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Rural posties working 13-hour days due to surge in online shopping
Kia ora neighbours, rural posties are delivering 50 per cent more than their usual volume, and they’re feeling the pressure.
NZ Post is delivering about two million parcels every week, or four parcels per second, a spokeswoman said.
Post volumes were up 50 per cent in Auckland, and about 23 per… View moreKia ora neighbours, rural posties are delivering 50 per cent more than their usual volume, and they’re feeling the pressure.
NZ Post is delivering about two million parcels every week, or four parcels per second, a spokeswoman said.
Post volumes were up 50 per cent in Auckland, and about 23 per cent in the rest of the country.
Two rural NZ Post contractors in Franklin, who were afraid of losing their contracts if they were named, told Stuff they were working 13 hours or more each day to deal with the volume.
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Parkside School students shine in Baywatch parody
Kia ora Neighours - I hope you're all doing well in this latest lockdown.
Students at a south Auckland school are putting their personalities on display in a parody of the long-running television show Baywatch.
Starring four Parkside School students – Leeroy Brown, 6, Charlee Foote, 17, … View moreKia ora Neighours - I hope you're all doing well in this latest lockdown.
Students at a south Auckland school are putting their personalities on display in a parody of the long-running television show Baywatch.
Starring four Parkside School students – Leeroy Brown, 6, Charlee Foote, 17, Montele DeThierry, 13, and William Culley, 15, the saga follows a thief stealing from a woman on a beach, who gets taken in by a lifeguard and a police officer, only to make friends with their victim.
Watch at the link below and don't forget to vote to help the students win in the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival!
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Pukekohe businesses plagued by break-ins
Kia ora neighbours! This is Sapeer, your local Franklin County News reporter.
As you may know, Pukekohe been plagued by break-ins, with nearly a dozen hits in just three weeks.
Since July 19, retailers and eateries on King St, Pukekohe, and eateries have faced a raft of attempted and successful … View moreKia ora neighbours! This is Sapeer, your local Franklin County News reporter.
As you may know, Pukekohe been plagued by break-ins, with nearly a dozen hits in just three weeks.
Since July 19, retailers and eateries on King St, Pukekohe, and eateries have faced a raft of attempted and successful burglaries, with some considering packing up shop.
On Wednesday, a 20-year-old man was charged with three counts of burglary, police said. He will appear in the Pukekohe District Court on Thursday.
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Poll: Should vehicles be allowed on Karioitahi beach?
Kia ora neighbours, a motorcyclist has been hospitalised after suffering “life-changing” injuries in a crash at Karioitahi beach, south of Auckland, over the weekend prompting police to issue a reminder to be safe while on the beach.
Read the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
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15.4% Yes - it's fun
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84.6% No - it's dangerous
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