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1851 days ago

At the end of the day; the baby/child is the main priority in terms of safety

Dianne from Hamilton East

A woman this week was given her bub back, who had been taken from her, due to serious concerns for the babies safety and wellbeing. May she and her partner continue to grow and succeed in the demanding role that is parenting......however

I truly believe that too many babies have died and continue to die or are horrifically abused to allow emotion to cloud the number one priority:- The child, te pepe. It is imperative that these defenceless babies/children are the first and last reasons for any decisions made in terms of uplift or staying.

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Do you think this was the right decision? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think this was the right decision?
  • 3.6% Yes
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  • 92.9% No
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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 75.8% Yes
    75.8% Complete
  • 22.8% No
    22.8% Complete
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    1.4% Complete
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18 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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