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Our Book Club will resume Term 2 at the Takapuna Library.
Only NZ Writers will be studied, because literature is a great point of entry into the culture, we have adopted. We have a new qualified English Teacher thanks to English Language Partners New Zealand.
Keen? Register now! (All info on … View moreOur Book Club will resume Term 2 at the Takapuna Library.
Only NZ Writers will be studied, because literature is a great point of entry into the culture, we have adopted. We have a new qualified English Teacher thanks to English Language Partners New Zealand.
Keen? Register now! (All info on poster)
In its heyday, the Takapuna Boating Club’s (TBC) Bayswater clubhouse was used for all sorts of social gatherings, including regattas, dances, ratepayer polling, card game nights, school reunions, wrestling and boxing tournaments.
But since the TBC shifted to Hurstmere Rd inTakapuna around the … View moreIn its heyday, the Takapuna Boating Club’s (TBC) Bayswater clubhouse was used for all sorts of social gatherings, including regattas, dances, ratepayer polling, card game nights, school reunions, wrestling and boxing tournaments.
But since the TBC shifted to Hurstmere Rd inTakapuna around the late 1960s, and again to its current clubhouse on The Strand around 1990, the three-storey Bayswater clubhouse has fallen out of use and become what the club’s vice commodore James Jordan described as “a bit of an eyesore”.
Despite its rugged appearance and the need for some repairs to the decking, the building is structurally sound, and the TBC has ambitious plans to restore the building to its former glory.
However, the Auckland Harbour Board and Takapuna Borough Council Empowering Act 1923 limits what the building can be used for.
It is hoped a change of wording in the Act would allow the rest of the building to be used by tenants offering other activities to help provide the club with a small income to help cover the building’s expenses and future maintenance, while improving the public‘s use of the area.
Click 'read more' for my full report.
Reducing the number of shops able to sell tobacco is part of the Government’s world-leading draft Smokefree plan.
Show your support by signing our petition here.
Hi everyone,
We have a spare room in our hair salon located in Beach Haven that can be used for beauty services or any other professions that suits the room, like office, physiotherapy, acupuncture etc.
The room has a beauty bed and a separate sink. It also has some cabinets and it comes with … View moreHi everyone,
We have a spare room in our hair salon located in Beach Haven that can be used for beauty services or any other professions that suits the room, like office, physiotherapy, acupuncture etc.
The room has a beauty bed and a separate sink. It also has some cabinets and it comes with unlimited internet. This room is for rent for 250 dollars per week.
Please contact 0211516105 if you are interested. Thanks
Hi Auckland,
How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?
April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.
Anzac dawn and commemorative services up … View moreHi Auckland,
How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?
April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.
Anzac dawn and commemorative services up and down the country are scheduled to get underway after widespread cancellations last year, due to the nation being under Alert Level 4 restrictions.
The NZDF have advised of a reduced presence of military personnel at Anzac services due to deployment at MIQ facilities.
You can check out where the Anzac day services are on this interactive map on the RSA website.
Feel free and share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used your local community paper.
Hi Neighbours, If buses are running near empty, maybe the traditional way of providing public transport needs a rethink. Read the story below on the empty buses of Hobsonville Point. What's the answer ?
Remember our servicemen and servicewomen past and present this Anzac Day, Sunday 25 April.
Auckland Council, in partnership with the Auckland RSA and local communities, offers more than 80 parades and services across Tāmaki Makaurau. Attend one near you with friends and family.
Go to … View moreRemember our servicemen and servicewomen past and present this Anzac Day, Sunday 25 April.
Auckland Council, in partnership with the Auckland RSA and local communities, offers more than 80 parades and services across Tāmaki Makaurau. Attend one near you with friends and family.
Go to ourauckland.nz/anzacday for a full list of services, parking, road closures and ways to commemorate at home.
COVID-19 precautions: please remember to use the NZ COVID Tracer app, stay at home if you are unwell and wear a mask on public transport. Anzac Day services will only proceed at Alert Level 1.
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Today the Kaipatiki Local Board unanimously approved a change in name for the southern part of Kauri Road (off Balmain Road) to "Soldiers Bay Place".
For a number of years, many of the local residents have been having problems with emergency services, couriers, friends and relatives not … View moreToday the Kaipatiki Local Board unanimously approved a change in name for the southern part of Kauri Road (off Balmain Road) to "Soldiers Bay Place".
For a number of years, many of the local residents have been having problems with emergency services, couriers, friends and relatives not being able to find their properties due to Kauri Road being split in the middle by bush. There is no vehicle access to each half of the road from the other, so while they are technically the same road on council plans, in reality they are distinct roads. Today we have solved that issue by renaming the southern portion.
Soldiers Bay Place was the preferred name of residents, as the road is located near Soldiers Bay and that would further assist in their addresses being located.
Note: Those residents that are currently on Kauri Road but use a Balmain Road address will be able to choose whether to opt for the new Soldiers Bay Place address or keep their current Balmain Road address. Council staff will be contacting them to discuss this prior to the new street signage being installed.
Adrian Tyler and I have been working on this issue on behalf of residents for a long time now, and it is great to finally make it a reality :)
One of our most popular projects for our Level 4 Advanced Cookery students is to design a three-course menu, costed to a budget and then prepared for a friend to savour.
The three-course menu includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made ribbon pasta and dessert - all with… View moreOne of our most popular projects for our Level 4 Advanced Cookery students is to design a three-course menu, costed to a budget and then prepared for a friend to savour.
The three-course menu includes a fish dish, involving the filleting of a fish, freshly made ribbon pasta and dessert - all with a Mediterranean theme. Take a look at this week's impressive efforts enjoyed by the Advanced students. They then serve the meal for their own guest and also get to sit down and eat with them.
Here are some photos of the creative dishes prepared for the Mediterranean Luncheon.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport agency is advising North Shore motorists of a significant change to Upper Harbour Hwy (SH18) next week.
From 5am on Tuesday April 27, motorists will exit SH18 via a new off-ramp at Paul Matthews Drive.
The new road layout will shift all eastbound traffic onto the … View moreWaka Kotahi NZ Transport agency is advising North Shore motorists of a significant change to Upper Harbour Hwy (SH18) next week.
From 5am on Tuesday April 27, motorists will exit SH18 via a new off-ramp at Paul Matthews Drive.
The new road layout will shift all eastbound traffic onto the off-ramp and through a new intersection, where motorists may turn left to go towards Rosedale, and right to either continue onto Constellation Drive or turn onto Unsworth Heights and the northern motorway (SH1) on-ramp.
The road layout change is required to create a new construction zone for new northbound connections as part of the Northern Corridor Improvements, national manager of infrastructure delivery Andrew Thackwray said.
“The nature of this work means it will cause some disruption to road users, but when finished the Northern Corridor Improvements will provide much better transport options on the North Shore for freight, cars, pedestrians and cyclists.”
He encouraged motorists to plan ahead and allow extra travel time, as major delays are expected during the morning and afternoon peaks, adding that those heading to the CBD should consider using the northwestern motorway (SH16) instead.
Traffic lights and queues at the intersection will be monitored and signal phases may be adjusted to improve traffic flow if required.
We are hoping to do our renewal notices via E-mail this year. If you are not sure if you have given us your e-mail address, please e-mail members@birkenheadrsa.com with your membership number, or phone 4182424. Thank you.
We are proud to partner with the Auckland RSA to deliver Auckland’s 2021 Anzac Day. Click on 'Read More' for are all the details you need to honour our veterans and armed forces this Sunday.
Kaipatiki Road/Easton Park Parade Pedestrian Crossing:
Work is currently underway to construct a raised pedestrian crossing across Kaipatiki Road at the entrance to the roundabout. A mid-block crossing is also being built at the Easton Park Parade entrance.
* A traffic detour is in place while the… View moreKaipatiki Road/Easton Park Parade Pedestrian Crossing:
Work is currently underway to construct a raised pedestrian crossing across Kaipatiki Road at the entrance to the roundabout. A mid-block crossing is also being built at the Easton Park Parade entrance.
* A traffic detour is in place while the project is underway.
* Bus services 906, 939, 941: A detour will be in place. The bus stop at 31 Kaipatiki Road (3783) is closed. Please use 13 Kaipatiki Road (4101). See attached for more info.
More information on the project and results of the 2019 consultation:
at.govt.nz...
Information on timeframes still to come.
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