Point Chevalier, Auckland

Auckland Transport's solution for illegally parked car transporters on Great North Rd

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Auckland Transport has revealed some of its plans to "maximise the use of available space" on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn in attempt to stop car transporters loading and offloading vehicles on the roadside and flush median.
There are at least 15 car yards on Great North Rd,… View moreHi neighbours. Auckland Transport has revealed some of its plans to "maximise the use of available space" on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn in attempt to stop car transporters loading and offloading vehicles on the roadside and flush median.
There are at least 15 car yards on Great North Rd, most of which don't have loading facilities on their properties.
Pedestrians have reported ramps being lowered on the road, cars being reversing into oncoming traffic, cyclists struggling to navigate around them and a transporter parked completely over the top of a pedestrian island.
The plans included incorporating loading zones for vehicles including car transporters, removing the flush median and installing speed tables (like elongated speed bumps) to manage speed.
Do you think this is an effective fix? Let us know in the comments.

Food trucks every Saturday on the forecourt at 340 Pt Chev Rd - the old gas station.

Simon from Point Chevalier

Baduzzi meatballs sold out last time - Miso-Ra Japanese today - please come down and support them!
Lovely people - gorgeous food.

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

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The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

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White king single bunk beds (wood frame only)

Rachel from Herne Bay

10 year old bunk beds that can also be used as king single beds - good condition, paintwork just needs touching up. Our girls have grown up and want bigger beds! We are moving house, so need to be picked up from Herne Bay by 17th Jan. Message me on 021 270 4052 if you would could use them. … View more10 year old bunk beds that can also be used as king single beds - good condition, paintwork just needs touching up. Our girls have grown up and want bigger beds! We are moving house, so need to be picked up from Herne Bay by 17th Jan. Message me on 021 270 4052 if you would could use them. Thanks.

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Auckland University students write open letter supporting woman at risk of deportation

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland's Great North Rd to get revamp to stop car transporters parking illegally

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Aucklanders weigh in on proposed electorate changes

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new … View moreAuckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new boundary would separate Panmure from Mt Wellington.

Fifty-eight people said the name Helensville would not represent the communities within the electorate, instead suggesting Atuanui, Mahurangi and Kaipara, or keeping the name Rodney.

Hibiscus Coast was put forward as an alternative name by many of the 21 Whangaparāoa objectors.

Boundary changes to Papakura were mostly supported by 22 people, while 22 objectors to the new Flat Bush electorate suggested adding areas from Botany and Manurewa and calling it Takanini, Flat Bush-Takanini, Manukau South, Manurewa East, Totara or Totara Park.

What do you think about the changes proposed for your electorate?

Recipe: Potato Salad with Classic Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below
… View moreThis will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below

2 Tbsp Parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp Mint leaves

1 Tbsp Capers, chopped

1 Gherkin, diced


Classic mayonnaise
1 pinch Salt

1 Egg, 1-2 yolks, room temperature

2 tsp Vinegar, or lemon juice

150 ml Canola oil


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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Auckland University terminates enrolment after alleged rape victim attempts suicide

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

'Charismatic' Auckland Judge Robert Ronayne 'deeply missed' by family

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Aotea Station tower: Developer sought to build new high-rise in Auckland CBD

Stephen Forbes Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland Council development agency Panuku is looking for a development partner to build a 24-storey…

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Cat Feeding and Babysitting

Emily from Point Chevalier

Just letting everyone know that I will be available for cat and animal feeding throughout the year (aside from April). I charge $20 a day, please contact me on 0211243377

Also I will be available for evening babysitting as well - I charge $20 an hour. I am a qualified early childhood teacher, have… View moreJust letting everyone know that I will be available for cat and animal feeding throughout the year (aside from April). I charge $20 a day, please contact me on 0211243377

Also I will be available for evening babysitting as well - I charge $20 an hour. I am a qualified early childhood teacher, have a first aid certificate and full licence. Feel free to contact me on 0211243377. Thanks!

Auckland student brings gun to university to 'use as a film prop'

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

A university student was fined $1500 after bringing a gun onto campus to use as a film prop. The st…

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WANTED A QUEEN MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS

Helena from Morningside

Looking for a new memory foam queen size mattress. Any suggestions where to purchase? There is Ecosa and I am thinking about them but just wondered if anyone knew of anywhere else who might sell them a bit cheaper? Obviously in Auckland would be great.