Have your say on the cancellation of the Northcote Ferry!
Auckland Transport are currently consulting on proposals for the public transport system over the next 8 years. As part of this they are proposing to cancel the Northcote Ferry Service from 2026!
🗣 Please have your say before Thursday 17 August: at.govt.nz...
➡️ There is a drop-in session at 9-11am Saturday 12 August, Northcote War Memorial Hall, 2 Rodney Road, Northcote Point.
🗺️ View the online maps: platform.remix.com...
Cutting the Northcote ferry service is really frustrating, as the service has been beset with so many cancellations, delays and non-arrivals due to driver shortages and weather, that many people no longer risk using it in case they get stuck at the wharf. Instead of cancelling the service, it should be improved.
I was part of a contingent of Kaipātiki Local Board members, Councillors and the local MP who convinced the AT board to fund the rebuild of the Northcote Wharf in 2018, after the old wharf was condemned. The new wharf finally re-opened in 2021 after being closed for 2.5 years.
However AT opted not to provide an all-weather wharf, which is what the Kaipātiki Local Board wanted (and offered to part fund). This has resulted in more cancellations than could have been had the wharf received proper investment at the time, but should not now be used to justify the closure of the ferry service.
🗣 Please have your say before Thursday 17 August: at.govt.nz...
Festive season open hours
As the year draws to a close the Tyre City team would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the festive season bring you lots of joyful memories, rest, and time with loved ones. We have revised our open hours so we can still serve you and get you safely to your families.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.4% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.8% Hmm, maybe?
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10.8% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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