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Neighbours row over electric fence ends up in court
8 Mar, 2021 12:09 AM
5 minutes to read Neighbours at war landed a woman in Dannevirke District Court recently. Photo / File
Hawkes Bay Today
A dispute over the fencing of a roadside verge landed a Makotuku woman in Dannevirke District Court on a charge of assaulting her neighbour.
Beverley Polkinghorne was charged with assaulting Helen Upson on May 14 on the Matamau/Ormondville Rd, a charge she denied.
Prosecutor Anna Barham said there was a confrontation between the women in which Polkinghorne used her shoulder to make contact with Ms Upson and then either pushed or punched her.
Electric car push unrealistic but Government could offer incentives
8 Mar, 2021 12:00 AM
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Sales of electric cars in New Zealand have rocketed. Photo / Getty Images
Sales of electric cars in New Zealand have doubled and projected growth is expected to be exponential . However, experts in the vehicle industry say it s unrealistic to think the majority of motorists will change to electric vehicles anytime soon.
Overseas car manufacturers ultimately dictate the number of electric vehicles available and high costs are putting people off, they say.
Transport Minister Michael Wood. Photo / File
In response, Transport Minister Michael Wood says the Government recognises there could be barriers to switching to electric cars and that s why we re looking at possible incentive schemes .