PYJAMAS WANTED PLEASE!
On behalf of girls and boys at our lower decile primary schools, Pukekohe Community Action (PCA) is co-ordinating a call for new or clean, good-condition second-hand pyjamas to keep kids warm at nights. We have drop-off points at Top Notch, King St; Pukekohe Travel, King St; and the Pukekohe Anglican Church office, or we are happy to collect them. If you would prefer you can donate money for the pyjamas to PCA, identifying your donation as being PYJAMAS, and we will make the purchase on your behalf (Acc No: 12-3023-0071016-00).
Charitable trust receipts will be issued if you let us have your contact email or address.
This is an initiative of the Franklin Health Forum, which is under the umbrella of Counties Manukau District Health Board, and is being co-ordinated by Pukekohe Community Action. Any questions contact Jan Wallace 0274521366 or email pukekohecommunityaction@xtra.co.nz
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.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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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!
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.
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