Net Safety Night at Hillcrest Library
Did you know that across Aotearoa New Zealand, nearly 440 people every week contact Netsafe for online harassment, image-based abuse, hate speech, grooming, scams, and school incidents?
Join us on Thursday 29 July 6-7pm at Hillcrest Library to learn about some of the threats that are affecting homes all across New Zealand. You can also ask questions to experts and get some advice on how to keep yourself safe online.
You can pre-register your interest, or you can simply show up on the evening. Link is below!
Several feared dead after car and train collide
A neighbour has described the horrifying scene he came across when a train and car collided in Hamilton on Wednesday morning.
The man and his partner, who didn’t want to be named, live four houses back from the Peachgrove Rd rail crossing where the incident occurred at around 4.30am.
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below