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One-way for Bakehouse Lane? Local politicians want Ōrewa’s Bakehouse Lane to be one-way. An opinion poll indicates that people are unhappy about safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Bakehouse Lane, Ōrewa, despite the fact that no accidents have been recorded there in the last five years. Coast People and Penlink (Hibiscus & Bays Local board chair Gary Brown and members Andy Dunn and Leanne Willis) ran a poll which received nearly 60 responses in a week. Gary says of these, only three were happy with Bakehouse Lane. “The rest said it was dangerous and that they had seen minor ...

Resilient Anzac service needs community help The casual atmosphere is part of the appeal of the Anzac service at Remembrance Reserve. Photo, Andy Dunn Attendance at Anzac services at Ōrewa Remembrance Reserve has been growing over the years. Residents say in the early days around 80 people took part, but recent ceremonies have attracted as many as 200. A service has been held annually on the reserve for at least 15 years and locals seem determined to keep it going. It took place despite police warnings after the Christchurch mosque attacks in 2019, and even during lockdown last year. The res...

Natrona School Board Narrowly Votes to Keep Masks in Schools Trustees Kyla Alvey, Rita Walsh, Kianna Smith and Debbie McCullar voted for the variance. Trustees Clark Jenson, Thomas Myler, Dave Applegate, Dana Howie and Board Chairman Raymond Catellier voted against. During the school board meeting, the results of a survey that asked parents and staff whether they wanted the mandate or not was shared. It showed that, among the 4,537 respondents, 80% of parents and 75% of staff wanted the mask mandate gone. Of the 19% of parents that wanted to keep the mandate, the survey asked if they would or...

Apr 7, 2021 1:00pm Startup Real launched last year to make healthcare services more accessible by providing on-demand group therapy. The company's model brings the monthly cost of mental health care down to $28 per month versus traditional one-on-one therapy that costs anywhere from $65 to $250 per session. (Getty/damircudic) The past year has put a spotlight on a growing mental health crisis as Americans face increased stress and anxiety during the pandemic. Startup Real launched last year to make healthcare services more accessible by providing on-demand group therapy. The company, based i...

Sir Trevor McDonald AS WE approach the one-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd, Sir Trevor McDonald and Charlene White host a new hour-long documentary for ITV exploring its impact for people living in the UK. Produced by ITN Productions, George Floyd: Has Britain Changed? investigates the consequences of the tragedy and the conversations that have followed in Britain and around the world. Sir Trevor and Charlene examine the effect of the Black Lives Matter movement and, in the wake of recent studies, ask to what extent prejudice is embedded in British society. George Floyd’s de...