1938 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
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22 hours ago

Painter wanted for small job

Grant from Raureka

Are there any really good painters out there who can paint a small ensuite. Was painted about 2 years ago but is lifting and cracking up especially on the ceiling above a window. I hate painting (fumes make me feel ill) so looking for somebody to do the job - no rush

16 hours ago

Daily riddle: The plot thickens in our neighbourhood!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

In the myth of Medusa, I was her hair, a creature of legend, with a deadly stare. What am I?

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2 hours ago

Forest & Bird: Plant Sale & Upcoming Speaker

Greg from Forest & Bird Hastings Havelock North Branch

PLANT SALE:
Our branch is holding a plant sale for native plants grown at our nursery. All proceeds go towards the conservation activities of the branch.

They are in PB2s, are hardened off for planting now and are priced at $6 each (GST inclusive). Minimum order is 10 plants, which can be made up of a mix of the varieties offered.

The list of available plants and details regarding the sale process can be found via the link included with this notice

MONTHLY NATURE-BASED SPEAKER:
This month Bob Harris, Chairman of the Karituwhenua Stream Landcare Group, will be speaking on the history and future of the Karituwhenua Stream Reserve.


Once a drainage ditch and dumping ground for surrounding developments, it has been developed into one of the most popular walks in Havelock North.

Where:
St Andrews Presbyterian Church Lounge
300 Market Road South - map
Hastings

When:
7.30pm on Thursday, 10th October 2024

ALL ARE WELCOME (members and non-members).
Bring a friend if you wish.