New Road Safety Projects
Safety first! The Kaipatiki Local Board has allocated funding to the following projects:
* "SLOW" markings at 14 pedestrian crossings outside local schools! (see list below)
* Upgrade of the dangerous Coronation Rd/Archers Rd intersection!
* Upgrade of the Kauri Park School crossing on Rangatria Rd!
* Safety improvements around the pony club on Eskdale Road!
The pedestrian crossings we've requested to receive "SLOW" markings are the following (we didn't include any with traffic lights or already scheduled to receive an upgrade):
* Bayview Primary - pedestrian crossing outside 65 Bayiew Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing outside 41a Tramway Road
* Beach Haven School - pedestrian crossing on Rangatira Road
* Birkdale Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 153 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale North School - pedestrian crossing outside 215 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 120 Birkdale Road
* Birkdale Primary School - pedestrian crossing outside 11 Salisbury Road
* Birkenhead School - pedestrian crossing outside 84 Mokoia Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 51 Onetaunga Road
* Chelsea School - pedestrian crossing outside 125 Chelsea View Drive
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside 188 Lake Road
* Northcote Intermediate School - pedestrian crossing outside Greenslade Reserve, Lake Road
* Target Road School - pedestrian crossing outside 97 Target Road
* Windy Ridge School - pedestrian crossing outside 59 Seaview Road.
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.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.5% Yes
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13.3% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
For Sale 4-bed ; 4-bath home in Rangitoto College Zone
This fabulous Freehold family home of approximately 340sqm on 635sqm of land is situated in a cul-de-sac in a well-established family-friendly neighbourhood.
Step inside this exceptional home to an abundance of space and comfort. Everything you could possibly need from multiple bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas, to a designer kitchen, dining and family room with sea view, flowing seamlessly to the private fully fenced outdoor entertaining area which comes with a pizza oven. Perfect for relaxing, hosting family and friends and making memorable moments to cherish.
Four generous double bedrooms including two master bedrooms, two walk-in wardrobes, four bathrooms including two ensuites, a family bathroom/semi ensuite and a superbly located guest toilet.
Downstairs offers space and flexibility of use, ideal for extended family or guests and has its own entrance. Comprising a rumpus, used as a home office/playroom, a kitchen, dining, living area connecting seamlessly to private landscaped outdoor living adjacent to bush/reserve filled with bird song. The fourth bathroom is on this level as is a large separate laundry.
Seven heat pumps throughout this meticulously maintained family home ensure comfort. There is a central vac system and lots of storage space.
Plenty of parking available: a Double internal-access garage plus off-street parking for up to 5 cars - including a boat or campervan - also parking bays in the cul de sac.
A choice of excellent schools: Rangitoto College; Long Bay College; Northcross Intermediate, Sherwood Primary and Pinehill Primary Schools.
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Gabrielle Elborough
Real Estate Agent
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