West Auckland man on long road to recovery after high-voltage electric shock
A young father of three who suffered from severe burns and had both his arms amputated after suffering an electric shock on a scaffolding worksite in West Auckland, is now on the long road to recovery.
Jahden Nelson, 28, was left fighting for his life when a steel pole he was holding touched low-hanging overhead power lines in April.
He received a severe electric shock as he took the entire voltage of the power line, and suffered a heart attack on-site after the incident. He is still receiving care as an in-patient in Middlemore Hospital.
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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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
Auckland’s Angels appeal gets helping hand from Auckland Council
🎄✨ Christmas is just around the corner, and we're proud to support the Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland’s Angels appeal to help those in need this festive season! 🪽
🎁 Have unwrapped gifts or food donations at home? Drop them off at our libraries or pools and leisure recreation centres between 2–19 December.
Give a Hoot! Shop gifts online to save baby wild birds!
Rescued baby birds urgently need your help! Purchase gifts from BirdCare Aotearoa wild bird hospital charity's online shop this summer to help save thousands of orphaned wild birds 🦉
BirdCare Aotearoa is NZ's largest wild bird hospital and rehabilitation centre, receiving thousands of rescued wild birds every year, including many special native and endemic species. Our charity needs urgent financial help to continue our life-saving care!
Our online shop has a selection of gorgeous artwork, jewellery, merchandise, and other great gift ideas supplied by our wonderful partners 💚
A few gift options are shown in these photos.
For the full range, visit birdcareaotearoa.org.nz...
Thank you for supporting our care of rescued orphaned wild birds! 🐥