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Kaipatiki Winter Fun - Preschool Play, Senior Play and Family Playdates
Come 13th May we rock out with the 2019 Winter Fun Programme...something for everyone .....programme will be ready soon
Homelessness from the inside...
When you’re homeless, sleeping under the New Zealand flag might just be a final defense. That’s what Six reckons.
Six doesn’t live on the streets any more but she hasn’t forgotten how if feels to fall. To find yourself without a roof, no corner of the world to call your own. She wanted … View moreWhen you’re homeless, sleeping under the New Zealand flag might just be a final defense. That’s what Six reckons.
Six doesn’t live on the streets any more but she hasn’t forgotten how if feels to fall. To find yourself without a roof, no corner of the world to call your own. She wanted to make sure other people understood what it’s like so she started a community paper about homelessness from the inside.
In The K’Rd Chronicles, we take to the streets of inner city Auckland and meet the people from Six’s world. Join Stuff over the next 8 weeks, as winter sets in, to learn about their struggle to change their lives … and to stay alive.
Dog Bylaw Update & Information Session Tonight
Consultation on the proposed Dog Bylaw and Dog Policy changes closes soon, on Friday 10 May.
There is an information evening on Thursday 2 May from 6pm-8pm at the Takapuna Library, where you have the opportunity to speak to the Hearing Panel councillors.
Off-Leash to On-Leash Default Rule Change:… View moreConsultation on the proposed Dog Bylaw and Dog Policy changes closes soon, on Friday 10 May.
There is an information evening on Thursday 2 May from 6pm-8pm at the Takapuna Library, where you have the opportunity to speak to the Hearing Panel councillors.
Off-Leash to On-Leash Default Rule Change:
The existing default rule for all parks is off-leash (under control at all times) with parks listed if dogs must be on-leash. The proposed rule flips this so that all parks are on-leash by default, with parks listed if they are off-leash. Council intends this to be a formatting change with no real-life changes.
HOWEVER, I've identified the following omissions from the list of parks in the Kaipatiki Local Board area, which means that they will accidentally change from off-leash to on-leash if the list is not corrected:
i) Birkenhead Domain
ii) Cecil Eady Reserve
iii) Hellyers Creek Reserve
iv) Hilder’s Park
v) Hiwihau Reserve
vi) Larking’s Landing Reserve
vii) Jacaranda Avenue Esplanade Reserve
viii) Kauri Point Domain
ix) Leigh Scenic Reserve
x) Little Shoal Bay Reserve
xi) Little Shoal Bay Foreshore Reserve
xii) Rosecamp Road Foreshore Reserve
xiii) Smith’s Bush Scenic Reserve – open area only; bush area is on-leash
xiv) Telephone Road Reserve – except bush area and track leading to Chelsea Estate Heritage Park
xv) Verran Road Gully Reserve
xvi) replacement of the description of Chelsea Estate Heritage Park with “except track bush area from Chelsea Bay Sugar Refinery car park to the open grass area of Telephone Road Reserve, and to the corner of Inkster Street and Rawene Road”.
Time & Season Rule Change (beach times):
Council is proposing to synchronise the time & season rules on beaches across Auckland. This will overrule the times that local boards have developed in consultation with their communities, and effectively ensure that dogs are only allowed on beaches before 10am and after 7pm, from Saturday of Labour Weekend until 31 March (Summer rules).
* For Devonport-Takapuna beaches (inc Takapuna Beach, Milford Beach, etc), this would mean that dogs will be banned from beaches for 30mins more each evening (allowed from 7pm instead of 6:30pm).
* For Hibiscus & Bays beaches (inc Orewa Beach, Browns Bay Beach, Stanmore Bay Beach, etc) this would mean that dogs are banned during the day for one extra month (as they are currently allowed on beaches during the day from 1 March) and banned for 2 hours more each evening (allowed from 7pm instead of 5pm).
* For Kaipatiki beaches, this would mean that dogs must be on-leash during the day for one extra month and on-leash for 30mins more each evening (allowed off-leash from 7pm instead of 6:30pm).
HOWEVER, after George Wood, Julia Parfitt and I presented a number of concerns to the Regulatory Committee on behalf of the North Shore local boards, an option has been included in the consultation to allow local boards to have local variations. This would allow local boards to continue to set their own time & season rules, but this will require submissions in support of it.
Have your say:
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
Two-year-old allegedly punched in head, rammed with trolley by woman at Kmart
A mother is in disbelief after her infant son was allegedly punched in the head and rammed with a tr…
The health benefits of green spaces
In the first part of a three-part series for OurAuckland, Elly Strang looks at the many benefits green spaces bring to the health of our people and our city.
Auckland Coastguard honoured at NZ Search & Rescue Awards
Volunteers with Auckland Coastguard have been recognised at this year’s New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards held at Parliament this week.
Congratulations to Jo Norgrove who received a Certificate of Achievement for her services to Coastguard and Search and Rescue.
Auckland Coastguard was … View moreVolunteers with Auckland Coastguard have been recognised at this year’s New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards held at Parliament this week.
Congratulations to Jo Norgrove who received a Certificate of Achievement for her services to Coastguard and Search and Rescue.
Auckland Coastguard was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Operational Activity for their involvement in the rescue of a badly injured yachtsman near Waiheke Island in March last year.
Coastguard Auckland volunteers Chris Griggs and Lynne Jacobsen received the award on behalf of the rest of the unit at the awards ceremony held in Wellington.
Griggs says it was an honour to accept the award on behalf of the unit.
“This rescue was a real team effort,” says Griggs. “We had no idea of the severity of the man’s injuries at first but once on scene we worked hard to bring the situation under control and provide as much comfort and pain relief as possible.”
On the night of the rescue, the Coastguard Auckland unit responded to the yachtsman ’s distress call who was badly burned after being engulfed in flames on board his vessel. Coastguard Auckland unit vessels, ASB Rescue and Li on Foundation Rescue, were tasked to locate and assist the casualty and then to transfer the yachtsman to the nearest land point where an ambulance and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were waiting.
Griggs boarded the yacht to find the man sitting in the shower under the running water in an attempt to ease the discomfort from his burns. “The fire had caused significant burns to his arms, h ands and lower body. He had done the right thing by sitting under the cold water but in doing so had started to go hypothermic and was in immense pain,” says Griggs.
Once on board Lion Foundation Rescue, the man was carefully transferred to emergency services waiting onshore.
The judges said the Coastguard volunteers used their skills in a “highly stressful situation” where time was of the essence. By preventing further injury to the victim , the volunteers improved his chances of survival and recovery.
Auckland Coastguard relies on donations and sponsorship to deliver on our mission of "Saving lives at sea." If you can support us in any way, please get in touch with Owen Harrison on 09 303 9366 or owen@auckland-coastguard.org.nz
Pictured from L to R: Jo Norgrove, Chris Griggs and Lynne Jacobsen
Northcote Wharf Update
According to Auckland Transport, construction on the wharf is on track to be completed by the end of December this year, and ferry services will commence as soon as possible after that.
The Ferry Services Manager has confirmed that ferry services will commence as soon as possible after the repair … View moreAccording to Auckland Transport, construction on the wharf is on track to be completed by the end of December this year, and ferry services will commence as soon as possible after that.
The Ferry Services Manager has confirmed that ferry services will commence as soon as possible after the repair works are signed off, which is likley to be a week or so after construction finishes. Auckland Transport will also be required to update schedules and timetables, crew and staff, and overall operations and logistics.
So it is anticipated that ferry services will resume from Northcote Wharf in early 2020.
Stuff Article:
www.stuff.co.nz...
Scoot Safe Auckland!
Hello Auckland neighbours! To ensure a safe and enjoyable for our riders and the community Lime has launched our SCOOT SAFE campaign across Auckland. Here are some tips to help make sharing the roads and footpaths safe for all.
Helicopter at Chelsea Estate Heritage Park
Track renewal works are scheduled to now take place on Friday 3 May. This will involve the use of a helicopter to distribute track mix along the tracks.
As a result, there will be some track closures during this time for safety reasons – these will be clearly marked and manned. Chelsea Sugarworks… View moreTrack renewal works are scheduled to now take place on Friday 3 May. This will involve the use of a helicopter to distribute track mix along the tracks.
As a result, there will be some track closures during this time for safety reasons – these will be clearly marked and manned. Chelsea Sugarworks will remain open throughout.
There will be some noise disruption for some neighbouring residents.
Eco Urns
We have some beautiful flax ash urns in stock from flax farewells available for families. These are an alternative and eco friendly way to bury ashes.
To find our more phone (09)4772433
Why learn guitar?
Whether your goal is to play for friends or learn new skills and simply have fun, you are about to discover increased confidence and a whole new world of music!
Varicose veins? Best treated in winter
Painful or just ugly varicose veins are a long - lasting problem.
The treatment is usually associated with a short-term compression therapy, which is the best tolerated during a winter time. Why don't have them assessed and treated now so your legs look and feel better next summer?
… View morePainful or just ugly varicose veins are a long - lasting problem.
The treatment is usually associated with a short-term compression therapy, which is the best tolerated during a winter time. Why don't have them assessed and treated now so your legs look and feel better next summer?
No GP referral is necessary.
Check out our website www.theveincentre.co.nz
Email: info@theveincentre.co.nz
Phone (09) 4445858
Learn New Technology as Family with SCRATCHPAD
Struggling to find precious time to spend with your children? Why not learn new technology skills together in a fun environment at SCRATCHPAD Northcote Learning Centre!
With our unique parent and child coding sessions, you can learn to code at your own pace for a variety of skills you'll like… View moreStruggling to find precious time to spend with your children? Why not learn new technology skills together in a fun environment at SCRATCHPAD Northcote Learning Centre!
With our unique parent and child coding sessions, you can learn to code at your own pace for a variety of skills you'll like to develop including website development, android game development, robotics and much more.
Find out more at bit.ly..., call 815 0825 or email us at info.northcote@scratchpad.co.nz
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our SCRATCHPAD Learning Centres are now at Albany, Botany, Northcote and St Lukes
Large wooden cabinet - Northcote
Holds video equipment, DVD's, plenty of storage.
W1.9m x D54cm x H74cm
021 056 4120 to view/collect
Honda Odyssey for sale
2006 Vti Honda Odyssey 7 seats. Cheap and tidy people mover. Good km and drives well. Has a few Scuffs on body work as pictured
• Number plate HKQ48
• Towbar
• Kilometres just under 125,000km
… View more2006 Vti Honda Odyssey 7 seats. Cheap and tidy people mover. Good km and drives well. Has a few Scuffs on body work as pictured
• Number plate HKQ48
• Towbar
• Kilometres just under 125,000km
• Body Station Wagon 7 seats
• Fuel type Petrol
• Engine size 2400cc
• Transmission Automatic
• History 1 owner, Imported
• Registration expires 27 Aug 2019
• WoF expires Aug 2019
• Central locking ABS breaks
• Air conditioning
• Remote locking
• Electric windows
Asking $4,250 ono
Phone 021 056 4120 to view.
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