Takapuna, Auckland

1157 days ago

Proposal to lower speed limits - Verran Primary School

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Auckland Transport are proposing to lower the official speed limits on 800 Auckland roads, particularly around schools. Public consultation is now open.
Locally, the proposal includes lowering the speed limit from 50kph to 30kph on Verran Road, West Glade Cres and Caram Place for Verran Primary … View more
Auckland Transport are proposing to lower the official speed limits on 800 Auckland roads, particularly around schools. Public consultation is now open.
Locally, the proposal includes lowering the speed limit from 50kph to 30kph on Verran Road, West Glade Cres and Caram Place for Verran Primary School.
Elsewhere on the North Shore, there are proposals to lower speeds around Sunnynook Primary School, Hauraki Primary School, Mairangi Bay Primary School, Murrays Bay Primary School, Long Bay Primary School and Long Bay College.

The schools that AT have chosen are those where vehicles already effectively travel at or close to 30kph anyway. Schools where engineering (such as speed humps) would be required to lower speeds, are not included in the proposal.
All other schools will be looked at once the "Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2021" change is implemented.

Consultation is open now until Thursday 14 November.

For more information and to give feedback on the proposal, see:
at.govt.nz...

Note: This proposal is not related to the speed-reduction trials underway around Willow Park School, Glenfield Primary School and Birkdale Primary School.

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1151 days ago

Walk in COVID-19 vaccinations

Shorecare Urgent Care Smales Farm

We're now offering walk in vaccinations at our Smales Farm clinic.
8am-10pm Mon-Fri.
10am-6pm Sat & Sun.

All of our staff have had their COVID-19 vaccinations. Come and get yours today! 😎

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1151 days ago

Cast iron classic French casserole

Ed from Takapuna

This is a wonderful cooker. Big enough for the largest family. In great condition. Call Ed 021761455

Price: $65

1160 days ago

Poll: Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans … View more
Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay.

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

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Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?
  • 40.1% Yes
    40.1% Complete
  • 59.9% No
    59.9% Complete
1858 votes
1152 days ago

Remote Cooking by our Cookery Level 5 students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and … View more
Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and walnut vinaigrette by Bianka
2. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, mushrooms and lemon - served with spinach puree and crisp onion by Emi
3. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear by Marianne
4. Green pea soup garnished with cream, broccoli florets and croutons by Hiroki

1152 days ago

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

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1153 days ago

Parks at Alert Level 3 Step 1

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

From Wednesday, council playgrounds, basketball courts, skateparks, toilets and other outdoor facilities, will re-open as Auckland enters Level 3 Step 1. However it may take a few days for tape to be removed and hoops to be re-installed. QR codes will be installed at some high-use parks for … View moreFrom Wednesday, council playgrounds, basketball courts, skateparks, toilets and other outdoor facilities, will re-open as Auckland enters Level 3 Step 1. However it may take a few days for tape to be removed and hoops to be re-installed. QR codes will be installed at some high-use parks for scanning with the NZ COVID Tracer app.
You can now meet another bubble for a picnic, but please be aware of any local liquorbans!

Please remember this is still Level 3, however with the following changes:
* Your bubble can now meet one other bubble at a time outside, up to a maximum of 10 people from the two bubbles. Eg: You can invite people from another household over for dinner in your backyard, but they cannot enter your house.
* You can travel across Auckland for recreation.
* Early Learning Centres can reopen if they can handle bubbles of up to 10 children.

More detail on council facilities: covid19.govt.nz...

1153 days ago

Porritt Ave - Proposed Bus Stop Changes

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Auckland Transport is proposing to upgrade 8 bus stops on Porritt Ave, Chatswood, to make bus tracking easier and improve pedestrian visibiloty at crossing points.

The proposal includes:
* New hardstand areas and tactile pavers
* New road markings, including yellow lines on Chelsea View Drive, … View more
Auckland Transport is proposing to upgrade 8 bus stops on Porritt Ave, Chatswood, to make bus tracking easier and improve pedestrian visibiloty at crossing points.

The proposal includes:
* New hardstand areas and tactile pavers
* New road markings, including yellow lines on Chelsea View Drive, Mappin Place and Calman Place
* Relocating a streetlight outside 37 Porritt Ave
* Removal of a tree outside 20 Porritt Ave
* Removal of 26 carpark spaces.

Consultation closes: Friday 22 October
There doesn't appear to be an online submission form yet, so please leave your feedback below or email me and I will pass it on: john.gillon@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

1153 days ago

Depot Sound Lockdown Song Mixing Deal!

The Team from Depot Artspace

Get it while lockdown lasts!

Have a song you want mixed, on a tight budget and need it to to be top industry quality?

$250+gst/song

No better time than now to get that done.
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Get it while lockdown lasts!

Have a song you want mixed, on a tight budget and need it to to be top industry quality?

$250+gst/song

No better time than now to get that done.

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1153 days ago

Special collage workshop online with Naomi Azoulay

The Team from Depot Artspace

Don't miss this opportunity to experiment with collage using powerful portraits from current exhibitor Abhi Chinniah's private collection to create an unique and stunning piece of art.

You will be led by collage maestro Naomi Azoulay in this collaborative online workshop. An exquisite … View more
Don't miss this opportunity to experiment with collage using powerful portraits from current exhibitor Abhi Chinniah's private collection to create an unique and stunning piece of art.

You will be led by collage maestro Naomi Azoulay in this collaborative online workshop. An exquisite collage kit will be posted to you. All you need are scissors and glue stick.

Get stuck during this extended lockdown with this awesome and rare workshop opportunity on Sunday 24 October 10am-11.30am. Tickets are $25 and limited to 8 spots.

Secure your spot by contacting Naomi by this Thursday: naomi.azoulay.art@gmail.com

View Abhi's current exhibition online: www.depotartspacegallery.com...

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1154 days ago

"I'm vaccinated" badges for sale?

Chris from Hillcrest

I would like to buy "I'm vaccinated" badges for myself and friends. Does anyone know where I could buy them? After the PM's announcements today I feel completely invisible as a fully vaccinated person - no extra freedoms even though we are only 3% of the current outbreak. … View moreI would like to buy "I'm vaccinated" badges for myself and friends. Does anyone know where I could buy them? After the PM's announcements today I feel completely invisible as a fully vaccinated person - no extra freedoms even though we are only 3% of the current outbreak. I'd love to wear an "I'm vaccinated - I'm safe to be near!" badge everywhere. Americans are doing it, so can we.

1153 days ago
1157 days ago

Vandals chop down and poison 23 sacred trees and shrubs in Takapuna

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora koutou. Vandals have allegedly poisoned and cut down dozens of native trees and shrubs of huge significance to Māori near Takapuna Beach.

Around 23 trees and shrubs at Te Uru Tapu (The Sacred Grove) at the northern end of the beach were discovered to have been vandalised during a regular … View more
Kia ora koutou. Vandals have allegedly poisoned and cut down dozens of native trees and shrubs of huge significance to Māori near Takapuna Beach.

Around 23 trees and shrubs at Te Uru Tapu (The Sacred Grove) at the northern end of the beach were discovered to have been vandalised during a regular inspection by Auckland Council’s senior urban forest specialist on Tuesday.

The grove of ancient pōhutukawa trees is of high significance to mana whenua, with the trees and vegetation in the area protected by the Auckland Unitary Plan.

A section of the grove has been fenced off since June 2018, due to the risk of trees falling onto a boardwalk below. It appeared someone had deliberately entered the restricted area to cut down the trees, which included karo, karaka, nīkau, tōtara and coprosmas. Drill holes were also found at the base of three mature karo trees, which suggested they had been poisoned.

None of the trees are expected to survive. Auckland Council has launched an investigation and is asking anyone with information to email sacredgrove@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Click 'read more' for the full story.

1154 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

1153 days ago

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