Kauri Glen Reserve - Update on Bridge
Here's a sneak peek at progress on the massive tree-top glulam bridge being built at Kauri Glen Reserve as part of Stage 3 of track upgrades in the park. Both ends of the bridge are now in place.
When completed, the bridge will be 60m long and up to 20m high, with boardwalk at both ends. It will provide a step-free route between Kauri Glen Rd and Tui Glen Rd, with steps up to Raymond Tce. We are expecting the bridge to be open in December.
The new tracks, bridge and boardwalk are being built to a standard to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease, which is especially important in this park.
Thanks to Fort Projects for showing myself, Danielle Grant and Paula Gillon progress so far.
- Funded from both the Kaipātiki Local Board's renewal budget and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate.
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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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.3% 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.
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