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1171 days ago

Chemical incident in industrial area of Penrose, South Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Approximately 5,000 litres of methyl methacrylate was released from storage at a specialist chemical business on Industrial Road in Penrose earlier today.

Auckland Council staff, including environmental health and pollution experts, have been at the scene since it was reported. They are working with Fire and Emergency NZ, and have been consulting with Auckland Regional Public Health.

Auckland Regional Public Health Service’s Medical Officer of Health Dr David Sinclair says although the health risk is currently assessed as low, people should take a precautionary approach and close doors and windows if they can smell the chemical. The main potential health effects are eye, skin or respiratory irritation.

“If you work in this industrial zone you may also need to keep doors and windows closed tomorrow too.

“If you have any further concerns, please contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice,” Dr Sinclair says.

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6 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
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  • 8.2% No
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1477 votes
3 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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4 days ago

Furniture NEEDED!!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Panmure

Hello Neighbours,

Are you moving? Or upgrading your furniture? Or just weekend de-cluttering?
Our NZ Red Cross Shop here at Panmure is need of furniture and to sweeten the deal we do free collection in the Auckland Area.

If you have any further questions please call us on 09 527 8153 or drop in to our store located at 22-28 Jellicoe Road, Panmure and our staff and volunteers will be more than happy to help you 😊

Have an amazing day 😊

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