Kind reminder: NIGHT TIME CLOSURES OF ROYAL RD BRIDGE OVER SH16
Hello fellow neighbours
Just a friendly reminder
Forward from NZTA:
Planned night-time closures of the Royal Rd Bridge over State Highway 16 will occur most nights during a four week period from Mon 20 May, with local detours in place. The closures will take place between 8pm and 5am on most nights from Sunday to Thursday each week. These works will be weather dependent and may be cancelled or postponed at short notice. Please note that the motorway on-ramp and off-ramp will both remain open, unless a SH16 full motorway closure is also required.
The new bridge at Royal Rd has greater height clearance over the motorway than the one it replaced. The closures are to allow the road on the eastern side and the on-ramp to the motorway to be built up to the same height as the bridge. These construction works are a part of the SH16 Lincoln to Westgate project which will improve the Northwestern Mwy and support expected growth in the western suburbs and increased traffic using the Western Ring Route. More: ow.ly... ^MF
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!
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'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.
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