Planning on hitting the water this weekend? ⛵💦
Kia ora water-lovers!
Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:
1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's Marine App makes it easy.
2. Tests your life jackets. Pull hard on the straps and see if any of them stretch or rip. Check all over for any existing tears in the straps and any cuts or punctures in the life jacket. If yes, do not use the life jacket, dispose of it, and replace it. Always check if it floats before putting them on. Keep in mind kapok life jackets should not be used as they can absorb water and sink, their cotton straps also easily rip! Burn them or bin them, but whatever you do - don't use or resell them.
3. For this year's Safer Boating Week, boaties are being reminded to “Prep, Check, Know” - prepare your boat, check your gear and know the rules before going on the water.
Let's put in the time and effort to make sure there are NO water related accidents or deaths this Labour Day long-weekend! Don't forget to look out for each other and report any concerns you have to local authorities.
#SaferBoatingWeek
#NSNZemergencypreparedness
Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.
If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?
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84.3% Yes, it's decreased
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13% Nope
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
THE CHEVIOT VILLAGE MARKET - ON THIS EASTER WEEKEND
CHEVIOT VILLAGE MARKET ON THIS EASTER WEEKEND IN THE KNOX COMMUNITY CENTRE HALL, REEVES STREET (BEHIND THE STONE CHURCH). SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY FROM 10AM TO 2PM.
GREAT LOCAL STALLS FEATURING ARTS AND CRAFTS, COLLECTABLES, PRODUCE (BAKING, JAMS AND PICKLES, RED ONIONS, SHELLED AND IN-SHELL WALNUTS), CLOTHING, BRIC-A-BRAC, GREAT SELECTION OF BOOKS, ART PRINTS, WOODEN HOMEWARES, DIAMOND ART ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY AND LOTS MORE.
FREE ENTRY AND PLENTY OF PARKING CLOSE BY AND GREAT COFFEE AND FOOD JUST ACROSS THE ROAD.
Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.
If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.
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59.1% Yes
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40.3% No
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0.6% Other - I'll share below
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