Caution for Lithium batteries
Hi Neighbours. I'm wanting to post a message on the dangers of having lithium batteries, especially in cars, bikes, scooters. There have been many fires throughout NZ that have a NO-warning combustion fire that is extremely intense, fast and wild.
My neighbour had their house burnt down in the early hours 2 years ago because of a E-bike in the garage. There was also an expensive car, bbq, and gas tank in the garage. The saving grace was there was a fire alarm in the garage, the concrete base was lined with 1.5 hour fire gib board and a fire proof internal door. This allowed the family to escape. The garage door was blasted out and twisted, the car was a blacken metal frame by the ferocity of the fire.
Co-incidentally the FENZ had education talks at St Thomas School a couple of weeks before.
How safe is the second hand E-V, hybrid car, bike, scooter that you have got, or are giving for Xmas? Have these items had their batteries checked for damage, have they been in a crash?
Are the battery cells in good condition?
There has been very little media news, details, education to these fires, so this allows the public into thinking there is not a huge problem.
How much information in the news is given to cars that just combust by itself?
The Fire Service can recognise a lithium battery fire and put them out with specialised products. I I don't know if normal fire hydrants can put these fires out.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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40.7% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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59.3% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
RED CROSS ANNUAL APPEAL 2026!!
Hello Neighbours,
It is that time of the year again for our Red Cross Annual Appeal.
Held annually in March, the Red Cross Annual Appeal is New Zealand Red Cross’
largest fundraising campaign of the year. It helps us raise awareness, bring in vital
funds to support people affected by emergency and conflict, and help vulnerable
communities here at home, in the Pacific and around the world. As a charity, we
rely on donations to make our humanitarian programmes possible. We reach
thousands of people in need every year. Every dollar counts.
Across the country, Red Cross members, volunteers, and employees, as well as
community groups, workplaces, and passionate individuals all get behind Red
Cross fundraising efforts. People can fundraise for the Annual Appeal in a range of
ways – any year–round fundraising events can be held during the appeal
You are also welcome to come instore and make a kind donation to our friendly staff and volunteers at our shop located at 22-28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure and please visit our website www.redcross.org.nz... for further queries, on how to donate.
Thank you so much to you all in the community for your support!
Treat YOURSELF!!!
Hello Neighbours and Happy Monday😀
Own the season! March into style with statement layers and accessories that turn heads. Shop Autumn trends at our Red Cross Shop here in Panmure.
Feel free to come in and see what we have, located on 22-28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure or contact us on 09 527 8153 for any further queries.
Hope to see you all there.
Have a great start to your week!!!!
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