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Matakawau recycling drop off station to close
Auckland Council is taking all the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and has made the decision to close the recycling drop-off station at Matakawau on the Āwhitu Peninsula.
The station closure will safeguard the wellbeing of the local community, as well as staff and contractors who manage the collections from the drop-off station. The drop-off station, located at Matakawau Road, Matakawau will close until further notice.
Local residents, community groups, and businesses that currently use the drop-off station are encouraged to use Auckland Council’s roadside recycling service.
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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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0% Yes!
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0% Nah, it's okay
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0% Other - I'll share below!
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Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety
Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.
Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'
Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.
↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓
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Wendy & John's Winter Escapes
Winter’s almost over, and while many of us are shaking off the chilly months spent indoors, Wendy and John from Keith Park Village have been making the most of every moment. For this couple, winter isn’t a time to hunker down – it’s the perfect season to jet off to warmer climates and explore hidden corners of the world.
Click read more for the full story.
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