2328 days ago

Help secure and shape our local parks!

John Gillon from

Every park in New Zealand must have a Reserve Management Plan to be covered by the Reserves Act 1977, but many of those in the Kaipātiki Local Board area do not have one. This leaves those parks in a vulnerable state, without guidance for the future, and potentially less secure from being sold.
So the Kaipātiki Local Board has initiated a "Local Parks Management Plan" to cover ALL parks in the Kaipātiki Local Board area and convert them all into reserves.

There are 3 steps in this process where you can have your say:
(1) All 700 parcels of parkland were reviewed to ensure that they were classified correctly under the Reserves Act. This was a huge job! The proposed changes are out for consultation until 30 August (see attached notice for more info).
(2) We are seeking feedback on what details should be included in the Local Parks Management Plan. This may be an idea that you have for a local park, or something existing that you want to remain. Consultation closes on 30 August.
Have your say here: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
(3) When all feedback has been collected, the draft plan will be written and put out for consultation. This is scheduled to happen early next year.

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2 hours ago

Witnesses sought in relation to mass disorder on K-Road Auckland

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are appealing to the public for any footage they may have of the mass disorder that occurred on Karangahape Road in Auckland in the early hours of Sunday 28 December.
Emergency services were called to the disorder around 3.41am where it is estimated around over 50 people were present.

A Police investigation is underway after there were three serious assaults on and around Karangahape Road during the mass disorder.
A portal has been set up to allow the public to upload any footage they have of the disorder and the serious assaults.
The portal is https://dahr.nc3.govt.nz/

Police have arrested one person but are asking for help to identify and locate others involved.

• Around 4:15am there was a serious assault outside the Crown Bar on Queen Street.
A 33-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4647.

• Around 4:30am there was another serious assault on a Cobden Steet just off Karangahape Road.
A 27-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
The offender is still unknown, and the Police file number is 251228/4462.

• Around 5am there was third serious assault at the Mobil Service Station on the corner or Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road.
A 46-year-old man received serious injuries and was hospitalised.
A 21-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He has been bailed to appear in court again on 16 January 2026.
The Police file number is 251228/4774.

Police would like to speak to anyone who has witnessed or filmed the assaults.

Witnesses can call Police directly on 105.
Please quote one of the above file numbers.

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14 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.2% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.2% Complete
  • 20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20% Complete
  • 69.8% Nah - not for me
    69.8% Complete
616 votes