2762 days ago

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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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1 day ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“
  • 36.2% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    36.2% Complete
  • 63.8% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    63.8% Complete
329 votes
5 hours ago

Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker on Nature-Based Topics

Greg from Forest & Bird Hastings Havelock North Branch

Come and hear HBRC Biodiversity Officer Scott Courtnell talk about plant pests affecting our region.

Full details in the attached document.

We welcome anyone interested in the environment to come along (you don't have to be a member).

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17 hours ago

FUNERAL

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

The church reserves the car park for church use only tomorrow from 8.30am to 12.30 for the funeral service of the late Mrs Garethe Liley.