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We have spoken to a couple on Ridge Rd in Pokeno who say the 100km speed limit is ridiculous, due to the winding roads and sharp S bend.
They want the speed limit lowered, speed advisory signs, and an S bend warning sign erected to help lower the number of incidents on their … View moreHi Neighbours,
We have spoken to a couple on Ridge Rd in Pokeno who say the 100km speed limit is ridiculous, due to the winding roads and sharp S bend.
They want the speed limit lowered, speed advisory signs, and an S bend warning sign erected to help lower the number of incidents on their road.
What do you think?
Do you drive on this road often - do you think it is dangerous?
Should the speed limit be lowered?
Would lowering the speed limit and erecting signs make a difference?
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Auckland Council is warning dog owners about the risk of berries from karaka trees. The berries are highly toxic to dogs and consumption can be fatal.
This is a free, family-friendly festival at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre this Sat - Mon. Kids can have a go at traditional Māori crafts, hear stories in te reo Māori and English, pull up a colourful beanbag or dance to live kapa haka and music, watch cartoons and try digital games.
Kids 8+ … View moreThis is a free, family-friendly festival at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre this Sat - Mon. Kids can have a go at traditional Māori crafts, hear stories in te reo Māori and English, pull up a colourful beanbag or dance to live kapa haka and music, watch cartoons and try digital games.
Kids 8+ can have a go paddling a waka, or sail on a double-hulled ocean-going waka hourua (5+; 5-8-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult). www.aucklandnz.com...
Find out about dedicated school bus routes or public bus and train services on the AT website or AT Metro App and use the Journey Planner to find options in your area.
Did you know that just one hour of sunlight could power the world’s energy needs for an entire year? So as the demand for sustainable energy grows, nature’s most abundant energy source shapes as the ideal solution. HRV Solar is here to help harness the power of the sun in your neighbourhood.
I am a journalist and have dealt with the issue of child welfare and domestic violence for near on decade. Many separated parents contact me with their stories and I am very concerned with what is happening to children in these situations. If someone leaves a marriage because there has been abuse … View moreI am a journalist and have dealt with the issue of child welfare and domestic violence for near on decade. Many separated parents contact me with their stories and I am very concerned with what is happening to children in these situations. If someone leaves a marriage because there has been abuse they are typically forced into 50/50 shared care situations (especially if they can't afford lawyers or emotional grief that goes on for years).The mantra is bad partner good parent but this is not the reality and that parent then has free reign to behave badly to their child - legally and the other parent often does not know what is happening when the child is with them. For this reason I have also heard people have been told by social services agencies (being aware that the status quo is 'shared care' and the dangers this puts children in) that they stay in the relationship as they have more control over what happens to their child. If people see or hear a child being treated in an improper manner please report it. It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a village to keep them safe. Similarly I have also had reports of police suggesting to a child they are wrong for not wanting to be with one parent and that legally they will force them to. This is invalidating their experience. A child often does not want to be with one parent because they are behaving badly towards them or abusing them. When a adult says no it is listened to, it should be no different for a child. Please keep kids safe and call the authorities if you see or hear a child being mistreated.
Armed with a guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, expect the unexpected and some of the finest yodelling you’ll ever hear at Lynda and Jools Topp’s event The Topp Twins Kids Show on Sunday 11 February at 2pm. These beloved entertainers will deliver a memorable classic Kiwiana family show with a … View moreArmed with a guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, expect the unexpected and some of the finest yodelling you’ll ever hear at Lynda and Jools Topp’s event The Topp Twins Kids Show on Sunday 11 February at 2pm. These beloved entertainers will deliver a memorable classic Kiwiana family show with a farmyard theme.
Studying English with DynaSpeak can be your passport to Kiwi life! Make friends, access further study and upgrade your career. Flexible times, short courses, excellent teachers and great locations. Not only is DynaSpeak a great place to learn English, it plays an important part in the social life … View moreStudying English with DynaSpeak can be your passport to Kiwi life! Make friends, access further study and upgrade your career. Flexible times, short courses, excellent teachers and great locations. Not only is DynaSpeak a great place to learn English, it plays an important part in the social life of new migrants to New Zealand. You can meet people who have similar experiences and situations while improving your communication skills.
The next course begins on 26 Feb, 2018. It runs for 18 weeks and when you successfully complete the course you will be awarded an NZQA approved New Zealand Certificate in English (NZCEL). We are currently taking enrolments for all levels and campuses (Albany, Mangere, Queen Street (CBD), New Lynn, Mt Roskill and Botany).
The courses are FREE if you are an NZ permanent resident or citizen. For more information click on your language below, visit our website, email courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz or phone 0800 355 344.
NZCEL Semesters 2018:
Semester A 2018
- Start date - 26 February 2018
- Finish date - 6 July 2018
- Midterm break - 16 April - 20 April 2018
Term break for three weeks July 9 - 27 July 2018
Semester B 2018
- Starting date - 30 July 2018
- Finishing date - 7 December 2018
- Midterm break - 1 October - 5 October 2018
For more information click on your language below:
- English
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Arabic
Contemporary Maori arts & fashion are part of the free Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, this weekend. 41 Maori artists & designers exhibiting, plus artist korero, demonstrations and workshops. See www.aucklandnz.com... for more info.
New Zealand musician Anika Moa will waiata her way across Auckland, with a stop in Waiuku, for the 2…
Did you know the Harbourmaster regulates navigation safety in all navigable waters within the Auckland region? Learn more about the Harbourmaster’s role in Auckland here: AT.govt.nz/harbourmaster
Registrations are now open to sign up for the Auckland Walk Challenge in March. Get your team sorted and register here: auckland.walkertracker.com... #StrideAKL
For Anna Rees, creating art is food for the soul.
She is primarily an abstract painter and her Lines of Thought exhibition is on display at the Franklin Arts Centre until February 7.
An afternoon concert of hip-hop, soul, RnB, funk and more genres of music plays out at Papakura's Ce…
Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.
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