HOUSING INTENSIFICATION
I have made my feelings clear about the above topic but cant help revisiting it. Today, on my way from work I witnessed another of the now normal projects in progress. I couldn't help but cringe at the sight of beautiful brown, rich, life sustaining soil being scraped off the section to make way for a concrete/ building base. I am unashamedly a person of the earth and it just looks and feels like Mother Nature is being abused. I can't help thinking we are no better than those burning the Amazon or who engage in other activities which desecrate the earth. Once upon a time there was at least some recycling of building materials by demolition companies. Now, dwellings get bulldozed and end up in landfill. Very hypocritical from councils, the government and Greens to let this happen.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldnโt be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP ๐ Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 8-10 Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of learning & practising your English skills. Every Wednesday our church runs a English Conversation Group 1pm - 2.30pm. No skill level required to attend. ๐Everybody welcome! Stewart & Raewyn are the hosts & make learning fun. Easy parking ๐๐outside the door. A gold coin donation appreciated, but not necessary to go towards the cost of running the classes. Pencil us in your diary....hope to see you there! Cheers Helen ๐
ENGLISH CHAT GROUP ๐ Forrest Hill Church, 151 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill
Do you need help learning English? ๐ Every Monday we run our English Chat Group. There are 2 sessions. Its up to you, attend both or choose one that is convenient for you ๐The morning session is 10am - 12pm and the evening session is 7pm - 8.30pm. Meet others, join in our conversations, fun & laughter is guaranteed! Tea โ๏ธ๐ช & biscuits provided at both groups. Easy parking outside the door. We welcome anyone and bring a friend if you wish. A gold coin ๐ชdonation greatly appreciated to cover costs, but not necessary. See you there! ๐ Cheers Helen