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PM Jacinda Ardern talks about child poverty after the release of statistics in Feburary, 2021. Another report was released in May. They were chanting “stop the war on the poor.” Despite the hold up, vehicles behind the group were patient. Some even joined in with the cause, including one woman who pumped her fist in the air from her window. Police were aware of the plans and told
Stuff they would help manage traffic if needed, however the march did not appear to cause any problems.
Ponsonby resident and beneficiary Rose Greaves of Ngāti Kahu/Ngāpuhi said “the struggle is real” when it comes to making her living support payment last the week.
Owner Cameron Hadley told He said he would be raising the issue in a staff meeting.
JASON DORDAY/Stuff AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen told
Stuff he wasn’t surprised to hear about the woman video calling while driving. While AA supports the Government’s fine increase, Thomsen said it wasn’t going to solve the problem. “People just can’t resist the temptation if they hear their phone go off . it’s not something you do by accident.” “A lot of people use their phone behind the wheel and don’t do other risky things.” He hopes as there are further advancements in technology, phone companies can have default “do not disturb” modes that activate as soon as drivers start moving in their car.
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Apartments or supermarket: $40m Herne Bay Countdown project sparks debate
20 Jan, 2021 04:25 AM
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Artist impression of a new Countdown Metro to be built on the site of the old Gables pub in Herne Bay corner.
Artist impression of a new Countdown Metro to be built on the site of the old Gables pub in Herne Bay corner.
Property investor Ben Cook s construction of a $40 million supermarket in New Zealand s richest suburb has sparked strong debate, with critics saying they would far prefer apartments there instead. Yesterday, the Cook Property chief said work had begun demolishing The Gables pub on the Herne Bay site where a 1800sq m metro-sized Countdown will be built.