you may like to consider a local option. www.facebook.com...
Water supplied to Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt is safe to drink.
Monday's earthquake stirred up sediment in reservoirs and pipes that caused discolouration of the water - but it is still safe to drink.
We received reports of dirty water from all over the four cities … View moreWater supplied to Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt is safe to drink.
Monday's earthquake stirred up sediment in reservoirs and pipes that caused discolouration of the water - but it is still safe to drink.
We received reports of dirty water from all over the four cities shortly after the earthquake. It should now have settled. However, there may be some places where it hasn't, or where dirty water still needs to be cleared.
If you do have dirty water please call your city council so that we can come out and flush the mains. Once it has been flushed, we'll let you know so that you can flush your inside pipes. The best way to do this is to run an outside tap until it clears. If it hasn't cleared after 15 minutes please contact your city council again. We'll then get in touch to work with you on isolating the problem.
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View moreConstruction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
Hi just advertising different colored collars available for cats, realized definitely need two for wet weather, I am looking into water proof material, watch this space! My cat has been bird free for 3 weeks! Buy 2 for 8 dollars!
Heya, I'm helping out at the Emergency Operations Centre in Porirua and we're trying to get an idea of where the flooding, slips and damage is happening. If you can give me details, I can pass it on to the authorities. Feel free to text or call 0279139105
Whitby New World will close early at 7pm tonight, to ensure safety of all staff. Owner Mark Roche has apologised for any inconvenience for customers but this has been an exceptional day with bad weather and many road closures, and safety for staff and customers must be paramount.
Whitby New … View moreWhitby New World will close early at 7pm tonight, to ensure safety of all staff. Owner Mark Roche has apologised for any inconvenience for customers but this has been an exceptional day with bad weather and many road closures, and safety for staff and customers must be paramount.
Whitby New World will re-open at usual at 7am Wednesday morning.
I would like to know do you wear a safety belt on the Bus or Not. I was talking to this person yesterday and he said that it would be safer not to wear a safety belt on a Bus.
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Dear neighbours - we hope you are keeping safe and are thinking of you all at this time. Our store is closed today due to the earthquakes. Please visit www.resene.co.nz... for alternative store locations. The Resene team
Hi there, I'm a student journalist with Whitireia and I'm looking for people in the Paremata/Mana area who might be willing to talk to me tomorrow about the earthquakes, the damage it's caused and the impact that it's had on you. If you're interested, please send me a … View moreHi there, I'm a student journalist with Whitireia and I'm looking for people in the Paremata/Mana area who might be willing to talk to me tomorrow about the earthquakes, the damage it's caused and the impact that it's had on you. If you're interested, please send me a message. Thanks.
Also, I hope everyone is okay and safe. Don't hesitate to reach out if you're not!
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