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More venues around Auckland will be subject to temporary alcohol bans at major events under proposed changes to Auckland Council's alcohol control bylaws.
Recurring temporary booze bans are in place for all major events at Eden Park, concerts at Mount Smart Stadium, Christmas in the Park and … View moreMore venues around Auckland will be subject to temporary alcohol bans at major events under proposed changes to Auckland Council's alcohol control bylaws.
Recurring temporary booze bans are in place for all major events at Eden Park, concerts at Mount Smart Stadium, Christmas in the Park and the Lantern Festival in Auckland.
The council's governing body has voted to amend the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 to put a stop to alcohol for all major events at Mount Smart Stadium, Western Springs stadium and outer fields, Auckland Domain, Auckland Zoo's carpark, Te Papapa train station and any future fan trails to events where booze is forbidden.
Councillor Josephine Bartley said the proposed changes were about protecting our communities.
"Improving temporary major event alcohol bans will stop people drinking alcohol irresponsibly on their way to, at or after a major event and help prevent the associated disorder that occurs as a result.
"People should be able to attend these wonderful events that bring vibrancy to our city without having to worry about encountering anti-social behaviour caused by groups of people binge drinking."
Bartley said the improvements helped make it safer for people to travel to events on public transport and would prevent the problem from being shifted elsewhere.
Nearly 900 people gave their feedback on the proposed changes, which come into effect on June 1.
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Manurewa Local Board members are welcoming news a raised zebra crossing delayed by the financial impact of Covid-19 will go ahead on Clendon Park’s Finlayson Ave.
Auckland Transport expects to begin work within the next few weeks.
“It’s fantastic news because this board believes everyone … View moreManurewa Local Board members are welcoming news a raised zebra crossing delayed by the financial impact of Covid-19 will go ahead on Clendon Park’s Finlayson Ave.
Auckland Transport expects to begin work within the next few weeks.
“It’s fantastic news because this board believes everyone has the right to be safe walking in their own neighbourhood,” said board chair Joseph Allan.
The board has invested heavily alongside Auckland Transport in safety improvements in the Wordsworth Quadrant and plans to do so again in the Coxhead Quarter, he said.
Allan said the crossing would improve safety for children attending the nearby school.
“It’s really good news because no one wants to see a child injured and have to explain that measures to prevent that were foiled by COVID-19.”
The new zebra crossing will be on a raised table at 215 Finlayson Ave, with additional traffic and side islands to give pedestrians priority crossing the road.
Tactile yellow pavers will be installed to help visually impaired people cross safely.
Board transport portfolio lead Ken Penney said the board had been relentless in its push for raised crossings at schools.
“We have been advocating for the return of the programme to raise pedestrian crossings around schools since the rollout was halted by Covid-19 and we continue to believe it is the best move to help ensure the safety of our tamariki."
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On Thursday I took the 4 grandchildren for a walk through the Centennial Bush only to find a notice at the lower entrance that Council were Spraying with Herbicides!!!!! We left quickly .. I do not wish to have my Grandchildren exposed to dangerous Herbicides!!!
Why are the Council spraying … View moreOn Thursday I took the 4 grandchildren for a walk through the Centennial Bush only to find a notice at the lower entrance that Council were Spraying with Herbicides!!!!! We left quickly .. I do not wish to have my Grandchildren exposed to dangerous Herbicides!!!
Why are the Council spraying within this beautiful park and native bush.... the only place we can go for some relief from the "soup" of pollution out in the world we live in!!
I thought this was a safe sanctuary to go to help our bodies breathe in the fresh oxygen and lovely energy from all the trees and enjoy the bird song!!
Surely the council could arrange and pay for people to constantly go through the bush weeding and clearing!!.
And the Council in its wisdom decides to spray during school holidays when families are out and about in our neighbourhoods!
How long does this poison lay around and poison our dogs and children??? This is insane to spray in this beautiful park and bush.
Info on Herbicides. When inhaled, many herbicides can cause serious damage and irritation to the respiratory tract. The nose, throat, lungs and sinuses may be affected, causing either temporary symptoms or permanent structural damage. www.bing.com...
The Dangers of Herbicides
The dangers of these chemicals can be far reaching beyond any acute symptoms of initial exposure. Unfortunately, the price paid to eliminate undesirable plant-life can come at the cost of your health. It may take years of exposure to these chemicals before you develop symptoms but when these symptoms manifest, they can be devastating.
Toxic herbicides can cause damage to your reproductive system, nervous system, increase your risk of cancer, and irreparably harm your liver and kidneys. Because these effects are not always immediate and the symptoms themselves aren’t noticed until there is great damage done, the dangers of herbicides should not be dismissed lightly.
These chemicals can also affect the health of your unborn child, increasing risks of miscarriage and birth defects. darbi.org...
Herbicides are used to kill weeds and other undesirable plants. There are many different types of herbicides, all of which can be dangerous to humans or the environment if used irresponsibly. Paraquat, atrazine and Agent Orange are among the most well-known herbicides, but there are many others. Herbicides may cause harm by acute poisoning or long-term, cumulative exposure, with side effects ranging from mild to deadly. Understanding the side effects of herbicides can help to prevent unnecessary harm if you are exposed to these substances. >From healthfully.com...
When are we going to learn to stop putting poisons into the atmosphere and into the earth!! Exposure to herbicides are not as harmless as the producers of these chemicals would like you to believe. Some of the most commonly used ingredients in herbicides have been linked to significant health risks.
Take care all.
A minister is walking 5 km on Saturday to pay for repairs to his church after it was desecrated and set on fire by vandals.
At 8am, Reverend Vaituulala Ngahe will lead a team of staff and volunteers on the fundraising trek around Bruce Pullman Park in a bid to reopen Manurewa Methodist Parish.
… View moreA minister is walking 5 km on Saturday to pay for repairs to his church after it was desecrated and set on fire by vandals.
At 8am, Reverend Vaituulala Ngahe will lead a team of staff and volunteers on the fundraising trek around Bruce Pullman Park in a bid to reopen Manurewa Methodist Parish.
The church, also known as Manurewa's Corner of Hope, has been closed for more than 8 months after arsonists wreaked damage not covered by insurance.
Funds raised through the walk will support unexpected council consenting and compliance costs from the repairs to the church and its community outreach facilities.
For the past 7 years, Reverend Vaituulala with local government agencies has been running a community meal drop-in on Tuesdays.
Since the church closure, the community meal has been run at Manurewa Anglican hall where all services and community groups are meeting.
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One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.
The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.
A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such … View moreOne of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.
The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.
A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such as knot tying and marking arm slings.
Guests will be treated to afternoon tea and a birthday cake before photographs are taken of the girls.
The day will end with a singalong around the campfire.
The next day, a church parade will march through St Andrews Church, Epsom, where the unit has been meeting since 1921.
Parishioners are invited to a morning tea after the procession.
The unit, initially known as the St Andrew's Peace Scout Group, is believed to be the first guide company which has kept going since it was launched.
It all started when eighteen-year-old Mona Burgin wrote to the Dominion chief scout Colonel Cosgrove, a New Zealand Boer War veteran, asking about Girl Peace Scouts.
He arranged to meet her in Queen St, Auckland and wrote she would recognize him by the red flower in his buttonhole.
Soon after the meeting Burgin formed the troop on July 6.
Girl Peace Scouts wore khaki uniforms and the St Andrews troop wore a red open-ended tie.
In 1923, the Dominion Council became affiliated with the original Girls Guides Association in London.
*Former unit members can email cavellgirlguidesnz@gmail.com for details of the centenary.
Work is now well underway creating a new toddler playspace at Jean Sampson Reserve, Northcote Point. The shade sail poles are installed, and when I visited recently, the pathways and adventure trail were being formed. Work is on-track to be completed in late-May/early-June (weather permitting).
The… View moreWork is now well underway creating a new toddler playspace at Jean Sampson Reserve, Northcote Point. The shade sail poles are installed, and when I visited recently, the pathways and adventure trail were being formed. Work is on-track to be completed in late-May/early-June (weather permitting).
The Kaipātiki Local Board has re-imagined the playground area as a fenced toddler playspace, with slides, tunnel, sandpit, talk tubes, climbing and imaginative nature play. There will also be shade sails, seating, picnic table, plantings and the current swing will be upgraded to include a basket swing. Importantly, the memorial fire engine will be cleaned up and relocated within the new playground, and the basketball half-court is staying.
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Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.
Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.
In a statement, Fisheries New … View moreGathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.
Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.
In a statement, Fisheries New Zealand's manager inshore fisheries north, Jacob Hore, said that this ban was in place to help the population recover and will be reviewed after a period of three years.
"We use the best available science and information to determine if changes are required to management settings to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable. This information, along with feedback through public consultation, shaped our advice to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries on his decision to implement a full year-round closure at Cockle Bay/Tuwakamana," he said.
What you need to know:
- There is a ban on gathering any intertidal shellfish including cockles, green lipped mussels, oysters, crabs, limpets, starfish, periwinkles, whelks, barnacles, and snails.
- Signs have been updated and fisheries officers will be regularly patrolling the area.
- The closure will be reviewed after three years.
Fisheries NZ is encouraging beach-goers who see any suspicious activity to report it to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24)
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