Birkdale, Auckland

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1156 days ago

Oxymorons

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

An oxymoron has the effect of creating an impression, enhancing a concept, and even entertaining the reader. Can you think of another example of an oxymoron?

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1144 days ago

Samsung fridge

Stephen from Glenfield

Fridge works well. Freezer works just ice's up and draws need some love. Had for 4.5 years.... gifted new one so this one no longer needed.

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1144 days ago

Walking Stars Auckland is going virtual

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Walking Stars 2021 Auckland will be held on the 13 November and this year is going virtual!

Due to Covid restrictions, the 21km and 12km challenge will take place safely in bubbles, with virtual support and entertainment during the day. Want to get fit for a great cause?

Sign up today: … View more
Walking Stars 2021 Auckland will be held on the 13 November and this year is going virtual!

Due to Covid restrictions, the 21km and 12km challenge will take place safely in bubbles, with virtual support and entertainment during the day. Want to get fit for a great cause?

Sign up today: https://walkingstars.org.nz/
Find out more

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1144 days ago

Beach Haven Wharf

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Work on Beach Haven Wharf resumed at Alert Level 3 and is making good progress. It should be completed in a few more weeks.
Photos taken today just before the rain.

1146 days ago

LGOIMA Request: Onewa Road Clearway

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

It has been 10 months since the public consultation on clearway options for Onewa Road, and 7 months since the results were scheduled to be made public. Apparently a consultant will be finalising findings and recommendations, but I think its important for us to see the actual results. We've … View moreIt has been 10 months since the public consultation on clearway options for Onewa Road, and 7 months since the results were scheduled to be made public. Apparently a consultant will be finalising findings and recommendations, but I think its important for us to see the actual results. We've waited long enough.
Attached is an Official Information request that I've submitted to Auckland Transport (CAS-451510-T5G3F6). I should have a response by 29 October.


From: John Gillon (Kaipatiki Local Board)
Sent: Thursday, 30 September 2021 14:18
To: officialinformation@at.govt.nz <officialinformation@at.govt.nz>

Subject: LGOIMA: Onewa Road Clearway Consultation

To whom it may concern,
Please provide under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) all emails, memos, reports and any other applicable correspondence and documentation, dated from 1 November 2020 to present, relating to the results of the public consultation on options to change the clearway on Onewa Road that was undertaken from November-December 2020, including (but not limited to):

* the raw data results of the public consultation, including any feedback or commentary received through the consultation (the participants’ personal details are not required for this LGOIMA request),
* any existing charts, graphs or tabulations that have been produced in relation to the data (however, if these do not yet exist, I do not want this LGOIMA request to be delayed while they are created),
* reasons for the delay in making the results public (the public were advised that the results would be reported in March 2021),
* any estimated costings for the proposed changes, and details of any budget that has already been tagged to implementing the changes.

For reference, the Auckland Council webpage relating to the consultation is:
at.govt.nz...

The four options that were consulted on were:
* Option 1) Maintain the current parking arrangement on Onewa Road
Parking would still be available outside of peak hours when the T3 lanes aren’t operational.
* Option 2) Extend the Onewa Road clearway to all hours
No vehicles would be able to park on Onewa Road at any time.
* Option 3) Extend the clearway hours to run from 7am to 7pm on weekdays.
Vehicles would no longer be able to park on Onewa Road unless it’s after hours or during weekends.
* Option 4) Extend the clearway hours to run from 7am to 7pm everyday
Vehicles would no longer be able to park on Onewa Road unless it is after hours.

Thankyou

Cheers :)
John Gillon
Chairperson
Kaipātiki Local Board

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1145 days ago

Buy any "RUGS" in many different sizes.

Rugs Direct - North Shore

Unlike many other products in the market, Rug grip is a product that can be easily installed and can be used on any type of floor or any type of rug in many different sizes.

www.rugdirect.co.nz...

#rug #ruggrip #rughold #american #bestproduct #customsize #Gripper #hardflooring #carpet #allsize

1145 days ago

More care. Less Waste. Better Products.

The Warehouse

Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

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Great products shouldn’t cost the earth.

Which is why at the Warehouse we’re bringing you more sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well as less packaging waste.

Shop online or in-store over 6,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your pocket.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
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1146 days ago

Your feedback on the Red Cross website

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Do you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.

Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten… View more
Do you visit the New Zealand Red Cross website?
We would love your feedback. Simply hit the button below to access the the survey.
It only takes 5 minutes and will help us improve our website and how you find information about us.

Everyone who does the survey can go in the draw to win one of ten Red Cross drink bottles!

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1146 days ago

Botanical coasters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

Impress your guests and protect surfaces with these unique wooden coasters using your favourite Resene testpot colours.
Find out how to create your own.

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1146 days ago

WIN something for your next picnic!

Neighbourly.co.nz

North Auckland - grab your umbrella; it's picnic time! We're able to go and catch up with another household. Just don't check the rain radar - believe us, we'd love a blazing sun too.

Is there a favourite park or spot you head along to? Who are you going to share your bubble … View more
North Auckland - grab your umbrella; it's picnic time! We're able to go and catch up with another household. Just don't check the rain radar - believe us, we'd love a blazing sun too.

Is there a favourite park or spot you head along to? Who are you going to share your bubble with? Reply below with photos from your catch-up (or share your own with the hashtag #picnicpic) and you could win a $100 Prezzy® card to spend at your next hangout.

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1146 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene

Resene ColorShop

Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and … View more
Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% off decorating accessories and 25% off Resene cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 and Hammer Hardware stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
Find out more

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1146 days ago

Introducing an online pet store to your neighbourhood

Brian Damon from The Paw Store Ltd

Our business was started in 2014 and we are an online pet store selling New Zealand natural treats, accessories, health & wellbeing products and kibble. We are a family owned and operated business and live locally in Birkdale. We are moving our operations from Wairau Valley to a commercial … View moreOur business was started in 2014 and we are an online pet store selling New Zealand natural treats, accessories, health & wellbeing products and kibble. We are a family owned and operated business and live locally in Birkdale. We are moving our operations from Wairau Valley to a commercial premises in Beach Haven to be closer to our community as from 1st November 2021. We would love you all to support our local business. We offer local click and collect from our premises and free shipping for purchases over $75. Most of our products are sourced from New Zealand companies so we do our bit to support local business as well. Feel free to drop us a line at sales@thepawstore for any information or queries, we'd love to hear from you.

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1153 days ago

Proposal to lower speed limits - Verran Primary School

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Auckland Transport are proposing to lower the official speed limits on 800 Auckland roads, particularly around schools. Public consultation is now open.
Locally, the proposal includes lowering the speed limit from 50kph to 30kph on Verran Road, West Glade Cres and Caram Place for Verran Primary … View more
Auckland Transport are proposing to lower the official speed limits on 800 Auckland roads, particularly around schools. Public consultation is now open.
Locally, the proposal includes lowering the speed limit from 50kph to 30kph on Verran Road, West Glade Cres and Caram Place for Verran Primary School.
Elsewhere on the North Shore, there are proposals to lower speeds around Sunnynook Primary School, Hauraki Primary School, Mairangi Bay Primary School, Murrays Bay Primary School, Long Bay Primary School and Long Bay College.

The schools that AT have chosen are those where vehicles already effectively travel at or close to 30kph anyway. Schools where engineering (such as speed humps) would be required to lower speeds, are not included in the proposal.
All other schools will be looked at once the "Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2021" change is implemented.

Consultation is open now until Thursday 14 November.

For more information and to give feedback on the proposal, see:
at.govt.nz...

Note: This proposal is not related to the speed-reduction trials underway around Willow Park School, Glenfield Primary School and Birkdale Primary School.

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1156 days ago

Poll: Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans … View more
Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay.

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

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Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?
  • 40.1% Yes
    40.1% Complete
  • 59.9% No
    59.9% Complete
1858 votes
1147 days ago

Remote Cooking by our Cookery Level 5 students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and … View more
Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and walnut vinaigrette by Bianka
2. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, mushrooms and lemon - served with spinach puree and crisp onion by Emi
3. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear by Marianne
4. Green pea soup garnished with cream, broccoli florets and croutons by Hiroki

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