We Say/You Say: Coastal Erosion
Hi Auckland,
How worried are you about coastal erosion in Auckland?
Auckland's shoreline could recede by 200m by 2130 if little to no action on climate change is taken.
The report, titled "Predicting Auckland's exposure to coastal instability and erosion", details the impacts this will have on communities the Auckland region.
Sea level rise is notoriously difficult for scientists to follow and this has meant coastal erosion rates have been difficult to predict.
New Zealand's sea levels have risen an average 1.67mm per year since 1989, but the Ministry of Environment says this will accelerate if little action is taken on climate change.
What do you think should be done about it? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community newspaper.
Say goodbye to tyre waste
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.
The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.
Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.
Find out more about the scheme online.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.8% Yes
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7.7% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Art Classes at Parnell Community Centre
Exciting news! Term 2 is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to welcome back our beloved art classes! 🎨 There's something for everyone and all levels are welcome. Secure your spot today by booking online through the links below or visit villagesquare.org.nz.... Let's make this term a masterpiece together!
🖌️ Watercolour for Everyone
• Thursdays, 6-7.30pm
• 8 weeks starting 2 May
• $165.00
• enrolmy.com...
🪡 Contemporary Embroidered Auckland Arts Festival
• Thursdays, 7.30 - 9pm
• 6 weeks starting 9 May
• $165.00
• enrolmy.com...
🎨 Anyone Can Paint a Small Canvas
• Wednesdays, 3.30-5pm
• 8 weeks starting 1 May
• $140.00
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✍️ Anyone Can Learn to Draw
• Wednesdays, 1-2pm & 2.15-3.15pm
• 8 weeks starting 1 May
• $120.00
• villagesquare.org.nz.../drawing
🔶 Abstract Painting on a Small Canvas
• Thursdays, 3.30-5pm
• 8 weeks starting 2 May
• $140.00
• enrolmy.com...
💐 Creative Floral Design
• Mondays, 12.30-2.30pm
• 5 weeks starting 13 May
• $150.00
• enrolmy.com...
🖼️ Interior Design
• Thursdays, 6-7.30pm
• 8 weeks starting 2 May
• $160.00
• enrolmy.com...