Distracted Drivers - The Winner?
Travelling into and from Wellington every day I notice the poor driving by many drivers.
We have the usual using cell phones, drinking coffee (with their heads tilted back), using the mirror to put on lipstick, diving under the dashboard to do God-knows-what, but yesterday afternoon was the best.
We noticed the white utility in the left lane heading towards Petone drifting right and then drifting left. The gaps between his vehicle and the others were gettting larger and larger.
As we passed I was absolutely surprised.
The driver had his head down looking at the piece of paper balanced on his steering wheel. In his right hand was a pen. He was writing on the paper and staring down into his lap from time to time.
We left him far behind as he drove slowly in the left lane and the gap between him and the car ahead of him got wider and wider.
When I learnt to drive many, many, many years ago we were told that one has to concentrate on driving.
Your trade vehicle is not a mobile office.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
-
60% Yes, supporting people is important!
-
25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
-
14.3% ... It is complicated
Storm damage and garden clean ups
Strorm
Damage if you need a tree removed
Call us on 0272430951
And we can help
Documenting the RiverLink Project around Melling, Pharazyn St and Marsden St
Kia Ora, Neighbours. For the last couple of years I've been documenting with my camera the changes in my area around the extensive work going on with the RiverLink project (Melling Interchange/New Melling Bridge/New Melling Railway Station/ Melling Station walk bridge / Clearance of Pharazyn St and Marsden St and Stop bank work).
I pass no judgements on the work. My photos simply record what's happening.
Early blog posts are photo essays of the the demolition of Pharazyn St and Marsden St residential and industrial properties. Later photos are the more up to date records happening right now.
I'd welcome your feedback, especially with better information about what's happening, as there seems to be a number of sites specialising in their own work but not a comprehensive coordinated site with details and links.
Here's the link. Enjoy. www.riverlinkphotos.blogspot.com...
Loading…
