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Hi Auckland,
What are your water-saving hacks?
Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.
Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the … View moreHi Auckland,
What are your water-saving hacks?
Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.
Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.
Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.
Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.
Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
Hi Everyone,
Gardening Day is on again this coming Sunday 2nd May in Opaketai Beach Haven Garden.
Bring bucket and tools and See you there 😊
And for your diaries, Beach Haven Placemaking Group's next meeting is on Monday 17th at 6.30pm at Beach Haven Hall.
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Join the Rangatira Reserve Rangers for a working bee this Saturday 1st May. Meet 10 am – 1 pm at 99 Kia Ora Road. The group is preparing some areas for planting this season 🌱
What to bring? spades, gloves, snacks, water, and enclosed shoes.
Please let Andy know if you can make it … View moreJoin the Rangatira Reserve Rangers for a working bee this Saturday 1st May. Meet 10 am – 1 pm at 99 Kia Ora Road. The group is preparing some areas for planting this season 🌱
What to bring? spades, gloves, snacks, water, and enclosed shoes.
Please let Andy know if you can make it andyirwin.nz@gmail.com
Long-Sleeve men's shirting collection recently arrived at our Red Cross Shop, 18 Link Drive, Wairau Park, Auckland.
Grab your one fast!
Can you join the Pest Free Kaipātiki Nature Challenge?
Between 30 April and 3 May is the annual City Nature Challenge, a global biodiversity survey carried out by the public, volunteers and scientists.
We are running our own challenge in this period to record as many living species as possible … View moreCan you join the Pest Free Kaipātiki Nature Challenge?
Between 30 April and 3 May is the annual City Nature Challenge, a global biodiversity survey carried out by the public, volunteers and scientists.
We are running our own challenge in this period to record as many living species as possible within the Kaipātiki area.
We need your help to do this.
Follow the project here: inaturalist.nz...
You and PFK will be contributing to the Auckland Tamaki Makaurau City Nature Challenge, and providing important scientific data.
Full details are on our website www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz...
Pick up from Greenhithe asap. Fan heaters. Txt 021354321.
Pick up from Greenhithe asap. Simpson 5.5kg. Txt 021354321
A new eastbound off-ramp from state highway 18 has opened at Paul Matthews Rd on Tuesday.
All east bound traffic will now drive through a new intersection at the road.
Under the new layout, drivers have to turn right at new traffic lights on the off-ramp to head to Unsworth Heights, state … View moreA new eastbound off-ramp from state highway 18 has opened at Paul Matthews Rd on Tuesday.
All east bound traffic will now drive through a new intersection at the road.
Under the new layout, drivers have to turn right at new traffic lights on the off-ramp to head to Unsworth Heights, state highway 1 at Constellation Drive or to East Coast Bays.
"This is a significant change to how people move around and as expected, we have seen queues on the off-ramp during the morning peak as everyone gets used to the new road layout," said Waka Kotahi national manager of infrastructure delivery Andy Thackwray.
“We’re advising that delays during peak hours will likely continue while people adjust to these changes and we’re asking people to plan ahead and allow extra time to travel.”
The transport agency has encouraged drivers to avoid state highway 18 and use alternative routes where possible as they get used to the changes.
People travelling from west Auckland to the city can use state highway 16 instead.
The number of vehicles using the off-ramp will decrease when the northbound connection between state highway 18 and state highway 1 opens in about 18 months, Waka Kotahi said.
The change in layout paves the way for construction of the new motorway lanes and shared paths, the agency said.
A transport upgrade will see the Northern Busway extended from Constellation to Albany Station.
It includes a new motorway connection between state highway 1 and state highway 18 and will access the western ring route, along with travel to Auckland International Airport.
It will deliver more than 7 km of walking and cycling paths, road and park connections.
Work is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
Go to Auckland Northern Corridor project page or phone 0800 624 776 for more information.
Thespianage host bi-weekly drop-in Improv sessions at TheatreWorks (goo.gl/maps/NCahYGyPv1nKgfxR9), so if you've ever wanted to give it a go, or wish to hone your Improv skills, this is for you!
$10 per person
Either by:
* ticket link (trybooking.co.nz/GLR)
* cash (correct change)
… View moreThespianage host bi-weekly drop-in Improv sessions at TheatreWorks (goo.gl/maps/NCahYGyPv1nKgfxR9), so if you've ever wanted to give it a go, or wish to hone your Improv skills, this is for you!
$10 per person
Either by:
* ticket link (trybooking.co.nz/GLR)
* cash (correct change)
Sunday 16 May
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Going in deep this week to REALLY listening and observing, and responding directly to what's there.
Bring your openness, and be willing to give things a go and have fun!
World War 2 veteran Bruce Powell is still driving at 102.
The old soldier survived serving six years in the British army and narrowly missed the World War 2 battle of Dunkirk in 1940 because he contracted meningitis.
Read more below:
www.stuff.co.nz...
The Inwards Reserve playground on Salisbury Road, Birkdale, is temporarily closed while the broken wooden edging is replaced with 70m of new timber, and extra bark is added. The perimeter will be a little larger than before as it will now encompass all the shade sail poles.
Sweet at heart? Two classic desserts prepared by our Foundation cooks - A delicious twist on a classic Kiwi Pavlova, rolled up into a roulade and filled with Lemon curd cream. An authentic New York baked cheese cake with a garnish of strawberry compote.
Come visit us at NumberWorks'nWords for a free assessment of your child's English and maths to see if we are the perfect fit for you!
The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
Find out more info here: bit.ly...
A big thank you to everyone for joining us on ANZAC Day. It was a great day and wonderful to be able to celebrate again.
This Friday we have Sirrah playing and on Saturday night we have Heartbeat. The Members Draw is back at $200.00. Congratulations to our winners last Friday.
We are wanting to … View moreA big thank you to everyone for joining us on ANZAC Day. It was a great day and wonderful to be able to celebrate again.
This Friday we have Sirrah playing and on Saturday night we have Heartbeat. The Members Draw is back at $200.00. Congratulations to our winners last Friday.
We are wanting to update our database with email addresses. If you are unsure if we have yours, please email members@birkenheadrsa.com with your membership number and we will update. Subscriptions are due on the 01 July, and as the post is unreliable, we are hoping to email most members. Feel free to call or pop in during office hours if you would like to pay earlier and we can take care of it for you.
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