New Road Safety Projects
Safety first! The Kaipatiki Local Board has allocated funding to the following projects:
* "SLOW" markings at 14 pedestrian crossings outside local schools! (see list below)
* Upgrade of the dangerous Coronation Rd/Archers Rd intersection!
* Upgrade of the Kauri Park School crossing on Rangatria Rd!
* Safety improvements around the pony club on Eskdale Road!
The pedestrian crossings we've requested to receive "SLOW" markings are the following (we didn't include any with traffic lights or already scheduled to receive an upgrade):
* Bayview Primary - pedestrian crossing outside 65 Bayiew Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing outside 41a Tramway Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing on Rangatira Road
* Birkdale Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 153 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale North School - pedestrian crossing outside 215 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 120 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 11 Salisbury Road
* Birkenhead School - pedestrian crossing outside 84 Mokoia Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 51 Onetaunga Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 125 Chelsea View Drive
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 188 Lake Road
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside Greenslade Reserve, Lake Road
* Target Road School - pedestrian crossing outside 97 Target Road
* Windy Ridge School - pedestrian crossing outside 59 Seaview Road.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
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