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Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.
So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?
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It was a battle for all car lovers at Tui Brewery on Sunday.
Holden versus Ford. And judging by the results (see below) it seems both came up trumps.
Over 300 people attended Tui Brewery’s Mangatainoka Motors Holden versus Ford Car Day on Sunday 29th July, with 110 registered cars making an … View moreIt was a battle for all car lovers at Tui Brewery on Sunday.
Holden versus Ford. And judging by the results (see below) it seems both came up trumps.
Over 300 people attended Tui Brewery’s Mangatainoka Motors Holden versus Ford Car Day on Sunday 29th July, with 110 registered cars making an impressive line-up.
The Holden versus Ford Car Day, featured as part of Tui Brewery’s Mangatainoka Motors car days which are held on the last Sunday of each month. Sunday’s event attracted vehicles from all around the central North Island including four convoys from Wellington, Palmerston North and Napier and saw people mix and mingle, shine the chrome and soak up the onsite hospitality.
The next Mangatainoka Motors car day will show case Rally Cars and be held on Sunday, August 26thth. It costs only $10 for vehicle registration with money going towards a local cause. Gates open at 10am with Brewery Tours being held at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Registrations close at 12noon with prize giving held at 1pm. More details can be found on www.tuihq.co.nz...
Results:
Most Original Ford: Brenda Shingleton – Ford 8hp
Most Original Holden: Alan Barr – Holden Special
Furthest Travelled Ford: Matt Lind – Ford Falcon
Furthest Travelled Holden: George West – Holden HSV Senator
Local Star Ford: Tony Fitzgerald – Ford Falcon
Local Star Holden: Michael Benton – Holden K Torance
Peoples Choice Ford: Deryk Warren – Fairmont Ford
Peoples Choice Holden: Rixsta Sammons – Holden Commodore VX SS
Star of Show Ford: Kevin McHardy – Ford Model A
Star of Show Holden: Darren Groube – Holden Commodore SS
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If you live in Palmerston North, Aokautere, Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Linton or Longburn, we'd love for you to share your views on what affects the health and wellbeing of people and families/whānau in your community.
To help us at MidCentral DHB develop a Health and Wellbeing Plan for … View moreIf you live in Palmerston North, Aokautere, Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Linton or Longburn, we'd love for you to share your views on what affects the health and wellbeing of people and families/whānau in your community.
To help us at MidCentral DHB develop a Health and Wellbeing Plan for Palmerston North, we're hosting two public input drop-in sessions tomorrow afternoon. Please come along and have your say!
- Date: Tuesday 31 July
- Times: Drop-in anytime 12pm - 1.30pm OR 3pm - 4pm
- Venue: Globe Theatre (foyer), 312 Main St, Palmerston North
More info (including online survey link) below:
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