1427 days ago

What do you think of the thousands of extra truck trips between Auckland and Marsden Point?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

There are safety and congestion fears for the road north of Auckland, because a container ship diverted to Northland will result in nearly 2700 more truck trips before Christmas.
Whangārei’s Northport has agreed to unload 1340 containers off the ship Constantinos P, due to congestion at Ports of Auckland, but National Road Carriers is warning this means 2700 extra truck trips between Marsden Point and Auckland. Are you concerned about these extra trucks?

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4 minutes ago

Countdown - 9 days to go - Reyburn House Heritage Rose Day - Saturday 9th November 2024

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

You are invited to attend the "A Celebration of Heritage Roses' Day at Reyburn House at Town Basin.

There are over 100 Heritage Roses growing and on display at Reyburn House.

Starts at 9.00am and finishes at 1.00pm.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 88.8% Yes, it's fair
    88.8% Complete
  • 10.2% No, it's unreasonable
    10.2% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
1743 votes
8 hours ago

On the range

Resene

Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?

Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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