1124 days ago

Zero consequences for breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules ?

Sam Neighbourly Lead from Matakatia - Tindalls Beach

Drive 51km/h on a 50km/h road and you get fined $30.

Head to the gym when you've got COVID-19, don't self isolate when you're being tested or sick, risk the country's economy, peoples jobs, and possibly infecting and killing many others in a pandemic, and you get a slap on the wrist (actually no as physical violence is illegal, thus you get a free pass).


This also applies to the 30+ boats / catamarans / yachts & kayakers I keep seeing heading out and into Gulf Harbour marina on a Level 3 lockdown.


What's stopping you or I from ignoring the rules if we're sick or suspecting to be sick, and go out to have fun or do what we do, if there are no consequences at all? Lockdowns are NOT a deterrent for those who negligently break the rules. Or can we start using this excuse when we drive intoxicated?

If the PM will not answer the question (when she very well should), then maybe the Chief of Police should go live on TV and give us a proper answer as to what consequences, if any, there are for those who break a rule far serious than a 1km/h over-speed.

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11 hours ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Evelyn Page Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

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2 days ago

Work wanted

Katie from Red Beach

Looking for full time work for a friend who is a Jack of all trades and has experience in the earth moving industry, has class 4 truck driving experience willing to jump on a digger if needed but would prefer to drive trucks.
Looking for a job $30 per hour would be ideal.
Prefer to work week days Monday to Friday as he has family commitments on the weekend.
Looking to stay on the Hibiscus coast or North shore for work and does not want to work in South Auckland anymore.
Any enquires would be appreciated so I can pass onto my friend. Big Thanks..

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16 hours ago

What's On: TeAtatuPeninsula Craft & Wellness Market

Michelle from Beach Haven

Te Atatu Peninsula – Easter Sat 30th March 10–3. Food Truck, Craft, Aura Camera, Healers, Readers, Crystals, Candles, Product & More. Stall Holders Wanted. Details www.crystalvisions.co.nz
TeAtatuPeninsula Craft & Wellness Market
  • Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre