Beach Haven, Auckland

Safety and Durability first!

Jorrit de Vries from The Louvre Company

At The Louvre Company, we put safety and durability first. Our materials comply with ISO standards so that our aluminium products having the highest possible durability and safety ratings, providing maximum value and reassurance to our customers! 💪

North Shore Times

Kirstie from

Just wondering if anyone is actually getting the North shore Times delivered these days? I haven’t had one in ages and although I know we can get it online I likes to have a flick through local news at leisure

Wanted marine parts

Jerry from Birkenhead

I am looking for second hand parts for a 16foot runabout. Does any one know of any boat wreckers in NZ?

Guide for Carers

Office for Seniors

The Ministry of Social Development has recently updated the Guide for Carers, a valuable resource for those who care for family, whānau, āiga or friends with a health condition, a disability, an injury, or a physical or mental illness.

It covers a range of topics such as financial help, … View moreThe Ministry of Social Development has recently updated the Guide for Carers, a valuable resource for those who care for family, whānau, āiga or friends with a health condition, a disability, an injury, or a physical or mental illness.

It covers a range of topics such as financial help, assessing needs, getting help at home and being able to take a break from caring.

The Guide for Carers is available online now: bit.ly...

For more information about resources like this and other advice, read our SuperSeniors newsletter: bit.ly...

Is the SIX O'CLOCK NEWS still important or is just an alarm clock for dinner?

Kenneth from Northcote Point

As above

2 degree Sim card NEW for sale Cheap off

Karen from Birkdale

2 degree Sim card NEW for sale Cheap off.those interested PM me, New unused Sim card value $85.Offer cheap discount.

Negotiable

knitting wool

Moira from Hillcrest

I am looking for 1 ball of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. Colour: Leaf.
This colour has now been discontinued so if you have an odd ball in your basket I would be keen to purchase it off you.

Proposed changes: Pupuke Road/Lydia Ave area

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Auckland Transport is proposing some safety improvements to the Pupuke Road/Lydia Ave area, including raising the pedestrian crossing. This will help to improve the safety of all road users, particularly people crossing the street, accessing the bus stops and walking to the local shops and to … View moreAuckland Transport is proposing some safety improvements to the Pupuke Road/Lydia Ave area, including raising the pedestrian crossing. This will help to improve the safety of all road users, particularly people crossing the street, accessing the bus stops and walking to the local shops and to Willow Park School.

Consultation is now open until Friday 27 May.
Have your say online here:
at.govt.nz...
Or leave comments below and I will pass them on to AT.

The proposed changes include:
* Upgrade the existing zebra crossing outside of the Watercare Reservoir on Pupuke Road with a raised zebra crossing. This will include installing new footpaths to join the edge of the crossing with the footpath and upgrades to the traffic islands to create a safe space for pedestrians to wait in the centre of the crossing.
* Relocate the existing bus stop on the northern side of Pupuke Road (outside of #94), to the northern kerb outside of the Watercare Reservoir.
* Paint bus stop markings to signal the existing bus stop west of Lydia Avenue, on the southern side of Pupuke Road. This includes painting broken yellow line (no stopping at all times) restrictions extending 9 metres on either side of the bus stop, to allow for the bus to safely pull out of the bus stop and back on to the road. This will result in the loss of three parking spaces.
* Construct new footpaths and kerbs at the intersection of Lydia Avenue and Pupuke Road, to create a safer intersection with improved visibility. These footpaths will also be fitted with tactile pavers, and a metal plate outside of the shops will join this new footpath with the existing footpath, while still allowing for stormwater drainage.
* Install tactile pavers, which are yellow guidance paving markers to help visually impaired people to find their way to the crossing and safely cross the road.
* Paint four dedicated parking spaces outside of the local shops at the corner of Lydia Avenue.
* Install new signage and road markings to reflect these changes.

A new way to live

It’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.

Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey … View moreIt’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.

Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey where his passion quickly evolved from making music, to crafting guitars. It all started when Ross and some mates joined a music group where the camaraderie and togetherness were just as important as the music.

Living in a Ryman village, Ross can continue living life to the full in his retirement because they are places where you don’t retire from life, you find a new way to live . Learn more

Does your partner work at the border or in an MIQ facility?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Are you the partner of a border or MIQ worker but don't live with them? If so, have you been offered the Covid-19 vaccine? If you haven't, does this cause you concern? If this sounds like you, please email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

Electrical cable falls on motorway, diversions in place

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
May 12
3.15pm

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reported that all lanes on the Upper Harbour highway are open. Expect delays as traffic eases.
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Auckland motorists are told to expect delays to their afternoon commute after … View moreUPDATE
May 12
3.15pm

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reported that all lanes on the Upper Harbour highway are open. Expect delays as traffic eases.
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Auckland motorists are told to expect delays to their afternoon commute after electrical cabling fell on the motorway.

The southbound Upper Harbour highway off-ramp is currently closed as contractors work to clear the blockage. Police have reported that this is currently impacting city-bound traffic and diversions are currently in place.

Million-dollar dumps: The Auckland car park worth $82.5 million

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Downtown Auckland is going through huge transformation with its various streetscape and transport projects. But in stark contrast, several plots of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars have sat as car parks since buildings were knocked down in the 1980s.

The Elliott St car park sits on a … View moreDowntown Auckland is going through huge transformation with its various streetscape and transport projects. But in stark contrast, several plots of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars have sat as car parks since buildings were knocked down in the 1980s.

The Elliott St car park sits on a 4417 square metre plot of land, valued at $82.5 million.

The land has sat undeveloped as a car park - where an hour will cost you $19 - since the Royal International Hotel was demolished in 1987.

It was purchased by Singapore company NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited for $53m in 2012, and in 2017 the company was given approval by the Overseas Investment Office to build and operate a 52-storey, five- star Ritz-Carlton Hotel, with 300 guest rooms, four floors for hotel facilities, six for retail and five for car parking.

The development is expected to cost $350m, with the start of construction dependent on the completion of City Rail Link. However, the resource consent for the tower is due to expire in October.

Click 'read more' for our full story.

Lead Cane for Lead light Windows

Susan from Beach Haven

Fixing or making lead light windows.

Price: $10

Garage Sale - Glenfield This Saturday

Nicola from Glenfield

We have merged 2 households into 1 so have heaps if furniture, furnishings and household items surplus to requirements, beds table and chairs, woman's and men's clothes, dog kennel and accessories, fooze ball table and more! This Saturday 15 May, strictly 8.30am - 2pm, genuine bargains, … View moreWe have merged 2 households into 1 so have heaps if furniture, furnishings and household items surplus to requirements, beds table and chairs, woman's and men's clothes, dog kennel and accessories, fooze ball table and more! This Saturday 15 May, strictly 8.30am - 2pm, genuine bargains, want everything gone. 7 Emirau place Glenfield.. please.. park on the road

190L Tumbling Composter

Trish from Beach Haven

190L Tumbling composter, full of organic compost and hundreds of worms. I basically put in all my organic vege peelings in here so it's top quality natural compost!
As it's full of compost it's extremely heavy.

Pick up Beach Haven.

Price: $80