Poll: Do you do this while driving?
We've got a question for you. Tell us truthfully what your tendencies are when it comes to using your mobile phone while driving. Don't worry we won't tell anyone; we're just trying to find out how widespread mobile usage is while driving. Voting on the poll below is completely anonymous.
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8.3% I use my mobile while I'm driving
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16.9% I use my mobile when stopped at a traffic light
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31.9% I don't touch my phone while driving
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39.9% I pull over when I need to use my mobile
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3% I don't drive
Age Concern Wellington presents Emotional and Mental Wellbeing workshop
A collaboration between Age Concern Wellington Region and the Catholic Social Services.
To strengthen the emotional and mental wellbeing of adults who are adapting to experiences of change, loss and grief in their lives.
Small group programme.
Suggested donation: $15 to help cover materials. Spaces are limited.
Age Concern Staying Safe Refresher Course - 18 March 2025 at Summerset Aotea
Staying Safe is a classroom-based refresher workshop for senior road users. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
The workshop aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices and increase the knowledge of other transport options available to help senior road users remain safely mobile.
The free interactive workshop runs for around 4 hours between 10am and 2pm. You do not need to be a resident to attend this course as it is run by Age Concern Wellington.
Morning tea and a light lunch provided. Spaces at each workshop are limited so please register using the website link below or call 04 4996646.
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?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
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