Volunteer for Samaritans
You can make an amazing difference to someone going through a difficult time in their life by listening and providing support as a Samaritans helpline volunteer. From the satisfaction of helping others, to learning new skills and forming friendships with other Samaritans, you'll get a lot back from volunteering. Full training provided at our centre in Thorndon, Wellington. Our next volunteer training course starts in March. Apply now at samaritans.org.nz or 04 472 3676.
NBLY Conversations: What is the etiquette for bin day?
We think there are unspoken rules for bin day, but are we adhering to the same ones?
Do you think twice about dragging your bin to the pavement in the early hours? Do you mind if neighbours put excess rubbish in your bin? Share your bin day etiquette and let's compare notes!
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Do you loathe speed bumps?
This letter re speed bumps was declined by the Post but l think it makes a valid point.
Neil Harrap
Dark night, poor light, motorcyclist going just a little too fast. She doesn't realise that the speed bump on the steepest part of Hill Street is 30cm (12 inches) high.
Bike and rider get launched into an unexpected, rotating crash. It doesn't end well, broken neck, early death...
Some of the new speed bumps are a health and safety disaster just waiting to happen.
Neil Harrap
Airways New Zealand is required to consider the best interests of the community. It didn’t. Find out more. This time it’s our community. Next time it could be yours. Support us.
Official Information documents indicate that Airways (and its subsidiary Aeropath Limited) designed and promulgated the DMAPS flight path on technical grounds without regard to section 4(1)(c) of the State-owned Enterprises Act 1986, namely that it is required to be “...an organisation that exhibits a sense of social responsibility by having regard to the interests of the community in which it operates and by endeavouring to accommodate or encourage these when able to do so.” These words mean that Airways New Zealand owed and still owes procedural fairness and substantive obligations to affected residents independently of the Airport’s obligations.
This is one of many issues with the 1 December 2022 flight path change, including legal and safety concerns involving Wellington International Airport, Civil Aviation Authority of NZ and Wellington City Council (as a shareholder). Find out more - tinyurl.com/PlaneSenseFAQ2. The community is currently fundraising to fund a Judicial Review - please support us.
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