Waro Lake
Have just come across a website: livingheritage.org.nz where the site focusses on the origins of the Waro Lake. I really must put some of the statements. For instance the claim that there has been 27 deaths there. This is simply not true. Perhaps they were referring to the deaths in the coal mines all around that area, but I have lived in Hikurangi since 1974 and to my knowledge there has only been two deaths in that period. I am disgusted with the WDC sign that is erected at the 'jumping rock' forbidding diving or jumping off said rocks. I know the Coroner wanted the barrier erected and the signage but I feel the Council has gone too far. By all means have signage there warning of the possibility of slipping on the rocks when wet, but the banning of diving/jumping is quite simply ridiculous! No wonder parents wrap their children in 'cotton wool' with this sort of over-reaction to a tragedy. I feel strongly that the Council needs to change their sign immediately and in future consult with the community before taking such draconian steps.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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40.5% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.6% No, I enjoy it
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1.9% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
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