Locals fuming over construction waste dumping in Auckland's Hobsonville
Hi neighbours
Construction waste dumping in Hobsonville is resulting in streets and parks littered with pieces of concrete and polystyrene.
Frustrated locals have had enough, and are banded together to organise a clean-up day on Saturday.
Upper Harbour Local Board is spending over $50,000 to employ a staff member to advise builders to tidy up their waste, and claim there's been some improvement.
Open Mic Night Poetry/Spoken Word
Spoken Word/Poetry NightEnjoy an evening of spoken word at the ‘Open Mic’ night at the Helensville Community Church, 40 Mill Road, 7pm Saturday 27th April $3 cover charge Bring a plate and something to read/share. Original writing or a favourite piece. Also a book Launch for local author L.J. Bernard. Hear excerpts from her novel ‘Insurmountable Faith’, which follows the journey of Gemma as she struggles to cope with her husband after he sustains a serious head injury.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.5% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
Food and product recalls
These items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items at home, click on the title to see the details:
Product recalls
Avanti, Malvern Star & Raleigh bicycles
Yoto Kids Speaker
Anko Kids Pyjamas
Battery drill chainsaw attachment
Industrial pedestal misting fan
Yamaha adaptor
Zero Tower safety harness
Naturacoco moisturising cream
Thule child bike seat
Food recalls:
Maketū pies mussel pie
The Catering Studio cottage pie
Matakana Smokehouse gravlax/salmon
Our Fruit Box fruit juices
ProLife Foods value packs - nuts, raisins.
YY Dumplings & Fu Yuan ready-to-eat meat products
Waiheke Herbs italian herb spread
We hope this message was helpful in keeping your household safe.