1146 days ago

What you need to know: Earthquakes and tsunami warnings

The Team from Auckland Council

Advice for the Auckland region:

EVACUATION | Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is expected on Great Barrier Island. Local response plans have been activated and residents have been evacuated to higher ground.


STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS | Rest of Auckland

Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges near the shore are expected in the following areas. This means a threat to beach, harbour, estuary and small boat activities.

West Coast of Auckland

Manukau Harbour

East Coast of Auckland

Waiheke Island

Waitemata Harbour.

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2 hours ago

Open Mic Night Poetry/Spoken Word

Pauline from Kaukapakapa

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.

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3 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.5% Yes
    91.5% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below!
    0.3% Complete
1000 votes