Wellington Junior Chess Open
The Wellington Junior Chess open, held on Saturday 21st September at Amesbury School, Churton Park was a great success, with 70 competitors aged 5 to 18 years.
The event was organised by Northern Suburbs Social Chess Club for Kids and Co-hosted by Kapiti, Wellington & Upper Hutt Chess Clubs.
There were prizes in three divisions, Paraparaumu College student and Kapiti Chess Club member, Geoffrey Gunawan, took first place in the college section. In addition to Paraparaumu College, Kenakena and Raumati Beach schools were represented in the the 10 and under Primary section. In total, 25 schools within the Wellington region competed.
Following the success of the Wellington Junior Chess Open, future competitions are planned. If you are interested in taking part in these events let your school know or contact Kapiti Chess Club directly.”
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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0% Yes
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0% No
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0% Other - I'll share below
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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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
New World Khandallah parking warning and appeal to nearby business owners
For very valid reasons (local commuters abuse) the New World has allowed the draconian Smartcomply company to police their carpark on their behalf.
Smartcomply will hit you with an $85 'fine' if you stay one second beyond the 60 minutes allowed.
Can I appeal to all nearby business's (especially eateries) to display a clearly visible "ARE YOU PARKED IN THE NEW WORD CARPARK' notice so customers can be warned about the possibility of an unpleasant post dining experience surprise.
A local eatery, and New World itself, could lose future custom due Smartcomply's excessive actions, as is likely our case.
Indeed I would urge any business local to a Smartcomply operation to implement a "ARE YOU PARKED IN ..........." notice if they wanted to avoid a lose in trade.
Here is the link to their Terms and Conditions that all entrants to a carpark under their control are expected to notice and read.
smartcomply.co.nz...
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