Mahurangi Matters, 17 January 2022 – Off the Record

No bull

Snells Beach School teachers have had “animal management” added to their job description following an incident last month. As school ended for the day, teachers had to divert a “running bull” that tore across the field. That’s how you do things at a semi-rural school!


A wharf is not a parking lot

Kawau Island’s Daniel Whitehouse has already seen a few boating tragedies this summer and has a warning for boat owners. Vessels tied up to a wharf should not be left unattended for long periods. As the tide rises, the rails can get caught on the wharf and eventually capsize the boat.