Rants & Raves: Grateful dog owners

Dog owners are grateful to Auckland Council for the off-leash parks. Photo / NZME.

Rave
On Sunday, it was lovely to see six dogs and four children playing at the Lonsdale off- leash dog park. Thank you, Auckland Council, for providing areas for our dogs.

- Karon W

Rant
People, especially media people, have confused two words. "Pull the pin" and "Pull the plug" on a project. Pull the PIN refers to livening a hand grenade so it will explode within seconds and destroy an enemy. Pulling the PLUG refers to removing something's support system. Most often it refers to turning off the electricity that drives a mechanical life support in a hospital. Thus, a PIN and a PLUG are two totally different concepts.

- Brian Morris

Rave
Thank you to all the people who merge like a zip when entering the motorway.

- Rebecca Clark

Rant
I'm amazed at how many parents think it's a good idea to put their children in the front seat of a car, especially when there are seats available in the back. Statistics show your child is 40 per cent less likely to be injured and 30 per cent less likely TO DIE if they are in the back seat. Sure, they love the front seat, but is it really worth risking their lives for?

- Matt Hancock

Rant
Whenever I shop I am asked by the checkout staff if I want to donate to charity. It's annoying to be asked for money. The donation box is clearly visible on the counter so people can choose if they want to donate without being pressured.

- Annette

Rave
Many thanks to the generous person who handed in my grandson's Ripcurl wallet, which was dropped on the Western train. We are so grateful. You are awesome.

- Joan Conder

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