Poll: Do you think wharf jumping should be banned, or is it a Kiwi right of passage?
Auckland Council won't ban jumping at popular water spots, despite fears that swimmers could end up dead or seriously injured.
A number of young men have become quadriplegics after jumping of wharves and suffering spinal injuries.
However previous attempts by the council to ban diving at danger spots have failed, and it now takes a different approach with educational signs pointing out the risks.
ACC saw 230 claims last year for injuries suffered at jumping or diving structures, ranging from cuts and bruises to surgery for shattered ankles and damaged spines, and spinal unit consultant Rick Acland believes it's "almost criminal" to support wharf jumping.
Have you ever been injured jumping from Orewa wharf or the cliffs at Re Beach or Little Manly?
And what do you reckon? Should it be banned?
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13.1% Yes. It's dangerous
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86.9% No. It's a Kiwi right of passage and good fun
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Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
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