THEFT OF PLANTERS OFF SECTIONS
Be aware of a thief male in a white van that is stealing large planters off sections. Two large blue round planters were stolen from 10m inside my property last thursday in Harbourside Drive, Karaka. Apparently Police say this guy has been very active. REport any suspicious single males in white vans, he obviously watches to know when you are out. This CREEP doesn't realize one pot contains the ashes of 4 beloved pets in plastic wrapped containers, and the other contains the last birthday present given to me by my mother before she died, it is a Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday shrub, it comes out in purple, lilac and mauve flowers......I call it my 'Forget me Not' tree. You thieves don't know the damage you do, and you probably don't care.
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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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Trucks Parking in Residential Streets
How do people feel about truck and trailer units parking in our residential streets? Manuroa and Airfield Roads in Takanini are truck parks every night. This is a safety issue as trucks and buses cross onto the wrong side of the road to pass them. They also block sight lines for people leaving their properties and turning out of side streets. Parking beside reserves and playgrounds means children are stepping out from behind these vehicles to cross our busy streets. The empty flatbed trailer units are hard to see at night, especially in wet weather. There have been at least two accidents in Takanini, one fatal, involving cars hitting these trailers. The Takanini Residents Group have raised this with the Papakura Local Board and Auckland Council, but as these vehicles are legally parked, we are told there is nothing that can be done. I know this is a problem in other areas in South Auckland, so I would like to hear what people think about this issue.