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OPEN DAY Thursday April 11th
Secure your future in a rewarding and respected profession!
If you are interested in acupuncture, Chinese medicine or perhaps wellness and relaxation massage, this is your opportunity to find out more about the courses available at the NZ College of Chinese Medicine.
Come to our Auckland … View moreSecure your future in a rewarding and respected profession!
If you are interested in acupuncture, Chinese medicine or perhaps wellness and relaxation massage, this is your opportunity to find out more about the courses available at the NZ College of Chinese Medicine.
Come to our Auckland Campus OPEN DAY on Thursday 11th of April – enjoy a campus tour, obtain course information and if you wish, have free acupuncture services in our clinic.
(Phone the clinic on 09 969 4328 to make a reservation for treatment between 9am and 12noon - bookings are essential.)
The College is offering significant early payment refunds on Tuition Fees for all courses starting 22 July.
Contact 09 580 2376 for our course information.
Poll: Do you support Auckland Transport's new paid/time restricted street parking near North Shore Hospital?
Hi neighbours. On April 4, Auckland Transport will implement changes to on-street parks surrounding North Shore Hospital.
Road users will pay $1 per hour to park on Shea Terrace, Mary Poynton Crescent and part of Northcote Road, while other street parks will be time-restricted to two hours (see … View moreHi neighbours. On April 4, Auckland Transport will implement changes to on-street parks surrounding North Shore Hospital.
Road users will pay $1 per hour to park on Shea Terrace, Mary Poynton Crescent and part of Northcote Road, while other street parks will be time-restricted to two hours (see map).
Auckland Transport said the changes will increase parking availability, enable parks to be shared between residents, commuters, hospital patrons and encourage the use of public transport.
We'd like to hear your thoughts: How will this affect you? Do you live on one of these roads? Are you a frequent hospital visitor who relied on free parking? [Please type 'NFP' if your comment is not for publication.]
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15% Yes - The changes will prevent people from hogging street parks
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82.3% No - The current street parking provides hospital patrons a free parking option
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2.7% Undecided - Tell us in the comments
Island Bay Toilets Reopened:
Great news that work on the Island Bay toilets has finished and they have finally been reopened :)
Why were they closed for so long? There had been on-going leaks at the toilets for some time, so the toilet block was closed while investigations were carried out. It was found that the leaks were due… View moreGreat news that work on the Island Bay toilets has finished and they have finally been reopened :)
Why were they closed for so long? There had been on-going leaks at the toilets for some time, so the toilet block was closed while investigations were carried out. It was found that the leaks were due to multiple breaks in the watermain running up alongside Island Bay Road. The decision was made to re-route the watermain away from the trees, however it was discovered that Chorus had a fibre optic cable in the area where the drilling would be carried out. This then required a permit to work near the Chorus cable, a new traffic management plan, and the supervision of a Chorus engineer on site to oversee the work.
Attached are a few photos (supplied) taken during the project.
Consultation now open on "Dog Management Bylaw" changes
Consultation has now opened on changes to Auckland Council's "Dog Policy" and "Dog Management Bylaw".
Have Your Say (closes 10 May 2019):
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
While there are a number of positive changes, I have serious concerns about two of the proposed … View moreConsultation has now opened on changes to Auckland Council's "Dog Policy" and "Dog Management Bylaw".
Have Your Say (closes 10 May 2019):
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
While there are a number of positive changes, I have serious concerns about two of the proposed changes due to (i) unintentional changes being introduced, and (ii) the usurping of local boards from setting the rules in our local parks (similar situation to the proposed freedom camping rules).
Off-Leash vs On-Leash Rule:
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.
I am concerned that errors will creep in with parks unintentionally switching from off-leash to on-leash if they are missed from the list. In the draft proposal, I identified 13 Kaipatiki parks that had been missed from the list. There are still errors in the proposed list, including incorrect park names and missing parks. I haven’t checked the lists for the 20 other local board areas.
Time & Season Rule:
This is the rule that applies to most beaches across Auckland and allows for different Summer/Winter times. The times and dates vary between local board areas, because most local boards went through a legal hearing process a few years ago to determine the rules that local communities were happy with. It is not a problem that there are different rules at different beaches, as long as those rules are signposted and online. After all, Local Boards were created to reflect local variation of our communities.
BUT Council is now proposing to undermine local boards and synchronise the time & season rules across Auckland. The proposal is to change the rules so 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 last month 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 choose between the default rules or have their own rules, but this will require submissions in support of it.
Have Your Say (closes 10 May 2019):
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
North Shore Concert Band
If any group or facility is looking for a variety concert performed by your local North Shore Concert Band, please let me know and I can send you all of the details about our music variety, costs etc.
We have around 35 members and great music!
Darrell Daglish
(021) 99 88 95
Shoes for Kids UK2
Brand New Nike Shoes UK2 Kids
RFS: bought a wrong size for my niece
Please pick up Hillcrest.
$45
Auckland Transport 'financially irresponsible' over Devonport rideshare trial, board member says
An Uber-style rideshare trial is running nearly 200 per cent over its projected cost per trip, promp…
Auckland could have electric ferries in time for 2021 America's Cup
Battery powered electric ferries could be carrying passengers across Auckland Harbour in time for th…
It's never too early, or too late, to learn to play an instrument!
Teaching a child to play an instrument is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.
Varicose veins - don't delay the treatment!!
Varicose veins affect many of us and are often underestimated or treated as “cosmetic problem”. It results in delayed treatment which can lead to serious complications.
Fortunately, we can now treat them without painful surgery, with minimally invasive laser or glue methods. Don’t delay! … View moreVaricose veins affect many of us and are often underestimated or treated as “cosmetic problem”. It results in delayed treatment which can lead to serious complications.
Fortunately, we can now treat them without painful surgery, with minimally invasive laser or glue methods. Don’t delay!
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Children's Art Workshop in the holidays
Children’s Art workshop in the holidays (ages 7 - 12 yrs.)
If your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop with artist Eion Bryant. With step-by-step instruction they will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun … View moreChildren’s Art workshop in the holidays (ages 7 - 12 yrs.)
If your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop with artist Eion Bryant. With step-by-step instruction they will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused!
VENUE
Beach Haven Community House, April 17th, 10.00 – 3.00pm.
Cost: $50 (includes all materials)
BOOKINGS
eion@eionbryant.com, ph. 09 483 6703
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