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Tuesday's storm caused significant and widespread damage to the Counties Power network. At its pea…
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Around a quarter of properties in the Auckland region are without power this morning following last night’s storm.
120,000 properties are currently without power and power companies are working to restore this.
Auckland Council and partner agencies are prioritising making sites safe and … View moreAround a quarter of properties in the Auckland region are without power this morning following last night’s storm.
120,000 properties are currently without power and power companies are working to restore this.
Auckland Council and partner agencies are prioritising making sites safe and securing damaged trees and debris to make it easier to restore power.
Residents should call 09 301 0101 to report trees down on public land and around the roading network. Care must be taken around downed power lines.
Auckland Emergency Management Director John Dragicevich says contractors have been out all night to remove trees that are impeding power restoration work.
“We are working quickly to determine the full extent of the damage from last night’s storm.
“We will be prioritising cleaning up trees that have damaged power lines and clearing the roads from any storm debris that will impede traffic flow.
“Emergency Services received over 1600 calls over night as a result of this event. If you or your property is at risk, call 111.
“Take extra care when travelling and drive to the conditions.”
On your property
Transport:
Follow Auckland Transport and NZTA for up to date travel information.
Motorways are open, as is the majority of the roading network.
The following local roads are closed: Pine Ave between Parrs Cross Rd loops, Henderson; Woodside Ave, Massey; Maskell St, St Heliers; Temple St, Meadowbank and Gillies Ave, between Kohia Tce and Kimberley near Balmoral. Roads partially blocked: corner Charles Rd and Glenbrook Rd, Karaka and corner of Marne Rd and Settlement Rd, Papakura.
Rail services
Southern Line:
Services suspended between Papakura and Puhinui
Southern Line operating to/from Manukau on a 30 minute frequency
Scheduled buses in place between Manukau and Papakura
Pukekohe Shuttle:
Services are operating, with delays
Diesel services will operate from Pukekohe to Otahuhu
Our crews are dealing with multiple lines down across the region. This is a large-scale event and resolution times could be long. Please please prepared for a night without power, and potentially into tomorrow as our crews work in these trying conditions. Please log your outage below or call … View moreOur crews are dealing with multiple lines down across the region. This is a large-scale event and resolution times could be long. Please please prepared for a night without power, and potentially into tomorrow as our crews work in these trying conditions. Please log your outage below or call 0800 100 202 if you do not see it on the below map. Our top priority is to make safe - ensuring the lines down, trees on lines etc are made safe for people and animals. Once we have cleared safety issues (of which there are many tonight) faults will start to be repaired. Thank you for your patience as the crews work hard out there. Stay safe.
Many people assume the outages team know when the power is off at their place. Often they don’t. That will change when the smart network is fully complete. Until then, when your power goes out:
If you have mobile internet check the outages map to see if your outage has been reported.
If not, report it while you are there.
If no power means no internet at your place, call 0800 100 202 to report the outage.
If no power means no phone at your place ask a neighbour to report it, or sit tight.
The faster you tell us about an outage the faster we can locate and repair it. Some outages signal safety issues, so please contact us when the power goes out via the outages map or by calling 0800 100 202. Calls are free and you can choose whether or not to accept any service charges.
If you’re Māori and 18 or over but didn’t get your Māori Electoral Option pack in the mail, you may not be enrolled to vote. Get in touch now.
When you want to spice up your life, these passionate tree croppers have just the plants for you.
I see one of our local cyclists has suggested on the Hauraki Rail Trail's Facebook page that the many cross gates on the rail corridor should be left open when not in actual use, so that cyclists can bypass the dangerous judder bar cattle stops. This was the railtrail authority's … View moreI see one of our local cyclists has suggested on the Hauraki Rail Trail's Facebook page that the many cross gates on the rail corridor should be left open when not in actual use, so that cyclists can bypass the dangerous judder bar cattle stops. This was the railtrail authority's response. One concludes they are not being given access to funds. I quote. "If we crowd funded $75K we could have these cattlestops completely fixed. Worth a thought?" So after the already exorbitant costs to all local ratepayers to install these useless gates and their juxtaposed judder bars there is now need of another $75,000 to fix the fiasco. This was my response to their Facebook page but few will ever read it because such comments tend to get buried by the system. Thus I repeat my forthright comments here. "There are many cattle races on the plains that cross sealed public roads that are four to five times wider than the narrow rail corridor. NONE of them have gates across them. Thus the many cross gates and their dangerous judder bar cattle stops on the rail trail are a complete waste of ratepayer's money (54 between Thames and Paeroa alone). All that is needed is for two hot wires to be run across the corridor when required. Indeed, the cross gates on the rail corridor are an insult to competent farmers but we seem to have few of these alongside the rail corridor. Currently a number of the judder bars have eroded approaches which is making them increasingly dangerous both to our bikes and bodies. Local cycling groups are aware of accidents due directly to the judder bars, some involving broken bones. Furthermore, mothers with babies in cycle carriers have been seen on the Thames section, so there is the potential for a very tragic accident. Promoting the Thames to Paeroa section as family friendly is currently very irresponsible. The current situation reeks of criminal negligence especially as the situation can be fixed quickly and very cheaply. Simply get rid of the cross gates but in the meantime demand that they ALL be left open."
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Read this before you pop your tulip bulbs in the ground.
Read this before you pop your tulip bulbs in the ground.
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment make NZ an even better place to live and work? The Tax Working Group are keen to hear what matters most to you. Time is ticking to have your say.
Head over to the Tax… View moreCould a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment make NZ an even better place to live and work? The Tax Working Group are keen to hear what matters most to you. Time is ticking to have your say.
Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website by 30 April, watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.
Don't miss out. Have your say on the future of tax by 30 April at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
A landmark report by an inter-governmental organisation with 59 member countries - including New Zealand - is recommending that rural roads that don't have median barriers should have their speed limits lowered to 70kmh.
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Thank you to the Stall Holders and all those that supported our inaugral Craft Market. Due to popular thinking, I will be looking for Stall Holders for the 3rd Saturday of May. If you are interested please phone: 07)8677404 Fiona (leave me a message if I don't pick up - highly unusual!), … View moreThank you to the Stall Holders and all those that supported our inaugral Craft Market. Due to popular thinking, I will be looking for Stall Holders for the 3rd Saturday of May. If you are interested please phone: 07)8677404 Fiona (leave me a message if I don't pick up - highly unusual!), email me audainfiona@yahoo.com.au or message me through Neighbourly!
We've got a question for you. Tell us truthfully what your tendencies are when it comes to using your mobile phone while driving. Don't worry we won't tell anyone; we're just trying to find out how widespread mobile usage is while driving. Voting on the poll below is completely … View moreWe've got a question for you. Tell us truthfully what your tendencies are when it comes to using your mobile phone while driving. Don't worry we won't tell anyone; we're just trying to find out how widespread mobile usage is while driving. Voting on the poll below is completely anonymous.
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