2661 days ago

Rail Safety Week - 14 to 20 August 2017

Richard Herbert from Tawa Community Board

Rail Safety Week is an annual community awareness initiative lead by KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ with support from other organisations including NZ Transport Agency, NZ Police, Transdev Wellington, and Greater Wellington Regional Council. The event aims to put the spotlight on the importance of rail safety and encourage safe behaviour around tracks and trains.

In Tawa the particular focus is increasing awareness by pedestrians at the four crossing level rail crossings in Tawa.

Key safety messages for pedestrians
• Every time you’re near railway tracks, be alert. Trains can come at any time, from either direction.
• Only cross at formed pedestrian crossings or an overpass or underpass.
• Remove your headphones, stop and always look both ways for trains before crossing the tracks.
• Only cross if you are sure there are no trains in sight.
• Obey the warning signs at the crossing – if lights are flashing or bells are ringing it means a train is approaching.
• If a train has passed or is stationary at a station, always check both ways again to make sure another train is not coming. Two tracks might mean there is a second train.

More messages from your neighbours
2 hours ago

Beginners Chainsaw Training

Kevin from Harbour City Tree Care

CHRISTMAS CHAINSAWS
For those who are getting a chainsaw for Christmas or want one.
Or are you thinking about buying a chainsaw and wanting to know what to get?
How do I sharpen my saw, what other equipment do I need and how do I use it safely?
If you want the answer to any of these questions and more - 

THEN THIS IS THE COURSE FOR YOU !!!
An entertaining and informative 2 hour session on all aspects of using and maintaining one of the most versatile tools you will ever own.
We are running sessions in December, January and February so if you are interested in attending, then ring Kevin on 0274-423-859 to register your interest

$50.00 pp

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3 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.3% Yes
    82.3% Complete
  • 14.9% No
    14.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1545 votes
1 day ago

Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.

John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!

As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!

John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.

Share your question below now ⬇️

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