380 days ago

Passengers hurried to injured skipper's aid after collision sinks ferry

Melanie Earley Reporter from The Bay Chronicle

Kia ora neighbours, a ferry passenger who helped rescue a critically injured skipper after a collision between the vessel and a boat in the Bay of Islands has described the moments of the crash.

The incident happened just before midday Thursday on the water between Paihia and Russell, a police spokesperson said, with the injured skipper of the ferry flown to hospital

Ferry passenger Yvette Ferreria-Botha had been on the ferry with her husband and children when the collision occurred and said she was one of the first people to tend to the ferry’s skipper.

Read the full story at the link below.

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Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

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We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

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