Motorcycles and scooters destroyed in Auckland garage fire
At least 20 motorcycles and scooters have been destroyed in a fire that broke out in an Auckland garage.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Craig Dally said several crews were at the scene of the blaze on Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna.
Dally said crews had received the call at 11.51am on Friday and the fire had broken out in a garage attached to the two-storey home. He said an ambulance had been requested to treat a status 2 patient who had suffered from smoke inhalation. Read more here.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Auckland Harbour Bridge summer works
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is carrying out essential maintenance on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this December and January. The southbound clip-on lanes will be closed (24/7) from 26 December to 5 January for road resurfacing. Night-time lane restrictions will be in place throughout the summer for recoating work on the bridge. Traffic will still be able to travel in both directions at all times.
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