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Batteries put in household recycling or rubbish key cause of truck fires
Hazardous waste items, namely batteries, put into household rubbish or recycling for collection are causing a rising number of fires in rubbish and recycling trucks in the Auckland region.
Click on 'Read More' to find out more about this issue and how to avoid it by safely disposing of batteries and other hazardous waste.
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Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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59.1% Yes!
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40.9% No, it's always been smooth flying
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Brain teaser ahead, can you outsmart your neighbours?
I am taken from a mine and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released.
Yet I am used by almost every person. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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Building / Landscaping services
Hi neighbours
We do all sorts of carpentry work including:
- fence
- decks
- framing
- cladding
Also do renovations and project management.
Please contact Sean at 0212888825 for any of your projects
Thanks