1337 days ago

Council proposes fee-based permits to drive on Muriwai Beach

Melanie Earley Reporter from Nor-west News

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Council is proposing to charge people to drive on Muriwai Beach after previously banning vehicles for conservation and safety concerns.

In recent years, council said there were ongoing concerns about the safety of beach users in relation to vehicles driving on the sand.

For the past two summers, closures to vehicle access were in place – with the banning of vehicles a point of discussion between council and the local community.

But in an apparent shift of position, a council committee is now proposing to allow people the drive the beach – if they pay for it.

Read the full story at the link below.

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5 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2527 votes
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3 days ago

Housie

Kelly from Massey

Housie restarts this Thursday 7pm at Hobsonville RSA. 114 Hobsonville Road. Good cheap night out and you might even win. There will also be $2 Raffles available come along have some fun.