Lynfield news is brought to you by the team at Central Leader
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
A New Zealand-Palestinian family say they feel unsafe in public after one of them was shoved and told to "go back to your own country" by a stranger in an Auckland shopping mall. Saja Mahmoud, 17, said she was shopping with her mother Nadia Ali in Lynnmall this afternoon when they were … View moreA New Zealand-Palestinian family say they feel unsafe in public after one of them was shoved and told to "go back to your own country" by a stranger in an Auckland shopping mall. Saja Mahmoud, 17, said she was shopping with her mother Nadia Ali in Lynnmall this afternoon when they were approached by a middle-aged man. "He was swearing. And then he just started shouting at us 'Go back to your country'," Saja said.
The man then pushed Nadia, who was wearing a headscarf, with enough force to knock her off balance. "She was about to fall and I had to catch her," Saja said. Originally from Palestine, the family moved to New Zealand from Syria five years ago. It was the first time they had been racially abused in this country. The altercation lasted a matter of seconds, but left the family rattled. Saja said the incident was particularly hard after the Christchurch mosque shootings in March.
She believed her mother was targeted because of her headscarf.
"We just feel like what happened in Christchurch, it's just not fair. Losing 50 people here, and now nothing was done here. "I just find that racist. I can't be quiet about it. We don't actually feel safe." They were disappointed that police did not take stronger action against their abuser. A photograph taken of the alleged attacker by the family shows a man dressed in black, in a leather jacket, and wearing glasses. The Human Rights Commission said it had received 295 complaints in the last five years which it categorised as anti-Islamic, though it could not say with certainty whether such incidents were becoming more common. The complaints ranged from a student being called a "terrorist" by fellow students to women being barred from shops because they were wearing a hijab. The commission's figures did not cover the period after the attacks in Christchurch.
===========================================================
Hi neighbours, a cyclist has told her tale about how she had her bike stolen from a suburban street - while chasing an escaped goat.
Have you ever had to stop what you were doing to chase a rogue animal?
Please put NP if you do not want your comments used in print.
Hi neighbours, nine people are injured after a crash on Dominion Rd at the intersection of Milton Rd, on Friday night. Dominion Rd has been closed after a four-car crash and a child has been critically injured. Four other people have been taken to hospital. Motorists have been asked to avoid the … View moreHi neighbours, nine people are injured after a crash on Dominion Rd at the intersection of Milton Rd, on Friday night. Dominion Rd has been closed after a four-car crash and a child has been critically injured. Four other people have been taken to hospital. Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Please add NP if you do not wish for your comment to be in print.
A fire that broke out at Auckland's central police station has caused extensive damage but is not be…
The service, which includes deli, meat and seafood counters, will be available for 18 stores in Christchurch, Amberley, Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Rolleston stores, and Auckland's Mt Eden and Mt Roskill stores. It comes after Foodstuff last month announced New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square … View moreThe service, which includes deli, meat and seafood counters, will be available for 18 stores in Christchurch, Amberley, Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Rolleston stores, and Auckland's Mt Eden and Mt Roskill stores. It comes after Foodstuff last month announced New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores in the North Island would accept customers' own containers. "We know that BYO containers are an option many of our customers are looking for in their drive to reduce single-use plastic," Countdown general manager corporate affairs, safety and sustainability Kiri Hannifin said. "We've already received lots of requests from concerned Kiwis wanting us to give them this option. "The priority for us is to ensure that food safety is not compromised and that more waste isn't created as a result. "Part of our service will include training our team, making sure containers are clean and leak proof, and ensuring that containers are weighed correctly to ensure customers are only paying for the weight of the product they've purchased." The new service will be trialled in the Christchurch and Auckland stores before being rolled out nationwide.
===========================================================
Good Morning,
Wishing you all a very safe and enjoyable weekend.
Stay warm.
Your friendly neighbourly team at Lake Panorama Dental
-09 2186000 or text 0211363444
All parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential … View moreAll parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential mental health issues in later life.
Since 2008 we’ve seen a 60% surge in sporting injuries among under 14s. This is twice that of any other age group.
We’ve talked with the experts to discover how to maintain Kiwi kids’ sporting balance, and how you can help them reach their potential:
One myth about kids sport every parent should know https://acc.nz/2QxTIro
Five ways to help your kids find sporting balance: https://acc.nz/2XitMT5
Hi Neighbours, Slower speed limits on hundreds of kilometres of Auckland's roads were to be in place by August. But the volume of public submissions mean it will take longer. A mayoral candidate thinks that's fishy. What do you think ? Please read the story below.
Please write NP if you … View moreHi Neighbours, Slower speed limits on hundreds of kilometres of Auckland's roads were to be in place by August. But the volume of public submissions mean it will take longer. A mayoral candidate thinks that's fishy. What do you think ? Please read the story below.
Please write NP if you don't want your comments to appear in print.
Two people, including a child, are critically injured after a four-car crash and seven others also h…
Hi neighbours, several people across Auckland have received handwritten letters from someone claiming to be in contact with the letter recipient's deceased children. The situation is understandably distressing for those targeted. Have you, or anyone you know, received one of these letters?
… View moreHi neighbours, several people across Auckland have received handwritten letters from someone claiming to be in contact with the letter recipient's deceased children. The situation is understandably distressing for those targeted. Have you, or anyone you know, received one of these letters?
Please state "NFP" (not for publication) if you don't want your comments published.
Freak incidents involving maggots, fleas, cockroaches and possums have caused public health official…
Three lightning strikes that hit Auckland's Sky Tower had an average power of about 30,000 amps - 30…
Opinion: New Zealand has a huge number of non-profit organisations for the size of our country, and …
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
