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2010/04/08
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8 April
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Iconic Pump House chimney receives life saving intervention
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The historic Lake Pupuke pump house chimney which has been a
feature of Takapuna’s landscape for more than a hundred years is getting
life saving repairs. The iconic structure is getting structural
strengthening and remedial brick work and will soon look great and be
better conditioned against earthquake damage. The pump house buildings
are owned by North Shore City and have a category 1 Historic Places
Trust classification. More
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Graffiti education programme promotes tag-free kiwis
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A new programme aimed at reducing graffiti in North Shore City by
encouraging young people to explore other ways they can express their
creativity, has been launched by the North Shore City Council and New
Zealand Police. More |
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Restoration of Lucas Creek nears completion
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Lucas Creek on the outskirts of the Albany Centre in Oteha Valley
will be reopened to the public shortly, after a major redevelopment
designed to restore the stream and its surroundings to a more natural
state. Public access has been enhanced, erosion damage repaired,
extensive planting completed and changes made to the waterway to
encourage wildlife, fish and eels. More |
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Oxfam Water Challenge makes a splash
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Staff from water organisations across the Auckland region got
together recently to compete in a corporate challenge to raise much
needed funds for Oxfam’s Water for Survival Programme. The day was a
huge success. More |
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Infrastructure updates
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Tristam Ave Upgrade
This project is progressing well and is expected to be
finished on time at the end of April. More
Onewa Road Improvements Stage 2
Physical works on the second and final stage of improving Onewa
Road between Lake Road and Sylvan Avenue have begun. More
East Coast Road Upgrade: Hastings to Rosedale Road
Work has started on upgrading East Coast Road to meet safety
concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers of motor vehicles and
residents. More
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Coming Events
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Soap Box Derby
The North Shore Soap Box Derby held in Glenfield on Saturday 10
April will be the culmination of the Auckland region’s derby races,
featuring enthusiastic children between 10 and 16 years of age. All
drivers in the derby will represent their schools and must build their
soap box super stock car from a kitset. More
Ocean Swim Series
Don’t miss out on the Sovereign NZ King of the Bays swim, from
Milford to Takapuna, on Saturday 17 April. This is the last event in
the Sovereign NZ Ocean Swim series, but the event also boasts several
‘firsts’. A Polynesian dance and music group, Te Pua Inano, will
perform from a man-made floating island, just off the coast of Thorne
Bay in Takapuna. The island is a North Shore City Council initiative
and will also serve as a floating drinks station for thirsty
competitors. More
The Man Whose Mother Was A Pirate
Now showing at the Pumphouse Theatre until 17 April, Margaret Mahy’s
funny pirate adventure makes for a brilliant family outing. The Man
Whose Mother was a Pirate tells the story of Sam, an ordinary man, whose
mother is extraordinary – she’s a pirate who yearns to see the sea
again. A wonderful and madcap adventure ensues. By Margaret Mahy,
adapted by Tim Bray and songs by Christine White. More
Sculpture Festival 2010
Lake House Arts Centre invites residents to Sculpture festival 2010
for adults and children. Following a week of residential wood carving
programmes, a Sculpture Have-A-Go and Market Day will be held on Sunday
18 April 2010, and will include sculpture workshops, live clay-raku
firing and Have-A-Go on a potters wheel. More |
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North Shore City Council
