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Kia ora neighbours. An Albany local was so keen for the Medallion Drive extension road to open, they snuck out at night and unofficially opened it themself.
Auckland Transport has been working on a $10 million extension to Medallion Drive in Albany since June 2020.
The project was expected to be … View moreKia ora neighbours. An Albany local was so keen for the Medallion Drive extension road to open, they snuck out at night and unofficially opened it themself.
Auckland Transport has been working on a $10 million extension to Medallion Drive in Albany since June 2020.
The project was expected to be complete by mid-2021, however it is now expected to open in early April, an Auckland Transport spokeswoman confirmed.
Locals on social media recently questioned why the Medallion Drive link road had not yet opened, as it had looked completed for several weeks, with minimal activity from contractors.
On Friday night, some locals got an exclusive preview, when someone took it upon themself to remove the barriers and unofficially open the road.
Auckland Transport have labelled this person's actions as "dangerous".
Click 'read more' for the full story.
Long Bay toastmasters meeting tonight at your place!!
This Wednesday evening, 23 February via zoom – arrive around 7 pm – for our start at 7:15 pm - Zoom Meeting Link below.
Take this opportunity to see what we do from the comfort of your place while we temporarily meet online.
See you … View moreLong Bay toastmasters meeting tonight at your place!!
This Wednesday evening, 23 February via zoom – arrive around 7 pm – for our start at 7:15 pm - Zoom Meeting Link below.
Take this opportunity to see what we do from the comfort of your place while we temporarily meet online.
See you there😁
This afternoon a concerned resident contacted me about a contaminant in the stormwater which washed up on the sand at Winstones Cove.
If you see any type of pollutants being discharged into our streams or creeks call the hotline on (09) 377 3107 as the Council take stormwater dumping very … View moreThis afternoon a concerned resident contacted me about a contaminant in the stormwater which washed up on the sand at Winstones Cove.
If you see any type of pollutants being discharged into our streams or creeks call the hotline on (09) 377 3107 as the Council take stormwater dumping very seriously.
For any other maintenance issues call (09) 301 0101 or report the problem online through the Auckland Council website.
Live in or near Northcote and feeling peckish? Fear not: kai connoisseurs Thomas and Sheena of Chasing A Plate are here to take you on some virtual foodie tours of the best places to grab a dish of deliciousness.
Don’t waste heaps of time researching where to eat on your next outing – visit … View moreLive in or near Northcote and feeling peckish? Fear not: kai connoisseurs Thomas and Sheena of Chasing A Plate are here to take you on some virtual foodie tours of the best places to grab a dish of deliciousness.
Don’t waste heaps of time researching where to eat on your next outing – visit northcote.co.nz/hidden-gems and discover some of the best food the North Shore has to offer.
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You could wake up to the sound of tūī in lush native bush or spend a night next to the beach with a view of crashing waves and powdery white sands. Start planning your summer adventure now.
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Neptune Calling, at the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy in Devonport, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the sinking on HMS Neptune off the coast of Libya in 1941.
Not long before the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 150 Kiwis, the New Zealand Broadcasting Service had helped 50 … View moreNeptune Calling, at the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy in Devonport, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the sinking on HMS Neptune off the coast of Libya in 1941.
Not long before the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 150 Kiwis, the New Zealand Broadcasting Service had helped 50 of them record greetings for their loved ones at home.
These messages have now been loaded onto vintage phones, to be heard by the public for the first time.
“We feel an enormous sense of responsibility towards these very special recordings. They are a very real, tangible link to 150 young men who never made it home," said Jane Cotty, the communications manager at the museum.
“They represent an enormous loss felt at the time throughout the nation, every city and almost every town lost young men they knew and loved. This loss is still keenly felt in many families."
The exhibition will be at the museum at 64 King Edward Parade,
Torpedo Bay for the rest of 2022. For more information, visit navymuseum.co.nz...
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Auckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.
West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection … View moreAuckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.
West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection since 2017-2018.
This system was to be implemented across the region, however, Auckland Council now believes the price of bin tags will need to be much higher to incentivise residents to reduce their waste.
So, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, the price of which is determined by what size bins residents use.
The council estimates that with a standard 120 litre rubbish bin, this will cost households $314 per year, which covers rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. In 2023, the council will also roll out a food scraps collection service, which is not optional and will bring the rate up to $375.
Birkdale residents Jacqui and Alan Vowles put their bin out about once a month. On the rates-funded model, this would cost them around $31.25 per collection, rather than the around $51 per year they currently spend on bin tags.
Jacqui Vowles said this was an exorbitant amount compared to the cost of a bin tag.
“I don’t think it’s fair at all.”
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You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!
Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks… View moreYour KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!
You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!
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Did you know, February 22, 2022 is a palindrome date, meaning it can be read the same way backward and forward!
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Come and see us in store or shop online at … View moreHeathcotes’ Red Hot Deals mailer is out now! Shop hot deals on TV, Audio, Kitchen and Laundry, IT, Beds and more in store and online!
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