A quick update on bush track upgrades
A quick update on bush track upgrades:
Birkenhead War Memorial Park Shared Path: Work to properly connect the two halves of the park will taking place from mid-January to June 2023. Final approval of the design for a new track from the pumptrack up towards the North of the park will be coming to the local board in February.
Chatswood Reserve Stage 1: Work should be taking place from mid-January to June 2023. This includes decommissioning the spinal track. The Local Board will be making a decision next year on funding stage 2.
Eskdale Reserve Network Stage 3: The Local Board will be making a decision next year on funding the tracks from Hiwihau Place and Domain Road.
Kauri Glen Reserve Stage 3: Work is currently underway on the new track and bridge to Raymond Tce/Tui Glen Road. The Local Board will be making a decision next year on funding stage 4.
Kauri Point Centennial Park: The Local Board will be making a decision next year on funding the renewal of tracks throughout the park.
Le Roys Bush Reserve: In late January, the tracks from Le Roy Terrace/Hinemoa Street and Glade Place will be renewed. There will also be minor work to the track from Valley Road, and replacement of the bridge at the western end of the sportsfield.
The Seaview Ave track is currently closed due to a slip and investigation is still underway on how to get this back open. The Fairfax Ave track is closed and currently scheduled to be renewed in 2025/26 (this may be able to be brought forward).
Shepherds Park/Hellyers Creek Stage 2: Work will begin in March 2023, starting with the lookout platform and track to the carpark.
Smiths Bush Scenic Reserve: The Local Board will be making a decision next year on funding a renewals of the boardwalk through the park.
Soldiers Bay Stage 1: The track from Island Bay Road will be upgraded from March to June 2023. The Local Board will be making a decision next year on funding Stage 2 which is a route across the bay to Kauri Point Domain. This project is to off-set the loss of public access to Kauri Park and Muriel Fisher Domain.
Tuff Crater Reserve Stage 2: Work should be taking place from mid-January to June 2023.
Witherford Scenic Reserve: The Local Board will be making a decision next year on funding the renewal of tracks and new drainage throughout the park.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.3% Yes
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21.8% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Bokashi bucket composting workshop @ Glenfield Library
Don't miss Glenfield Library's Bokashi bucket composting workshop tomorrow, 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to take home or surprise a loved one with a unique Christmas gift.
All participants get a discount voucher to use towards a composting system.
Register for the workshop via bit.ly...
This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by the Compost Collective.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.