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649 days ago

Poll: Are uniform rules at schools sexist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community paper's We Say You Say column.

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Are uniform rules at schools sexist?
  • 49.6% Yes, the same rules for everyone is best
    49.6% Complete
  • 34% No, let's stick to the tradition
    34% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 12.5% Get rid of uniform and clothing rules altogether
    12.5% Complete
4536 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.2% Yes, it's fair
    89.2% Complete
  • 10.1% No, it's unreasonable
    10.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
2995 votes
6 days ago

Fishing Rods

Warren from Orewa

1 x Shimano Elipse baitrunner boat rod 10kg 5 feet 6 inches (1.7mt)
1 x Abu Garcia Sonar Tip medium action spinner boat rod 6 feet (2.1mt) Both in good condition $45.00 for the pair. Excellent for snapper. Pick up Orewa.

1 day ago

Smoke in Mt Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Smoke has been seen coming from the crater of the Auckland maunga Mt Wellington.

Images of the smoke began appearing on social media on Friday afternoon.

Around 1.45pm, Fire and Emergency (Fenz) shift manager Josh Pennefather told the NZ Herald a crew was fighting a fire of about 60 square metres in size.
”It’s spreading up hill … [but] there’s no property at risk at this stage,” Pennefather said.

Six fire trucks were in attendance working to contain a grass fire that's spreading up the maunga.

A helicopter was on its way to assist firefighting efforts, he added.

At 2pm, Pennefather shared that the fire was contained and they were working to extinguish it, including “keeping an eye on a whole bunch of hot spots“.

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