Te Kowhai News July issue landing now!
The July issue of Te Kowhai News is landing in letterboxes now across RD5, RD8 and RD9.
In this issue:
- Local memories with Jean Lindsey, nee Bennett, by Shirley Warner
- Local history, by Graham McBride
- Community Group working bees are back!
- Antiques roadshow comes to Te Pahu
- Local charities doing amazing things
- Ex-teacher now star cricketer.
- Heaps of great photos!
If you have feedback or would like to share details of a story, please get in touch. tekowhainews@gmail.com
New advertisers and contributions are welcome.
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.1% Yes
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21.3% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?