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Have you heard Transport Minister Phil Twyford's views on wheel clamping? He says it either needs to be banned or regulated - and he was working on legislation to see it banned. What are your thoughts? To read more, click here.
Hi Auckland,
Have you heard about the bus lane that's earned about $1.27 million in fines? The Newmarket bus lane caught out more than 8000 driver in a year. Have you been fined? Do you think bus lanes are important in the city? To read more, click here.
A character constantly playing on Brendaniel Weir's mind led to him writing the recently debuted nov…
Every year on April 25, people around New Zealand get up before dawn to commemorate the landings of …
Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?
Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. … View moreAre you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?
Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. Here's what you need to know about keeping them in residential areas.
Taxpayers are being asked to fork out $25 million to help pay for the $165m construction cost of Sir…
Teachers said her son didn't have autism, he was poorly behaved, and she was a bad parent. Sarah Bl…
Post-earthquake demolition has pushed a Wellington landfill into new areas – creating an unfortunate…
The splendour of the Elysee Palace was on full display, the Republican Guard in their finery, to wel…
Neighbours of a neglected and vandalised hotel on a Christchurch main street have called for action …
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More than 170 Franklin properties are still suffering power loss due to the storm that ravaged the district last week.
Lines company Counties Power said on Monday morning 175 properties still had a power outage on their private service line, however more than 50 per cent of these do have part … View moreMore than 170 Franklin properties are still suffering power loss due to the storm that ravaged the district last week.
Lines company Counties Power said on Monday morning 175 properties still had a power outage on their private service line, however more than 50 per cent of these do have part power.
*Are you still without power? if yes, comment below, and if you don't want your comments used, include NFP (not for publication), thanks
With winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
:
•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.
•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.
•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly … View moreWith winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
:
•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.
•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.
•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly batteries and aerosol cans.
•Always empty ashes and ashtrays into a metal bin and pour water over them before disposal. Remember that ashes can take up to 5 days to cool.
•Keep matches, lighters and anything else that can create fire out of reach of children.
Remember: Smoke alarms save lives
Spent the weekend involuntarily investigating Auckland’s hospital system. My family has a history of clogged arteries which despite being a virtuous non smoker I have been unable to escape.
So I ended up Saturday morning at Auckland Hospital for an angioplasty and a few stents. Procedure went… View moreSpent the weekend involuntarily investigating Auckland’s hospital system. My family has a history of clogged arteries which despite being a virtuous non smoker I have been unable to escape.
So I ended up Saturday morning at Auckland Hospital for an angioplasty and a few stents. Procedure went well and I’m hassling the doctor to let me go home. Hopefully tomorrow and after a few days of working from home, I’ll be back at work.
A big thanks first to doctors, nurses and staff. They been really great, both professional and caring. They are a wonderful cross section of multicultural Auckland. It’s fantastic that in our country people get the urgent treatment they need and according to that need and not ability to pay.
Thanks also for the kind messages from so many people. Heartfelt appreciation!
The painting was done by my lovely granddaughter Brooklyn.
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