Volunteer Planting Day - Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve
Here’s a great opportunity to make a difference to Auckland's parks. Come along with family and friends and help nurture green places for everyone to enjoy.
- Sunday 25th July, 1.30pm
- Meet at main carpark, end of West Tamaki Road
- Wear gumboots, bring gloves and a shovel if you have one
There are tasks available to accommodate most levels of fitness. Previous experience is not necessary.
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information please contact:
Chris - 09 575 6142. Laurie - 09 575 4214
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.4% Yes, it's fair
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9.9% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Smoke in Mt Wellington
Smoke has been seen coming from the crater of the Auckland maunga Mt Wellington.
Images of the smoke began appearing on social media on Friday afternoon.
Around 1.45pm, Fire and Emergency (Fenz) shift manager Josh Pennefather told the NZ Herald a crew was fighting a fire of about 60 square metres in size.
”It’s spreading up hill … [but] there’s no property at risk at this stage,” Pennefather said.
Six fire trucks were in attendance working to contain a grass fire that's spreading up the maunga.
A helicopter was on its way to assist firefighting efforts, he added.
At 2pm, Pennefather shared that the fire was contained and they were working to extinguish it, including “keeping an eye on a whole bunch of hot spots“.
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