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1188 days ago

Legal battle over Auckland's Queen St on hold as upgrade accelerates

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, legal action next month against Auckland Council has been put on hold as the upgrade of downtown Queen St accelerates.

Some landlords and the Heart of the City retail promotion group had been due to mount a High Court challenge to the council’s project to make the retail strip more people-friendly and less of a traffic thoroughfare.

The council will complete the first section within weeks, and will strip out plastic sticks and concrete blocks put in place during 2020’s Covid-19 lockdown to widen footpaths and remove traffic lanes.

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12 hours ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 27.5% I love it!
    27.5% Complete
  • 32.2% Only in designated areas
    32.2% Complete
  • 40.3% No, it should be outdoors only.
    40.3% Complete
698 votes
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5 hours ago

Mental Health Awareness Week

Redcross from Sandringham

We’ve gone orange to show support for Mental Health Awareness Week 23 - 29 September 2024 🤗🧡

571 Sandringham Road

Monday-Friday: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10.00am to 4.00pm

1 day ago

This one was sent in by your fellow neighbour, can you figure it out?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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