Two boys hurt by sand dune collapse on Great Barrier Island
Kia ora neighbours, a rescue helicopter pilot has described how a community banded together to save the lives of two boys after they became trapped under a collapsed sand dune.
The two boys, believed to be aged between 10 and 15, were critically injured around 4.30pm on Sunday at Medlands Beach on Great Barrier Island.
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot Johnny Stanton said crews were called to the island, 100 kilometres north-east of central Auckland around 4.30pm and were told people were “trapped under sand”.
“When we realised two people were likely injured we dispatched a second helicopter to come along too and arrived around 5pm
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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81.7% Yes
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17% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.9% Second half of November
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44.4% 1st December
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.6% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
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