Sunset Road/Target Road/Caribbean Drive roundabout upgrade
Sunset Road/Target Road/Caribbean Drive roundabout upgrade:
Auckland Transport have weighed up feedback from the community and decided not to proceed with the proposed changes to the roundabout at this time.
"After listening to all the feedback and investigating alternative design options we have decided not to proceed with the proposal at this stage. Investigations into alternative design options found that there were no design options that could be accommodated within the project budget that would address the community’s concerns while still significantly improving bus journey times. COVID 19 has impacted on our budgets so at this time there is no additional funding available to progress a revised design that addresses the communities concerns and improves bus journey times. However, a revised version of this project will be considered again in future when more funding is available. If the project re-emerges we will seek feedback from the public on the revised design option(s)."
Concerns raised in public feedback included:
* Project needs to include safe cycle facilities.
* Proposal creates a road layout that is less safe for people on bikes.
* Want project to include priority crossings for pedestrians, such as zebra crossings over the speed tables.
* Concerns with dual traffic lanes entering and exiting the roundabout (want single lane roundabout).
* Proposal makes it less safe for pedestrians.
* Don’t believe the design meets Auckland Transport’s new design principles.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.2% Yes
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22.4% No
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1.4% 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.
Glenfield Governance Elections at the AGM 10 Dec
The Glenfield Community Centre needs new board members to govern, and be a guardian for, our community space. We have up to four vacancies and seek representatives of our diverse Glenfield and wider North Shore community to share their voice, skills and expertise.
The Centre is home to clusters of permanent community groups and hireable low-cost event spaces to provide a venue for connection, education and wellbeing.
If you have a passion, energy, and want to give back to our community—we would love to hear from you.
We’re seeking a variety of skills to broaden our governance capability:
-Legal
-Financial & treasurer experience
-Trades
-Communications and engagement
-Marketing
-Community connections
Commitment: We meet once every two months for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Completed forms need to be returned via either email by Wednesday 3 Dec to manager@gcc.net.nz or to the Centre Reception.
Governance-Group-Nomination-Form-October-2024.pdf Download View
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