Northcote Rd/Ocean View Rd/Lake Rd work
The replacement Northcote Rd/Ocean View Rd/Lake Rd roundabout is complete, but Piritahi are about to begin work finishing off the pedestrian islands and footpath. The work will be taking place until Monday 21 June. During this time, traffic management will be in place (see below and the attached maps).
* Friday 4th - Thursday 10th June: Reinstatement of footpath & pedestrian islands at the crossing on Lake road by Tonar Street is underway. Please use crossing located near Fraser Ave from Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th.
* Thursday 10th – Tuesday 15th June: Reinstatement of traffic island Ocean View Road. All turns will be available during this work.
* Wednesday 16th - Monday 21st June: Reinstatement of traffic island on Lake Road. Between 9am-3pm: No right turn available from Ocean View Road onto Lake Road, and no access from Northcote Road to Ocean View road. Please see attached map for alternate route.
Note that all dates are approximate and may be subject to change.
The work includes:
* Removal of existing traffic island asphalt and pavement,
* Reinstatement of the pedestrian island upgrade to improve safety at intersection,
* Kerb re-instatement and concrete infill,
* Installation of new road signs.
During this work, all bus stops on Lake Rd and Ocean View Road will remain open.
Background: Piritahi removed the roundabout and footpath in order to install new water infrastructure to support the large Kāinga Ora development in Northcote.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.7% Yes
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14.8% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.