Hero rescuer who pulled women from sinking car 'just did my best'
Kia ora neighbours, a hero rescuer who pulled two women from a sinking car in Auckland harbour says he “just did my best” to help.
Will Sergeant was driving along Westhaven Drive, in central Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon when he heard a loud crash and saw a car go over the edge of the road into the harbour.
He leapt out of his vehicle, called out for help, and dived into the harbour after the car. He then set to work trying to free two women who were trapped inside.
Read the full story at the link below.
Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
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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57.4% Yes!
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42.6% No, it's always been smooth flying
LIVE Q&A: Financial well-being with Cat Rikihana
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.
Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whānau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whānau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.
Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'
She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)
↓ Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below ↓
Auckland Heritage Festival: Highwic Baking - ingredients with a Pacific influence.
Wednesday 2nd of October 11am to 1pm.
The Highwic volunteer cooks recreate recipes that reflect the influence of ingredients from the Pacific Islands on baked goods. And they’re doing it in a Victorian kitchen using a Victorian coal range!
Highwic is fortunate to have handwritten recipes from women in the Buckland family, many of which reflect the influence of ingredients from the Pacific Islands. Follow the delicious smell of authentic baking and witness the volunteer cooks at work in Highwic's kitchen.
This event is part of Auckland Council’s Auckland Heritage Festival 2024, 28 September to 13 October. From late August visit heritagefestival.co.nz for the full list of events. Print programmes are available at Auckland Libraries from 9 September.
For festival updates follow on Facebook @aklheritage.
Adults $10, accompanied children and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga members are free. Maximum four children per adult. Includes entry to the house.
Parking is available onsite for visitors to Highwic.
Highwic, 40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
09 524 5729 | www.highwic.co.nz...
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