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105 days ago

Car parking city

George from Meadowbank

THE DOWNTOWN CARPARK = GONE ❌

The Council now wants to sell the Downtown Carpark, to be torn down – along with its 1,500 parking spaces. Most will know, this is one of the few public parking options that services the downtown central business district and the only option for those who use the ferry to get to Waiheke.

They say the carpark presents a seismic "risk" – not now, but it could do in the future. But here's the thing, we understand the carpark could be seismically strengthened for a nominal cost, while developing above the carpark could return an additional $300m to Council *cough* ratepayers.

CUSTOMS STEET ACCESS = GONE ❌

The Council also wants to improve air quality and ultimately pedestrianise the CBD, so they are going to stop car access to Customs Street.

Neighbouring streets will become more congested as people will have to travel the around-about way to get across town. You see where this is going...

HOBSON STREET FLYOVER = GONE ❌

Council has also decided to demolish the Hobson Street flyover! This will make it even harder to travel east to west across the city!

You have to ask why, at a time of extreme rate hikes, and when households are cutting back, do we need another ideological reimagining of our CBD?

24/7 PARKING CHARGES = MONEY GRAB 🤬

Following a telling off from the Mayor, Auckland Transport delayed its 24/7 CBD parking charges to allow for (what is a completely insincere) consultation before a full roll-out in October.

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16 hours ago

Seeking house sitting with a cat

Marissa from Remuera

Hi, I'm interested to house sit for anyone around Remuera or nearby suburbs over the holiday weeks. 🎄🎁
I have a cat I'd like to spend time with as I'm not allowed to have him where I live currently.
My cat minder is going overseas for three weeks from 22 December 2024.
I'm honest, respectful of others privacy and property. I'm very clean and tidy and I will happily do jobs like basic garden work while you're away to keep busy. 🙂
I'm keeping options open reaching out on Neighbourly as well as signing up on a house sitting website.
If you or you know of anyone who's looking for a house sitter please feel free to contact me on the below.

WhatsApp or mobile: 0212925444.
Facebook: Marissa Bürkle
LinkedIn: Marissa Burkle

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3 hours ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 3.6% Second half of November
    3.6% Complete
  • 32.9% 1st December
    32.9% Complete
  • 23.6% A week before Christmas
    23.6% Complete
  • 37.1% Whenever you wish
    37.1% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I'll share below
    2.9% Complete
140 votes
6 hours ago

All welcome: Last Meadowbank Mindfulness of the year at 1.30

Eve from Eve Rudkin Mindfulness

Hi Neighbours - Join our friendly small group for the final session of the year, includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation, and option for a chat and a cuppa too.
With me, Eve Rudkin, registered teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction.
Today 1.30 - 2.45pm. Meadowbank Community Centre
First time free, then Koha welcome. 0212551485 www.everudkinmindfulness.co.nz...
Ongoing on the 3rd Monday of the month. (Except December!)

Click Read More to find out more about what I do - I also offer one-on-one sessions and custom courses for group bookings.

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