Damaged Bush Tracks
The recent storm and floods resulted in a large number of slips in our bush reserves that have damaged tracks, boardwalks and bridges. Safety assessments are underway and fencing, tape and signage is currently being installed. Some tracks and structures may not be made safe or repaired for some time, so please stay safe and avoid bush tracks where possible. This includes for students when travelling to and from school next week.
The following are parks where we are aware that there is damage. If you are aware of any others, please report to 09 3010101 and comment below. I will keep this post up-to-date:
* Birkenhead War Memorial Park (slip on service lane below carpark)
* Chelsea Estate Heritage Park (multiple slips and damaged tracks)
* Eskdale Reserve Network (slip near Kaipatiki Road entrance blocking the track; two slips between Lauderdale Reserve bridge and Stephanie Close which are at the edge of the track; slip to the south of Lauderdale Reserve bridge blocking the track; tree down on track from Stephanie Close)
* Fern Glen Native Plant Garden (tracks damaged)
* Fred Andersen Reserve (track from Valhallah Drive to Island Bay blocked by slip)
* Glendhu Scenic Reserve (multiple slips on informal track from Glendhu Rd bridge)
* Hadfield Street Reserve (slip onto beach)
* Hellyers Creek Reserve (slip at edge of track behind Packham Place; slip blocking track to the south of Paragon Ave entrance)
* Hilders Park (slip below viewing platform; slip onto driveway to wharf)
* Hinemoa Park (slips affecting both the Tizard Rd and Bridge View tracks)
* Island Bay Reserve (trees on road, several slips along cliffs)
* Kauri Glen Reserve/Cecil Easdy Reserve (trees blocking path; damaged steps)
* Kauri Point Centennial Park (bridge washed 5m down hill)
* Kauri Point Domain
* Lauderdale Reserve (tree across bridge)
* Leigh Scenic Reserve (slip destroyed track between Anne McLean Drive and Lynn Reserve; slip near Morriggia Place)
* Le Roys Bush Reserve (closed; extensive damage to boardwalk and track due to multiple slips)
* Linley Reserve (path surface washed away in places)
* Little Shoal Bay Reserve (slip onto tennis court; boat ramp destroyed)
* Manuka Reserve (some track damage)
* Onepoto Domain (slips and trees across bush track)
* Rangatira Reserve (slip between 30-32 Lanigan St, possibly affecting the stairs to Fordham St; track slipped between Kia Ora Rd and Taurus Cres; bridge between Gatman Street and Kauri Park Primary possibly unsafe)
* Rosecamp Rd Reserve/Charcoal Bay (multiple slips)
* Shepherds Park (tree across track and multiple slips near track between lookout and carpark)
* Telephone Rd Reserve/Chelsea Bay (slips at both entrances)
* Tuff Crater Reserve (closed; multiple slips and track damage)
* Tui Park (slip to beach area)
* Verrans Gully Reserve (multiple slips)
* Witheford Scenic Reserve/Kaipatiki Esplanade Reserve (sinkhole adjacent to Kaipatiki Road; track from Witheford Drive to Beach Haven Rd damaged; stairs and track from Valecrest Place boggy adn wasked out; multiple slips on track between Pemberton Ave entrance and Manuka Rd).
Harbour Bridge lane closure - protests
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced to parliament last week and could have ramifications on the partnership between the Crown and Māori.
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti (March for the Treaty of Waitangi) set off from Cape Rēinga on Monday morning and is expected to reach Wellington next Tuesday. It has now passed through Kaitaia, Kawakawa, Whangārei, Dargaville and is passing through Auckland on Wednesday.
What you need to know today:
- The hīkoi is due to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge about 9.30am on Wednesday. Two northbound lanes will be closed at some point before the crossing, and remain closed during it.
- NZTA shared at 8:50am Wednesday:
'Curran St northbound on-ramp will be closed shortly, with two northbound lanes on the Harbour Bridge expected to close from approx 9.30am this morning. Allow extra time for likely delays through this area.'
- The hīkoi is expected to go across the Harbour Bridge, in a controlled fashion before marching through parts of the CBD towards Okahu Bay.
- Auckland commuters should expect traffic disruption in vicinity of both sides of the Harbour Bridge.
Stuff reporter Steve Kilgallon was at Stafford Park on the north side of the Harbour Bridge at 8.30am Wednesday and shared:
"I just walked through Stafford Park, where there’s about 400-500 people quietly assembled and more arriving; and about 20 police standing over near the motorway off ramp. Lot of Tino Rangatira flags in evidence, local streets very busy with parked cars."
Police have shared that they will respond accordingly to any issues that may arise along the route.
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.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.1% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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