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2346 days ago

About the playground on Sydney Street

Sukyoung from Hauraki

Dear Haurakians!

I have lived in Hauraki for about 3 years and I do love this area to raise my babies. There is a beautiful park at the corner of Sydney street and Jutland Road. There is a sandpit, little hill with the slides and swings and a tract. Additionally people kindly donated the … View more
Dear Haurakians!

I have lived in Hauraki for about 3 years and I do love this area to raise my babies. There is a beautiful park at the corner of Sydney street and Jutland Road. There is a sandpit, little hill with the slides and swings and a tract. Additionally people kindly donated the walkers, scooters, cars and sandpit toys.

I love this place as my boy can safely play with the neighborhood kids.

Anyone can see this is for little babies and toddlers not for teenagers.

However I have witness that many primary students as well as teenagers visited screaming, drinking and doing my experimental things causing vast damage.

For example,

a teenager was dropping the scooters or tricycles one after the other. His father was encouraging him to do things with the other things. -Please if you want to do these things do it with your own ones at home. There are many toys that are broken and can cause an accident.



A group of Japanese primary school boys were screaming and running frantically in between toddlers. They even flipped over the picnic bench and did rocking it. Needless to say one of them run into me while I was holding my two month old son. Their mums were busy chatting and did not care.

They also shook the thin trees. They are still busy chatting.I could not believe that Japanese can also let their children to shout in a public place.

The problem was my toddler immediately copied all of these.



One teenager seriously who seemed about 15 was riding a toddler's bike. That teenager's mum brought the dog and trained her dog on the balancing bar standing next to the dog banned sign. Even if she was not a kiwi she could spot it and understand. But she decided to ignore.



I would like to teach and show my toddler how to respect the facilities in our community. Everyday I do consider to come to this beautiful place due to these(Although my boy loves to come here), as I can see more and more people do not care about our communal place.



Can we look after our own children and guide them have a nice manner while they are playing in the park? Isn't there a better place for teenagers and older children? If they are the younger one's siblings who need to come along, can we please be mindful to be around delicate babies and toddlers?



Is it only me who thinks in this way? I myself am Korean but did think kiwi are very delightful to be around with good manner. Don't we use this park in order to get along with others, otherwise you can use your own garden.



What else we can do to make the situation better? Shall we share this and maybe talk to people in a peaceful manner rather than ignoring?

Anyone can suggest good idea?



Sincerely

Sukyoung

2341 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2342 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2342 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2345 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in Auckland?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the nurses' stance? What do you think of the latest pay offer? Let us know in the replies. Click here to read more. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2342 days ago

Zomer Cafe Offer

Saul Stevens from Zomer Cafe

Hi Neighbours - It's Saul and the team from Zomer Cafe, Takapuna. We have a special offer for local residents looking for a fantastic brunch. If you come in and mention Neighbourly we'll give you a 20% discount off of all food ordered from the Breakfast or Lunch Menu throughout July and … View moreHi Neighbours - It's Saul and the team from Zomer Cafe, Takapuna. We have a special offer for local residents looking for a fantastic brunch. If you come in and mention Neighbourly we'll give you a 20% discount off of all food ordered from the Breakfast or Lunch Menu throughout July and August! We'd love for you guys to come down so we can showcase our fantastic new Winter Menu at our great location near Takapuna Beach.

You can find us at 4, The Strand Takapuna, check out our food menu

Want to find out more about our catering and function services as well as some more info or to book a table? Head to www.zomer.co.nz

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Saul Stevens
Zomer Cafe General Manager
View our menu here!

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2342 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
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