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The fine for drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel almost doubles from TODAY, but those who have had their lives turned upside down by distracted drivers say it doesn't go far enough. The fine for anyone caught goes from $80 to $150 from Friday. Police issued more than 400,000 … View moreThe fine for drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel almost doubles from TODAY, but those who have had their lives turned upside down by distracted drivers say it doesn't go far enough. The fine for anyone caught goes from $80 to $150 from Friday. Police issued more than 400,000 infringement notices for using a phone while driving last year. Between 2015 and 2019 there were 22 deaths and 73 serious injuries from crashes in which drivers were distracted by a phone.
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Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.
Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site … View moreCarlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.
Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site from being developed.
Because of the building's status as a category one historic place and a stalemate with Auckland Council, Carlile House cannot be repaired or demolished.
However, the situation has recently become of higher concern to both parties, following the recent partial collapse of the building’s roof.
Click 'read more' for the full story.
More venues around Auckland will be subject to temporary alcohol bans at major events under proposed changes to Auckland Council's alcohol control bylaws.
Recurring temporary booze bans are in place for all major events at Eden Park, concerts at Mount Smart Stadium, Christmas in the Park and … View moreMore venues around Auckland will be subject to temporary alcohol bans at major events under proposed changes to Auckland Council's alcohol control bylaws.
Recurring temporary booze bans are in place for all major events at Eden Park, concerts at Mount Smart Stadium, Christmas in the Park and the Lantern Festival in Auckland.
The council's governing body has voted to amend the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 to put a stop to alcohol for all major events at Mount Smart Stadium, Western Springs stadium and outer fields, Auckland Domain, Auckland Zoo's carpark, Te Papapa train station and any future fan trails to events where booze is forbidden.
Councillor Josephine Bartley said the proposed changes were about protecting our communities.
"Improving temporary major event alcohol bans will stop people drinking alcohol irresponsibly on their way to, at or after a major event and help prevent the associated disorder that occurs as a result.
"People should be able to attend these wonderful events that bring vibrancy to our city without having to worry about encountering anti-social behaviour caused by groups of people binge drinking."
Bartley said the improvements helped make it safer for people to travel to events on public transport and would prevent the problem from being shifted elsewhere.
Nearly 900 people gave their feedback on the proposed changes, which come into effect on June 1.
I hope everyone is aware that today the Auckland Council has begun the total destruction of the Western Springs Forest by clear felling everything. This includes the regenerating native plants understorey. They started by cutting the surrounding native trees on the outskirts to put in a … View moreI hope everyone is aware that today the Auckland Council has begun the total destruction of the Western Springs Forest by clear felling everything. This includes the regenerating native plants understorey. They started by cutting the surrounding native trees on the outskirts to put in a approximately 5 metre road across the whole site. The contractors will be back on Monday. Please go and see for yourself what is happening and if you don’t like what you see make your protest known.
Have an upright piano in good condition just needs tuning. Would like to see it go to someone who's learning to play as it was my mothers and she is in care now. Please message if you are interested
Auckland's Sky Tower will light pink and purple tonight to back the fundraising campaign for Starship Hospital's paediatric intensive care unit.
The unit, which cares for critically ill children, is facing a dire shortage of beds.
Starship hopes to raise $15 million to add 10 intensive … View moreAuckland's Sky Tower will light pink and purple tonight to back the fundraising campaign for Starship Hospital's paediatric intensive care unit.
The unit, which cares for critically ill children, is facing a dire shortage of beds.
Starship hopes to raise $15 million to add 10 intensive care beds and create whānau support spaces.
Go to starshipicu.org.nz... to make a donation.
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• Know your employment rights
• Understand the changes to the essential skills visa process
Do you know your employment rights? Are you concerned that you may not be being treated fairly by your employer. One Union are here to offer information and … View moreFINDING EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION SERIES
• Know your employment rights
• Understand the changes to the essential skills visa process
Do you know your employment rights? Are you concerned that you may not be being treated fairly by your employer. One Union are here to offer information and advice on your rights and how to make sure you are being treated fairly. ALSO
Find out about the proposed changes to the essential skills visa and how they may affect you.
When : SATURDAY: May 8th 12.30pm-4pm LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED
Where: NEW LYNN LIBRARY MEETING ROOM, 3 MEMORIAL DRIVE, NEW LYNN
To register please drop in, call or email: Citizens Advice Bureau New Lynn, Library Building, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn.
Phone 827 7830 or 827 4731 Email: newlynn@cab.org.nz
An interesting article to start your Monday conversation...
Florida residents are furious as scientists prepare to release hundreds of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes into their communities.
The experiment, led by British biotech company Oxitec, will see around 750 million male … View moreAn interesting article to start your Monday conversation...
Florida residents are furious as scientists prepare to release hundreds of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes into their communities.
The experiment, led by British biotech company Oxitec, will see around 750 million male mosquitoes sent out into the Florida Keys over the next two years in an attempt to control the population of an invasive, disease carrying species which has settled in the area.
But many residents are unhappy at being part of what one group called "a Jurassic Park experiment."
The first wave of the project will see thousands of mosquitoes released at six locations this week.
Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!
Page experience includes all aspects of how users interact with a web page and how good or painful it is for them.
This includes existing Google Search signals: mobile-friendliness, safe-browsing, HTTPS, and intrusive interstitial guidelines.
It also includes metrics in Google’s Web Vitals. … View morePage experience includes all aspects of how users interact with a web page and how good or painful it is for them.
This includes existing Google Search signals: mobile-friendliness, safe-browsing, HTTPS, and intrusive interstitial guidelines.
It also includes metrics in Google’s Web Vitals. Currently, the focus is on three facets: loading, interactivity, and visual stability.
Security footage has emerged appearing to show two women in New Zealand Post uniforms stealing parcels from an Auckland apartment complex.
NZ Post has confirmed uniforms were stolen during a break-in at one of its depots in east Auckland on April 25 – three days before the CCTV video was shot.
… View moreSecurity footage has emerged appearing to show two women in New Zealand Post uniforms stealing parcels from an Auckland apartment complex.
NZ Post has confirmed uniforms were stolen during a break-in at one of its depots in east Auckland on April 25 – three days before the CCTV video was shot.
It's understood one of the items was a gift intended to be used in a kindergarten fundraiser.
The CCTV footage was recorded at the Onehunga apartments just before 3pm on Wednesday, a resident said.
A police spokesman confirmed they’d received a report relating to the apartment theft last night, and police were looking to speak to the two women in the video.
“If members of the public know those involved they can provide information to police by calling 105 and quoting the file number 210429/3091.”
NZ Post told Stuff the company was working with police as it investigated the recent break-in and theft of courier uniforms and mail.
Read more here:
www.stuff.co.nz...
Have you been the victim of porch pirates pilfering your parcels?
What happened?
Which item went missing?
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No, it’s not the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. It’s just a few km’s away from downtown Auckland. thespinoff.co.nz...
Hi all,
I have big outdoor bean bag for free.
Just little bit dirty and need to clean.
Please see pictures for details.
Pick up at Margan Avenue, New Lynn.
Give me your number and I will text you my address.
… View moreHi all,
I have big outdoor bean bag for free.
Just little bit dirty and need to clean.
Please see pictures for details.
Pick up at Margan Avenue, New Lynn.
Give me your number and I will text you my address.
Cheers
Andrew
Hi all,
I have 2 dining chair for free.
Please see pictures for details.
Pick up at Margan Avenue, New Lynn.
Give me your number and I will text you my address.
Cheers
Andrew
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