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Kia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by June 12, 2025.
Work is currently underway on upgrading this intersection to traffic lights. Construction is due for completion by Friday 8 August, depending on the weather.
The work will mainly be carried out during the day between 7am–5pm, however some tasks may need to be done at night for the safety of … View moreWork is currently underway on upgrading this intersection to traffic lights. Construction is due for completion by Friday 8 August, depending on the weather.
The work will mainly be carried out during the day between 7am–5pm, however some tasks may need to be done at night for the safety of everyone when they cannot be completed during the day. The traffic management will remain in place 24hrs.
A map of the detour is attached.
Note: Since the design was consulted on last year, the proposed pedestrian crossing across Raleigh Rd has been removed from the project as it clashed with a permitted development resource consent at a neighbouring property. However there is the existing pedestrian crossing on Raleigh Rd not far from the intersection that can be used.
This intersection has long been a risky one, in particular for vehicles exiting from Ocean View Rd onto Pupuke Rd, and it is only going to get worse as traffic increases with population growth. There are also growing wait times and difficulties for pedestrians crossing.
The proposed design turns it into a traffic light-controlled intersection with pedestrian crossings.
Changes include:
* Installing traffic lights at all corners of the intersection.
* Installing traffic light-controlled crossings across Ocean View Road and the left turn lane from Pupuke Road, to give people who walk or use a wheelchair safe places to cross.
* Merging of the lanes from Ocean View Road into one lane for both directions.
* Brighter street lights to improve visibility.
* Undergrounding a couple of power poles on Raleigh Road.
* Adding high-friction road surfacing on the left turn lane from Pupuke Road on to Ocean View Road to encourage safe turning speeds.
* Upgrading the existing traffic island to include better turning lines for vehicles, and footpaths and ramps for people who walk or use a wheelchair.
* Widening kerbs and the traffic island for safer waiting areas for people walking.
* Placing yellow guidance pavers on all pedestrian crossing points for the visually impaired.
* Placing ‘no stopping at all times’ yellow lines six metres from the intersection on all sides to discourage stopped vehicles that would block traffic and obstruct drivers’ views. This would remove approximately three north-side and two south-side on-street parking spaces on the Ocean View Road side of the intersection.
- Funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board via the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.
Stunning sunrises, frosty mornings and snowy mountains. There's a lot of beauty to be seen in these winter months.
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Winter is the season for slowing down – flickering candles, warm interiors, and time to savour life’s little luxuries.
So why not make your winter even more indulgent? … View moreWinter is the season for slowing down – flickering candles, warm interiors, and time to savour life’s little luxuries.
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Using Resene wallpapers or murals as a framed print is a fantastic way to add drama. Create your own wall art using Resene WallPrint or get the custom Wildstyle design made to measure. Find out how to use your favourite Resene wallpaper design as art with these easy step by step instructions.
Yesterday the Kaipātiki Local Board and Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust officially signed and renewed our partnering agreement that continues our important close working relationship to provide community development, networking, events and more in the Kaipātiki community.
Thankyou to … View moreYesterday the Kaipātiki Local Board and Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust officially signed and renewed our partnering agreement that continues our important close working relationship to provide community development, networking, events and more in the Kaipātiki community.
Thankyou to co-chairs Suzy Cato and Judith Manoa and the rest of the KCFT board for the work that has gone into getting to this point. Thankyou also to LEAD, council staff, Jill Nerheny and KCFT staff for supporting this process.
Ryman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.
Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would … View moreRyman resident Robyn swears by her ratatouille recipe from her much-loved copy of the Joy of Cooking, given to her by her next door neighbour in 1964.
Moving to New Zealand in 1976 and with four children to cook for, Robyn said the ratatouille recipe was a firm family favourite which she would cook up every couple of weeks when the veggies were in season.
Click read more for the recipe.
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Cost of living has been on our minds lately, and one cost often lamented in our office is parking.
We all know that New Zealanders pay high parking fees! But research shows that the cost is driven by factors such as location, quality, and convenience.
The average daily parking fee being paid … View moreCost of living has been on our minds lately, and one cost often lamented in our office is parking.
We all know that New Zealanders pay high parking fees! But research shows that the cost is driven by factors such as location, quality, and convenience.
The average daily parking fee being paid in CBDs:
$39.53 in Auckland,
$37.83 in Wellington,
and $32.60 in Christchurch.
But again, the range is wild! Aucklanders could be paying anything from $12 to $80, Wellingtonians from $15 to $50, and if you are in Christchurch, you are looking at $10 to $98.
Neighbours, we want to know: How much are you paying for daily parking fees?
Do you have any tips on how to find cheaper parks?
From July 2025, access to Te Onewa Pā at Stokes Point Reserve will be closed until early 2026 due to essential maintenance on the underside of SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit the NZTA website to find out how you might be affected.
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