Book now for audio-described tour of Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival
Bookings close on Sunday for an audio-described tour for blind and low vision visitors to the Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival on Auckland Anniversary Weekend.
The tour is on Sunday 28 January from 10am - 12 noon, with the option to stay for the daily waka parade that has its own commentary.
It will be led by Nicola Owen, a trained audio describer who will provide visitors with a description of the visual elements of the festival using a tour guide microphone and receiver system. Participants are welcome to bring friends or family as guides.
Advance bookings, by 14 January, are essential as spaces are strictly limited. To book or for more information contact Nicola Owen from Audio Described Aotearoa, audiodescribedaotearoa@gmail.com, 021-035-8513.
Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
Luckily self-checkout is being pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?
What are your thoughts? Is that rude?
Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.
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52.4% Yes!
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44.3% Nah, it's okay
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3.4% Other - I'll share below!
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A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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54.9% Yes!
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45.1% No, it's always been smooth flying
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