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Karleigh-Jayne Jones

Karleigh-Jayne Jones
  • Joined: Aug 2011
  • commented: 14

Commented on a story 10:05am Apr 12th

"Your actions encourage me as a young disabled person and an advocate."

Partially sighted Ashleigh Dixon featured in the Bay of Plenty Times website's most popular story last week.

Ashleigh Dixon: Speaking up for disability awareness

12 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 1:02pm Apr 3rd

"Not to mention that the buses run late and I get really anxious."

A partially-sighted Tauranga woman was reduced to pushing aside her fringe to reveal an empty eye socket before a bus driver agreed to issue her a concession fare.

Disabled bus passenger 'humiliated'

3 Apr 2013

Commented on a story 8:59pm Feb 18th

"Maybe it's because the port isn't responsible. If the government had proper regulations not this light..."

The owner and insurers of the MV Rena are to propose leaving part of the wrecked cargo ship on the Astrolabe Reef, as the clean-up bill passes $275 million.

Proposal to leave Rena wreck on reef (+ poll)

18 Feb 2013

Commented on a story 2:04pm Dec 27th

"And under 20's get the blame for being stupid while drinking. Sheesh!"

Christmas celebrations ended with a bang for a backpacker who smashed his vehicle into shops in central Tauranga early on Boxing Day morning.

Driver ploughs through shop window

27 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 10:32am Dec 7th

"I'd believe it when I see it MOE"

Educating mainstream students about their special needs classmates could help minimise bullying, a local special school assistant principal says.

Bullies target disabled students

6 Dec 2012

Commented on a story 9:37am Nov 22nd

"I actually find the colour scheme good as it's easier to read. Just wish there is a button you can..."

Websites are better when they are not flat. I'm not a fan of one-way traffic. Feedback and content sent in to us from all over the Bay will make this site.

Martine Rolls: New website has one target - you

21 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 11:03am Nov 15th

"Can't wait! Would be awesome."

A portable ice-skating rink is coming to Tauranga for Christmas.

Ice rink drawcard on waterfront

15 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 12:28pm Nov 13th

"Neither are students pawns of the government."

Up to 60 Western Bay primary school teachers and their supporters held a series of "flash mobs" to protest against Government reforms of the education sector.

Flash mob education protests

12 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 8:57pm Nov 9th

"Good on him! Awesome mate, the world needs more people like you."

The honesty of a 13-year-old boy who handed in a lost wallet containing $80 cash has restored a man's faith in human nature.

Runner gets his wallet back

9 Nov 2012

Commented on a story 1:18pm Nov 8th

"If Family First were really for families, they would go against the welfare reforms and make a stand..."

The EdgeSkinny dippers attempting a world record in the Bay will be covered in to ensure that unsuspecting beachgoers are not exposed to the fleshy scene.

'Skinny dippers' event to be kept under wraps

8 Nov 2012

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