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Data released shows Auckland Transport (AT) is raking in parking fine money, bringing in over $30 million in revenue in the last financial year.
Between July 1, 2017 and June 31, 2018, the Auckland Council-controlled organisation took in $32.2m - up $2m from the previous financial year's … View moreData released shows Auckland Transport (AT) is raking in parking fine money, bringing in over $30 million in revenue in the last financial year.
Between July 1, 2017 and June 31, 2018, the Auckland Council-controlled organisation took in $32.2m - up $2m from the previous financial year's $30.2m. And you don't bring in this much money by being stingy with the tickets. Data released shows AT issued a total of 492,227 infringements to offending motorists during the last financial year - up from 484,682 the year before. The most common infringement notice was for parking over the time limit, while the year before was for not affixing the current license label in the prescribed manner. There's also a good chance you were busted by Auckland's top parking officer. Known only as Parking Officer 1241, they handed out a staggering 13,068 tickets. In second place was last year's champ, Parking Officer 1013, who issued 9102 tickets between 2017-2018 and 9359 tickets between 2016-2017. All this ticketing doesn't come cheap - $20.5m per year in enforcement costs to be exact. AT says the money gets invested into improving Auckland's roading network. "Auckland Transport uses the money to fund safety-based initiatives, road maintenance and road development projects," says AT Parking Compliance Manager Rick Bidgood. However the Automobile Association (AA) says that parking fine money should go back into parking. "Any revenue from parking fees and fines should be used to improve parking services - such as rolling out smart parking technology - or funding general transport initiatives," AA's motoring affairs principal advisor for regulations, Mark Stockdale told. But if you do get ticketed, there is hope. During the last time period there were 91,479 successful ticket appeals. "To dispute your ticket, you will need to have a legitimate reason as to why the ticket should not have been issued or is not justified," the AA says. "These could be things like a valid pay and display receipt or photos of your vehicle or parking signs."For non-parking infringements (such as a ticket for no valid WoF or registration), most councils will waive the infringement if proof of compliance is provided within a set period (and if the WoF or rego had not expired for more than about a month)."
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Wanted: lodger or boarder who is working or studying to share with one other. Mature couple ideal to share 3brm home with OpenPlan living/ kitchen in quiet location Glen Eden/ Titirangi border, 15 min walk to station ph Niki 0274414511
When--Tuesday 19 February 2019, 5.00pm - Sunday 29 December 2019, 11.00pm
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Tuesdays 5pm-11pm: Mt Wellington (under Countdown), corner Penrose Rd & Mt Wellington Hway, Mount Wellington
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Wednesdays 5pm-11pm: Botany … View moreWhen--Tuesday 19 February 2019, 5.00pm - Sunday 29 December 2019, 11.00pm
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Tuesdays 5pm-11pm: Mt Wellington (under Countdown), corner Penrose Rd & Mt Wellington Hway, Mount Wellington
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Wednesdays 5pm-11pm: Botany Town Centre (under Hoyts), 588 Chapel Road, Botany Downs
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Thursdays 5.30pm-11pm: Henderson (under Kmart), Waitakere Mega Centre, 5 Vitasovich Ave, Henderson
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Fridays 5.30pm-12am: Papatoetoe (under Kmart), Hunters Plaza, corner Great South Rd & Sutton Crescent, Papatoetoe
Fridays 5pm-11pm: Shortland Street CBD, 31 Fort St, Auckland CBD
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Saturdays 5.30pm-12am: Pakuranga (under The Warehouse), 1 Aylesbury St, Pakuranga
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Sundays 5.30pm-11pm: Glenfield Mall (under Countdown), Glenfield Shopping Centre, Downing St, Glenfield
Sundays 5pm-11pm: Sylvia Park (under PK Furniture), 393 Mount Wellington Hwy, Mount Wellington
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Cost---Free
Contact---Paul De Jonge
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027 689 9520
Website---aucklandnightmarkets.co.nz
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Auckland Night Markets are now in seven different locations across Auckland. Starting in Pakuranga in 2010, the Night Markets have steadily expanded and become a regular event in the local entertainment calendar. The markets are growing in popularity due to their appeal to all age groups. It’s a great night out for the family, and the undercover location means it’s an all-weather event. The markets are free, but make sure you bring a lot of spending money, as there is plenty of food, fashion, toys and lots of interesting sights and smells to tempt the senses! The kids can experience food from other cultures, hear live music and watch performances. Buskers, magicians and dance troupes provide additional entertainment at some events. Food is the big component, where you can sample cuisine from dozens of different cultures. There are of course the ethnic favourites like Thai and Chinese, and for those looking for something different there are some rare delicacies on offer from most regions of the world. But we won’t spoil the surprise!
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Staff at The Falls Restaurant & Cafe in West Auckland had written "Asians" to identify the group at lunchtime on Sunday, and then provided it to the group. The woman said she found it racist, while the restaurant called it a mistake and blamed it on a new employee. The woman told they… View moreStaff at The Falls Restaurant & Cafe in West Auckland had written "Asians" to identify the group at lunchtime on Sunday, and then provided it to the group. The woman said she found it racist, while the restaurant called it a mistake and blamed it on a new employee. The woman told they were a "group of 'Asians' born in this country", and had visited the restaurant for coffee and drinks. "We were truly shocked at the restaurant for their incredibly racist service." Falls Restaurant manager Arvind Kumar told the restaurant had made a "huge mistake". The group had sat at an unnumbered table while the restaurant was very busy, and so the new waiter had typed "Asians" on the receipt to identify the group, he told. "It was a mistake by the waiter, she's new and she should not have done that. We never do this and we will never do that again." The restaurant's Facebook page has been inundated with posts criticising them over their actions. One person called the incident "utterly disgusting".
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Hi neighbours, a light bulb spy camera was found in a rental home in West Auckland. A bridesmaid found the light bulb in the lounge. Since then, she has complained to police and says the group had their privacy violated. What are your thoughts on surveillance cameras? What do you think about this … View moreHi neighbours, a light bulb spy camera was found in a rental home in West Auckland. A bridesmaid found the light bulb in the lounge. Since then, she has complained to police and says the group had their privacy violated. What are your thoughts on surveillance cameras? What do you think about this incident? Read the story below!
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An Auckland principal is in hospital after he almost lost a finger during a "simple old school game"…
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The Government will build its first KiwiBuild homes in Canterbury under an agreement with residentia…
Congratulations to BNZ for their fabulous Dad-affirming TV ad. A welcome opposite to the PC tangent Spark is on where they play their good "Happy Fathers Day to Mum" ad the whole year around. ....Yes there are a lot of solo Mums doing a great job out there, but there are also a lot … View moreCongratulations to BNZ for their fabulous Dad-affirming TV ad. A welcome opposite to the PC tangent Spark is on where they play their good "Happy Fathers Day to Mum" ad the whole year around. ....Yes there are a lot of solo Mums doing a great job out there, but there are also a lot of very good fathers getting a very bad wrap in this women's lib PC world. I have heard of so many good fathers being viciously accused in custody battles. Fortunately the truth eventually comes out, but the kids suffer in the meantime.
If Shaun Wallace, star of the popular British quiz show The Chase, was expecting a mellow end to his…
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"Too ridiculous for words," said Annabelle Rosner after she opened a letter from the IRD. It contained a letter stating the 75-year-old was entitled to a refund. Attached to the letter was a cheque for two cents.
"It is the second year in a row I have received this. The letter said … View more"Too ridiculous for words," said Annabelle Rosner after she opened a letter from the IRD. It contained a letter stating the 75-year-old was entitled to a refund. Attached to the letter was a cheque for two cents.
"It is the second year in a row I have received this. The letter said it had something to do with KiwiSaver," she said. "I only ever belonged to KiwiSaver for an afternoon." She said her employer at the time quickly realised it was a bit silly to sign a 72-year-old up for KiwiSaver, so he cancelled it for her. She rang the IRD about the refund last year and said they seemed a bit embarrassed about it. She assumed they would have done something about it, so imagine her surprise when she came home in early February, after a few weeks away, to find yet another letter and cheque. "This time, the person from IRD I spoke to said that perhaps they ought to do something about it. What a waste of money to keep sending this to me," she said.
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My sons Silver Subaru Impreza was stolen from Margaret Griffen Park car park between 5.30-6.15 pm today. Please keep an eye out. We are happy to offer a reward for return of the contents in the backpack.
Statistics NZ said the country's population on December 31 last year was 4,926,000, up 1.7 percent in the previous 12 months. If it grows by the same amount this year, there will be 5,010,148 people calling New Zealand home at the end of 2019. Females outnumber males 2,496,000 to 2,430,000. … View moreStatistics NZ said the country's population on December 31 last year was 4,926,000, up 1.7 percent in the previous 12 months. If it grows by the same amount this year, there will be 5,010,148 people calling New Zealand home at the end of 2019. Females outnumber males 2,496,000 to 2,430,000. The average man is 35.6 and the average woman 38.2. Annual net migration last year was 48,300, down from 52,700 the previous year. New Zealand's population reached the 4 million mark in 2003. It took 30 years to go from 3 million to 4 million, Statistics NZ says. A century ago, there were barely more than 1 million people.
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