Newlands Park upgrade under way
Work has started on the $3.6 million transformation of Newlands Park.
The upgrade, part-funded by a $1.54 million grant from the Plimmer Bequest, will feature the construction of:
* Two new play areas, one for toddlers and younger children and another for older kids
* An all-weather artificial surface for informal sports – including a marked-out ki-o-rahi pitch
* A basketball half-court - A boardwalk with a small wetland area
* A revamped skate area pump track - picnic and BBQ area an expanded car park and improved vehicle entranceway.
* The Newlands War Memorial currently located about 1 kilometre away at the intersection of Newlands Road and Wakely Road, will be shifted to a paved area in the vicinity of the site of the old Newlands fire station.
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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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38.1% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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61.9% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Age Concern are looking for Volunteers in the Northern Suburbs
Our Companion Walking Service provides one-to-one assistance for people who find walking on their own difficult or could you make a difference by being a regular weekly visitor to someone in your area.
We have a particular need for volunteers in the Northern Suburbs, please consider volunteering as we have seniors waiting for a companion.
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