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2301 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

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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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
2302 days ago

Look after your lawns

Craig from LawnFix Wellington

Its nearly spring time! Get your free lawn appraisal from LawnFix! We offer a regular Weed and Feed type service (but with commercial grade products) giving you a beautiful lawn. I am seeing alot of new lawns in the area yellowing and giving in to weeds. The soil in the Aotea/Whitby developments is… View moreIts nearly spring time! Get your free lawn appraisal from LawnFix! We offer a regular Weed and Feed type service (but with commercial grade products) giving you a beautiful lawn. I am seeing alot of new lawns in the area yellowing and giving in to weeds. The soil in the Aotea/Whitby developments is nutrient poor and needs some help. Note the pic below is only 4 weeks after the first treatment
Average lawn (150sqm) $79

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2302 days ago

Help please

Julia from Paremata

Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has any access to a camera that might have a photo/video of a car accident that happened today at 4:25pm. A car was hit turning off mana esplanade heading towards the train station (next to New World). The car that caused the accident drove off from the crash. Any help… View moreHi, I’m wondering if anyone has any access to a camera that might have a photo/video of a car accident that happened today at 4:25pm. A car was hit turning off mana esplanade heading towards the train station (next to New World). The car that caused the accident drove off from the crash. Any help would be much appreciated!

2304 days ago

Out of curiosity

Amara from Ranui

Would anyone know... who to contact to get the Time of your birth? Digit day/night time. Not the date... the time. 24 hour time..

Cheers!

2303 days ago

Welcome to the Porirua Youth Awards

Porirua Partners

We are looking to reward our local youth who are leading the way; in school, on the sports field, on the stage, or in the community. Different from most awards, the Porirua Youth Awards recognises youth in two age categories, junior (12-15 year olds) and senior (16-18 year olds).

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We are looking to reward our local youth who are leading the way; in school, on the sports field, on the stage, or in the community. Different from most awards, the Porirua Youth Awards recognises youth in two age categories, junior (12-15 year olds) and senior (16-18 year olds).

Porirua Youth Awards timeline:
- Grant applications open 23 July 2018
- Grant applications close 31 August 2018
- Interviews held with judging panel 17 – 21 September 2018
- Winners announced 28 September 2018
- Awards function 25 October 2018

Don’t miss out! We look forward to receiving your application soon!
Apply here!

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2303 days ago

Clearlite Matisse Bath 1655 Framed

Richard from Paremata

Plans changed. Bought new $520 never used.

• 1655 x 740 x 420mm (external dimensions)
• Internal depth (excludes upstand) 380
• Water Capacity 120 litres
• Contoured bath with lumbar support and armrests
• Mounted in Wooden support frame
• Made in New Zealand

Price: $340

2305 days ago

Some green fingered help please!

Megan from Whitby

Anyone got some words of wisdom for my bamboo plant? Some leaves are yellow... rest are green and look and feel healthy.
Is usually positioned in dark corner and ive kept roots watered... any suggestions? Please help me save it!

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2305 days ago

Gardening tips from our ezine, Get Growing

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on repotting container plants, potting up seeds, taking cuttings, collecting scion wood and moving large plants. Our crop of the week is perpetual spinach and we have a special feature on growing easy-peasy succulents. Try out delicious … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on repotting container plants, potting up seeds, taking cuttings, collecting scion wood and moving large plants. Our crop of the week is perpetual spinach and we have a special feature on growing easy-peasy succulents. Try out delicious Jewish recipes from Feasting by Amanda Ruben and enter to win a pair of Red Band gumboots from Skellerup and a $35 voucher from Awapuni Nurseries. Not subscriber yet? Sign up today. It's free!

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2306 days ago

Conscientious Objectors (COs) in World War 1

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

Noted historian and author David Grant (seen here with Lynette Shum) spoke to us about Conscientious Objectors (COs) in World War 1, a subject on which he has become the New Zealand expert.

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2306 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
2306 days ago

Product recall: Essentials Domestic Cleaners

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Supermarkets are recalling its Essentials Domestic Cleaner over problems with the caps of the bottle.

The recall includes the Fresh 1.25L and Essentials Domestic Cleaner Regular 1.25L range with use by dates up to and including June 2019. There is a potential fault with the cap which means it … View more
Supermarkets are recalling its Essentials Domestic Cleaner over problems with the caps of the bottle.

The recall includes the Fresh 1.25L and Essentials Domestic Cleaner Regular 1.25L range with use by dates up to and including June 2019. There is a potential fault with the cap which means it may not seal correctly, prior to the end of shelf life, and it may leak if tipped over.

The product has been sold in Countdown, FreshChoice and SuperValue stores nationwide.

Customers can return faulty products to any of the above supermarkets for a full refund. For more information contact 0800 40 4040. Read more here

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