New Road Safety Projects
Safety first! The Kaipatiki Local Board has allocated funding to the following projects:
* "SLOW" markings at 14 pedestrian crossings outside local schools! (see list below)
* Upgrade of the dangerous Coronation Rd/Archers Rd intersection!
* Upgrade of the Kauri Park School crossing on Rangatria Rd!
* Safety improvements around the pony club on Eskdale Road!
The pedestrian crossings we've requested to receive "SLOW" markings are the following (we didn't include any with traffic lights or already scheduled to receive an upgrade):
* Bayview Primary - pedestrian crossing outside 65 Bayiew Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing outside 41a Tramway Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing on Rangatira Road
* Birkdale Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 153 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale North School - pedestrian crossing outside 215 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 120 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 11 Salisbury Road
* Birkenhead School - pedestrian crossing outside 84 Mokoia Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 51 Onetaunga Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 125 Chelsea View Drive
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 188 Lake Road
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside Greenslade Reserve, Lake Road
* Target Road School - pedestrian crossing outside 97 Target Road
* Windy Ridge School - pedestrian crossing outside 59 Seaview Road.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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