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I live in Glen Eden. I'm looking for someone who can remove weed from my backyard and loosen up the soil to help me grow the lawn. Can anyone out there do it for me or suggest someone who can. I have a budget in mind, but happy to get quotes.
Inner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.
Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.
Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected … View moreInner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.
Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.
Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected and caused hardship for businesses in the area, said City Rail Link Ltd chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.
"There have been robust discussions over the years, but we have worked hard with local businesses to find suitable solutions to offset impacts when work fell behind schedule including the introduction of rent assistances scheme for those who qualified,” said Sweeney.
“We hope we are leaving behind a rejuvenated and transformed street.”
Work began in late 2015 on the city rail link section at the lower end of Albert St.
A trench was excavated down the middle of Albert St between Customs St and Wyndham St to build the project’s twin underground tunnels 350-metres long.
At Commercial Bay they connected with the tunnel built from Britomart Station.
Construction also involved relocating an important stormwater line and strengthening a section of a large sewer main.
Tunnel construction finished in mid-2019 and Albert St was back filled up to road level.
Street beautifying followed – building wider pavements, installing new street furniture and lighting, planting native trees and creating bus bays to upgrade public transport.
Sweeney says the end to the work at the lower end of Albert Street is an important milestone.
“Historically it is where CRL’s construction began, but when you look ahead it’s a timely reminder that CRL is a transformational project for the whole of Auckland."
"Alongside that city-wide view we have a commitment to leave a positive legacy locally where we have had to put our spades into the ground.“
Meanwhile, work is continuing from the Wyndham St intersection to extend the city rail link further south along Albert St to join the new Aotea underground station in the city centre.
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Police asked and you responded.
Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.
Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.
People were quick to come up with names.
Echo, Ernie, Eddie … View morePolice asked and you responded.
Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.
Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.
People were quick to come up with names.
Echo, Ernie, Eddie and Ezra were top contenders but officers were taken with the name Etu.
Hi Neighbours, I'm getting a rescue cat on 15 November and need to borrow a large covered in dog crate for him to stay in while he acclimates here in the safety of his crate as required and away from my other cat:-)
I'll need it for 4-6 weeks please.
Please pm me if you are able to help.
… View moreHi Neighbours, I'm getting a rescue cat on 15 November and need to borrow a large covered in dog crate for him to stay in while he acclimates here in the safety of his crate as required and away from my other cat:-)
I'll need it for 4-6 weeks please.
Please pm me if you are able to help.
Thank you in advance
Colleen :-)
Hi Neighbours, The Labour landslide removes most of the excuses (New Zealand First) offered for why some big Auckland projects didn't happen last term. So will it now all be go ? Read the story below:
3 seater good condition, 1 recliner good condition, 1 recliner torn arm.
Just bought new lounge suite. Delivered Monday. This one will be taken away unless anyone would like to make an offer for some or all of it.
Hi all
I am looking for a good window cleaner for a 3 storey home in Brighton rd parnell for Monday or friday next week preferably Monday
Thankyou
Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2020 sports awards and to all the organizers on a wonderful evening.
Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
Fireworks season is upon us and though there are increased restrictions, we can still expect to see and hear them over the coming weeks. Please do what you can to keep your pets and family safe as well as property and nature.
The article linked below has some great hints and advice 👍
Kia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons … View moreKia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons why, do get in touch - josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Students from a Mangere school are reliving the Covid-19 pandemic on stage.
The Viscount School learners will star in Double Bubble Trouble at their South Auckland school on November 4.
Set in 2100, the play centres on rest home residents who are watching the 80-year commemoration of the pandemic… View moreStudents from a Mangere school are reliving the Covid-19 pandemic on stage.
The Viscount School learners will star in Double Bubble Trouble at their South Auckland school on November 4.
Set in 2100, the play centres on rest home residents who are watching the 80-year commemoration of the pandemic on television.
Each class will portray an aspect of what it was like to live during the virus outbreak.
Performances will be held at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm at the Viscount St school.
Hey everyone- Just letting any students, or parents of students know about a safe, free space for them to study during exams this year!**
What is the Hub?**
The Hub is a free, safe space for students to come, study in peace and de-stress during NCEA exams in November. We’ll have a quiet room to … View moreHey everyone- Just letting any students, or parents of students know about a safe, free space for them to study during exams this year!**
What is the Hub?**
The Hub is a free, safe space for students to come, study in peace and de-stress during NCEA exams in November. We’ll have a quiet room to study in with occasional tutors poping in to help. We’ll also have another room setup for people to hang out and chat.
When and where?
Every Thursday and Friday throughout November from 11am - 6pm in the side hall of Hills Church (179 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough)
Who’s behind it and why?
The Hub is run by Hills Church, specifically Jeremy the Youth Director. The reason we’re doing this is simple, we realise that this time of year is incredibly stressful for those facing exams. Given the year thats been, the disruptions from multiple lockdowns and the pressure to perform, we want to do our bit to help the youth of our community, to ease stress levels and fears surrounding exams.
What’s the catch?
There isn’t one. This is our way of honoring and blessing our community. We want to see the students surrounding us healthy and doing the best they can in all areas!
How do I get in touch?
You can find out more by contacting the Hills office or Jeremy directly.
office@hillschurch.nz
jeremy@hillschurch.nz
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