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Priority to teach our taiohi safe online practices
The government is investigating introducing a Bill to Parliament which will ban under-16s from social media, with the onus on the big tech companies to verify the age of those signing up to their platforms. The feedback around this issue has been mixed, with some parties believing that it is high time we took this issue in hand, others believing that it is a simplistic idea that cannot possibly be policed. It is a fascinating debate, and there really is no easy solution our taiohi (youth) have grown up online, the digital space is very much a huge part of how they socialise, communicate, search for information and learn, so it is unavoidable that they will be interacting online. Last year, more than half of the respondents to the Ys Youth Survey recognised excessive social media use negatively impacts their wellbeing, though they perceive the effect as minor.
Fewer dairy conversions occurring
In the same week the government released consultation papers on changes to freshwater regulations, statistics show there has been little dairy intensification throughout Glenavy and South Canterbury over the five months since the previous government’s regulations ended.
Totara School principal resigns
The principal of a troubled Oamaru school with a plummeting roll has resigned months after going on leave.
Oamaru House ‘beyond’ repair
A DUNEDIN hospital patient accommodation building earmarked for demolition is in such a poor condition it is ‘‘beyond economical repair’’, Foodstuffs says.
Waitaki Wahine in semifinal
It is not about how you start, it is how you finish.
Distinctive EV5 value for money
Kia’s all-electric family has expanded again, this time with the arrival of the distinctive-looking EV5 that’s big on style and practicality, and priced from $67,990 — value for money.
Freemasons helping shuttle run
Trevor Goodin is as busy as ever, helping people get to hospital appointments in Dunedin.
Handy tips for keeping warm
Brrrrr! It’s getting colder and our attention is on how we can keep healthy, warm and cozy. Let’s look at a few practical and sustainable tips to help this winter.
Cairns appointed
Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) has has appointed Andrea Cairns as the new Enliven manager for Iona Home and Hospital and Columba Court.
St Kevin’s wins nail-biting clash
A ‘‘nail-biting’’ clash between St Kevin’s College and Waitaki Boys’ High School first XVs ended in victory for St Kevin’s last weekend.