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The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 13th July 2018. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 13th July 2018. Please note this Traffic Bulletin is updated every Friday.
Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (SH1 & SH16), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20). To find out locations click here.
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The toy gun debate (yes, there's a toy gun debate) raised its ugly head in Blenheim this week, after a toy gun sparked an armed offenders squad callout to Marlborough Boys' College.
Should toy guns be banned?
Read the full story here: bit.ly...
Four sites at the Auckland Botanic Gardens, Omana Regional Park, Fort Takapuna and Pohuehue Falls have been added to the Toyota Kiwi Guardians national network in the Auckland region in time for the July school holidays.
Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.
Age Concern Marlborough have been donated 2 lovely original paintings to auction for funds for our Friendship Group. This group runs once a month and includes morning tea, a chance to chat, and often a guest speaker or activities on a theme. We try to have an outing at least once a year. These … View moreAge Concern Marlborough have been donated 2 lovely original paintings to auction for funds for our Friendship Group. This group runs once a month and includes morning tea, a chance to chat, and often a guest speaker or activities on a theme. We try to have an outing at least once a year. These meetings are the highlight of the month for some of our members and are an important tool in our quest to end social isolation.
You can check out the Trade Me auctions below.
Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?
Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
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Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.
Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering
Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today!
Surgical and outpatient services at Nelson and Wairau Hospitals will continue as planned this week after the strike planned for Thursday 5 July was called off. However, contingency planning will continue for potential strike action on Thursday 12 July from 7am (ending 7am 13 July).
Hi Aucklanders,
The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.
The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.
Will the new tax change your driving … View moreHi Aucklanders,
The new regional fuel tax has come into effect, pushing the price of fuel up an extra 11.5c a litre at some pumps.
The revenue has been earmarked to improve Auckland’s roads and public transport, but the new tax has divided opinion.
Will the new tax change your driving and transport habits? Will you take public transport more often, carpool, or change where you fill up?
Here's some tips to beat the new regional fuel tax.
The 106-year-old hall re-opened to the public last year after a two-and-half-year upgrade.
The NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from July 1-7. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. Click here to check the dates and locations.
Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. During these times, please follow the signposted detours.
Source: NZTA
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Auckland Council has released a new draft Facility Partnerships Policy which focuses on delivering more community facilities and building stronger partnerships with community organisations.
In our new 'We wonders' series we ask little children big questions.
First off, Witherlea School's room 17
Question: If you could live in a house shaped like anything, what would it be?
See their answers in the Saturday Express this weekend.
Hey Auckland,
What do you think about the Government's new 10-year transport plan? Although the rest of the country is set to benefit from transport investment, it's a double-whammy for Aucklanders. Locals will now have to face petrol price hikes as well as the newly approved regional … View moreHey Auckland,
What do you think about the Government's new 10-year transport plan? Although the rest of the country is set to benefit from transport investment, it's a double-whammy for Aucklanders. Locals will now have to face petrol price hikes as well as the newly approved regional fuel tax.
How will this affect you and your family? Are you for or against the new plan? Will the petrol price hikes force you to use more public transport? Let us know in the replies!
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