Driveways driven away by new rule
Hi neighbours,
A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.
Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new housing or business developments, under newly released housing guidelines.
The change comes as the Government looks to encourage development, in part by freeing up land held up by car parks, under its new National Policy Statement for urban development.
Property developer Phil Robinson said scrapping car park rules was a “big change”, but he was unsure if it was a “big win”.
What do you think of having more new builds in your area with fewer driveways and garages?
Show us what you've been up to...
Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.
We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.
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Updated tsunami evacuation zones
NRC have updated their tsunami evacuation zones and related interactive maps.
There is now just a single evacuation zone, coloured in blue, replacing the earlier red, orange and yellow zones.
The maps have changed considerably. For example, my home was previously in the yellow zone but is now no longer at risk, due to updated data and tsunami wave models.
Let's familiarise ourselves with the revised zones and maps, and update our emergency plans accordingly.
Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday March 20th
Good People
On Thursday, 20th March at 6pm WFS will be screening the uplifting Italian dramatic comedy, There's Still Tomorrow.
Our 8pm screening is the powerful and inspiring documentary about the Women’s Football World Cup, Copa 71.
Films are screened at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.
People can also renew their memberships for 2025 at our membership table. The annual fee for 2025 remains the same at $30 and includes one free ticket.
You also have the option to pay your membership fee online. Details are available on the WFS website. Go to whangareifilmsociety.org
THERE'S STILL TOMORROW.
Italy, subtitles, 2023, Dramatic comedy
Delia lives in Rome in the late 1940s in a working-class community which is slowly but surely rebuilding itself after the war. She shares a small flat with her domineering husband, their three children and her sick father-in-law.
Delia resolutely deals with the daily challenges of family life and has a best friend with whom she shares moments of levity. Delia’s dream though is for her daughter, Marcella to one day have a better life than she does. Delia is resigned to her fate - the good with the bad - until one day a mysterious letter arrives.
"An inspiring story that delights in small victories and the dream of female empowerment." - Screen International
View the trailer at www.youtube.com...
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei
on Thursday, 20th March at 6pm and Thursday, 27th March at 8pm
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee, (Total of $15) per film.
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
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