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Little Shoal Bay residents want Auckland Council to stop their beach from washing away
Residents of a seaside suburb have built a temporary wall to save their shrinking beach, but now the…
Work and options for Homestay with working visa
Dear Neighbours
Currently have a Spanish homestay who has studied English now for 6 months, and has just obtained a working visa.
Looking for work:
Midweek from mid afternoon to evening and
Any time for Weekends
… View moreDear Neighbours
Currently have a Spanish homestay who has studied English now for 6 months, and has just obtained a working visa.
Looking for work:
Midweek from mid afternoon to evening and
Any time for Weekends
For areas:
City, Birkenhead or Takapuna.
In Chile, Danni holds a University Degree in ‘social working’.
Any openings or recommendations, would be grateful.
MPI's updated chemical warning in fruit fly surveillance traps
Hi neighbours. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) recently delivered notices to households with fruit fly surveillance traps updating the toxicity level of the insecticide from harmful to fatal if ingested. The traps have been in the back yards of Northcote and Devonport residents since … View moreHi neighbours. The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) recently delivered notices to households with fruit fly surveillance traps updating the toxicity level of the insecticide from harmful to fatal if ingested. The traps have been in the back yards of Northcote and Devonport residents since February.
Controlled Area Notices remain in place for Northcote, following a discovery of a Queensland fruit fly on April 26.
Fruit fly trap chemical issued to Auckland homes could prove fatal if ingested, MPI warns
Hundreds of Auckland residents had fruit fly traps on their properties for over two months before th…
Kaipatiki Sustainable Neighbourhoods Projects:
Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust
Kids Clothes Swap
Saturday May 4th (today)
Time to refresh and swap....
Free Washing Machine
Hi All,
Free 5.5 KG Fisher & Paykel MW512 Washing Machine. Goes through ‘Wash cycle’ completely then freezes at the start of ‘Rinse’. Been meaning to take it apart to try to fix it however or find the cause but haven’t had the chance to do so. Anyone up to DIY? :)
Ps. Direct … View moreHi All,
Free 5.5 KG Fisher & Paykel MW512 Washing Machine. Goes through ‘Wash cycle’ completely then freezes at the start of ‘Rinse’. Been meaning to take it apart to try to fix it however or find the cause but haven’t had the chance to do so. Anyone up to DIY? :)
Ps. Direct Drive motor warranty still available before 18/12/2020.
Free to anyone who would like to come pick it up.
Man in court on murder charge after death in Torbay on Auckland's North Shore
A 26-year-old man has appeared in court charged with murder after a man died on Auckland's North Sho…
A new way to report lost property to Police
Lost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism … View moreLost something? You can now report lost property to Police at police.govt.nz. Whether it’s your phone, a wallet or your keys that you’ve lost, you can now let Police know without picking up the phone. As well as reporting lost property, you can also report non-emergencies like theft, vandalism and shoplifting online, as well as get updates on a Police report you’ve already made. Just remember, always call 111 in event of an emergency. Find out more here.
Could you be our next Volunteer Support Worker?
We’re seeking Volunteer Support Workers throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand! Your role will be providing information and support to victims affected by crime and trauma in your own community. APPLY NOW or check out this video to learn more about the role.
Police concerned about Auckland man Kafovalu Tonga, missing since May 1
Police are concerned about a man who has been reported missing in Auckland. Kafovalu Tonga was last…
Kaipatiki One World Playgroup
Group starts next Friday ......
Glenfield Presbyterian Church Hall
9am to Noon
Kaipatiki Winter Fun - Preschool Play, Senior Play and Family Playdates
Come 13th May we rock out with the 2019 Winter Fun Programme...something for everyone .....programme will be ready soon
Homelessness from the inside...
When you’re homeless, sleeping under the New Zealand flag might just be a final defense. That’s what Six reckons.
Six doesn’t live on the streets any more but she hasn’t forgotten how if feels to fall. To find yourself without a roof, no corner of the world to call your own. She wanted … View moreWhen you’re homeless, sleeping under the New Zealand flag might just be a final defense. That’s what Six reckons.
Six doesn’t live on the streets any more but she hasn’t forgotten how if feels to fall. To find yourself without a roof, no corner of the world to call your own. She wanted to make sure other people understood what it’s like so she started a community paper about homelessness from the inside.
In The K’Rd Chronicles, we take to the streets of inner city Auckland and meet the people from Six’s world. Join Stuff over the next 8 weeks, as winter sets in, to learn about their struggle to change their lives … and to stay alive.
Dog Bylaw Update & Information Session Tonight
Consultation on the proposed Dog Bylaw and Dog Policy changes closes soon, on Friday 10 May.
There is an information evening on Thursday 2 May from 6pm-8pm at the Takapuna Library, where you have the opportunity to speak to the Hearing Panel councillors.
Off-Leash to On-Leash Default Rule Change:… View moreConsultation on the proposed Dog Bylaw and Dog Policy changes closes soon, on Friday 10 May.
There is an information evening on Thursday 2 May from 6pm-8pm at the Takapuna Library, where you have the opportunity to speak to the Hearing Panel councillors.
Off-Leash to On-Leash Default Rule Change:
The existing default rule for all parks is off-leash (under control at all times) with parks listed if dogs must be on-leash. The proposed rule flips this so that all parks are on-leash by default, with parks listed if they are off-leash. Council intends this to be a formatting change with no real-life changes.
HOWEVER, I've identified the following omissions from the list of parks in the Kaipatiki Local Board area, which means that they will accidentally change from off-leash to on-leash if the list is not corrected:
i) Birkenhead Domain
ii) Cecil Eady Reserve
iii) Hellyers Creek Reserve
iv) Hilder’s Park
v) Hiwihau Reserve
vi) Larking’s Landing Reserve
vii) Jacaranda Avenue Esplanade Reserve
viii) Kauri Point Domain
ix) Leigh Scenic Reserve
x) Little Shoal Bay Reserve
xi) Little Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve
xii) Rosecamp Road Foreshore Reserve
xiii) Smith’s Bush Scenic Reserve – open area only; bush area is on-leash
xiv) Telephone Road Reserve – except bush area and track leading to Chelsea Estate Heritage Park
xv) Verran Road Gully Reserve
xvi) replacement of the description of Chelsea Estate Heritage Park with “except track bush area from Chelsea Bay Sugar Refinery car park to the open grass area of Telephone Road Reserve, and to the corner of Inkster Street and Rawene Road”.
Time & Season Rule Change (beach times):
Council is proposing to synchronise the time & season rules on beaches across Auckland. This will overrule the times that local boards have developed in consultation with their communities, and effectively ensure that dogs are only allowed on beaches before 10am and after 7pm, from Saturday of Labour Weekend until 31 March (Summer rules).
* For Devonport-Takapuna beaches (inc Takapuna Beach, Milford Beach, etc), this would mean that dogs will be banned from beaches for 30mins more each evening (allowed from 7pm instead of 6:30pm).
* For Hibiscus & Bays beaches (inc Orewa Beach, Browns Bay Beach, Stanmore Bay Beach, etc) this would mean that dogs are banned during the day for one extra month (as they are currently allowed on beaches during the day from 1 March) and banned for 2 hours more each evening (allowed from 7pm instead of 5pm).
* For Kaipatiki beaches, this would mean that dogs must be on-leash during the day for one extra month and on-leash for 30mins more each evening (allowed off-leash from 7pm instead of 6:30pm).
HOWEVER, after George Wood, Julia Parfitt and I presented a number of concerns to the Regulatory Committee on behalf of the North Shore local boards, an option has been included in the consultation to allow local boards to have local variations. This would allow local boards to continue to set their own time & season rules, but this will require submissions in support of it.
Have your say:
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
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