New Road Safety Projects
Safety first! The Kaipatiki Local Board has allocated funding to the following projects:
* "SLOW" markings at 14 pedestrian crossings outside local schools! (see list below)
* Upgrade of the dangerous Coronation Rd/Archers Rd intersection!
* Upgrade of the Kauri Park School crossing on Rangatria Rd!
* Safety improvements around the pony club on Eskdale Road!
The pedestrian crossings we've requested to receive "SLOW" markings are the following (we didn't include any with traffic lights or already scheduled to receive an upgrade):
* Bayview Primary - pedestrian crossing outside 65 Bayiew Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing outside 41a Tramway Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing on Rangatira Road
* Birkdale Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 153 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale North School - pedestrian crossing outside 215 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 120 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 11 Salisbury Road
* Birkenhead School - pedestrian crossing outside 84 Mokoia Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 51 Onetaunga Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 125 Chelsea View Drive
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 188 Lake Road
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside Greenslade Reserve, Lake Road
* Target Road School - pedestrian crossing outside 97 Target Road
* Windy Ridge School - pedestrian crossing outside 59 Seaview Road.
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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