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2183 days ago

Cars will be banned in Auckland central next year in trials aiming to make the city more pedestrian-friendly.

Brian from New Lynn

Today the Auckland Council voted unanimously in favour of the trials, which Mayor Phil Goff said would be based on a plan presented to the council in March. Mr Goff told councillors on Tuesday that the number of people who work in the central city means pedestrian numbers are growing and going car-free was "a lovely vision and an absolute necessity". The strategy came from the council's own Auckland Design Office (ADO), but many councillors were concerned it lacked a timeframe. Ludo Campbell-Reid, manager of the ADO, said the strategy was complicated and a schedule had not yet been drawn up. Councillor Chris Darby proposed that a schedule for the trials be presented to council in March, and suggested the trials also be carried out across the city in centres such as Otahuhu and Albany. Mr Campbell-Reid reiterated that the strategy was not a war on cars, but "about giving people real choices". Transport-focused blog Greater Auckland has campaigned for car-free CBD streets in order to reduce emissions, improve the health of residents, and provide more space for pedestrians, cyclists and transit. In 2017, they said that while some vehicles would always be necessary in the city, steps could be taken to make central city streets more pedestrian and bike friendly. Mr Goff said the trials were necessary for the growing number of pedestrians in Auckland. "There is nothing more powerful than a vision with necessity driving it."
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6 hours ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

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From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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6 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
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