Harbour bridge maintenance
From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 November, State Highway 1 (SH1) / Auckland Harbour Bridge will be receiving maintenance.
Here's what you need to know:
- The work will take place from Monday 27 November to Thursday 30 November between 9pm and 5am.
- Traffic will still be able to travel in both directions across the bridge.
- On Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November, Curran Street northbound on-ramp and Stafford Road northbound off-ramp will be closed as part of the closure.
- SH16/SH18 Western Ring Route has been shared as being the best alternative route at this time.
Please check www.nzta.govt.nz... for further updates.
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Nominations are officially open for the 2026 Westfield Local Heroes program
Know someone in your community who is driving positive change?
Westfield is inviting you to nominate your local hero online.
The successful hero for each New Zealand Westfield destination will be awarded a $20,000 grant for the organisation or group they represent, and each finalist will receive a $5,000 grant for their organisation or group.
Find out more about the program and nominate your Local Hero now
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