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My friend has a home in Auckland but has been travelling overseas for several months and has tenants currently until at least February and therefore wishes to offer her services as a house sitter. Dates beyond February would also be negotiable. She has plenty experience and has excellent … View moreMy friend has a home in Auckland but has been travelling overseas for several months and has tenants currently until at least February and therefore wishes to offer her services as a house sitter. Dates beyond February would also be negotiable. She has plenty experience and has excellent references having done this many times before. She has lived, owned and operated a business in Northland in the past and is very keen to house sit in Whangarei. Having known my friend for 40+ years I can personally assure you that your home would receive the best of care and you could enjoy your travels with no concerns for your property. Please contact Dianne 0211017877. She will be delighted to hear from you !
We are seeking community feedback on proposals to set new speed limits in the Marsden Point, Waipu and Vinegar Hill areas.
The speed limit review is the first part of a rolling review that Council will undertake over the next two years as part of the national Safer Journey's programme.
… View moreWe are seeking community feedback on proposals to set new speed limits in the Marsden Point, Waipu and Vinegar Hill areas.
The speed limit review is the first part of a rolling review that Council will undertake over the next two years as part of the national Safer Journey's programme.
Marsden Point, Waipu and Vinegar Hill Road are the first areas to be reviewed and all contain roads where the current speed limit does not reflect the road environment, creating higher risk for all road users. The increased risk is reflected in the crash statistics for these roads.
Northland Transportation Alliance Strategy and Planning Manager, Jeff Devine says speed was a significant factor in 30% of the 733 fatal and serious injury crashes in Northland between 2014 and 2018 and there is a strong community desire to address the issue.
Road Safety and Traffic Engineer, Nick Marshall said that in most cases, a lower speed limit will reduce the number and severity of crashes but will only have a small impact on overall journey times as most people’s average speed on these roads is much lower than the posted speed limit.
Further information on the current speed limit review, including a Statement of Proposal and how to make a submission can be found on Council’s website at www.wdc.govt.nz... or by emailing Council at mailroom@wdc.govt.nz
Submissions must be received by Council before 5:00pm, Monday 9 December.
Schedule for Sunday 24 November 2019
10.00am Welcome & speeches from project stakeholders
10.20am Cutting of the ribbon by Her Worship the Mayor
10.25am Attendees invited to ride, run or walk for the length of the path that suits them
10.30am Entertainment & vendors commence
11.30am Free … View moreSchedule for Sunday 24 November 2019
10.00am Welcome & speeches from project stakeholders
10.20am Cutting of the ribbon by Her Worship the Mayor
10.25am Attendees invited to ride, run or walk for the length of the path that suits them
10.30am Entertainment & vendors commence
11.30am Free sausage sizzle starts
12.00pm ‘Best dressed’ competition judging
12.30pm Prizegiving
1.00pm Event concludes
Come along and join the fun as we celebrate the official opening of Stages 3 & 4 of the Kamo Shared Path. Walk, run, ride, skate, skoot the new shared path (6.4km round trip to Fisher Terrace, Kamo).
The road-separated route connects together the communities, schools and key facilities such as:
• the Auckland University Campus,
• Whangarei City Centre and
• Kensington Park.
The shared path is one of three (Onerahi, Raumanga, Kamo) designed to get more Whangarei people off the road and more able to move around by cycling or walking.
As well as creating safe links for school children and workers the routes should ease pressure on the city’s roads and increase health and wellbeing in the community.
NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring, please visit our website.
Hey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!
Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds … View moreHey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!
Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds 20 Nov) to answer any questions you have about colour trends, decorating ideas, and the best way to get a perfect finish. Click here to submit your question now, then join us on Homed from 7pm to get some answers. See you then :)
Hi neighbours,
There is one common reason that is accounting for one-quarter of all immediate failures of driving tests - out of the options below, what do you think is the common reason Kiwis don't pass the test? Vote in our poll.
Find out the answer here.
In preparation for Neighbours Day Aoteroa (March 27- April 5 2020), join Cissy & Sam for an interactive workshop.
Explore ways to reach out and include all the different people that make up our communities.
The workshop is ideal for neighbours, community leaders, organisations, and anyone who … View moreIn preparation for Neighbours Day Aoteroa (March 27- April 5 2020), join Cissy & Sam for an interactive workshop.
Explore ways to reach out and include all the different people that make up our communities.
The workshop is ideal for neighbours, community leaders, organisations, and anyone who wants to build connections.
Please join us at New Zealand Red Cross Service Centre, 59a Bank Street (upstairs from the shop - an elevator is available), Whangarei.
See the panui attached for more details.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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I am upgrading and selling my dinghy which I have used for almost 3 years. It is a deep V Fyran 3.66m (12 feet) circa 1990's dinghy with welded floor and riveted seats. I put on a brand new Honda outboard in early 2017. It is a twin cylinder Honda 15HP four-stroke engine with about 30 … View moreI am upgrading and selling my dinghy which I have used for almost 3 years. It is a deep V Fyran 3.66m (12 feet) circa 1990's dinghy with welded floor and riveted seats. I put on a brand new Honda outboard in early 2017. It is a twin cylinder Honda 15HP four-stroke engine with about 30 hours. It has an electric start (no pulling starter cords). I have also wired in the navigation lights, with a switch at the front.
As I travel to both the Whangarei and Kaipara harbours (on the advice of my mechanic) I strengthened the transom with a reinforcing bar as the weight of the outboard on our rough roads puts strain on the transom. This setup has been incredibly reliable and I have never had any trouble with the equipment.
I am listing it for the price of a new outboard - it owes me over $7,500.
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More than 104 kilometres of Whangārei’s sealed roads will get fresh surfaces this summer, and one kilometre of new sealed road will be added.
Council has already started road upgrades and re-surfacing, making the most of the coming season of dryer weather and longer days.
Major roading … View moreMore than 104 kilometres of Whangārei’s sealed roads will get fresh surfaces this summer, and one kilometre of new sealed road will be added.
Council has already started road upgrades and re-surfacing, making the most of the coming season of dryer weather and longer days.
Major roading projects have also kicked off for the summer roadworks season with Council widening Porowini Avenue Maunu Road intersections and the New Zealand Transport Agency working to improve the intersection of Tarewa Road and State Highway 1 near Tarewa Park.
Almost $40 million will be invested in transport maintenance and improvements between now and 1 July next year. This includes $1.1 million in road drainage improvements; $1.7 million to repair and replace structures; $3.8 million to rehabilitate sealed roads; $1.5m on shared paths, $2m on LED upgrades, $2m intersection improvements and just over $4.3 million of re-seals. Unsealed roads will also benefit from an $800,000 investment while $4.8 million of minor improvements will be completed across the network.
The rest of the work to be completed during the year, and over the next three years and decade is outlined in Council’s Long Term Plan.
Planned major roading projects include improvements to the southern entrance way to the city; the four-laning of Riverside Drive (2024-25); intersection improvements for One Tree Point Road (2021-22); and the upgrading of the intersection of Kioreroa Road and Port Road (2021-22).
Q: Why seal and re-seal?
The seal on a road is like paint on a house – it keeps the structure underneath dry, secure and sound.
But, like paint, it doesn’t last forever and requires maintenance and replacement to do its job properly.
Wear and tear, changes in temperature, rain and underlying ground conditions all mean the surface must be constantly maintained and repaired. There is no such thing as “once and for all” in the transport world.
Q: What if my road looks fine?
When the surface of a street starts to break down it is time to reseal. The ideal time to reseal is just before any damage occurs, so a road may still look to be in good condition. We aim to keep it that way.
Q: Didn’t they just do that bit?
Sometimes it can be frustrating to see road repairs happening in the same spots repeatedly. This is not because the road works are failing, it is because road surfaces are built in layers and that requires a number of repair stages be done in the right sequence.
Rather than doing all the stages in one spot, involving all the materials and equipment to be taken there, Council goes over the whole network doing one stage, then goes over again, doing the next stage and so on, until it is all done. It is more cost efficient this way.
Q: What is the chip seal process?
Minor repairs are carried out prior to resealing. The contractor will contact residents in the street about a week before work begins.
Hot bitumen is sprayed and stone sealing chips are spread and rolled in.
Excess sealing chips are swept away and road marking is reinstated a few days after sealing.
As many as three additional sweeps may follow in the next six months.
Sometimes contractors carry out staged repairs on roads one year, before the same section of road is resealed a year later.
Q: Why summer?
The drier months with longer days are better for building roads because the different layers that make up the roads stick better to each other when they can be kept dry. Longer daylight hours also mean more work can be done each day without lights, which is safer and less expensive.
Coastguard is offering discounts on new lifejackets when you trade in your old ones, with the Old4New van coming to Marsden Cove Marina on December 7. Will you trade in your old lifejacket this summer? Why or why not?
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Tuesday - Open 8.30am-5.00pm
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Thursday - Closed
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