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Is this serious? Or a major wind-up??
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
Is this serious? Or a major wind-up??
Totally serious.
I hate all those Idol Shows, so much time wasted on so little talent.
This year they gave all us whingers a chance to put our money where our mouth is, so I couldn't sit back complaining about how crap Ultimate Popstar is, so I put an entry in.
If you think it sucks, just go and vote "hate it".
Was just hoping for a little support.
No biggie, I know human charity is a rare thing these days.
Peace,
CW
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Where is Bertha?
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Does anyone know whats happened to Bertha?
Has she gone on holiday?
Perhaps she has gone on her yearly voyage to save the poor little tykes in Ethiopia...
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I'm still here..Just been lurking lately, not posting. Roberta, maybe you could provide me with a huge supply of Lentil Burgers to provide the tykes of Ethiopia; I intend to travel around August, and take my children with me to live in poverty for 6 months so they will appreciate the comforts of home on their return..
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can somebody tell me who bertha is and what she really about.regards
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I'm Bertha.. and not sure what you mean what I'm about???
Previously steve jacobs wrote:
can somebody tell me who bertha is and what she really about.regards
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Who is Steve Jacobs and what's he all about?
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Whenuapai Airport
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Imagine the wonderful addition of an international airport and all that entails, as well as the enormous growth in traffic coming and going from said airport. Including a higher level of freight vehicles.
Please don't bring up the new motorway system...that is being built with today in mind, not 5 or 10 years down the track.
More congestion, yay, more air traffic, yahoo, more heavy trucks, yee hah...can't wait... Not!
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Hi Tom,
I am for the airport. Like the Sherrif, majority of people I've spoken to in Greenhithe is also for it. I think it would benefit the surrounding councils (Nth Shore, Rodney & Waitakere) greatly. It will boost tourism (hotels/motels/B&B's & restaurants) and will be brilliant for domestic business flights. I do not believe any increase in flight activity will lower the surrounding properties value, as we already live under the current airbase (which has been there since the 40's)..
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hello thomas,as a former pilot i believe an airport would be hugely beneficial to the area.the travel time to and fro for people who travel a lot would be greatly decreased and if you are an avid planespotter such as myself then we will have a multitude of various aircraft to oogle at.the sooner the better.
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i think it a good idea to have planes from the islands come to north shore. my crabs are defrosting coming from mangere. i like them fresh. so do my children and all my husbands.
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This is posted on the infratil Whenuapai Airport site "By 2020 it is forecast that about 1,850 aircraft per annum will be taking-off past Greenhithe."
Approximately 5 planes a day (This is less air traffic than what I witnessed today with the airforce planes) x 400 seats = 2000 cars or less with a decent bus system... As opposed to approximately 6000 cars? I know what I would prefer
The new motorway system is to be taken into account, the term to be used is "infrastructure". It all adds to relieving congestion now and in the future, as does a second airport.
I personally can't wait for the second airport and I bet there are many business people north of the harbour bridge that can't wait either.
If we cater to all the N.I.M.B.Y.S. of the world then the future would be very bleak.
Previously Chucky World wrote:
Imagine the wonderful addition of an international airport and all that entails, as well as the enormous growth in traffic coming and going from said airport. Including a higher level of freight vehicles.
Please don't bring up the new motorway system...that is being built with today in mind, not 5 or 10 years down the track.
More congestion, yay, more air traffic, yahoo, more heavy trucks, yee hah...can't wait... Not!
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Well that depends on if you actually trust what they say. Be realistic, what would be the point of an international airport if only 5 planes took off a day? Secondly what the hell is a N.M.B.Y.S. Staright up, i'm no greenie, but I can't stand politicians and the way they do for themselves and those who have money only, and flat out leaving us without any form of air defence at all is irresponsible and naive. Bear in mind that one of the 911 bombers was trained in New Zealand so we are far from immune to war and terror. Our foolish politicians just love to wave the "sweet as " flag all the time, when the fact is, things are far from it. The airport is wrong on so many different levels it ain't funny, and I have attended council meetings on the so called motorway infrastructure...trust me, it is already too late for it to cope with the current population, let a lone the future. Peace Out, CW
This is posted on the infratil Whenuapai Airport site "By 2020 it is forecast that about 1,850 aircraft per annum will be taking-off past Greenhithe."
Approximately 5 planes a day (This is less air traffic than what I witnessed today with the airforce planes) x 400 seats = 2000 cars or less with a decent bus system... As opposed to approximately 6000 cars? I know what I would prefer
The new motorway system is to be taken into account, the term to be used is "infrastructure". It all adds to relieving congestion now and in the future, as does a second airport.
I personally can't wait for the second airport and I bet there are many business people north of the harbour bridge that can't wait either.
If we cater to all the N.I.M.B.Y.S. of the world then the future would be very bleak.
Previously Chucky World wrote:
Imagine the wonderful addition of an international airport and all that entails, as well as the enormous growth in traffic coming and going from said airport. Including a higher level of freight vehicles.
Please don't bring up the new motorway system...that is being built with today in mind, not 5 or 10 years down the track.
More congestion, yay, more air traffic, yahoo, more heavy trucks, yee hah...can't wait... Not!
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I'm against because noise will be much greater than some people think. Previously Roberta Roberts said - This is posted on the infratil Whenuapai Airport site "By 2020 it is forecast that about 1,850 aircraft per annum will be taking-off past Greenhithe."
Infratil are being deviously clever. Because the prevailing wind is SW, most planes [around 90%] will take off over the Waitakeres rather than Greenhithe. Infratil have stated to the Ministry of Economic Development that they would like to see more than 60,000 aircraft movements pa. Thats 30,000 landings and 30,000 takeoffs minimum. Greenhithe residents will see and hear plenty of landings!!
Check my website for other pros and cons www.whenuapaiairport.co.nz and if you are concerned, only vote for anti-airport candidates in Council elections [details on my website]
Stuart Broome
Candidate for Northern ward
Previously Thomas Howitt wrote:
I am a student at Westlake boys High school and I am researching the social effects on people living in the flight path of the proposed commercial airport at Whenuapai. What I would like to know is
1/ are you in favour of the new airport
2/ reasons that you are for or against
Thanks Tom
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Trust what they say? And if we don't trust what 'they' say, why would we trust what WAAG are saying?
Can you tell me how politicians will personally benefit from this?
Only five planes a day but still left a facility in the event of terrorism attacks, if anything was to happen on the shore then I prefer an airport with a motorway system at Whenuapai rather than our great army trying to battle through the northern/southern motorway system.
I'm no greenie either but I dread to think where all that concrete from the runway will go!
If the infrastructure today is inadequate, then we need to look at the future.
a N.I.M.B.Y is a "Not In My Back Yard" person...
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Hello Tom
I will be very interested in the results of your study. I've done a lot of research on issues and am standing for Council- see attached flyer or go directly to
www.whenuapaiairport.co.nz
Please feel free to contact me on 4108899. Regards, Stuart Broome
Previously Thomas Howitt wrote:
I am a student at Westlake boys High school and I am researching the social effects on people living in the flight path of the proposed commercial airport at Whenuapai. What I would like to know is
1/ are you in favour of the new airport
2/ reasons that you are for or against
Thanks Tom
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Hi Roberta
Infratil have stated they ultimately want up to 60,000 movements pa [thats 30,000 landings and 30,000 takeoffs]. Source- Ministry of Economic
Development 2004 Report- para 47 Note 9 . Compare this to 6500 NZDF movements in 2006 and you will see why some people are concerned about extra pollution and noise. Full details on
www.whenuapaiairport.co.nz
It is hard to know what info is trustworthy but a general guide is those with most to gain have the least inclination to reveal full details.
Browse my website and spread the word.
Regards, Stuart Broome
Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
This is posted on the infratil Whenuapai Airport site "By 2020 it is forecast that about 1,850 aircraft per annum will be taking-off past Greenhithe."
Approximately 5 planes a day (This is less air traffic than what I witnessed today with the airforce planes) x 400 seats = 2000 cars or less with a decent bus system... As opposed to approximately 6000 cars? I know what I would prefer
The new motorway system is to be taken into account, the term to be used is "infrastructure". It all adds to relieving congestion now and in the future, as does a second airport.
I personally can't wait for the second airport and I bet there are many business people north of the harbour bridge that can't wait either.
If we cater to all the N.I.M.B.Y.S. of the world then the future would be very bleak.
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Roberta your a legend! 5 cars in our household! Maybe the Gambino's are producing too much pollution for Greenhithe as it is... ok we will move out!
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Can you imagine if the 300 hectares of land that the airforce sits on is converted into 600 square metre properties. Allowing 120 hectares for parks etc. There would be approximately 3000 homes, 3000 homes x average of two cars per household = 6000 cars.
And people are worrying about pollution from the potential airport?!
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Hi Charlie,
Welcome to Greenhithe... Did you ever think before moving into Greenhithe, that you might be moving into an already existing flightpath?? The current planes coming from the airbase at Whenuapai (which has been in operation since the 1940's or so) are far noisier, and pump out far more pollution, than those that they currently use as domestic passenger aircraft throughout NZ... The 'fresh air' you are currently enjoying, would only get fresher with the new commercial/domestic planes, than that which is currently being used, so sorry, I don't see that as a valid argument for the 'against'..
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howdy thar tom.ah think its a great idea this airport thingy.and everyone ah talk to thinks its a brill idea
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
Hi Charlie,
Welcome to Greenhithe... Did you ever think before moving into Greenhithe, that you might be moving into an already existing flightpath?? The current planes coming from the airbase at Whenuapai (which has been in operation since the 1940's or so) are far noisier, and pump out far more pollution, than those that they currently use as domestic passenger aircraft throughout NZ... The 'fresh air' you are currently enjoying, would only get fresher with the new commercial/domestic planes, than that which is currently being used, so sorry, I don't see that as a valid argument for the 'against'..
Hi, thanks 4 the welcome.
I was already living in the Whenuapai flightpath before moving here and the frequency of those planes was far less than a commercial airport would be, ergo, more planes equals more polution.
For example, while driving around Manuakau for work I watched 3 planes in the space of half an hour flying low and spewing toxins.
I'm not naive enough to think that Whenuapai is not an environmental issue as it is, however, imagine that to the power of ten.
Of course it won't be as busy as Auckland Airport, but it will be siginficantly busier, noisier and more polluted than it is now.
I moved to Greenhithe fully knowing it was in the Whenuapai flight path, however, it is immensely more peaceful in the skys here than it was where I was previously living.
Peace
CW
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I am a student at Westlake boys High school and I am researching the social effects on people living in the flight path of the proposed commercial airport at Whenuapai. What I would like to know is
1/ are you in favour of the new airport
2/ reasons that you are for or against
Thanks Tom
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Hey Yo,
I just moved to Greenhithe from West Albany and I find it to be a peaceful place with fresh air...I literally have not had an asthma attack, ( something I used to suffer regularly), since moving in to the area.
If you ever looked up at a passing plane as it lands from Manukau you see this thick cloud of vapour spewing out. Honestly, it is only good for the corporate organisations who basically don't care if our environment is polluted by jet fuel and our eardrums are shattered every 20-30 minutes by the sound of a jet landing.
No way no how should this go ahead.
Totally wrong, but isn't everything the politicians do only meant to line their pockets?
Damn straight it is.
Peace (&quiet)
CW
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Dying Loved ones!
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<Both Transit, and NScc have been contacted by email about this. And the graffiti all around the motorway works. Transit advises that the email address for the construction manager is
iain.macleod@transit.govt.nz
NSCC is
actionline@nscc.govt.nz
Use the addresses as much as you wish
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Maybe you are expecting too much of other drivers! I'll ask the Ratepayers committee to urgently raise this as a safety issue with Transit/Council to put back the road markings to how they perhaps should be. In the meantime, I suggest that you treat that upper section of the old diversion as the minor road, and avoid death! Update: Ratepayers Assoc. has contacted NSCC and Transit.
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From Transit:
We were aware of the requirement to alter the intersection layout after Kyle Rd diversion was made redundant, and this was discussed with NSCC at our liaison meetings last year. Opus' North Shore office has since been undertaking the design of both the roundabout at Kyle / Orwell Rds intersection, and the cul-de-sac end of the Kyle Rd diversion in conjunction with NSCC. In the interim, we believe the intersection layout as it stands can function adequately until the final layout is constructed, given the (now) relatively low traffic volumes using the intersection under the existing 'Give Way' control. In this case both roads are dead-end 'feeder' roads into the intersection, although the eastern end of Kyle Rd is probably the larger traffic volume. We note also that it is a 50kph speed environment and a controlled intersection, and the layout will be addressed as soon as the final design has been agreed with NSCC and construction can be undertaken.
Editor: what do you think? Is this response good enough?
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As we all know the Greenhithe Road has been closed as previously acknowledged to divert traffic over the new Greenhithe Bridge . It has come to my attention, usually in a screeching stop, that residents on upper Kyle Road are not giving way to cars still using the old section of Greenhithe Road. (The intersection of Kyle, Orwell and Greenhithe Roads)
I have had 8 near death experiences in the last two weeks as cars proceed down Kyle Road on to Orwell Road at 80km and fail to give way to turning cars. I am unaware if they are missing my indication because of sun strike or are just to arrogant to believe people still live up the closed off road. In particular, I believe that it is incredibly rude of these drivers to pull various fingers and shout loud abusive words in their defense.
I would just like to say, road markings are put there for a reason, whether traffic has subsided or not. Please obey the lines and be hesitant if you see another car coming as they may not be going up Kyle Road but turning! This matter is becoming dangerous as people are failing to ‘ Give Way ’ and are only-just missing turning cars. This problem needs to be addressed quickly before lives of loved-ones are lost on Greenhithe Roads.
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Greenhithe Dairy
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What a load of BS those other posts are.....
The Greenhithe Dairy has been serving this community for many many years and in my experience has always made a big effort to provide customer service, (unlike that usless cafe next door which is a waste of space. It has very well stocked shelves and good produce all at pretty reasonable prices for a neighbourhood dairy. Obviously you don't go and do your weekly shopping there - it's a convenience option for when you have forgotten the cat food or the milk or whatever after your busy day at work....the staff are friendly and I've NEVER had a problem with being short changed OR over charged. I think the previous posts are just untrue and made by people finding the need to cause trouble and 'dis' the dairy for whatever reason they have in their small minds.
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My 11 year old son was also short changed by $6 at the Greenhithe dairy. I sent him back in to the dairy at the same time the following day just to see if it was just an unfortunate one off incident. My son purchased $7.10 worth of items and handed over a $20 note. Instead of receiving $12.90 change my son was given $10.40 change. I went straight back into the dairy and pointed out this situation to the owner. He apologised and gave my son the $2.50 he'd been short changed. I pointed out to the owner this was not the first time this had happened. My family no longer use the Greenhithe dairy so it is them who lose out especially as my son has a large circle of friends. He was very frustrated as it meant one less thing for youngsters to do unsupervised in Greenhithe. While surfing the internet I came by this site and was not surprised at all to see the negative feedback the dairy has received. Greenhithe is growing but it's still too small a community for this sort of thing to continue occurring.
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so its not okay for the staff at the cafe to have breaks
but its more than fine to go to the malt house and see more than half there staff there drunk off there face and no one here questions it just because the malt house has been here for ever
some of u people need to grow up and give the cafe more of a chance go in start a convercation with the staff at the cafe and im sure u will love them as much as i do there actually so friendly and the coffee is awesome
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lol ok
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The cafe staff having a ciggie outside is not a good look for that business.
I am disappointed in the lack of choice for what could have been an awesome little set of shops at the Greenhithe Village. A gourmet butcher would have been a good choice and a nice small cafe/deli with a bit of character to it....a specialty fruiterer would have been great and probably a DVD store wouldn't have gone astray. Fair enough for the beauty salon, pharmacy, liquor store and dairy - but the dentist?? Duh! And back to that LARGE cafe with nothing going for it. Sigh.
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Yep.
Agree.
We are lucky to have the dairy.
The Cafe is a waste of good space. It could be good if only they were a bit more welcoming. Half the time when I walk past I get the impression they all want to beat me up.
Smile a bit guys, say "hello."
I may even want to come in one day!
Actually I did go in recently and the best table in the sunshine outside was taken up by a staff member having a ciggie.
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I have also been very disappointed with the service my family has received at the Greenhithe dairy and like the thread starter our family has also boycotted the dairy. Some days the transaction occurred without a problem but far too often I left the dairy feeling unhappy with the transaction. The final straw was my children being deliberately over charged by $18 on a $45 transaction. Several of the items had been put through twice and my children were treated with contempt when they politely questioned the charge. I spoke to the dairy owner about it and he admitted what had happened,apologized and assured me it wouldn't happen again. Unfortunately it did happen again so we now go elsewhere. It's very disappointing as having the dairy there is very convenient and as a long time Greenhithe resident I want to support local business
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No. I've lived here for many many years; the current owners have run the dairy for many years also. The dairy is always VERY well stoked, and offers competitive pricing imo - certainly not the 'rip off' prices many other dairies offer.
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haha,I'd say the dairy owner was the tosser praising himself in one of the above messages while calling others small minded. What a brave hero! I've found the dairy owner seriously lacking people skills and very comfortable to rip customers off especially children. I stopped using the dairy when the eggs we bought were black inside. On the other hand I feel the cafe is an asset to the Greenhithe community
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Having lived here in Greenhithe now for the last couple of years, I have now come to the disappointing decision to boycott the local village dairy. Time and time again I have had nothing but disappointing service ranging from being treated with contempt and disrespect, to my children being short changed and over charged on items they have purchased with pocket money. Eggs that have been black/rotten only a day after they have been bought and Raro drink that, once bought and unpacked at home, I have discovered that the packets have been sealed down with tape having been obviously torn/opened.
It is a shame, as the other shops in the village are wonderful and deliver a great and friendly service, especially the pharmacy.
Has anyone else had the same experience as me?
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Has anyone bought or sold a house recently?
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Are you taking the pith?
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Previously Barry Page wrote:
Are there bargains to be had, or is the collapse a myth?
It'th hit 'n myth at the moment Barry.
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Are there bargains to be had, or is the collapse a myth?
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>It'th hit 'n myth at the moment Barry.
Nice!
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I like Barry - he'th nithe.
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Where did Vaughan from Solace go??
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I know I miss him, those hair washes and massages were the best!! He just dissapeared, where did he go, does anyone know??
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i want to know too - those shampoos were the best!!
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He still in Aunckland, I bumped into him at Fashion Week! Didn't talk long, but from what I got he been abit of a kept man.
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DRUG DEALER'S IDENTITY FOUND!
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In addition to what the previous poster said:
The best way to deal with this is through the police. If Upset Mother reported this to the police the dealer would get locked away and her son would get the rap over the knuckles that he needs. Please don't use these forums as a way to get 'justice' while hiding behind anonymity. There are better ways (the police in this instance). If Upset Mother wants to discuss how best to handle this, I suggest she speaks to Hermien Kok. That is a significant part of her job and she understands how to deal with community policing issues sensitively. http://www.greenhithe.org.nz/portal/content/community-constable.html for contacts.
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NO mother caught her offspring being sold drugs, this person is desperate though... for a bit of revenge, so posted someone they dont likes name on a public site, stupid mistake.
And WILL be dealt with legaly in an appropriate manner.
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my gosh get over it...
if drugs is your main concern then you obviously have far to much time on your hands...
as someone who works in the vicinity were this has (allegedly) happened i can assure our(concerned mother) that this must have been an isolated incident,and that carparks and playgrounds in our town are safe as ever.greenhithe is safe as heck, go out to manakau to see what trouble realy looks like..
keep your family problems at home and deal with them yourself..
dont unleash your menapause on the rest of us..........
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It's all fun and games until it happens to your own kid.
Don't listen to all the dumb assess mum good on you, post a photo of the guy if you got one outside the dairy.
Cheers.
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I actually find it hard to believe that two people have posted here knowing that someone is dealing drugs in our community, and not ONE has thought to provide the information to the police. But they'll bleat and complain when someone breaks their letter box...
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Upset Mother, your son does drugs. What have you done about it? Do you want him out of the community too? If he and others like him didn't buy drugs then there would be no market. It follows that there would be no dealers.
Every community has a person or persons who deal in or use non-prescription drugs. Greenhithe is likely to be no different in that regard, and your son fits one of those categories. It is almost certain that he can find another supplier if he so desires.
I suggest that you get your own house in order before you burst into print as you did pm Sunday.
There are ways to deal with activity of this nature (see above post from Site Admin), without going down a possibly slanderous path, when facts are not known or fully understood.
Be aware also that although your post appears under the signature of Anonymous (There are a lot of persons named Anon y mouse in Greenhithe), your ISP details are logged and you can be traced, or even banned from posting if need be.
For Site Admin.
Thanks for the quick response and editing of the offending parts of that post.
Cheers,
D
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I recently caught my son buying drugs from the local drug dealer outside the Dairy. After pressure on my son i have found that he is [edited by Site Admin]. I quite frequently see this man around and i personally want him OUT of our neighborhood! If you know this man, approach him and be rude till he gets the message and leaves!
Cheers. Upset mother
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If you have a grudge with someone 'upset mother' how about you take the adult/mature approach and contact the local police (if you have actual facts), rather than hiding behind an anonymous website to name and shame? Maybe you are ashamed because YOUR son is doing drugs. Bet you wouldn't like your sons name put on here would you, and I have a feeling I know who it is too.
Asking people to be rude to someone they don't even know is completely immature, grow up lady! He's actually not a bad guy and is ALWAYS friendly and polite, which is a hell of alot more than I can say for some of the snobby pretentious so called adults around here who seem to think they are better than all and sundry; so maybe get your facts straight before running someone down on an anonymous website - you have also breached the rules of this website (you are not to use peoples names, nor create rumors for your own benefit) - read here http://www.greenhithe.org.nz/portal/discuss/hints-and-tips/349334393
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There is a big difference between dealers and users, which some of you a-holes obviously can't comprehend. Yes, upset mother should go to the police, but the folk who support the lowlife dealing to local kids need to catch a wake up. Probably users themselves.
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indeed....desperate mother..
iv noticed there is a survailance camera outside the dairy next to the atm,so if there is any fact to your hurtful comments then im sure big brother can prove it.
and kids always learn from there parents,so what is it your doing that your child is learning these habbits from????
peter..
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Supply and Demand. If your son didn't need the drugs perhaps the supplier would move elsewhere.
Just sayin'.
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Blue Mercedes "parked" in tree!
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Saw a Blue Merc covered in branches a the bottom of Sunnyview road, near the obscured driveway, early Sunday morning, car was later removed. Anyone know what happened? Crash, or another colorful stunt by people who put the lovely orange cone on top of the pine or just a handbreak not working?
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I heard that an asian dude fell asleep at the wheel
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I live on the street and was there when it happened, a guy was driving home one night and fell asleep just before the corner and went up onto the curb and into the trees.
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Is he still in the car??? Be a bit smelly if he was....
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Horse poo
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Dear horse/pony riders of Greenhithe,
I and the other residents would be thankful if you could pick up your horse poo which is all smeared in the middle of the road in front of residents houses.After riding,you could put your horse back to the stable and come back to pick your horses dropings.Thank you and this is most appreciated.
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speak for yourself as a resident I don't feel the same way as you, bring on the horse poo I say, my roses love it, delivered right to my gate. the horses are such a lovely part of the ambiance of Greenhithe so take a deep breath (voice of all Greenhithe residents) and enjoy the country smells!
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To the last "poster" - what is your address? We will happily send them past your place!!
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Shameful use of this site.
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Dear site admin/moderator
i have looked at this site a number of times and found it useful and informative
however -the discussion forums are a sad reflection of the anonimity of the web -what should be generalised
discussion is being misued - so much for your "terms of use"
Bullying is not aceptable in any form -online / offline or so called "anonymously"
-why have the posts not been removed, they contravene your terms of use ?
-Deeply dismayed.
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Dear Deeply, I try my best to monitor the forums and delete/edit offending posts. In the past I tried moderated forums and user-only postings, but it reduced the usefulness of the forums. For the most part free speech seems to work.
If you find posts that are offensive or contrary to the terms of use, please report them to me through the email icon at the top of each topic.
Regards, Site Admin.
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ingress park
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Yeah, where is Ingress Park? never heard of it, but we may be missing out!
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I think I found Ingress Park. It is in Greenhithe, Kent, UK. Idiot!
Good to know that idiots in the UK have the same problems with spelling, punctuation and capitals as do idiots in NZ.
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Wheres Ingress Park??
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took my family for a walk a long the river by ingress park and could not understand why the green area was such a mess with dogs mess dont people care about where they live and for those who are dog owner's like my self i pick up after my dog and use the dog waste bins that are on site dog owner around ingress park you should be a shame of you self for leaving the dog mes
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I think I found Ingress Park. It is in Greenhithe, Kent, UK. Idiot! Good to know that idiots in the UK have the same problems with spelling, punctuation and capitals as do idiots in NZ.
They also have the same problems with dog-sh*t too!
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Who are all these hoons tearing around our streets??
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hard old ****s in there commodores
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hard out the worst "Hoons" in greenhithe are business men in there 40s/50s having a midlife crisus in there v8s instead of blaming it on all us teens you should take a closer look before you point the finger.
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Exactly.
It's not hard to get around Greenhithe doing the speed limit.
Some people young and old just can't control their ego when pushing on the pedal.
All fun and games till you kill someone's kid. Wont be so funny then.
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That Kok police woman needs to be on duty when these hoons are out and about and ticket them.
Much more attention needs to be paid to the STOP sign at the end of the offramp that intersects with Greenhithe Road.....people just DO NOT STOP there - I do - ALL the time because it is a STOP sign, NOT a Give Way sign. Just beware driving up or down Greenhithe Road in that area as well - I have had 5 near misses and people have pulled out and waited on the median strip until I have passed....driving very slowly.....unfortunately they think I'm the idiot!! Dumbarses deserve to have a crash....just not with me or any of my family.
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Wont be so 'lolz' if/when somebody gets hurt.
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I don't know about you but I think the hoons and their cars seem to have become a real problem - certainly in my neck of the woods around Rame and Tauhinu Rds. Saturday night - or should I say morning as it was 4am, the road was simply a very very loud drag strip. It is not just the nights - cars doing donuts in broad daylight leaving their acrid stink of buring rubber. What gives?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I don't know about you but I think the hoons and their cars seem to have become a real problem - certainly in my neck of the woods around Rame and Tauhinu Rds. Saturday night - or should I say morning as it was 4am, the road was simply a very very loud drag strip. It is not just the nights - cars doing donuts in broad daylight leaving their acrid stink of buring rubber. What gives?
Agree. I live in Tauhinu Road and get sick and tired of this. If I see the car's and note the rego's they will get passed onto the police
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I don't really think we have a problem with "hoons tearing up our streets". At least in any sense that it is different or worse than when we got our first cars (or borrowed mums car).
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why dont you get a race track built for us then!!!!
go jump in your prius and live your life.!!
dont laugh at my car your daughters probly in it.
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Jot down their rego and call the local community constable... Only way it will get solved is if people complain and they get fines...
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lolz
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That Kok police woman needs to be on duty when these hoons are out and about and ticket them.
Much more attention needs to be paid to the STOP sign at the end of the offramp that intersects with Greenhithe Road.....people just DO NOT STOP there - I do - ALL the time because it is a STOP sign, NOT a Give Way sign. Just beware driving up or down Greenhithe Road in that area as well - I have had 5 near misses and people have pulled out and waited on the median strip until I have passed....driving very slowly.....unfortunately they think I'm the idiot!! Dumbarses deserve to have a crash....just not with me or any of my family.
I would not like to target any individual group i.e. hoons, but I have pulled out infront of someone there once. i am not a "hoon", I am a careful driver but I just did not see the on-coming car.
I am extremely careful there now. It is a bastard of a junction. The railings/barrier at a certain angle make it very difficult to see as they appear as a solid fence.
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youll probly find most of the speeding done in greenhithe is you old pr***!!!
jot down my rego i dont give a f*** cant do anything unless the cops see you in person!!
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Rego - - - - - - > Cops.
That usually sorts it.
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RB CHURRR
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midlife crisis LOL line it up down the on ramp
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As i own a Commodore V8, can i be a midlife hoon...please...please...please!!!
What a generalistic comment.
You are probably the dickhead who was on the wrong side of the road at midnight coming along Greenhithe Road by the pony club weaving around the pedestrian islands...
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Bye Bye Professionals
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Oh my goodness, wow, that is huge.. They will be missed in Greenhithe...
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What have you heard about The Professionals closing down?
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I believe everyone knew before the big Halloween evening, and yet it still went ahead - thanks guys, my kids had a ball at your office.
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Their web sites have been shut down already. This is a great loss to our community, as The Professionals has always been very supportive of local events, and of course publish and distribute the Greenhithe Village News. Only last week I was told by Frith that they wanted to also publish the GVN on this website.
What does the closure of Greenhithe Village News mean to the community, and how can this website and the associated email newsletter fill the gap?
See Professionals Office closing
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Greenhithe Community Forum
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Items of general interest to Greenhithe including clubs, societies, community affairs, events, ... whatever!
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Message from Greenhithe, Kent, UK
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Hi back. Did you by any chance find the lost chainsaw?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Ignore the last comment lol.. G'day from NZ! Have you guys got a community website too??
Not as an entire community, the church may have websites, there are various council groups also. I am starting a Group on Facebook for a local Royal British Legion club that is one of the main focal points of the community.
Roger
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Ignore the last comment lol.. G'day from NZ! Have you guys got a community website too??
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Hi guys,
I have noticed Greenhithe, NZ when using the internet I live in the village of Greenhithe in Kent - just to the west of London in the UK.
I wanted to open 'inital' talks just to say Hi, but, if there are any ways the 2 communities can be linked I thing it would be fun.....
Roger Knowles
roger.knowles@gmail.com
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Ignore the last comment lol.. G'day from NZ! Have you guys got a community website too??
Not as an entire community, the church may have websites, there are various council groups also. I am starting a Group on Facebook for a local Royal British Legion club that is one of the main focal points of the community.
Roger
We have a Lions (community service) club which may be similar in function to your Royal Britsh Legion Club, and may be interested in being a contact point for visitors from Greenhithe UK, if the RBLC is ditto. Alternatively, our Residents and ratepayers Association might be interested in a relationship with any comparable organisation at the UK end. This would almost ceratinly be the case if it could be shown that there was some connection in the nameing of Greenhithe AKL. Such visitors might be hosted, whether for the day or even for longer, and shown around the local Greenhithe. There are many very interesting features of Greenhithe AKL - local bush, park and neighbourhood walks, local pub and active community centre, tennis club, boating/fishing club. It is a rather "upmarket" village with good local pre-schools and school, has a rather stunning crenulated maritime and bush-laden topographically-varigated environment and has an unusually strong community based on a considerable history for a NZ community, being at least 150 years "old" - which for us is OLD. It would be amongst the most coherent and interesting local communities (and environments) in NZ. Naturally, any reciprocal visiting/hosting arrangements would need to be based on mutual standards and interests, complementary cultures, and offer comparable "tourism values". It would also need to be initiated with a visit by someone willing to do some organising and steering of the development of a relationship. Did you have something like that in mind? Certainly, when I am next in UK (probably next year, visiting my son and DIL who are relocating to the home counties this coming November from San Francisco, where he was lead software architect/engineer for Maxis/Electronic Arts' "Spore" game, and she was chief of privacy/security technology for Google, now Google's "face" negotiator with EU privacy/security moguls) I will endeavour to visit and "check out" Greenhithe UK. Is there a contact 'phone no., website or email address you would care to offer? Mine is davidbwi@ihug.co.nz
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Live Music @ greenhithe cafe and restaurant
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Live Music @greenhithe cafe and restaurant Thursday 11 November 6pm till 10pm
Robbie and Rocky Acoustic duo, come down for dinner or a couple of drinks check out our menu at www.greenhithecaferestaurant.co.nz dinner special 2 course for $35.00 either a entree and a main OR main and a dessert hope to see you there :)
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Copper Thieves
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Some time during Monday, June 08 2009, a copper planter was removed from my front garden. The invasion took place while I was at home. Nothing heard, nothing seen!
Enquiries indicate that there have been several similar incidents in GH recently.
If you have gates to your property, use them. Keep locked at all times.
Above all be aware and wary of strangers in your street.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Some time during Monday, June 08 2009, a copper planter was removed from my front garden. The invasion took place while I was at home. Nothing heard, nothing seen!
Enquiries indicate that there have been several similar incidents in GH recently.
If you have gates to your property, use them. Keep locked at all times.
Above all be aware and wary of strangers in your street.
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Sorry about your planter. Approx. May 29 in the small hours we had 2 groovy cast iron wheels taken from our gate where they were a nice sculpture. We have now invested in intruder proofing courtesy of the local electronics shop and have despatched photos to scrap dealers. We also have an action strategy should our property be unlawfully accessed. I would recommend doing this to others.
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What a waste of our ratepayers money............
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Dear Anon - send a note to info@greenhithe.org.nz listing any sillinesses and the Ratepayers Assoc can write to Council and ask to reprioritise what contractors do. It's often as simple as that. If you just call Actionline they won't have any authority to take on board what you suggest, but the Committee (through our council and community board reps) typically know who to talk to.
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We have a public walkway adjacent our property which doesn't have a proper track (mud/dirt); it's a bush track.. Anyway, at least once every 2-3 months 2 people (god knows why it takes 2 people) go down the track with a leaf blower! I mean, hello? What is the point really? Now to make it worse, they did it last Thursday, and did it again today! Remember, it's a muddy BUSH track, so as soon as they do it it will be covered in leaves again anyway. Funny how when I asked if the council could spray the noxious weeds on the same said track they said they didn't have enough in the budget for it...
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What will you base local govenment vote on?
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Is anyone else going to vote for the Communist League? I like the "Shorten the work week with no loss in pay" policy. What's not to like?
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What will make you sway your vote one way or another? Is it someone you have heard of, track record in local government, political ideology or particular issues?
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Bunch of buggers all of them.
However, I will vote Banks for Mayor. Brown is a Labour man who will look after South Auckland only. Banks will keep a lid on spending better IMHO. Brown treats rates money as his own as per his credit card spending habits.
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Grey Oaks Rame Road
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It featured in a recent edition of the Saturday Herald Homes supplement.
Currently for sale.
Try "Tauhinu" A History of Greenhithe, by R.E. King. Used to be available locally and was an essential item for new home owners in Greenhithe. The local Libraries will have copies. I believe it is about to be re-published as an electronic document, to be available via internet.
A Google search on Grey Oaks and Greenhithe will bring up many references that you can follow up.
Grey Oaks also gets mention in a story based in old Greenhithe. The title escapes me at the moment. Names have been changed but the people that the story is based on are easily recognised, if you know a bit of the history to start with.
Thanks for that, we know its for sale and have been quietly looking into that. The plan would be to restore not sub-divide but that would mean having a house costing more than it was worth, but I would rather that than ruining such an historical Greenhithe site.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Does anyone know the old history of Grey Oaks. I have been told that it was used as the school for a while years ago and has also been a cannery. Ive spent hours going over the historic trust records and anything on line and can't find anything on it. I find this strange considering its possibly the oldest standing building in Greenhithe at 160+years old. Please if anyone has any information I would love to know. Thanks
I have just come across this site whilst searching family history. I have quite a bit of information regarding this. My Great Great Grandmother was Mary Forgham, who was married to Thomas Forgham (her second marriage, her first husband, having died) Her daughter, Annabella, was my great grandmother. She married William Francis Hammond, who owned land in Northcote, called Highbury (hence the area took on the name)
Mary and Thomas Forgham, came to NZ on the ship Portland, and purchased the land at Greenhithe, then called Fern Banks.
They set up a type of learning centre for new immigrants, who they assisted to get to NZ. One of those immigrante was a cobbler who later became Stone and Son's (then Hannah's Shoe Company).
I have much more information, but this isn't really the place to list it. I also have photos of my ancestors.
I have visited the house twice, and was shocked to see it so deteriorated on my last visit, about ten years ago. Would love to know more about what is happening to it, and the land around it. I believe the trees (Oaks) are under protection, but not the house.
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It featured in a recent edition of the Saturday Herald Homes supplement.
Currently for sale.
Try "Tauhinu" A History of Greenhithe, by R.E. King. Used to be available locally and was an essential item for new home owners in Greenhithe. The local Libraries will have copies. I believe it is about to be re-published as an electronic document, to be available via internet.
A Google search on Grey Oaks and Greenhithe will bring up many references that you can follow up.
Grey Oaks also gets mention in a story based in old Greenhithe. The title escapes me at the moment. Names have been changed but the people that the story is based on are easily recognised, if you know a bit of the history to start with.
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I believe there is a heritage designation on Grey Oaks, so the options on it's future may be well defined.
The story refered to above was a novel, with a romantic twist among other things.Names were changed but individuals recognizable. e.g. Captain and Mrs Thread were obvious references to Captain and Mrs Cotton. All written up in Ray King's History of Old Greenhithe.
Be great to see it restored. There must be ways to offset restoration costs.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I believe there is a heritage designation on Grey Oaks, so the options on it's future may be well defined.
The story refered to above was a novel, with a romantic twist among other things.Names were changed but individuals recognizable. e.g. Captain and Mrs Thread were obvious references to Captain and Mrs Cotton. All written up in Ray King's History of Old Greenhithe.
Be great to see it restored. There must be ways to offset restoration costs.
It's a notified historic building - hence the problems with it selling.. Nobody wants to get involved with trying to restore it... It was once occupied by the Jonkers (who had the orchids down Rame Rd)....
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I am currently restoring a house of a similar age in Gabriel's gully, Lawrence.
It may or may not have cost more than the house will fetch on the open market. I have no idea nor do I care.
There is no offer high enough for me to sell that cottage at the moment. Not because of what it is ''worth'' or ''not worth' but because of the joy it brings me.
Go on. Buy it. Somethings just can't be summed up in dollars and cents. That house is probably one of them.
Lou Farrand.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Does anyone know the old history of Grey Oaks. I have been told that it was used as the school for a while years ago and has also been a cannery. Ive spent hours going over the historic trust records and anything on line and can't find anything on it. I find this strange considering its possibly the oldest standing building in Greenhithe at 160+years old. Please if anyone has any information I would love to know. Thanks
Hi I am Clare Ellis - the Bayleys agent selling Grey Oaks. I would be happy to help you find out some more information. I can put you in touch with the current owners. Please do get in touch with me if that would be of help to you. Regards Clare (claree@bayleysnorthshore.co.nz)
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Does anyone know the old history of Grey Oaks. I have been told that it was used as the school for a while years ago and has also been a cannery. Ive spent hours going over the historic trust records and anything on line and can't find anything on it. I find this strange considering its possibly the oldest standing building in Greenhithe at 160+years old. Please if anyone has any information I would love to know. Thanks
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The power of the web... There has been out-of-forum communication between Clare Ellis (real estate agent) who has lots of current info and the correspondent above whose great great grandparents built Grey Oaks.
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Any Ideas On Constuctive Activities For The Teens In Greenhithe?
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Well, I think the skate park is a good idea, with plenty of surrounding seats & rubbish bins. Probably best location would be in Collins Park somewhere..
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A regular activity organised on a Sat or Fri night. Pool competition, held in the hall? Might take some planning, organising and controlling.
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Looking at things already available in our community, how about Scouts/Venturers (or Girl Guides), Fusion Youth . Sport is always a great outlet; a number of teenagers are very involved in Tennis and Soccer .
Whatever, it will involve parental / community involvement and support.
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I think the skate park is a good idea. But it has been talked about for years.
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I think the comments posted by the site admin are great but not every teens cup of tea. Try to think of new novel ideas for the teens at a loose end.
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Tenagers are social creatures, they are creating friendships that will last a life time. They are learning how to network, problem solve and deal with conflict.
What can we give them in Greenhithe to encourage and embrace their individuality but at the same time with set boundaries?
Please, NO hoon bashing!
Constructive comments only.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: A regular activity organised on a Sat or Fri night. Pool competition, held in the hall? Might take some planning, organising and controlling.
Judging by some of the comments in these various forums some of our locals, both teens and the older hoons could start up a Comedy Club. The rest could all pay to go see them. Money would be rolling in for a skatepark in no time.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: A regular activity organised on a Sat or Fri night. Pool competition, held in the hall? Might take some planning, organising and controlling.
Judging by some of the comments in these various forums some of our locals, both teens and the older hoons could start up a Comedy Club. The rest could all pay to go see them. Money would be rolling in for a skatepark in no time.
The only question is........ How many Greenhithe residents would it take to be change a light bulb.....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: A regular activity organised on a Sat or Fri night. Pool competition, held in the hall? Might take some planning, organising and controlling.
Judging by some of the comments in these various forums some of our locals, both teens and the older hoons could start up a Comedy Club. The rest could all pay to go see them. Money would be rolling in for a skatepark in no time.
oh very witty.......
its people like you who give us hoons a bad name....
i see as many old people "hooning around" as young people....
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why don't we ask that the income generated from speeding fines around greenhithe be donated to the skatepark. That way we all contribute....
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Hey I'm a local teen who is keen to set up a teenage - adult social football (soccer... whatever you call it). just something real social, 6-a-side on half pitches or something maybe there is gear we can hire out from the Wainoni club in the evenings several times a week. I am just wondering if any of this is possible. Is there a large group of people who would like this? If anyone is keen or you have a group of mates who are keen on putting a social side together for a social league please email me at: matt-harper@hotmail.com Thanks
Matt
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Aye? someone cut down the trees by the bus stop!!!!
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I see there is still a scrappy native near the bus stop. Someone should donate it to the tree-loving Pitoitoi Rd residents.
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Well they were such a pain. Belching all that oxygen into the atmosphere. And they blocked the view of houses.
Stan
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I saw them watering the trees just this morning.... Maybe they are just suffering a bit of shock from being planted. Who knows.
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Re: Trees in Greenhithe Rd and Orwell Rd.
I note that they are showing all the signs of Autumn, yet it's a long way off. More likely that they are showing the signs of neglect and lack of water. Surely leaves should not be turning brown and falling off at this time of the year?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Egads! If you are so passionate about native trees, plant some in your back garden. Get over it. They are gone so there isn't much you can do now (other than bleat and whinge about it, of which you are doing a brilliant job of)
Not bleating, not whinging, just disappointed at the unnecessary removal of more of Greenhithe's native veg.
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Thank you for acknowledging the point, however I do find it interesting that you've consistently failed to address the problems that the new trees will in all likelihood cause...
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I saw the scrappy natives by the bus stop as well. I chased them back to South Auckland though!
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Well now someone has put a whole lot back up!!!
They will make that road look quite good in about ten years!
Nice one!
MC
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It may have been unnecessary, but it's done so no point whinging and carrying on about it. Personally, I think the exotic trees will look a hell of alot more classy than the scraggly natives that were there..
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THe trees lining Wainoni Park were planted by council at the request of the Residents and Ratepayers Association. They are mostly Tilia (Lime or Linden depending on where you are from), with some Pecan at the park entrance.
This is an example of how the Association is being proactive in making Greenhithe a nice place to live for all its residents now and future, and adding value to your properties.
If you value this, perhaps you can click on the PayPal link on the right of your page and make a $15 donation to keep the Association running, and more importantly lend some credibility so that Council, Transit and other bodies listen to the Association as representative of the majority of ratepayers.
EDIT:
Council arborist has advised that they haven't been able to get the Pecan trees of the right 'large' grade to plant at the entrances, so that will have to wait until winter 2010.
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and ensured that power, phone and internet remain to new greenhithe by keeping the roots of the tree away from the network system.
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Oh thank you Residents and Ratepayers Association!!! What a fantastic idea - chopping down a perfectly fine patch of native vegetation that I'm sure helped support local wildlife and replacing it with a row of bland exotic trees that have no ecological relevance to New Zealand. Yup. Good job there. Well done.
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Not bleating, not whinging, just disappointed at the unnecessary removal of more of Greenhithe's native veg.
Then plant some in your back garden to replace them. I'm guessing though, that you don't want great big trees in your back garden? If you really want lots of native trees around you, living in suburbia probably isn't for you. Move up to Dargaville or something.
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Then plant some in your back garden to replace them. I'm guessing though, that you don't want great big trees in your back garden? If you really want lots of native trees around you, living in suburbia probably isn't for you. Move up to Dargaville or something.
Are you being deliberately obtuse or is this how you function in everyday life? At least try and make an effort at understanding my point, which is this: IT. WAS. UNNECESSARY. FOR. THOSE. HEALTHY. NATIVE. TREES. TO. BE. REMOVED.
Unnecessary, pointless, a waste of time, and a waste of money.
Does that make my position any clearer?
Not to mention they were replaced by exotic deciduous trees that grow forty metres high. Forty metres high. And they're deciduous. Now that'll be a few barrowloads of leaves blocking the gutters come autumn.
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Who is "them"?
Sadly, I believe that many of the trees are beyond recovery. What a waste of money, effort, bad planning and bad timing re planting time.
Nature will take her course! Time will tell!
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I wouldn't worry about those South Aucklanders, didn't you hear - most of the crime happening here is from our own people
Great.
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What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What bus stop? Maybe it was the council?
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Egads! If you are so passionate about native trees, plant some in your back garden. Get over it. They are gone so there isn't much you can do now (other than bleat and whinge about it, of which you are doing a brilliant job of)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Oh thank you Residents and Ratepayers Association!!! What a fantastic idea - chopping down a perfectly fine patch of native vegetation that I'm sure helped support local wildlife and replacing it with a row of bland exotic trees that have no ecological relevance to New Zealand. Yup. Good job there. Well done.
I think they will look superb and will add value to our village and create pride of place. 'Nice' suburbs like Epsom are nice largely because of the mature trees that line the streets, most of which are exotic. They are certainly a whole less bland than the drab green scrappy natives there before. If we are talking ecological relevance, of what ecological relevance are the horses in the park, dogs, cats or white people for that matter? Or how about the road and pathway? And what about the 'wildlife'... hedgehogs, sparrows, mynah birds. If you want to be an ecological do-gooder how about walking around with a spray pack of Roundup and getting rid of the weeds. Such as grass, most of the plants in peoples gardens, gorse, kikuyu, pampas, etc etc.
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Whoa! Such excitement over some trees!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Oh thank you Residents and Ratepayers Association!!! What a fantastic idea - chopping down a perfectly fine patch of native vegetation that I'm sure helped support local wildlife and replacing it with a row of bland exotic trees that have no ecological relevance to New Zealand. Yup. Good job there. Well done.
I think they will look superb and will add value to our village and create pride of place. 'Nice' suburbs like Epsom are nice largely because of the mature trees that line the streets, most of which are exotic. They are certainly a whole less bland than the drab green scrappy natives there before. If we are talking ecological relevance, of what ecological relevance are the horses in the park, dogs, cats or white people for that matter? Or how about the road and pathway? And what about the 'wildlife'... hedgehogs, sparrows, mynah birds. If you want to be an ecological do-gooder how about walking around with a spray pack of Roundup and getting rid of the weeds. Such as grass, most of the plants in peoples gardens, gorse, kikuyu, pampas, etc etc.
The issue is that it was wholly unnecessary for them to be removed. So they wanted to plant some exotic trees, yeah ok whatever, would it really have been so difficult to plant say two less and leave that little patch of natives alone? Just as long as you don't start whinging when they get really big (20-40m tall anyone?), or when come autumn they drop their leaves all over the footpath and road then do brilliant impressions of dead trees for most of the year (yes they're deciduous, unlike the majority of NZ natives).
I don't understand why there is this perception that exotic trees are somehow superior to natives - would you call a kauri "scrappy"? What about a rimu? A miro? ...No? Is it the puriris or pohutukawas or kaka beaks you're calling "drab" and "bland"? No? Perhaps it's the manuka and their brilliantly white flowers? The importance of native vegetation patches whatever their size shouldn't be underestimated, especially in urban areas that already lacking in native plants. Ever heard the phrase 'death by a thousand cuts'?
"ecological relevance" - why yes that's right, horses, dogs, cats, and white people aren't native to NZ...good job on catching me out there!! I almost got away with that one!!!!1!
"What about the 'wildlife'...hedgehogs, sparrows, mynah birds" - you don't get outside much do you :/ To name but a few, I've seen tui, woodpigeons, grey warblers, pukekos, silvereyes, fantails, harriers, white-faced herons, pied stilts, spur-winged plovers, and paradise shelducks, all while simply walking around the streets or through the park. You should try taking more of an interest in your immediate surrounds, you'd be surprised at what you can learn.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Well now someone has put a whole lot back up!!!
They will make that road look quite good in about ten years!
Nice one!
MC
Yep.
Then they can chop 'em all down again.
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Are you serious? is that why they chopped them?
Or is that yet another sarcastic comment so common here? :)
M
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Previously Anonymous wrote: and ensured that power, phone and internet remain to new greenhithe by keeping the roots of the tree away from the network system.
Tree?
I walked past the other day and they had cut down at least 15!!!!!!
That is more than tree. Hey I wonder what was there first?
The power, phone and internet system or the tree S?
If that was really necessary cut down one not the whole bloody lot!
Nic
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Who is "them"?
The local circus; who do you think? obviously council workers.
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Your thoughts and ideas for a better web site
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I think I need to add a 'report this post as offensive' feature. What do you think?
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I think it is great site admin - yes it would be good to promote this site more to the locals, i don't think half of them know about it. Only thing i would like to see changed is when opening a thread you get the last page/comment rather than page 1. Second thing is i do really think there should be a picture of me on the home page.... suppose that's pushing it though?
Previously Site Admin wrote:
While I think it all really awesome, you may not have entirely the same feelings about this web site. What is good, what is hard to use? Does the layout work well? Do you click on those ads that pay the bills? Does anyone read the news items or other bits?
Also, what ideas do you have for getting the community more involved online?
Thanks (and please, stay on topic....),
"Site Admin"
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I think it's great too and would love more community involvement. A couple of things;
1). have it so all posts have the full date; for some reason some only have the day & time and sometimes things get a bit out of order.
2). restrict posting to signed in users only (with real e-mail address'); this will hopefully cut out some of the abuse from 'anonymous' people. Of course, anonymous users can still lurk..
3). Maybe number each post and thread, and maybe the layout could be touched up a little so things don't spread out so much on some of them (i.e. when people are replying to replied posts!!)..
4). (sorry, I'm on a roll)... Maybe have users profile pics show up by their name when they post?? If we could also have more emoticons to use within the body of our post?? (other than just :-) :-( and ;-) )
Thanks admin, keep up the good work!!
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Oh, and PS. Yes, I have been reading the news articles and clicked on a couple of ads. Maybe the ads could do with a bit of colour to promote them, so more people will click on them?? Maybe advertising the site for a while in the Greenhithe Village News and on the notice board outside the dairy???
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Any other thoughts on improvements or more useful things for the site?
Regards,
Barry "site admin"
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While I think it all really awesome, you may not have entirely the same feelings about this web site. What is good, what is hard to use? Does the layout work well? Do you click on those ads that pay the bills? Does anyone read the news items or other bits?
Also, what ideas do you have for getting the community more involved online?
Thanks (and please, stay on topic....),
"Site Admin"
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
1). have it so all posts have the full date; for some reason some only have the day & time and sometimes things get a bit out of order.
I think this only happens when I or one of the other moderators has deleted a post. I also would prefer the forum to default to the most recent post when you open up, but that's a bit hard to do from a technical perspective. Best will probably be a link to most recent post.
3). Maybe number each post and thread, and maybe the layout could be touched up a little so things don't spread out so much on some of them (i.e. when people are replying to replied posts!!)..
That's partly a netiquette thing. If people insist in including everything ever said in their replies, not much I can do about it! I take your point though in that sometimes it does get a bit spread out. All takes development time and skill that I don't really have.
4). (sorry, I'm on a roll)... Maybe have users profile pics show up by their name when they post?? If we could also have more emoticons to use within the body of our post?? (other than just and )
Actually the picture thing is a feature I decided to turn off. I could add support for emoticons but couldn't much be bothered! :P
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
I think I need to add a 'report this post as offensive' feature. What do you think?
good idea
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yep
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Spell check...!!! Please...
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Bring back Dr Ropata!!!
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Firefox has a built in spell checker for forms, so it checks posts too.
Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Spell check...!!! Please...
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Sorry. PPS. Yes, I think the 'report this post as offensive' is a good idea. Far too many people abusing lately (with obscene language and naming names etc).. This should be restricted to signed in users tho, otherwise you run the risk of just anyone voting threads off...
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Yes absolutely please do this - it is way too easy for people to slander others by their real name from the safety of anonymity and that isn't on; it could be motivated by all sorts of ridiculous things. This feature will also help you as with the growing number of threads it must be an ever increasing workload to monitor the content.
The other thing i think (in my humble opinion) is that it should be stricter to remain on topic. There is a group of named users here; who although their opinions as they pertain to the topic are valued; tend to use every thread as their personal chat room and a vehicle to share personal jokes and messages, back each other up etc. I think maybe there should be a chat room feature for this sort of thing but there are sooooo many pages of idle banter by the same group clogging up what could be interesting (and focused) threads.
I do not think that using the discussions should be limited to named users only; i think as it presently stands it is a tremendously useful way of discussing topics openly and without personal recrimination.
Thanks : )
Previously Site Admin wrote:
I think I need to add a 'report this post as offensive' feature. What do you think?
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maybe a way of keeping it accountable i.e. slander etc. would be to only allow logd in people to be able to respond! possums.
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Gosh, a group of named users using it to 'chat'.. Well, maybe if you get a pile of other users on here, we wont have to resort to 'chatting' to each other.. As it stands, there are only a handful of people on here anyway, and if we happen to 'know' each other ALL THE BETTER!!! I thought having a community forum was about discussing 'things we all know about' anyway..The only way to solve YOUR dilemma is to get more people on here discussing issues YOU want to talk about.. So go on, get off your PC and start promoting the forum!!!
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Property site
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List it in the classifieds - you can attach pictures too.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
i got a section 4 sale down rahui road wiv mean sea views and direct access to da water.it on for $595,000 but if u keen let me know thru this forum and i suss. quite negotiable too if we bypass the agent etc
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Closing this thread due to spam.
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I clicked on one of the ads in this site and got to helpsellmyproperty.net - this is the property voyeur's dream come true! There is a map view where you can zoom in on Greenhithe and see how much each property sold for. Very cool. Take a look (you have to create a login to do anything useful).
Site Admin.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I clicked on one of the ads in this site and got to helpsellmyproperty.net - this is the property voyeur's dream come true! There is a map view where you can zoom in on Greenhithe and see how much each property sold for. Very cool. Take a look (you have to create a login to do anything useful).
Site Admin. i got a section 4 sale down rahui road wiv mean sea views and direct access to da water.it on for $595,000 but if u keen let me know thru this forum and i suss. quite negotiable too if we bypass the agent etc
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Mercury Energy BAN THEM..!!
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One thing is sure: Mercury made a hash of the PR by pointing the stick back at a poor Samoan family that had just lost their mother. They should have done what they eventually did today (said sorry and paid for the funeral) then said no more on the matter until after the coroners report.
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Power of the media...
Previously Site Admin wrote:
One thing is sure: Mercury made a hash of the PR by pointing the stick back at a poor Samoan family that had just lost their mother. They should have done what they eventually did today (said sorry and paid for the funeral) then said no more on the matter until after the coroners report.
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Mercury Energy...
yes site admin... but what about the publicity they just built up through the whole scenario...?! Power of the media...
Previously Site Admin wrote:
One thing is sure: Mercury made a hash of the PR by pointing the stick back at a poor Samoan family that had just lost their mother. They should have done what they eventually did today (said sorry and paid for the funeral) then said no more on the matter until after the coroners report.
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Why?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Why?
because this is media hype....
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Oh my.... now I can see what Karen is talking about
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
The account was overdue, as per todays report in the Herald.. Also, they must have been regularly overdue as power is not cut off immediately for a once off overdue bill.. I am with Mercury and forgot to pay my bill once, they send out a reminder on the following statement, and if that is not paid, they then ring you (automated phone call), then send another letter threatening it to be cut off. The family had plenty of time to pay it, and I would have thought if they had equipment necessary for health, that this would be a priority bill.. Funny how a family member managed to pay it the following day (why had they not stepped in to help before this?!).. Sorry, but Mercury is NOT responsible for this incident; it is very unfortunate, but the family MUST take responsibility. Why was help not sought when the power was cut at 11am?? The ambulance was not called until 1:30 (when she passed out).. They had also had an offer from a neighbour for help, so could have run a lead over to their place while they sorted their outstanding bill.. I am with Mercury and shall continue to stay with them.
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Who is Karen? is her last name [edit]
Bertha have to say i agree with you - always plenty of warning before they cut power! regardless to say i feel sorry for the family but hell where was the other family members that could have helped with a loan, or did they not think of taking her to the neighbour and hooking up on the oxygen there - or best still the ambulance???? It is a total media hype! Or maybe there are only nice neighbours in Greenhithe and i'm not living in the real world!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Oh my.... now I can see what Karen is talking about
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
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The account was overdue, as per todays report in the Herald.. Also, they must have been regularly overdue as power is not cut off immediately for a once off overdue bill.. I am with Mercury and forgot to pay my bill once, they send out a reminder on the following statement, and if that is not paid, they then ring you (automated phone call), then send another letter threatening it to be cut off. The family had plenty of time to pay it, and I would have thought if they had equipment necessary for health, that this would be a priority bill.. Funny how a family member managed to pay it the following day (why had they not stepped in to help before this?!).. Sorry, but Mercury is NOT responsible for this incident; it is very unfortunate, but the family MUST take responsibility. Why was help not sought when the power was cut at 11am?? The ambulance was not called until 1:30 (when she passed out).. They had also had an offer from a neighbour for help, so could have run a lead over to their place while they sorted their outstanding bill.. I am with Mercury and shall continue to stay with them.
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dear old Freddie MERCURY would be turning in his grave. Probably with Rock hudson
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Just hop back under the rock you came from you sack of ...... I don't even see the point you are trying to make here apart from just showing us all how much of an unfeeling [Edit]..!!! come around and I'll put you in an electric chair then you'll pray the power was turned off...!!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
[Edit]. IF U DONT PAY FOR YOUR POWER YOU DONT GET IT SIMPLE PAY UR BILLS. KUDOS TO MERCURY. THIS SHOULD MAKE PEOPLE PAY THERE BILLS ON TIME.
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Lets all tell this company to get stuffed.... If you have any accounts or have friends with accounts with this company which is a subset or Mighty River Power then lets all move to another supplier... Show the company that this is just not on.
They should be charged with Manslaughter...!!! Murders...!!!
There ACTUAL NAME = MERICLESS ENERGY....
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You can put blaim in alot of places what if there had been a power cut, what then who's fault would it of been the weathers or the contractor that dug up the power cable, or is it the health system that sent her home, if she was that bad,
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Ok, so perhaps you should read before you type.. Splash out and buy a paper or even pickup your careless hands and goto the NZ Hearld site and read it. The account was not over due... and the fact that the electrical trades person must of known that the equipment was important.. The whole thing is just another joke of NZ and the way this country is going...
Previously Anonymous wrote: You can put blaim in alot of places what if there had been a power cut, what then who's fault would it of been the weathers or the contractor that dug up the power cable, or is it the health system that sent her home, if she was that bad,
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What if this one a member of your family...? or even you...?
Previously Anonymous wrote: You can put blaim in alot of places what if there had been a power cut, what then who's fault would it of been the weathers or the contractor that dug up the power cable, or is it the health system that sent her home, if she was that bad,
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oberta oberts..................
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'Mercury told the Government that Mrs Muliaga did not alert the contractor to her medical condition or her reliance on medical equipment'.
An excerpt from the NZ Herald...
Who are we to believe?
Who will gain the most from this sad event?
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Who would have been blamed in the event of a power cut?
What actions would the family have taken in the event of a power failure?
I blame the health system for not recognising that this woman who had major health problems due to her obesity aand needed a fulltime nurse beside her!
(If my mum depended on power connection to live, I would cut back on food and pay the power bill!)
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
>i agree that is not the smartest of ideas but the fact of the matter is should be destroyed.
If you're too scared to say this to him directly, rather don't say it at all. It's easy hiding behind anonymous on a web forum. I hope he finds out who you are.
i agree. i've had the in question working 4 me and found him 2 b polite, hard working and concientious at all times. u mite want to try doing the same urself
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im sure is a good person , maybe he just gets bored and needs his family to help him
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happy birthday bertha, i hear you turning 65 this week
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[Edit]. IF U DONT PAY FOR YOUR POWER YOU DONT GET IT SIMPLE PAY UR BILLS. KUDOS TO MERCURY. THIS SHOULD MAKE PEOPLE PAY THERE BILLS ON TIME.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
i still think we should [edit]
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
i still think we should [edit]
i agree that is not the smartest of ideas but the fact of the matter is should be destroyed.
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The account was overdue, as per todays report in the Herald.. Also, they must have been regularly overdue as power is not cut off immediately for a once off overdue bill.. I am with Mercury and forgot to pay my bill once, they send out a reminder on the following statement, and if that is not paid, they then ring you (automated phone call), then send another letter threatening it to be cut off. The family had plenty of time to pay it, and I would have thought if they had equipment necessary for health, that this would be a priority bill.. Funny how a family member managed to pay it the following day (why had they not stepped in to help before this?!).. Sorry, but Mercury is NOT responsible for this incident; it is very unfortunate, but the family MUST take responsibility. Why was help not sought when the power was cut at 11am?? The ambulance was not called until 1:30 (when she passed out).. They had also had an offer from a neighbour for help, so could have run a lead over to their place while they sorted their outstanding bill.. I am with Mercury and shall continue to stay with them.
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Good to see you all responding to the undernformed media sensationalism.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Response to Bertha Berts:
That is one of the most heartless and self-righteous things I have ever heard a human being say. They are a proud; simple and hard working family doing their damndest to survive in an economy which pays a pittance and then demands a king's ransom to afford crazy things such as a roof over your head and utilities. They haven't resorted to hand outs, violence or govt. bludging and this is admirable. They had made 2 payments in May towards this account which was then cut off with approx $170 owing. Is this the price of a life now? The person who cut the power should absolutely be held up for manslaughter. Yay for you staying with Mercury; I'm sure you'll make all the difference to their profit margin. However the level of your callousness towards a grieving family who have just lost their mother and wife defies all boundaries of disgusting. Get over yourself - who the hell are you to say the family must take responsibility? tell the coco's to go back to their own country and we wldn't have this problem
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i agree with bertha.we all gotta pay one way or the other.
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looks like da hoons win den
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Ok, so perhaps you should read before you type.. Splash out and buy a paper or even pickup your careless hands and goto the NZ Hearld site and read it. The account was not over due... and the fact that the electrical trades person must of known that the equipment was important.. The whole thing is just another joke of NZ and the way this country is going...
Previously Anonymous wrote: You can put blaim in alot of places what if there had been a power cut, what then who's fault would it of been the weathers or the contractor that dug up the power cable, or is it the health system that sent her home, if she was that bad,
yeh i have read a little bit about it, and still if there was a power cut due to unforseen circumstance, it would of been the same outcome, if I cant pay my power bill i would expect them to cut my power off too, why wasnt their back up oxygen tanks in case of a power cut, and was it the health systems fault for sending her home if she couldnt live with out the oxygen for only a few short hours?
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OK, here we go...
If you where hit by a Bus while going to the store across the other side of the street to by some milk for your coffee.
Now...
What is at fault here...? (You think the Bus right..?)
1. Perhaps it was the Stores fault becuase it was across the road
2. Perhaps it was the Roading compaines fault for putting the road there
3. Perhaps it was the Milk delivery companies fault becuase they don't deleiver milk anymore
4. Perhaps it was the Coffee making comapines fault cause they provided your body a drug that it wants
5. Perhaps it is your fault for drinking Coffee with Milk
6. Perhaps it is your fault cause you drink Coffee
or
7. The bus company whom bought the bus
8. The driver
9. The Bus company whom built the bus
10. The oil company whom makes the fuel and oils
The list goes on... so you can look at everything and say yes.. it fault by other means but look at the facts..!!!
I mean get real here..
1. They could not pay the full amount (but they made payments)
2. A Qualified Electrical Tradesman (With Trade Cert Electrical and Electrical Reg) Saw the electronic unit
3. The family told him it was required
4. I don't care if she was fat, coloured, poor and 28days behind on her power bill
5. He turned off the power the unit alarmed and he just walked out
6. He did not check with his managers for further information
7. Then the power company would not even send someone out until 8:00am the next morning...
8. Person whom dissconnected the power has commited an action that has caused death through there actions (Manslughetr)
9. The power comapny has also breached the grounds of hummanity in its actions still to date by brushing off suggestions it is in the wrong
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Ok, so perhaps you should read before you type.. Splash out and buy a paper or even pickup your careless hands and goto the NZ Hearld site and read it. The account was not over due... and the fact that the electrical trades person must of known that the equipment was important.. The whole thing is just another joke of NZ and the way this country is going...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: You can put blaim in alot of places what if there had been a power cut, what then who's fault would it of been the weathers or the contractor that dug up the power cable, or is it the health system that sent her home, if she was that bad,
yeh i have read a little bit about it, and still if there was a power cut due to unforseen circumstance, it would of been the same outcome, if I cant pay my power bill i would expect them to cut my power off too, why wasnt their back up oxygen tanks in case of a power cut, and was it the health systems fault for sending her home if she couldnt live with out the oxygen for only a few short hours?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Calm down love, go take a chill pill, sounds like you need one..
Get a heart and stop being so sadly apathetic. Someone died and the extent of your feeling is "take a chill pill". Grow up and while you're at it grow a backbone.
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Didn't see the fireworks, but I certainly heard them - sounded like they were good ones.. Pretty sad someone felt they had to call the Fire Brigade; what a waste of their time...Not very community spirited either..
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Have not been to church for a long long time. You telling me you gotta pay to go in now?
Holy Crap!
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Any Politician would do the same...
I am still a Helen supporter...
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Why is Helen C Going to the funeral, trying to get more votes, Bit of a waste of tax payers money.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
i still think we should[edit]
oh it's th idiot on again.it's a user pays society we live in so get your gun licence and go to jail.better still, y not grow up
i agree that is not the smartest of ideas but the fact of the matter is should be destroyed.
site admin delete previous postings ,they naming and malicious
[edit I think the offensive posts are edited or deleted.]
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i agree that is not the smartest of ideas but the fact of the matter is should be destroyed.
If you're too scared to say this to him directly, rather don't say it at all. It's easy hiding behind anonymous on a web forum. I hope he finds out who you are.
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Ok, the island way is different, and many people interperate thing differntly. We all need to be happy. I have a husband that wood turn my switch on quikly. does any one want himn. I have another one that like s to cook does anyone want him?
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Sunga'a welcome back - long time no hear! how was the island? You would know oh so well what it is like without electricity over there!
Previously Sunga'a wrote:
Ok, the island way is different, and many people interperate thing differntly. We all need to be happy. I have a husband that wood turn my switch on quikly. does any one want himn. I have another one that like s to cook does anyone want him?
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We done need electrics. we come to new zealand. back home it is to hot to have heaters so we dont have electrics, I had a lovely time back home thank you very much. The crabs were beautiful. thank yiou, i love you and your family.
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The link above didn't work, but heres another link from another forum..
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx?id=17770108&threadid=17770108
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Just shut up about what if there was a power cut...!! well there was not no power cut.. A person cut the power off... GET IT..!!!
Previously Anonymous wrote: Who would have been blamed in the event of a power cut?
What actions would the family have taken in the event of a power failure?
I blame the health system for not recognising that this woman who had major health problems due to her obesity aand needed a fulltime nurse beside her!
(If my mum depended on power connection to live, I would cut back on food and pay the power bill!)
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http://www.nzdating.com/community/mb-readthread.aspx?id=278825344#J
What another portion of NZ are thinking about this situation!
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I think this person putting up all this malicious ramblings about the above-mentioned, is a teen with either a grudge against the named person or perhaps a little of the green monster...???
Not worth bothering Ropes....
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Response to Bertha Berts:
That is one of the most heartless and self-righteous things I have ever heard a human being say. They are a proud; simple and hard working family doing their damndest to survive in an economy which pays a pittance and then demands a king's ransom to afford crazy things such as a roof over your head and utilities. They haven't resorted to hand outs, violence or govt. bludging and this is admirable. They had made 2 payments in May towards this account which was then cut off with approx $170 owing. Is this the price of a life now? The person who cut the power should absolutely be held up for manslaughter. Yay for you staying with Mercury; I'm sure you'll make all the difference to their profit margin. However the level of your callousness towards a grieving family who have just lost their mother and wife defies all boundaries of disgusting. Get over yourself - who the hell are you to say the family must take responsibility?
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Calm down love, go take a chill pill, sounds like you need one.. ;-)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Why?
The question why was why change power companies?
Look at the deaths pages in the herald.
Loads every day.
One of the sickest and coniving scheming vote grabbing things you will ever see is our leader trying to gain votes by turning up at the greiving family's house in front of TV and newspaper cameras. SICK. SICK.SICK.
And the poor buggers from Mercury Energy having to don fancy dress garb to go into the house to say sorry to the people that did not pay their bill.
You could not make it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
pray tell. whats a roflcopter?.perhaps you should refrain from words like scum etc.it doesn't serve you well.tell us why if you have real evidence why you think this person is all the negative expletives you use.the person you referring to is always nice to me,always waves out when we drive past etc.and his parents are awesome people.I suggest as would Dr.Oy, and as have others, that you take the time to get to know them.then your ignorance and subsequent arrogance would fade into the ether. there you go roflcopty.pray tell,excuse my ignorance but i do not know what it means.Never heard it b4.have a dandy day possum.
im not going to bother writing out the long list. duno if we are talking bout the same person. if we are dont really care wot u think coz its only a mater of time before he is he or in jail.
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oh, oh.. Hi jinks in the hithe again ehh.?
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
> pray tell. whats a roflcopter?.perhaps you should refrain from words like scum etc.it doesn't serve you well.tell us why if you have real evidence why you think this person is all the negative expletives you use.the person you referring to is always nice to me,always waves out when we drive past etc.and his parents are awesome people.I suggest as would Dr.Oy, and as have others, that you take the time to get to know them.then your ignorance and subsequent arrogance would fade into the ether. there you go roflcopty.pray tell,excuse my ignorance but i do not know what it means.Never heard it b4.have a dandy day possum.
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im not going to bother writing out the long list. duno if we are talking bout the same person. if we are dont really care wot u think coz its only a mater of time before he is he or in jail.
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i agree. i've had the in question working 4 me and found him 2 b polite, hard working and concientious at all times. u mite want to try doing the same urself
coz he would be how else would he get money for his drugs and drinks.
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That would be the Karen that drinks at the malthouse every day!
Previously Lilbits wrote:
Who is Karen? is her last name [edit]
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Lets all tell this company to get stuffed.... If you have any accounts or have friends with accounts with this company which is a subset or Mighty River Power then lets all move to another supplier... Show the company that this is just not on.
They should be charged with Manslaughter...!!! Murders...!!!
There ACTUAL NAME = MERICLESS ENERGY....
Mericless energy?
Think you got a bit overheated there?
Obviously it is very, very sad that the lady died, especially in such an avoidable manner, but did anyone else notice the size of her teenage son? It must have cost a lot of money to get him to that size! No disrespect but you don't get to be that size by eating rice and veges.
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Every time the power goes off (and it is something that happens a few times a year) this website dies too after 15min. So at some stage I am going to have to fork out several hundred dollars per month to put it into a real data centre. For the time being I am willing to take some risks with a web site, but I surely wouldn't take that risk with my life.
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No need to use obscenities in your reply; that just goes to show how unintelligent you are because you cannot come up with a more informed response..
Thanks for the birthday wishes Dr Ropata & Roberta; I'm not 65 yet!! Well, not for another couple of days yet.. I celebrated last Sunday evening with my elderly parents; we sat around drinking red wine and singing piano tunes. We even had a jive along to some 'beer tunes'. It was a right royal hoot. You should have come!!
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
dear old Freddie MERCURY would be turning in his grave. Probably with Rock hudson
You've got to wonder though, what type of people wouldn't just call an ambulance, and secondly no one is released from hospital if their medical condition is so bad that they require full on 24/7 oxygenation.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Why?
The question why was why change power companies?
Look at the deaths pages in the herald.
Loads every day.
One of the sickest and coniving scheming vote grabbing things you will ever see is our leader trying to gain votes by turning up at the greiving family's house in front of TV and newspaper cameras. SICK. SICK.SICK.
And the poor buggers from Mercury Energy having to don fancy dress garb to go into the house to say sorry to the people that did not pay their bill.
You could not make it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: OK, here we go...
If you where hit by a Bus while going to the store across the other side of the street to by some milk for your coffee.
Now...
What is at fault here...? (You think the Bus right..?)
1. Perhaps it was the Stores fault becuase it was across the road
2. Perhaps it was the Roading compaines fault for putting the road there
3. Perhaps it was the Milk delivery companies fault becuase they don't deleiver milk anymore
4. Perhaps it was the Coffee making comapines fault cause they provided your body a drug that it wants
5. Perhaps it is your fault for drinking Coffee with Milk
6. Perhaps it is your fault cause you drink Coffee
or
7. The bus company whom bought the bus
8. The driver
9. The Bus company whom built the bus
10. The oil company whom makes the fuel and oils
The list goes on... so you can look at everything and say yes.. it fault by other means but look at the facts..!!!
I mean get real here..
1. They could not pay the full amount (but they made payments)
2. A Qualified Electrical Tradesman (With Trade Cert Electrical and Electrical Reg) Saw the electronic unit
3. The family told him it was required
4. I don't care if she was fat, coloured, poor and 28days behind on her power bill
5. He turned off the power the unit alarmed and he just walked out
6. He did not check with his managers for further information
7. Then the power company would not even send someone out until 8:00am the next morning...
8. Person whom dissconnected the power has commited an action that has caused death through there actions (Manslughetr)
9. The power comapny has also breached the grounds of hummanity in its actions still to date by brushing off suggestions it is in the wrong
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Ok, so perhaps you should read before you type.. Splash out and buy a paper or even pickup your careless hands and goto the NZ Hearld site and read it. The account was not over due... and the fact that the electrical trades person must of known that the equipment was important.. The whole thing is just another joke of NZ and the way this country is going...
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> Previously Anonymous wrote: You can put blaim in alot of places what if there had been a power cut, what then who's fault would it of been the weathers or the contractor that dug up the power cable, or is it the health system that sent her home, if she was that bad,
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yeh i have read a little bit about it, and still if there was a power cut due to unforseen circumstance, it would of been the same outcome, if I cant pay my power bill i would expect them to cut my power off too, why wasnt their back up oxygen tanks in case of a power cut, and was it the health systems fault for sending her home if she couldnt live with out the oxygen for only a few short hours?
still think its the health departments fault for sending her home if she couldnt live without oxygen,'why wasnt their backup oxygen tanks' the guy who turned it off was only doing his job, hes not a doctor, or is he, maybe he's a racist, and votes for W.Peters, oh well life goes on, live every day as its your last cause you never know when that bus is around the corner,
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pray tell. whats a roflcopter?.perhaps you should refrain from words like scum etc.it doesn't serve you well.tell us why if you have real evidence why you think this person is all the negative expletives you use.the person you referring to is always nice to me,always waves out when we drive past etc.and his parents are awesome people.I suggest as would Dr.Oy, and as have others, that you take the time to get to know them.then your ignorance and subsequent arrogance would fade into the ether. there you go roflcopty.pray tell,excuse my ignorance but i do not know what it means.Never heard it b4.have a dandy day possum.
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
I think this person putting up all this malicious ramblings about the above-mentioned, is a teen with either a grudge against the named person or perhaps a little of the green monster...???
Not worth bothering Ropes....
jelous of that scum. roflcopter
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Why is Helen C Going to the funeral, trying to get more votes, Bit of a waste of tax payers money.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
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I think this person putting up all this malicious ramblings about the above-mentioned, is a teen with either a grudge against the named person or perhaps a little of the green monster...???
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Not worth bothering Ropes....
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jelous of that scum. roflcopter
yes it is jealousy.from a person who cannot spell helicopter too
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Previously Anonymous wrote: You disgusting PIG...!!! (calling people COCO's..) there is no place for this type of attack on any people.. So what colour are you.. GREEN..? cause you must be some kind of swamp mould...!!!
Also as per attached, this person has hit the nail on the head. They are a proud family just trying to do the best they can (with no handouts from the LABOUR F%$kwits). And also it would seem that the price of life is now around $170. So, all that want to get behind this, lets email all and get as many people possible to change power suppliers. (WE ALL READY HAVE).. STUFF THEM..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Response to Bertha Berts:
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> That is one of the most heartless and self-righteous things I have ever heard a human being say. They are a proud; simple and hard working family doing their damndest to survive in an economy which pays a pittance and then demands a king's ransom to afford crazy things such as a roof over your head and utilities. They haven't resorted to hand outs, violence or govt. bludging and this is admirable. They had made 2 payments in May towards this account which was then cut off with approx $170 owing. Is this the price of a life now? The person who cut the power should absolutely be held up for manslaughter. Yay for you staying with Mercury; I'm sure you'll make all the difference to their profit margin. However the level of your callousness towards a grieving family who have just lost their mother and wife defies all boundaries of disgusting. Get over yourself - who the hell are you to say the family must take responsibility? tell the coco's to go back to their own country and we wldn't have this problem
yeh cocos is a bit harsh but we do have alot of them here on the doll and kiwi tax payers paying for there bingo
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The point they are trying to make is 'you don't pay your power bill, you don't get power'... Just like any other utility - would you expect Telecom to continue giving you phone line usage if you didn't pay your bill?? It's not a matter of being unfeeling, it's a reality. Yes, it is a struggle to pay bills at times (for some of us, most of the time) but it's about priorities and setting aside money for bills. Power was obviously an important utility so this should have been paid first (before their church)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Just hop back under the rock you came from you sack of ...... I don't even see the point you are trying to make here apart from just showing us all how much of an unfeeling GIT..!!! come around and I'll put you in an electric chair then you'll pray the power was turned off...!!
Previously Anonymous wrote: WTF. IF U DONT PAY FOR YOUR POWER YOU DONT GET IT SIMPLE PAY UR BILLS. KUDOS TO MERCURY. THIS SHOULD MAKE PEOPLE PAY THERE BILLS ON TIME.
take it back to the start you want something you want/need somthing you pay for it. if u cant afford it you dont get it simple
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but did u c th power of th firewrks at keplars party
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You disgusting PIG...!!! (calling people COCO's..) there is no place for this type of attack on any people.. So what colour are you.. GREEN..? cause you must be some kind of swamp mould...!!!
Also as per attached, this person has hit the nail on the head. They are a proud family just trying to do the best they can (with no handouts from the LABOUR F%$kwits). And also it would seem that the price of life is now around $170. So, all that want to get behind this, lets email all and get as many people possible to change power suppliers. (WE ALL READY HAVE).. STUFF THEM..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Response to Bertha Berts:
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That is one of the most heartless and self-righteous things I have ever heard a human being say. They are a proud; simple and hard working family doing their damndest to survive in an economy which pays a pittance and then demands a king's ransom to afford crazy things such as a roof over your head and utilities. They haven't resorted to hand outs, violence or govt. bludging and this is admirable. They had made 2 payments in May towards this account which was then cut off with approx $170 owing. Is this the price of a life now? The person who cut the power should absolutely be held up for manslaughter. Yay for you staying with Mercury; I'm sure you'll make all the difference to their profit margin. However the level of your callousness towards a grieving family who have just lost their mother and wife defies all boundaries of disgusting. Get over yourself - who the hell are you to say the family must take responsibility? tell the coco's to go back to their own country and we wldn't have this problem
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
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I think this person putting up all this malicious ramblings about the above-mentioned, is a teen with either a grudge against the named person or perhaps a little of the green monster...???
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Not worth bothering Ropes....
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jelous of that scum. roflcopter
yes it is jealousy.from a person who cannot spell helicopter too
whats there to be jealous of? from [Beep Beep] who does'nt know what a roflcopter is.
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happy birthday blerta....
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Bob Bob
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** GREAT JOKES **
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Irish Boy's Confession
'Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl'.
The priest asks, 'Is that you, Dicky?'
'Yes, Father, it is.'
'And who was the girl you were with?'
'I can't tell you, Father, I don't want to ruin her reputation.'
'Well, Dicky, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later, so you may as well tell me now.
Was it Mary Walsh?'
'I cannot say.'
'Was it Teresa Brown?'
'I'll never tell.'
'Was it Margaret Doyle?'
'I'm sorry, but I cannot name her.'
'Was it Anne O' Neil?'
'My lips are sealed.'
'Was it Catherine O' Tool, then?'
'Please, Father, I cannot tell you.'
The priest sighs in frustration. 'You're very tight lipped Dicky, and I admire that.
But you've sinned and have to atone. You cannot be an altar boy now for 4 months. Now you go and behave yourself.'
Dicky walks back to his pew, and his friend Tommy slides over and whispers, 'What'd you get?'
'4 Months holiday and five good leads'.
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An old man shuffled into the Greenhithe Cafe and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a barstool. After wincing and recovering his composure, he ordered a chocolate sundae.
The waitress asked, ‘Crushed nuts?’
‘No,’ he replied, ‘Arthritis.’
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Sorry guys, but offensive posts will be removed or cleansed. Please try and keep these forums so that we don't have to lock them down or moderate all posts.
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A horse went into the Malthouse and went up to the bar. The bartender turned around and asked him "Why the long face?"
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A ham sandwich went into a bar that wasn't the Malthouse and asked for a beer, to which the Bartender said "I'm sorry, but we don't serve food here"
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A man went into the Malthouse with a piece of asphalt under his arm and when the bartender asked him what he'd like, he said "I'll have one for me and one for the road..."
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An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman go into the Malthouse, and the bartender asks "Is this some kind of joke?"
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ummm... Site Admin... Have you run this one by Blurtie...???
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Why did the hedgehog cross the road???.....
To see his flat mate.....;-)
Sorry, bit of a lame one to start with.....
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For his birthday, David received a fully grown parrot with a bad attitude and worse vocabulary.
David tried hard to change the bird’s attitude and was constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, anything he could think of to try and set a good example, but nothing worked. He yelled at the bird, the bird yelled back. He shook the bird and the bird just got more angry and more rude.
Finally, in a moment of desperation, David put the parrot in the freezer. For a few moments he heard the bird squawking, kicking and screaming, then suddenly there was quiet.
Not a sound for half a minute.
David was frightened that he may have hurt the bird so he opened the freezer door.
The parrot calmly stepped onto David’s arm and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I will endeavour at once to correct my behaviour. I am truly sorry and beg your forgiveness.”
David was astonished at the bird’s change of attitude and was about to ask why when the parrot continued with, “May I ask what the chicken did?”
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Michael Jackson has recently released the dates of his upcoming UK tour.. They are John age 6, David age 9, Ben aged 5 and Joel aged 10......
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A Blonde was sent on her way to Heaven. Upon arrival, a concerned St Peter met her at the Pearly Gates. 'I'm sorry,' St Peter said; 'But Heaven is suffering from an overload of goodly souls and we have been forced to put up an Entrance Exam for new arrivals to ease the burden of Heavenly Arrivals.'
'That's cool' said the blonde, 'What does the Entrance Exam consist of?'
'Just three questions' said St Peter.
'Which are?' asked the blonde.
'The first,' said St Peter, 'is, which two days of the week start with the letter 'T' '? The second is 'How many seconds are there in a year?' The third is 'What was the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?'
'Now,' said St Peter, 'Go away and think about those questions and when I call upon you, I shall expect you to have those answers for me.'
So the blonde went away and gave those three questions some considerable thought (I expect you to do the same).
The following morning, St Peter called upon the blonde and asked if she had considered the questions, to which she replied, 'I have.'
'Well then,' said St Peter, 'Which two days of the week start with the letter T?'
The blonde said, 'Today and Tomorrow.'
St Peter pondered this answer for some time, and decided that indeed the answer can be applied to the question.
'Well then, could I have your answer to the second of the three questions?' St Peter went on, 'how many seconds in a year?'
The Blonde replied, 'Twelve!'
'Only twelve?' exclaimed St Peter, 'How did you arrive at that figure?'
'Easy,' said the blonde, 'there's the second of January, the second of February, right through to the second of December, giving a total of twelve seconds.'
St Peter looked at the blonde and said, 'I need some time to consider your answer before I can give you a decision.' And he walked away shaking his
head.
A short time later, St Peter returned to the Blonde. 'I'll allow the answer to stand, but you need to get the third and final question absolutely correct to be allowed into Heaven. Now, can you tell me the answer to the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?'
The blonde replied: 'Of the three questions, I found this the easiest to
answer.'
'Really!' exclaimed St Peter, 'And what is the answer?'
'It's Andy.'
'Andy??'
'Yes, Andy,' said the blonde.
This totally floored St Peter, and he paced this way and that, deliberating the answer. Finally, he could not stand the suspense any longer, and turning to the blonde, asked 'How in God's name did you arrive at THAT answer?'
'Easy' said the blonde, 'Andy sat, Andy watched, Andy waited til his billy
boiled.'
And the blonde entered Heaven...
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A place to show us all your Great Clean Jokes... have us in stiches.. :-)
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Did you hear about the French man who lost his Beret in the cow paddock???
He tried on 5 before he found the right one....
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OK, slightly un-PC....
What do you call a Maori in a red mini?
A jaffa....
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Did you hear about the French man who lost his Beret in the cow paddock???
He tried on 5 before he found the right one....
can't blieve u thru that one in
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My mum just told me that one!!! I thought it was rather good..
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Woman walks in to the Malthouse and asks for a double entendre,
So the barman gave her one!
If you use this one please credit me as it is one of my best.
Stan Dup
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Why did the hedgehog cross the road???.....
To see his flat mate.....
Sorry, bit of a lame one to start with.....
I suspect that is you site admin man or whoever.
That is so unfunny it is not even a joke.
It belongs on a German forum, it is that bad.
Molly Cule
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LOL LOL LOL LOL...........LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Only thing is, I don't touch scotch.. Make it a Voddies or G&T and I'll be away laughing..
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how many cows have bells...?
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George was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the process of stealing things.
He immediately phoned 111, who asked "Is someone in your house?" and George said no and explained the situation. Then they explained that all patrols were busy, and that he should simply lock his door and a patrol would be there when available.
George said, "Okay," hung up, counted to 30, and phoned 111 again.
"Hello, I just called you a few seconds ago because there were people in my shed. Well, you don't have to worry about them now because I've just shot them all."
Then he hung up. Within five minutes three squad cars, the Armed Offenders squad, and an ambulance showed up. Of course, the police caught the burglars red-handed.
One of the police said to George: "I thought you said that you'd shot them!"
George said, "I thought you said there was nobody available!"
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
'What was the name of the swagman in Waltzing Matilda?'
A riddle that circulates from time to time is 'What was the name of the swagman?'.
The answer is usually Andy. Why? Because of the line repeated in the chorus, e.g.: 'Andy sang as he tucked that jumbuck in his tuckerbag'.
The Sydney Morning Herald of 22 November 1999 offered an answer I'd never heard before, from Tony Winton of Mosman, who claimed that the Swagman's name was Juan. That's because of the line 'Juan's a jolly swagman'. The following day, the paper quoted Brian Millett of Yass as saying that this Juan bloke may have been a cousin of the famous Mexican alluded to in the U.S. National Anthem - José Canyusee.
Also on 23 November 1999, the Herald quoted Alexander Tolnay of Berlin, who said that, reflecting the origins of the poem, the Swagman really must have been a German rather than someone of Spanish extraction. So his name would have been Hans ('Hans a jolly swagman ...').
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Whats big, red and eats rocks?
A big red rock eater
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Whoever. I'm funny...
And please remember guys, this is a family show. I've deleted even slightly off colour ones so that the tone is clear. Rule of thumb: Teacher being happy for the kids to read this.
I suspect that is you site admin man or whoever.
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Bertha goes into the Malthouse. New owner asks if she'd like a drink. She says 'Thanks' and gets a double scotch, straight up. Barman asks for the $12, Bertha refuses to pay arguing that the kind barman had simply offered her a drink which she graciously accepted, so why should she pay? Argument goes on, barman boots her out and tells her never to return.
10mins later she goes back in. Barman: "I told you never to come in here again. Out!"
Bertha: "I've never been here before in my life!"
Argument continues for several minutes.
Barman: "Well, if it wasn't you then, you must have a double"
Bertha: "Thanks, make it a scotch, straight up"
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what did sushi A say to sushi B?
wassup B ?. (wasabi)
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Two fish in a tank, 1 fish said to the other, how do we drive this thing
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Q. What's the difference between the Rolling Stones and a Scotsman?
A. One says "Hey, you, get off of my cloud."
The other says, "Hey, McCloud, get off of my ewe."
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A blind man is walking down the street with his seeing-eye dog. They come to a busy intersection, and the dog, ignoring the cars and traffic zooming by on the street, leads the blind man right out into the thick of traffic. This is followed by the screech of tires and horns blaring as panicked drivers try desperately not to run the pair down.
The blind man and the dog finally reach the safety of the sidewalk on the other side of the street, and the blind man pulls a cookie out of his coat pocket which he offers to the dog. A passer-by, having observed the near fatal incident, can't control his amazement and says to the blind man, "Why on Earth are you rewarding your dog with a cookie? He nearly got you killed!" The blind man turns in his direction and replies,
"I want to find out where his head is, so I can kick his ass."
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Does she know how clever she is?
ummm... Site Admin... Have you run this one by Blurtie...???
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Previously BeeTea wrote:
Should we have a BBQ so we can all meet some of the famous punters on here..? oh and this time well have to make sure crackerjack doesn't get the fire boys around.. lol..
Thinking by some way of invitation via login etc..? what you guys/gals think...
Later
Go ahead, make my day,
and how the heck are you supposed to be a member here ?
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can i come to the bbq.hey y not have it at the malthouse
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I think it is a great idea - but where? and also how do we make contact? don't want serious people there do we? No name tags i say but i will be wearing my robe and chains so i'm sure everyone will know whom i am.
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After a couple of wines, Bertha will be shot in 5mins....
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Whoever is keen to have it at their place, tell us a day, time, place... Or if a park is better, perhaps Wainoni park???
Perhaps by email to the various personalities on here... (make sure your email is a valid address).
All those anonymous out there will have to get a personality to get an invite?
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Whoever is keen to have it at their place, tell us a day, time, place... Or if a park is better, perhaps Wainoni park???
Perhaps by email to the various personalities on here... (make sure your email is a valid address).
All those anonymous out there will have to get a personality to get an invite?
hear hear, or is it here here, or is it hare hare or maybe heir heir.......mmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Wainoni Park sounds a bloody good idea to me.
After all there must be some reason why they they put so much seating and buggerall for the kids to play on.
I heard the council were putting some lights up to deter the hoons from congregating there. Anyone else notice the broken beer bottles in the car park last week?
Mr Stan Dup
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I dont see a site bbq happening,as all the people that used to chat here no longer use it.It seems now just to be anonymous people talking about scate park.It has got boring sorry.
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Funny i posted comment yestaday about the lack of interest in the forum lately, it did not get posted, no wonder.Site bbq? I would be interested to see if anyone would come,i imagine not.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: What does Dr_oy suggest? adolescents respond to people who are honest........
You is rite. Honestee iz the rite policee innit?
Iz Dr Oy your reel name?
Tell da trooth Dr Oy you no it makes da sense.
Van Dall yes my friend this is my real name............
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
ok, looks like it's a gooer.. shall we look to use collins park..? was thinking at my place but sounds like it could be big..! Next thoughts; 1. Venue 2. When 3. Ring fire department first...?
but what if as some hav suggested, roberta and bertha and mr blobbie etc are one and the same person.means there will be a couple of people at the party all trying to be heaps of people at once.like a kind of schitzo party........
thank you but i am the only mr blobbie
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OK, can we get back on track here.. This is about a BBQ so can we go forward in dicsussing and better still getting things sorted so we can have a fun event :-)
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Previously BeeTea wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
is beetee tryin a dr ropata thing.he not vry original you think?
Is it not passed your bed time.. Don't forget to get up at 1:00am and start driving around aka "hooning" NO, Im not trying to steal someone elses thunder... Perhaps if someone decides to help out in this world tey want something. Is that what you do...? Give, then TAKE TAKE TAKE.
I Bet you do roofing jobs for poor old people and don't come back after you cash the check.. Just go away...
keeps the overheads down
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Previously Anonymous wrote: If the 'hoons' can't congregate there, where will we go for our BBQ then?... the bbq still a gd idea
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Make sure you have a good vacumcleaner 4 when roberta comes,she tends 2 get a bit messy.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What does Dr_oy suggest? Communication occurs when one places ones thoughts in friendly hands........
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Can I come? I Will promise not to be too early.
Stan
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sounds gr8 when shall we come?
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Shall we wear name tags?
Bertha may need body guards...
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I might have to come as 'anonymous' ;-)
Would have to be heaps of food for Sunga'a and her tribe of kids....
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<Dont agree Stan, before it was a few people having conversations they could have had at the malthouse. If you would rather sit at home you can still have them in the unmoderated forum so what are you moaning about?. Not all of us in the community want to read abusive offensive material posted by some people and so something had to be done. Plenty of other chat rooms out there to try....
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at least we wouldn't have to remember names....... everyone would be called Annonymous
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I dont see a site bbq happening,as all the people that used to chat here no longer use it.It seems now just to be anonymous people talking about scate park.It has got boring sorry.
Exactly what I said about a month ago when site admin decided he would start moderating/monitoring whatever you want to call it.
I said he screwed it up then and I say he screwed it up now. It was good with plenty of traffic, now nothing.
As I have said before, give someone a bit of power............
I expect this to either be not posted or a sarcastic comment from him.
Why not admit it was better before?
Stan Dupp
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Previously harold bloomsfield wrote:
I suggest a winters pot luck dinner would be far more appropriate due to the nature of our weather.Bbq season is well and truly over.
i enjoy horse pie,is that ok to bring
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Previously candy fox wrote:
Previously harold bloomsfield wrote:
I suggest a winters pot luck dinner would be far more appropriate due to the nature of our weather.Bbq season is well and truly over.
i enjoy horse pie,is that ok to bring
id like to know who is impersonating the original candy foxx? can you not think of your own name?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What does Dr_oy suggest? the future cannot serve you,time can only serve you now....................so lets make it asap
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Can I come? I Will promise not to be too early.
Stan
Very sorry wrong place wrong time again.
That was supposed to be a question for the good Doc.
Stan Dup
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Looking forward to meeting Stan... Will you be bringing the wife?
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If the 'hoons' can't congregate there, where will we go for our BBQ then?...
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Well, can't be at my place, because I'm currently of 'no fixed abode'...The Doc's is always a good place for a good time, but he would probably have to clear that with Nurse Fanny first. Roberta's could be good, and she does have a butler who can run around getting our drinks and clearing up etc (also, I've heard Roberta is the BBQ cooking queen!). I don't think Mr. Blobbies would be a wise idea, what with all the doggie dooze in the back yard...
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
Well, can't be at my place, because I'm currently of 'no fixed abode'...The Doc's is always a good place for a good time, but he would probably have to clear that with Nurse Fanny first. Roberta's could be good, and she does have a butler who can run around getting our drinks and clearing up etc (also, I've heard Roberta is the BBQ cooking queen!). I don't think Mr. Blobbies would be a wise idea, what with all the doggie dooze in the back yard...
not blobbies ,not robbies ,not nobbies........starting to sound like dr seuss a bit
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not blobbies ,not robbies ,not nobbies........starting to sound like dr seuss a bit
HA, HA, HA.....you're killing me with your sense of humor.
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we come as a ready made party if you do.pre primed and all.will b good to venture out of rame rd for a change.
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As long as Mr Blobbie makes sure his dogs dont poop everywhere.
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We will hear you hooning up the street anyways mayoress,in your beamer.
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Roberta has a gr8 bbq, and she has a butler.I think she should host it,she has a lovely veggie garden 2,helped her dig it yestaday,inbetween cups of TEA.Her speciality is potatoes,they are flourishing.All that weeding over summer worked a treat,now she can just sit back and enjoy her lentil burger.ps Roberta the lentil burgers worked a treat on Dr Ropatas constipation.
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Hmmm, maybe; but they both seem to have a strong interest in the Malthouse....
Previously Site Admin wrote: Just so that there is no confusion, "candy fox" and "Candy Foxx" are different people.
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What does Dr_oy suggest?
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So I guess I'll have to provide the location, BBQ and food and you guys just provide the conversation? And I shoot anyone that swears....
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cld have it at collins "hoon" park!
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ok, looks like it's a gooer.. shall we look to use collins park..? was thinking at my place but sounds like it could be big..!
Next thoughts;
1. Venue
2. When
3. Ring fire department first...?
;-)
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stan you still got that problem of coming too early eh. this premature triangulation boy... you gotta get a grip on it.
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Looking forward to meeting Stan... Will you be bringing the wife?
it must be the name
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Bee Tea - i suggest we have it at your place, met you at the council meeting a few Friday's back and you seem a decent bloke, how about it - just post the address and time, we will be there! i certainly can't have it at my house, too much sensitive information to protect!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously BeeTea wrote: Should we have a BBQ so we can all meet some of the famous punters on here..? Whatever happened about this?
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Should we have a BBQ so we can all meet some of the famous punters on here..? oh and this time well have to make sure crackerjack doesn't get the fire boys around.. lol..
Thinking by some way of invitation via login etc..? what you guys/gals think...
Later :-)
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bbqs are nice
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: What does Dr_oy suggest? adolescents respond to people who are honest........
You is rite. Honestee iz the rite policee innit?
Iz Dr Oy your reel name?
Tell da trooth Dr Oy you no it makes da sense.
Van Dall
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
ok, looks like it's a gooer.. shall we look to use collins park..? was thinking at my place but sounds like it could be big..! Next thoughts; 1. Venue 2. When 3. Ring fire department first...?
but what if as some hav suggested, roberta and bertha and mr blobbie etc are one and the same person.means there will be a couple of people at the party all trying to be heaps of people at once.like a kind of schitzo party........
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What does Dr_oy suggest? adolescents respond to people who are honest........
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Actually Sunga'a, you'll be interested to hear I'm a bit of a tee totaler at the moment, thats why I couldn't make an appearance at the Tomcat party on Sat (too much temptation)!!! Might just have to bring my sparkling grape juice along
Previously Sunga'a wrote:
After a couple of wines, Bertha will be shot in 5mins....
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
is beetee tryin a dr ropata thing.he not vry original you think?
Is it not passed your bed time.. Don't forget to get up at 1:00am and start driving around aka "hooning" NO, Im not trying to steal someone elses thunder... Perhaps if someone decides to help out in this world tey want something. Is that what you do...? Give, then TAKE TAKE TAKE.
I Bet you do roofing jobs for poor old people and don't come back after you cash the check.. Just go away...
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Dr Roopata does roof jobs
Previously BeeTea wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
is beetee tryin a dr ropata thing.he not vry original you think?
Is it not passed your bed time.. Don't forget to get up at 1:00am and start driving around aka "hooning" NO, Im not trying to steal someone elses thunder... Perhaps if someone decides to help out in this world tey want something. Is that what you do...? Give, then TAKE TAKE TAKE.
I Bet you do roofing jobs for poor old people and don't come back after you cash the check.. Just go away...
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I suggest a winters pot luck dinner would be far more appropriate due to the nature of our weather.Bbq season is well and truly over.
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Good to hear the lentil burgers did the trick (old family cure).
I will make a pile for the BBQ...!
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i will bring the children and the pig trotters. maybe it could be a husband swap party.
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Just so that there is no confusion, "candy fox" and "Candy Foxx" are different people.<br />
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is beetee tryin a dr ropata thing.he not vry original you think?
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Previously BeeTea wrote:
Should we have a BBQ so we can all meet some of the famous punters on here..?
Whatever happened about this?
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OK NAME THE PLACE AND A DAY,GET THE BALL ROLLING
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Stolen Cars in Greenhithe
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Previously Nomis Mil wrote: In addition, one incident was happened at Durbin Court on Sunday 8th July.
Someone was trying or attempted to steal my car which parked at the end of Durbin Court, but unsuccessfully. My car's back screen was broken and glass all around, car door locks was being breakin and all doors were unlocked at that time.
It is important that crime is reported at a Police Station. All incidents are linked, crime trends identified, and Policing resources allocated respectively. The more pieces of the puzzle you have, the more chance you have of solving it! Have you reported this incident? Your nearest Police station is 52 Parkway Drive (off Constellation Drive) and they are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Over the past month five vehicles have been stolen from Greenhithe and recovered in Greenhithe. All but one are Subaru Legacy's. All recovered around Pitoitoi Avenue area. Someone knows something. Information will be treated confidentially.
contact :
Constable Hermien KOK
(09) 443 8039
0274 776 235
or you can text the confidential Offender Information Text Line 027 2727 669
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In addition, one incident was happened at Durbin Court on Sunday 8th July.
Someone was trying or attempted to steal my car which parked at the end of Durbin Court, but unsuccessfully. My car's back screen was broken and glass all around, car door locks was being breakin and all doors were unlocked at that time.
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Hi, just for you to know, I heard a Subaru was stolen in Durbin Court. This incident has been reported to police on Tue 31 July 2007. Pls could everyone keeps an eye on your property and your cars at this area..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Nomis Mil wrote: In addition, one incident was happened at Durbin Court on Sunday 8th July.
>Someone was trying or attempted to steal my car which parked at the end of Durbin Court, but unsuccessfully. My car's back screen was broken and glass all around, car door locks was being breakin and all doors were unlocked at that time.
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It is important that crime is reported at a Police Station. All incidents are linked, crime trends identified, and Policing resources allocated respectively. The more pieces of the puzzle you have, the more chance you have of solving it! Have you reported this incident? Your nearest Police station is 52 Parkway Drive (off Constellation Drive) and they are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It is getting out of hand in Greenhithe.. whats wrong with it???
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Speeding Cars
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Whys everyone in such a hurry around Greenhithe SLOW DOWN!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I saw Greenhithes fasted 2 Seater Arm cahir racing around the other day.. complete dis respect for all other single and 2 seater drivers in Admirals Court... all over the road.. not passing the remote.. I mean what was this guy thinking..
Oh, and he didn't even have any of his hoon mates on board just himself.. road hog... or couch potatoe don't know which. cant understand you sori?
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yes roberta sumone who i cant understand due to there poor english, is a bit too serious 2day, 2 much drinking in the wekend do you think?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: So you must be gay then.. huh..? shall we call you Baba then nobbie
Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse. YOU MUST HAVE A LITTLE ONE.
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We all like to have fun mate. Most of us get a kick out of going fast too. But most of us don't look to satisfy this urge by endangering and annoying everyone else.
Do you think I should tell my kids to just be more considerate of your "peps" when they get woken up 5 times a night every weekend because all your "peps" are trying to do is "have some fun when they roll"? And when the inevitable fatality occurs on Greenhithe rd sometime in the (i suspect) near future do you think the grieving parents should be told to just get over it because you and your "peps" were in a hurry to get somewhere and enjoy going fast?
There is more to life than the mode in which you travel between events and places y'know? I just don't get people like you? I would love to own a Lamborghini. But if that Lamborghini became the be-all and end-all of my existence I would be one sad, sad looser. So what on earth can be said for those that hang everything about who they are on 1994 Starlet with a loud exhaust pipe?
And Max, nothing beats a good education.
Go back to school.
On a bus.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
hello im max u guys need to go faster dont u hate it when there some slow az granma holding up the traffic. yo g. u no wat i mean. lol faster u go the fast u get there and if u complani about peps doing skids and stuff we just trying have some fun when we roll. in ghithe yo holla bk. keep it green
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So you must be gay then.. huh..? shall we call you Baba then nobbie
Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse.
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None of us are getting any younger so we need to get there before you get too much older.. :-)
Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Anybody else read Hermien Kok's insert in issue 60, june 2007 (this weeks) of the Greenhithe village news...
She has been stopping speedsters in G'hithe, old and young alike... And according to her the younger speedsters are more pleasant than many of the older speedsters...
Interesting...
But I do agree that everyone needs to slow down...
Whats the rush...???
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Coming into Greenhithe road (the entrance closest to Black's Rd) this morning (about 11:00am), road was very wet and just after we had turned in, a late model silver Volvo over took our vehicle, speeding past at a speed over 100km. His vehicle did not come back onto the correct lane until after turning the first corner. This WAS NOT a boy racer/hoon or teenager but a man in about his 50's. We followed him to his place (it was very hard to actually keep up with him) on Pounamu Ave. We stopped next to him as he was pulling into his drive and told him NOT to speed/overtake through Greenhithe again, his response was to wave us away and tell us to get lost.. I do have his registration, but will not list it here to save face.. It will be reported to the local constable though. As far as I'm concerned, the problem with speeders in greenhithe is coming from the older generation in nice cars. Slow down you idiots!!!
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hello im max u guys need to go faster dont u hate it when there some slow az granma holding up the traffic. yo g. u no wat i mean. lol faster u go the fast u get there and if u complani about peps doing skids and stuff we just trying have some fun when we roll. in ghithe yo holla bk. keep it green
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Previously Anonymous wrote: maybe you should sell that mini,and get a real car, sad sack
yeah get a real car you granny... stop drivin round that mini. You probarly are too old to drive anyway..
*some people*
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I saw Greenhithes fasted 2 Seater Arm cahir racing around the other day.. complete dis respect for all other single and 2 seater drivers in Admirals Court... all over the road.. not passing the remote.. I mean what was this guy thinking..
Oh, and he didn't even have any of his hoon mates on board just himself.. road hog... or couch potatoe don't know which.
Don't diss the couch on wheels.
Its faster than your car.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse.
>ok nobbie see you at the old school building at sundown and i dont care what you look like ill still kick your @55
Now now children; it is clearly well past both your bedtimes. We already told you that you cant borrow Nana's cars anymore so best you get over it. And dont forget to brush your teeth after we wash your mouths out with soap. Clearly the hallucinations are still continuing (refer: big; black; horse ref) so we will also have to pop you along to Dr Ropata again.
Its past ur bedtime homie go brush your buck teeth and shave your monobrow and wash ur mouth out with lubracint. I know you like it..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse.
>ok nobbie see you at the old school building at sundown and i dont care what you look like ill still kick your @55
Now now children; it is clearly well past both your bedtimes. We already told you that you cant borrow Nana's cars anymore so best you get over it. And dont forget to brush your teeth after we wash your mouths out with soap. Clearly the hallucinations are still continuing (refer: big; black; horse ref) so we will also have to pop you along to Dr Ropata again.
GO find some friends old man
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I saw Greenhithes fasted 2 Seater Arm cahir racing around the other day.. complete dis respect for all other single and 2 seater drivers in Admirals Court... all over the road.. not passing the remote.. I mean what was this guy thinking..
Oh, and he didn't even have any of his hoon mates on board just himself.. road hog... or couch potatoe don't know which.
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Anybody else read Hermien Kok's insert in issue 60, june 2007 (this weeks) of the Greenhithe village news...
She has been stopping speedsters in G'hithe, old and young alike... And according to her the younger speedsters are more pleasant than many of the older speedsters...
Interesting...
But I do agree that everyone needs to slow down...
Whats the rush...???
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What is wrong with you. Look at the content of your message, my cats could type better. If you can't write you probably can't read and therefore should not even drive.. "Well that thing you call driving anyway..!"
Previously Anonymous wrote: hello im max u guys need to go faster dont u hate it when there some slow az granma holding up the traffic. yo g. u no wat i mean. lol faster u go the fast u get there and if u complani about peps doing skids and stuff we just trying have some fun when we roll. in ghithe yo holla bk. keep it green
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse.
ok nobbie see you at the old school building at sundown and i dont care what you look like ill still kick your @55
Now now children; it is clearly well past both your bedtimes. We already told you that you cant borrow Nana's cars anymore so best you get over it. And dont forget to brush your teeth after we wash your mouths out with soap. Clearly the hallucinations are still continuing (refer: big; black; horse ref) so we will also have to pop you along to Dr Ropata again.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I saw Greenhithes fasted 2 Seater Arm cahir racing around the other day.. complete dis respect for all other single and 2 seater drivers in Admirals Court... all over the road.. not passing the remote.. I mean what was this guy thinking..
Oh, and he didn't even have any of his hoon mates on board just himself.. road hog... or couch potatoe don't know which.
Got any photos,they would be great to see.
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To the idiot who drives a black car with RAVEN on it - please slow down. Perhaps you should consider getting a plate with W4NKER on it instead.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: So you must be gay then.. huh..? shall we call you Baba then nobbie
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Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse. YOU MUST HAVE A LITTLE ONE.
i would agree with that. robbie ur *** and a n00b
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Anybody else read Hermien Kok's insert in issue 60, june 2007 (this weeks) of the Greenhithe village news...
She has been stopping speedsters in G'hithe, old and young alike... And according to her the younger speedsters are more pleasant than many of the older speedsters...
Interesting...
But I do agree that everyone needs to slow down...
Whats the rush...???
That's because they are practicing how they will talk to their parents when they have to ask them for $$ to pay their speeding fines.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: maybe you should sell that mini,and get a real car, sad sack
you wont be laughing when someone gets killed, and ive got a fast car i just drive slow, but i have great road rage so bring it on nobbie
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: maybe you should sell that mini,and get a real car, sad sack
you wont be laughing when someone gets killed, and ive got a fast car i just drive slow, but i have great road rage so bring it on nobbie road rage ah you the kind of hot headed people that cause accidents, knew you had a short wick
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Drive too fast, type too fast.. not good at either so watch out... hahahaha
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I saw Greenhithes fasted 2 Seater Arm cahir racing around the other day.. complete dis respect for all other single and 2 seater drivers in Admirals Court... all over the road.. not passing the remote.. I mean what was this guy thinking..
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Oh, and he didn't even have any of his hoon mates on board just himself.. road hog... or couch potatoe don't know which. cant understand you sori?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse.
ok nobbie see you at the old school building at sundown and i dont care what you look like ill still kick your @55
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Looks like Robbie & Nobbie are going for a Jobbie with Blobbie..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: by the way my name not nobbie it robbie bring it on cowboy see you at sundown we can meet down your street, im guessing it nanas lane,beta warn you im big and black and hung like a horse.
ok nobbie see you at the old school building at sundown and i dont care what you look like ill still kick your @55
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Late model blue small car (obviously a VW) with the license plate 'MYDUBB' hooning at excessive speeds around Greenhithe, using Marae/Rahui Rd as a race track. You WILL be reported to the local constable!!!
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maybe you should sell that mini,and get a real car, sad sack
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New forum policy proposal
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yes this a good idea.
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Yeah, I'm a power freak, wielding it on unsuspecting web site users. Whoooo! But seriously Stan, you can still post on the 'General Discussion' forums without being subject to the almighty power of the moderator. All you need to do is log in. I don't think that is too hard.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I think it is fair to say that site admin has made this site, tho unintentional, a far worse place to visit. The spontaneity has gone, as have a lot of the previous contributors, me being one.
I suppose if someone has a little bit of power they cannot help but use it, human nature etc.
Obviously some of the stuff posted was rubbish, mea culpa, tho even so it was also entertaining. Some of it was offensive tho also entertaining when you consider the age of the people writing.
I wonder if it can change for the better?
Judging by the current frequency of posts and interest/entertainment value it needs something.
Stan Dupp
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I think it is fair to say that site admin has made this site, tho unintentional, a far worse place to visit. The spontaneity has gone, as have a lot of the previous contributors, me being one.
I suppose if someone has a little bit of power they cannot help but use it, human nature etc.
Obviously some of the stuff posted was rubbish, mea culpa, tho even so it was also entertaining. Some of it was offensive tho also entertaining when you consider the age of the people writing.
I wonder if it can change for the better?
Judging by the current frequency of posts and interest/entertainment value it needs something.
Stan Dupp
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I think this is a good idea as well. Might encourage more of us to participate rather than feeling like we will be attacked if we post a stupid comment.
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Great idea, all the serious people with a bad case of seriousness won't get upset...
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From feedback I get from readers and from my own experience, the discussions here are getting a bit out of hand:
You struggle to have a serious conversation without being hijacked by someone trying to be funny You can't find the serious stuff in amongst the chit-chat We still get abuse and inappropriate posts. While this is better than before, moderators have to sift through the whole lot to find it.
So my proposal is as follows:
Establish a moderated forum for 'serious' stuff - members only to post, readable by anyone. Have a non-moderated forum for the 'fun' chatty stuff - members only to post and read. Implement a 'report this post' feature.
I am hoping that will restore some order to the forums without taking away from the fun that many people are having. Anonymity can still be trained by using an alias on the web site.
At this stage email addresses are not validated when you register but at a later stage I may make registration a 2-step process in which email address will be validated. I have noticed that some are fakes.
Thoughts please. Preferably non-anonymous. You can click on the 'Site Admin' link in the header of this post to send a private response if you prefer (need to be logged in).
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Previously Anonymous wrote: This forum is now moderated. The General forum is unmoderated but members only. Suggest that is where discussions such as 'Ask Dr Ropata' should be conducted.
Can you explain for us thickos what that all means?
please.
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This forum is now moderated. The General forum is unmoderated but members only. Suggest that is where discussions such as 'Ask Dr Ropata' should be conducted.
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It means that any post you write will be submitted to a queue pending approval by a moderator. You will only see it once it has been approved. This will have the effect of making this forum less chatty so hopefully the quality of posts will improve, and posts will stick to the subject of the discussion.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
This forum is now moderated. The General forum is unmoderated but members only. Suggest that is where discussions such as 'Ask Dr Ropata' should be conducted.
Can you explain for us thickos what that all means?
please.
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Prejudice in the Community - Malthouse Rules
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I agree totally. I have always enjoyed the Malthouse and the staff are fantastic and very welcoming. Food is great and the atmosphere is always fun and enjoyable!
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you obviously aint been to a pub in the UK lately. Some of the "children's areas" there certainly put the Wainoni Park development to shame, and would cost a lot less than the 3 million dollars spent on that sorry excuse for a childrens playground.
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To all those who are prejudiced, gossipers, malicious and clearly misinformed when
was the last time you actually went to the MaltHouse? they actually do
have a kids menu. You also might want to ask yourself why they no
longer have the childrens play equipment (apart from the fact that it
was donated to a childrens charity). As someone who has worked in the
hospitality industry myself for almost a decade one of the major
factors is making safety a number one priority. imagine what would
happen if one of your very responsible parent friends happened to look
away from their child for a minute and the child takes a tumble. who
gets blamed?? the parent??? no, the restaurant in question gets blamed
by the parents and by OSH for lack of safety. Yet it is the
responsibility of any parent to make sure their children are safe - how
can they do that under the influence? The play equipment was not
in a safe environment and anyone who sincerely believes that a jungle
gym in a bar is appropriate should reconsider their parenting skills. Did
you or any of these other parents consider the adults that come to
restaurants and bars not to get "pissed" but to meet their friends and
to temporarily escape children? not everyone likes children. Stop trying to force your own views on other people. Before
you judge the customers and the staff at the malthouse go in there and
take a look. it has changed. The staff are bubbly, well presented, hard
working, friendly and helpful. The food is great and the menu has
expanded. The new owners are generous, knowledgeable and friendly.
Luckily the Malt House has a great local clientèle and it doesn't matter
who you are they will befriend you - these are the people Greenhithe
needs more of. i know this because i go there and because i get off my high horse. everyone deserves a second chance. even mighty Bertha.
It is sad that such a nice community can be so unforgiving -
what happened to neighbours being neighbours? we have bigger issues in
the world to deal with. Did you ever stop to think about the damage
your malicious words are causing, they are turning people against each
other.
To the concerned parent who complained that MaltHouse had
removed the grass and replaced it with concrete - what is your driveway
made of? Can you please send me the handbook that states the grass
legislation of Greenhithe?? One more question to you - When was the
last time you had 100's of people trample wet, muddy grass through your
living room - and how much damage did it do to your carpets. stop
stressing over the grass - if it is really that big a deal maybe you
should find yourself a nice slab of concrete near the highway and get
planting !!!
Oh and by the way Dr. Ropata - you are not in Guatemala now!!
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Good old Blighty aye!
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Proposed extension to Sea Scout facilities in Rame Rd
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Go for it guys :-)
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11 January 2011
The Residents
Greenhithe
North Shore 0632
Dear Residents,
Tauhinu Sea Scout Group Proposed Boat Storage Facility
The Tauhinu Sea Scout Group is about to apply to the Auckland City Council for a resource consent to build a boat storage facility that will adjoin our headquarters (the ‘Ship’) in Rahui Road, Greenhithe. The extension will provide a storage facility for boats and equipment, improved access and our own toilet (we presently use the adjacent Council toilets) specifically designed for our handicapped members. Since my previous letter, we have progressed planning to the point where we now need to formally move forward with the application process, hence this more detailed package. You can download a copy of the draft plans for the proposed extension of the ‘Ship’ in Rahui Road here.
Tauhinu Sea Scouts has been long established in Greenhithe, North Shore since the 1950’s and is registered within the Mahurangi, North Island Region of Scouting New Zealand. The Group recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary and was recognised, at a special awards ceremony attended by the Royal New Zealand Navy Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral David Ledson, as offering superior Sea Scout Group management. Tauhinu Sea Scouts has established itself over the years by consistently ranking near the top at both regional and national boating regattas. The Group is considered an integral part of the Greenhithe community and is perhaps best known for its Pancake Breakfast fund raiser held annually in the community hall.
The group owns several boats and trailers, all of which are presently stored in temporary sheds located on the old Hobsonville air base. Unfortunately, we have been advised that we shall have to vacate the premises by 31st January 2011, as the land development intensifies in the area. If the Group is unable to find a new home for its boats then we will be forced to leave them parked in the unsecure driveways of our own members where they will be exposed to the weather elements. With more than $100,000 in boating assets this is not an ideal situation and will lead to a rapid deterioration of our equipment and increased maintenance costs.
The Group committee has investigated a number of possible storage options and concluded the best option is to extend our present headquarters in Rahui Road (the ‘Ship’) by building a storage facility onto the side of the present structure, between the south side and the existing boat ramp. Whilst
The ‘Ship’, Rahui Road, Greenhithe, North Shore City 0632. Contact phone: Nicki Simms (09) 413 9166
this may not be the cheapest option for the Group, it is the most desirable, as it allows easy access to boats and equipment and would better utilise the adjacent boat ramp (although it needs to be dredged) if sailing.
The next step in the application process is to apply for a resource consent to extend our headquarters on the Coastal Marine Area and reserve land and to seek the written approval of affected persons. Resource consent applications are classified as non-notified, publically notified or of limited notification. The Group has contacted all affected parties seeking their approval prior to submitting the application.
If you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or e-mail. We look forward to the support of the Greenhithe community in our endeavours to provide improved scouting facilities for the youth of Greenhithe and surrounding areas.
Yours sincerely,
Glen Sycamore
Chairman
Phone: 4137088 or 021 736227
E-mail: glsycamore@xtra.co.nz
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I am getting really sick and tired of the amount of dog owners in Greenhithe that seem to think it is acceptable that your dogs can roam free, crap where they like etc. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG CONTAINED TO YOUR OWN PROPERTY and clean up their crap after them. I took my children to Collins Park a week or so ago, and we had to leave due to the amount of dog poo on the field; the kids couldn't just 'run around' otherwise they would have no doubt stood in it.. I also have two large deposits beside my letterbox for me to have to avoid every morning..
Today is the FOURTH time in approx 3 weeks I have had to call Dog Control to come and collect a wandering dog from my property (3 being the same dog!!)..
The dogs enter MY property (obviously inadequately contained to their own), eat my cat food, scare my cats and poo on my property.
PLEASE dog owners, BE RESPONSIBLE and keep your dog contained!! I am half considering removing their collars and dumping them in Albany next time....
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How about a desciption of the dogs and rough location posted here to shame the owners into getting their act together! but please remember that it is the owners fault more than the dogs so don't be doing anything that could lead to the animal being harmed. Previously Anonymous wrote: I am getting really sick and tired of the amount of dog owners in Greenhithe that seem to think it is acceptable that your dogs can roam free, crap where they like etc. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG CONTAINED TO YOUR OWN PROPERTY and clean up their crap after them. I took my children to Collins Park a week or so ago, and we had to leave due to the amount of dog poo on the field; the kids couldn't just 'run around' otherwise they would have no doubt stood in it.. I also have two large deposits beside my letterbox for me to have to avoid every morning..
Today is the FOURTH time in approx 3 weeks I have had to call Dog Control to come and collect a wandering dog from my property (3 being the same dog!!)..
The dogs enter MY property (obviously inadequately contained to their own), eat my cat food, scare my cats and poo on my property.
PLEASE dog owners, BE RESPONSIBLE and keep your dog contained!! I am half considering removing their collars and dumping them in Albany next time....
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OK, well I live on Tauhinu; the dog that I have called the Dog Control 3x is a dark brown labrador. Not sure where his owners live but I think the ranger said somewhere over the back (possibly Pounamu or Oakford).. The latest one is a dark brown pointer and the ranger said he comes from Marae Rd..Not sure what dogs have been crapping by my letterbox, or in the parks tho.. There is also a dog down Rahui Rd which regularly wanders.
Previously Anonymous wrote: How about a desciption of the dogs and rough location posted here to shame the owners into getting their act together! but please remember that it is the owners fault more than the dogs so don't be doing anything that could lead to the animal being harmed.
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Its amazing to see that this is going on for so long
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Albany Junior High School Zone Change
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Before you post, please check that the discussion isn't already live and well somewhere else here. In this case it is, here...
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I understand AJHS is looking at changing their zoning. Anybody know if this will affect Greenhithe Residents??
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I understand AJHS is looking at changing their zoning. Anybody know if this will affect Greenhithe Residents??
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Changes to Tauhinu Rd intersection
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How is wearing it on your chest going to help?! No one in their cars will see it. Maybe plaster it to your front windscreen?? It's pretty bad at the moment; not sure if there is enough warning for east bound traffic (coming from west) - I came from west the other day, went around the round about to turn into Tauhinu and almost got taken out by someone else coming from west as they did not expect me to be going right around the round about...
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Transit have asked us to wear a ribbon to remind drivers coming from the West, turning into Tauhinu Rd, how they need to go around the circle.
Print this out and wear it on your chest please.
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Oh, and PS. Isn't that the symbol for Breast Cancer Awareness??!!
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PPS. here's a link to the Breast Cancer symbol; note the similarities - maybe Transit are having a joke????
http://www.abetteridea.com/breast%20cancer/3753120.jpg
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
How is wearing it on your chest going to help?
They suggested that you pin it on your chest because you'll probably be looking down at your cell phone while texting anyway, and you'd then be reminded as you see it pinned to your chest. And it might help raise awareness for breast cancer. Everyone wins.
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Hey Site Admin... Good to see your humour coming out ;-)
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Hi from Greenhithe across the world!
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Don't worry, we've some quite indignant posts here before leaving us wondering "where's that?" then figuring it was Greenhithe Kent. We're the real Greenhithe. It's actually green here.
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Hi! I also live in Greenhithe - but in the UK. I was hunting for a local site and managed to read about 3 or 4 threads before I twigged you're not from round these parts! Funnily enough all your thread-headings and threads sounded perfectly feasible for my Greenhithe too. We are SE of London, right on the River Thames.
*waves*
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Forum is unmoderated again
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well done, maybe a few more people will start using it again.
Stan
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This forum was made a 'moderated forum' some while ago due the level of abuse being posted. It has been changed back again, so you can post without waiting for a moderator to review the post. As before, abusive posts will be deleted.
Please see terms of use and guidelines for posting .
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Stolen Car
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Hi There,
Police rang me last Thursday that they found my car in Henderson.
Got the car back and the funny thing was the car plate and wheel tyres have been changed by the theft. The damage for the car was minimum.
Louie.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Dear Neighbors,
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I would like to bring this message across to all my neighbors in Greenhithe. On 31st July 2007 (Tuesday), my car registration number DRB227 Subaru Legacy was stolen where I parked at Durbin Court off street parking.
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I believe it happened in between 12.30am to 6am on Tuesday morning. This incident has been reported to the police and I have already written to the North Shore Area Commander for attention and hopefully it will help and increase the safety in our Greenhithe community.
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If you were the witness of this incident, please contact me at 021-1262989. Any help or information will be kept strictly confidential.
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>Regards,
Louie
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Good to hear that your car has been found.
Just be careful of ur belonging, car, house.. etc.
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Hi There,
Police rang me last Thursday that they found my car in Henderson.
Got the car back and the funny thing was the car plate and wheel tyres have been changed by the theft. The damage for the car was minimum.
Louie.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Dear Neighbors,
I would like to bring this message across to all my neighbors in Greenhithe. On 31st July 2007 (Tuesday), my car registration number DRB227 Subaru Legacy was stolen where I parked at Durbin Court off street parking.
I believe it happened in between 12.30am to 6am on Tuesday morning. This incident has been reported to the police and I have already written to the North Shore Area Commander for attention and hopefully it will help and increase the safety in our Greenhithe community.
If you were the witness of this incident, please contact me at 021-1262989. Any help or information will be kept strictly confidential.
Regards,
Louie
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Dear Neighbors,
I would like to bring this message across to all my neighbors in Greenhithe. On 31st July 2007 (Tuesday), my car registration number DRB227 Subaru Legacy was stolen where I parked at Durbin Court off street parking.
I believe it happened in between 12.30am to 6am on Tuesday morning. This incident has been reported to the police and I have already written to the North Shore Area Commander for attention and hopefully it will help and increase the safety in our Greenhithe community.
If you were the witness of this incident, please contact me at 021-1262989. Any help or information will be kept strictly confidential.
Regards,
Louie
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Christmas Carols in Greenhithe
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I can't seem to see any signs around Greenhithe about this - is it still going ahead this year???
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Thank you so much
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There are some signs up about Carols on the 13th (Saturday) but I don't have any more details about it. It is organised by the Shore Grace Church as always, so I presume it is in the school hall where they usually meet. Maybe I'll see you there...
Site Admin
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And the event was lovely. Thanks to all those involved
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Suspicious blue convertable astra.
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i saw on friday the 11th of may at about 1pm a blue convertable astra parked on greenhithe rd just up from the school with what looked like a radar gun. i came bac 3-4 hrs later to see the same car parked on the oppostie side of the road with the same male in side with what looked like a radar gun. this looked to be very suspicious activity, i remebered this late model astra and it driver. then on sunday the 13th may i saw the car with the same driver with a car full of people turning right out of the top of greenhithe rd on to upper harbour drive. im made i contact with the driver as i had rembered him from the friday he follewed me with his eyes and seemed to be screaming at me from inside his car. the driver looked to be a male in maybe his late 20s early 30s and the car is a late model blue convertable astra. this is seems to be very Suspicious behaviour and i would like to know what his deals is. any info would be appreciated.
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Perhaps he was getting annoyed at all the suspicious looks he was getting?! Maybe he was an innocent resident that was minding his own business but everybody else was minding his?!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i saw on friday the 11th of may at about 1pm a blue convertable astra parked on greenhithe rd just up from the school with what looked like a radar gun. i came bac 3-4 hrs later to see the same car parked on the oppostie side of the road with the same male in side with what looked like a radar gun. this looked to be very suspicious activity, i remebered this late model astra and it driver. then on sunday the 13th may i saw the car with the same driver with a car full of people turning right out of the top of greenhithe rd on to upper harbour drive. im made i contact with the driver as i had rembered him from the friday he follewed me with his eyes and seemed to be screaming at me from inside his car. the driver looked to be a male in maybe his late 20s early 30s and the car is a late model blue convertable astra. this is seems to be very Suspicious behaviour and i would like to know what his deals is. any info would be appreciated.
Since you drove past him frequently over a the space of a couple of days, is it safe to assume you recorded his registration and rang it through to the local Police?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......another moronic comment which I suppose was meant to be humorous.
Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
> bugger me, i saw a car parked outside the dairy this morning. it's ok tho i duly reported it immediately to the local constabulary.i have noticed a few cars parked outside the malthouse too. it's all very suspicious.god my car is so beaten up i nearly reported myself the other day!
> you sound like your a barrel of laughs, what a sad sack
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Nah sorry that was me went out rolling with the boys
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i saw on friday the 11th of may at about 1pm a blue convertable astra parked on greenhithe rd just up from the school with what looked like a radar gun. i came bac 3-4 hrs later to see the same car parked on the oppostie side of the road with the same male in side with what looked like a radar gun. this looked to be very suspicious activity, i remebered this late model astra and it driver. then on sunday the 13th may i saw the car with the same driver with a car full of people turning right out of the top of greenhithe rd on to upper harbour drive. im made i contact with the driver as i had rembered him from the friday he follewed me with his eyes and seemed to be screaming at me from inside his car. the driver looked to be a male in maybe his late 20s early 30s and the car is a late model blue convertable astra. this is seems to be very Suspicious behaviour and i would like to know what his deals is. any info would be appreciated.
taking a registration number always helps and report it..especially if you see it more then once..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Well said anonymous. It seems there are about 3 named users on here who believe they own every discussion and that no one else's opinion or thoughts count for anything. They chat with eachother and back eachother up all over every forum. Why dont they just get together for a vitriolic coffee and spare us all the spam commentary. Wait wait.... i sense about 3 very defensive, attacking and dismissive replies coming up.
Previously Anonymous wrote: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......another moronic comment which I suppose was meant to be humorous.
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
> > bugger me, i saw a car parked outside the dairy this morning. it's ok tho i duly reported it immediately to the local constabulary.i have noticed a few cars parked outside the malthouse too. it's all very suspicious.god my car is so beaten up i nearly reported myself the other day!
> > greeneyed monster again. settle settle
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Yes i also saw a green land rover suspiciously parked across from Greenhithe school
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guys come on.... this is hoon watch material right here.... this is the sort of thread that starts drama..... a hoon that cares.....
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......another moronic comment which I suppose was meant to be humorous.
Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
bugger me, i saw a car parked outside the dairy this morning. it's ok tho i duly reported it immediately to the local constabulary.i have noticed a few cars parked outside the malthouse too. it's all very suspicious.god my car is so beaten up i nearly reported myself the other day!
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Maybe it was an undercover cop who was getting pissed off cause you were blowing his cover?!?!
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i saw a car parked out side the school before aswell. why dont people just mind there own business
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bugger me, i saw a car parked outside the dairy this morning. it's ok tho i duly reported it immediately to the local constabulary.i have noticed a few cars parked outside the malthouse too. it's all very suspicious.god my car is so beaten up i nearly reported myself the other day!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i saw a car parked out side the school before aswell. why dont people just mind there own business
did it have anyone inside??? i guess ur right when anybody see a suspicious person or any thing out of the ordernary just mind ur own bussiness.
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That anonymous person really does a serious case of seriousness...
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Well said anonymous. It seems there are about 3 named users on here who believe they own every discussion and that no one else's opinion or thoughts count for anything. They chat with eachother and back eachother up all over every forum. Why dont they just get together for a vitriolic coffee and spare us all the spam commentary. Wait wait.... i sense about 3 very defensive, attacking and dismissive replies coming up.
Previously Anonymous wrote: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......another moronic comment which I suppose was meant to be humorous.
Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
> bugger me, i saw a car parked outside the dairy this morning. it's ok tho i duly reported it immediately to the local constabulary.i have noticed a few cars parked outside the malthouse too. it's all very suspicious.god my car is so beaten up i nearly reported myself the other day!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Yes i also saw a green land rover suspiciously parked across from Greenhithe school
i saw a suss mazda lantis with a carefully placed lawnmower stikn out th bak cruzn th hithe th ohta day bro
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i saw a 60 year old woman in a BMW going at 82km up the hithe with a bunch of hoons in the back of here car towing a cigarette vending machine whilst she was drinking behind the wheel.
Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Yes i also saw a green land rover suspiciously parked across from Greenhithe school
i saw a suss mazda lantis with a carefully placed lawnmower stikn out th bak cruzn th hithe th ohta day bro
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i saw on friday the 11th of may at about 1pm a blue convertable astra parked on greenhithe rd just up from the school with what looked like a radar gun. i came bac 3-4 hrs later to see the same car parked on the oppostie side of the road with the same male in side with what looked like a radar gun. this looked to be very suspicious activity, i remebered this late model astra and it driver. then on sunday the 13th may i saw the car with the same driver with a car full of people turning right out of the top of greenhithe rd on to upper harbour drive. im made i contact with the driver as i had rembered him from the friday he follewed me with his eyes and seemed to be screaming at me from inside his car. the driver looked to be a male in maybe his late 20s early 30s and the car is a late model blue convertable astra. this is seems to be very Suspicious behaviour and i would like to know what his deals is. any info would be appreciated. it was probably wen eelboy ran out of gas!
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Previously Gertrude Doll wrote: Perhaps he was getting annoyed at all the suspicious looks he was getting?! Maybe he was an innocent resident that was minding his own business but everybody else was minding his?!
it is a bit wierd when someone is parked on the same part of the road for 4 hrs at a time recording sum info on the ppl driving past. dont cha fink?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Gertrude Doll wrote: Perhaps he was getting annoyed at all the suspicious looks he was getting?! Maybe he was an innocent resident that was minding his own business but everybody else was minding his?!
> it is a bit wierd when someone is parked on the same part of the road for 4 hrs at a time recording sum info on the ppl driving past. dont cha fink?
Maybe a Uni or school project?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: i saw on friday the 11th of may at about 1pm a blue convertable astra parked on greenhithe rd just up from the school with what looked like a radar gun. i came bac 3-4 hrs later to see the same car parked on the oppostie side of the road with the same male in side with what looked like a radar gun. this looked to be very suspicious activity, i remebered this late model astra and it driver. then on sunday the 13th may i saw the car with the same driver with a car full of people turning right out of the top of greenhithe rd on to upper harbour drive. im made i contact with the driver as i had rembered him from the friday he follewed me with his eyes and seemed to be screaming at me from inside his car. the driver looked to be a male in maybe his late 20s early 30s and the car is a late model blue convertable astra. this is seems to be very Suspicious behaviour and i would like to know what his deals is. any info would be appreciated. it was probably wen eelboy ran out of gas!
I thought that at first as well... But he doesn't drive an Astra or convertable (only in his dreams)...
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yes roberta how right you are dear,sumone wake up in the wrong side of bed im afraid.
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Incident outside the dairy
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Anyone know anything about this story I picked up from the North Shore Times ? Apparently someone was threatened outside the dairy.
So, does this mean they will lockup these little s**ts or what.. wish I had have been there I would have kicked the @h1t out of them... Is this the famous Black Van that has been the hot talking point of the Hoon Talks..? If so then our local teens can now stop hooning etc.. and start being nice..
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Anyone know anything about this story I picked up from the North Shore Times ? Apparently someone was threatened outside the dairy.
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Far out! no, haven't heard anything, which is strange for Greenhithe cause news like this would normally spread like wildfire.. Bit scary, but reinforces all the postings in other threads (re, hoons etc) of Massey people coming into Greenhithe & causing trouble (not our own 'hoons'...)
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The link to the article in the NS Times doesn't work. Please can you re-post.
This and the school vandalism are really worrying. What is happening to our lovely Community?
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Thanks Hermien. It's good to know that (a) the police are on to it and have a presence in Greenhithe and (b) our community constable monitors these forums.<br />
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Previously Site Admin wrote: Anyone know anything about this story I picked up from the North Shore Times ? Apparently someone was threatened outside the dairy.
Offenders were arrested and will go to court accordingly.
Hermien Kok
Community Constable
hermina.kok@police.govt.nz
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i believe it was l*** s***** who got mugged.... by a***** k******* cousin..... these were the same people that turned up to m*****s 21st and smashed j**** d****** car....
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Previously TK wrote:
i believe it was l*** s***** who got mugged.... by a***** k******* cousin..... these were the same people that turned up to m*****s 21st and smashed j**** d****** car....
yea u got it all rite who is this
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This is an old thread - from 2007. Nothing bad is happening to our lovely Greenhithe!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
The link to the article in the NS Times doesn't work. Please can you re-post.
This and the school vandalism are really worrying. What is happening to our lovely Community?
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HORSE POOP IN "NEW" GREENHITHE
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Haha, people like you are cool to live with.
You must have grown up in Otahuhu where all the shit and rubbish is.
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come on - I know most of the people that comment on this website HATE "new Greenhithe" but some advice on this problem would be appreciated!!
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plate of cat food,shot gun and number 4 buck shot
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I think some advice is called for on how to walk a horse without it pooping. Ask it to 'go toilet' before setting out perhaps?
As a side thought, I wonder if scooping poop from horseback was how polo started? Now THAT would be a FUN game to watch!
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5o years in greenhithe and people like you have ruined the place,get a life
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Yeh I think the horse/pony riders should clean after their horses.The poo gets stuck to car tyres.Thank you
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The Aucklander newspaper is interested in finding out more about these concerns. We would like to hear from anyone involved in the above discussions. Please phone 373 6931.
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what part of Greenhithe is this happening ?
I have had a go at people with dogs along the riverbank at ingress park not picking up behind them. spoilt an otherwise lovely walk ! careless and arrogant people out there !
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Well, I'm a vegetarian, so my poop is just mostly digested vegies - maybe I should start crapping on the footpaths and roads, since it's just digested vegies? Surely you wont mind me then, also coming and crapping on your front lawn...
Who cares how long people have been riding horses, it doesn't give them the right to shit all over the show.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Is anyone else getting annoyed with the amount of horse poop on our roads at the moment? Why shouldn't the horse owners have to remove the poop like our dog owners are supposed to?
Well said. There is always reminder for dog owners when they are out walking their dogs, they were told to take a carry bag. What about horse owners? They look nice and loving riding their horse but we are disgusted to see what is left behind.
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Complain to the Pony Club.
It's the people running the show that are probably letting them get away with it.
A good club should always respect the community around them.
Either that or the council
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Dear residents of Wisteria Lane (or Stepford): Get over yourselves, or move to Glenfield. Horse poop is innocuous stuff, mostly just digested grass. People have been riding horses here longer than most of us have lived here.
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Perhaps those who complain about horse poop on the road should get out their wheelbarrows and shovels, scoop it up, take it home. Good quality fertiliser. Doesn't come any cheaper. Put it on the garden and hose it in. Grows great tomato's. Used to do that when horses "dropped" by my place. They don't come here any more, narrow road, blind corners, too many cars - too fast. Pity.
Oh! You don't have a garden? Too bad.
D.
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I am from the pony club (not Riding for the Disabled - which is by the soccer grounds. We are very against leaving horse poo anywhere on the greenhithe roads or footpaths - in fact we have a rule that poo must be picked up. If you see anyone leaving a mess could you please let us know where and what the horse looked like if possible so we can do something about it. We care about our community. Carrie
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Is anyone else getting annoyed with the amount of horse poop on our roads at the moment? Why shouldn't the horse owners have to remove the poop like our dog owners are supposed to?
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Thanks for the advice. I see they have a letterbox on the entrance driveway. Maybe I will write them a polite anonymous letter - I don't want my house to end of being their "target"!!
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Good on you Carrie for being responsible! Can't say the same thing for all the poo leaving arrogant dog owners around here though.
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I quite like the horse poo. It is not particularly smelly or messy, what really gets me is cat crap on my lawn and in my vegie patch.
Any suggestions how to stop it?
Nic
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Dear residents of Wisteria Lane (or Stepford): Get over yourselves, or move to Glenfield. Horse poop is innocuous stuff, mostly just digested grass. People have been riding horses here longer than most of us have lived here.
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Well done!!!!
Great way to look at it!!!!!! ------->not.
Lets call Target. Shame these people. And it's hardly the kids you see with the horses its the adults.
Arrogance. Again.
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Unfortunately, they've ALWAYS done it... I remember when I used to live in 'new' greenhithe, many many years ago (infact, I considered it the olde greenhithe back then, cause the now 'olde' end was the then new end lol).. Back then, they used to ride on the footpaths, so it was dodge the horse crap whenever you walked anywhere in Greenhithe. They are the same type of arrogant SOB's that let their dogs crap all over the show. No respect for others or their surroundings. I'm not sure there is much you can do about arrogance.
Also, don't forget, alot of them probably aren't even Greenhithe residents, so really, why would they give a crap (pun intended).. Maybe like above said, complain to the club and maybe ask them to put it in their newsletter or whatever they do.
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I hope someone has stepped up and taken "The Aucklander" up on its offer. I started this post but do not want to be the "face" of this story! Just want the horse owners to take some responsibility. Even yesterday I noticed poop on the footpaths!!
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Of course the horses poop in new Greenhithe, they have been trained to do it. Not like the pristine streets of olde Greenhithe where smiling families in character houses live.
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I was pretty gobsmacked to find a pile of horse shit on my driveway and more along the foot path up the road!!! lol
Jezz man come on horse people don't be clowns or someone might end up going to the council about it.
Then it wont be funny.
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I haven't seen a horse ridden on Greenhithe roads for years!I used to love seeing them,[thought they my have stopped road riding due to the vast ammount of idiot drivers] We didn't care about a bit of horse poo years ago, except when the dog rolled in it,lol. I realise Ghithe has grown allot,where is the horse poo problem happening?.And where exactly is NEW Greenhithe?.
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Does anyone want a blog site or contribute more 'serious' news?
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If anyone wants, I can give you a blog spot within greenhithe.org.nz. Just ask .
Also, if you want to write news, articles, opinions etc I'd be happy to publish you (that means you too, Rich).
And, if you are involved in a club or sports team you can use this site for that too. There is an application form for that.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Is there really that much more serious news in Greenhithe?
In the most recent poll on the site, there was the most demand from readers for more "Local Information". No, I don't anticipate 'breaking news' but more what local people have accomplished, sports results, etc. I'm sure (for example) that people are interested in the development of the Greenhithe Motors site. I have seen the preliminary drawings and will publish those when I have permission to do so. Equally, people seem to have appreciated getting info about motorway changes. And you'll be the first to know through this web site of any development at Whenuapai. This is all serious in my view.
A more serious blog-spot for serious news/views in Greenhithe?
I have asked the schools to provide some material from their senior students, and anyone else is equally welcome to provide input. We have many experts in their fields living in Greenhithe, and I'd love to lead them into publishing through this web site.
Luckily we still have Dr Ropata, tho I suspect Guacamole beckons.
We all love the light relief and sound advice Dr Ropata has been dishing.
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There is now a Greenhithe Community News/blog section. Anyone may contribute to this. Click here to read ...
Previously Site Admin wrote:
If anyone wants, I can give you a blog spot within greenhithe.org.nz. Just ask .
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Is Dr Ropata Back?! I sure do miss the light relief he provided amongst the slanging matches!
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Is there really that much more serious news in Greenhithe?
A little village, in a little city, in a little country as far removed from the rest of the world that you can possibly get!
Come on, get real.
A more serious blog-spot for serious news/views in Greenhithe?
STOP THE PRESS!
SOMEONE DROPPED A PLATE AT COLLINS HOUSE ON FRIDAY......
Luckily we still have Dr Ropata, tho I suspect Guacamole beckons.
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Home DIY and Gardening: ideas on Do's and Dont's?
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Well we've all been there... had a go at something in the house or garden and it has worked out pefectly (yay!) but sometimes... not so perfectly! Let us know your ideas on how to do or not do things.
Planting a hedge: We found out the hard way not to use blood and bone fertiliser - it attracts all the neighbourhood dogs and you end up re-planting the hedge so many times it feels like Groundhog Day.
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101 Great things about Greenhithe
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the 'hoons'
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whatever happened to the poems thread.i thought it was quite quirky.
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The Road Works,
The Hoons that where doing burnouts at 11:00pm last night by the old detor leading up to Greenhithe Road,
The Dust and Rubbish generated by the Road Works,
The Neighbours Dog,
The Expensive Beers at the Malt,
No Gas Station,
Westlake Girls Rowing Team Blocking the Boat Ramp,
Speeding A---holes,
Crappy Cars parked on the streets instead of in the garage (or dump),
The Vandals that love to trash our things,
:-)
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The local doctor's practice. After 5 minutes in reception you feel like you've had a big hug and an hour or so sitting in front of a fire having a catch up with a friend. The people there are so lovely; and know everyone by name.
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Dr Ropata
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The people, LOL?
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The walkways
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
The Road Works, The Hoons that where doing burnouts at 11:00pm last night by the old detor leading up to Greenhithe Road, The Dust and Rubbish generated by the Road Works, The Neighbours Dog, The Expensive Beers at the Malt, No Gas Station, Westlake Girls Rowing Team Blocking the Boat Ramp, Speeding A---holes, Crappy Cars parked on the streets instead of in the garage (or dump), The Vandals that love to trash our things, i've workd on the roads,i've been a hoon. i'm a dusty bugger at the end of the day and i've had dogs.i drink at home and mates places.the gas station gone does suck.wstlke girls no bother.didn't kno there was a speed limit,i once snorted a whole kilo! is that over the limit?.i drive crappy cars always which invariably end up on the scrapheap.the vandalism cld b worse and generally comes from outside gnh. it's just the way it is.
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Previously Anonymous wrote
The Road Works, Will be better all round when finished The Hoons that where doing burnouts at 11:00pm last night by the old detor leading up to Greenhithe Road, sleep thru it The Dust and Rubbish generated by the Road Works, As first answer The Neighbours Dog, learn to love it The Expensive Beers at the Malt, Drink at home No Gas Station, lotto Westlake Girls Rowing Team Blocking the Boat Ramp, the ramp doesn't belong to one person Speeding A---holes, pull out in front of them like i do, slows them down very quickly Crappy Cars parked on the streets instead of in the garage (or dump), snob The Vandals that love to trash our things, give them something alternative to do in the community ;-)
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Road works...it will be so much easier for us all when completed
Burn outs...seldom hear them
Dust and Rubbish from Rd works... being washed away by the rain
DOGS? Oh please!
Expensive beers at the Malt? Sure keeps the negative wingers out!
No Gas Station....no potention petrol leaks
Westlake girls....I know of plenty that see this as one of the big positives
Speeding A......Hey, it gets them out of your way quicker
Crappy cars... I guess you were always a rich spoilt dude. Never started at the bottom like the majority and worked your way up, Hu?
Vandels trashing your stuff..... Clearly attracked by your own strong positivity. NOT!
Some lower socio economic area is crying out for a winger like you. Why not move there.
Love Polly
Previously Anonymous wrote: The Road Works,
The Hoons that where doing burnouts at 11:00pm last night by the old detor leading up to Greenhithe Road,
The Dust and Rubbish generated by the Road Works,
The Neighbours Dog,
The Expensive Beers at the Malt,
No Gas Station,
Westlake Girls Rowing Team Blocking the Boat Ramp,
Speeding A---holes,
Crappy Cars parked on the streets instead of in the garage (or dump),
The Vandals that love to trash our things,
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Seen any good (or bad) films lately?
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Wow that sounds great! Worth $30 a movie then given that it's normally $15 or so anyway then add about $5000 for popcorn and a coke. Heaven help you if you feel the urge to throw in Tangy Fruits on top of that. Is it alongside Botany mall? I haven't been to the gold class cinema at Sky City yet but i wonder if that's along the same lines.... I feel a movie night coming on.... if only i could find a baby sitter! : )
Previously Anonymous wrote: circle lounge in boutny downs is the best arm chairs with buttons, ordering meal during the movie and a massive screen hence the name sumo screen but at $30 a ticket inculding free drinks and popcorn only worth going if you know the mvoie is going to be good.
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Bother i was hoping Pirates 3 would be good; well at least i was hoping it would be better than the second one! It's a shame as the first was great; the second lame; and sounds like the third is long and lame.....
Previously Anonymous wrote: prirates is rubbish to long (3hrs) (3hrs of crap) 2/10.
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Me thinks a night a Dr R and Nrs F might be better value/$...?
Or perhaps face pulling at Bertha's...?
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Just LOVED Snow Cake - fantastic script, acting etc.... Was at Rialto in Newmarket - also loved the theatre, the seats are like arm chairs, well worth the drive!
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prirates is rubbish to long (3hrs) (3hrs of crap) 2/10.
bean was better than i thought it would be 4/10.
28 weeks later is good 6/10.
spider man 3 not that great 5/10.
taxi driver great movie. 10/10
300 good movie worth watching 7/10.
reno 911 mami: only good if u watched the series. has a few good jokes in it but lacks substance 4/10.
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I went and saw Pirates 3 at Sylvia Park and forget the movie; i would just like to complain about Sylvia Park Hoyts....
I q'd for 25 minutes to get the ticket and then joined the seperate Q for 35 minutes to get popcorn and a coke (no combined line available).... i was starving at the time and had no other alternative given i had just signed on for a 3 hour movie. It was truly awful and there were loads of people completely losing it in the lines; some literally yelling about what a rubbish understaffed movie venue it is.
Then i had some lady with her 18 month old behind me in the cinema, lying across 4 seats with the child on her, and throughout the whole movie they were talking and singing and carrying on at full on volume. Eventually i went and got an usher and he just stood there for 15 minutes and did nothing!! I will never go there again; it is chaos; the staff all share just the one brain cell; and i really object to paying $50+ for 2 people to see a movie and have refreshments after having to Q for a total of an hour, pay for a babysitter, miss the start of the movie; and then no one does anything about the people ruining it for everyone else.
My I feel like i just got a load off. Thanks listeners : ) I'm sure someone will tell me to get over it and take a chill pill. And the movie wasn't too bad; just a tad on the prolonged side... kind of like this "comment" which has now become a running commentary on the woes of Hoyts...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Wow that sounds great! Worth $30 a movie then given that it's normally $15 or so anyway then add about $5000 for popcorn and a coke. Heaven help you if you feel the urge to throw in Tangy Fruits on top of that. Is it alongside Botany mall? I haven't been to the gold class cinema at Sky City yet but i wonder if that's along the same lines.... I feel a movie night coming on.... if only i could find a baby sitter! : )
yea its the same as the gold class (sky city) or cinemaxx at hoyts (silva park) its inside the mall. the best thing is it above the normail cinema with its own doors and lounge with the normal seating at the bottom of the cineam.
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Bridge to Terabithia is a wonderful flim, however what you have seen on the trailers and on tv ads has nohting to do with the movie.
The ads show some magical fantasy place with loads of adventer DONT BE FOOLED this movie is not about fantasy or adventure instead its about a wonderful freindship between two 10 yo misfit kids. They are both bullyed at school so they make up an imaginary place which helps them slove problems they have in the real world. The two child actors Josh Hutcherson playing Jesse Aarons and AnnaSophia robb playing Leslie Burke are excellent in this film.
The film is base on the book Bridge to Terabithia and is film here in New Zealand over in Henderson.
this is a great film about friendship however i would not recomend it for children under the age of ten.
out of ten i'll give it a 9/10
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Amusing to read about the posting re Pirates 3 at Sylvia Park, your story to me was I'm sure more entertaining than the movie.
That's why a good 50 inch HD TV and grunty home theatre is great and you can enjoy a wine/beer etc. You don't have what I always seem to experience, Mr. Afro in front of me, the gravel cruncher behind me chomping away on his/her popcorn (which by the way the popcorn stench wants to nearly make me want to throw up).
Some prat with their feet up on the back of my seat, constant wrapper noise, people laughing at inane scenes, babies crying, people moving in and out for toilet breaks etc and paying through the nose for the experience.
Believe me the $1(Tues/Thurs specials) for the DVD is worth the wait at Civic DVD rental etc,
By the way for movie reviews you can always go to rottentomatoes .com which is helpful and for a DVD recommendation have a look at "Drag me to hell" for a laugh out loud horror, and consider "My name is Khan" for the drama / world cinema , a must see! far better than the hype and bore of Pirates 3, and yes Bridge to Trebitha is a good movie as well .
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circle lounge in boutny downs is the best arm chairs with buttons, ordering meal during the movie and a massive screen hence the name sumo screen but at $30 a ticket inculding free drinks and popcorn only worth going if you know the mvoie is going to be good.
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Gosh, the last movie I went to go see was Sixth Sense!!!! 'Bout time I got out again I think...
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Hmmmm.... "300" is a movie about a Spartan army. It's pretty out there and in the style of the film Sin City (Bruce Willis). The colouring has a sepia tint and there is tons of fighting and slo-mo battle scenes. Definitely one for those who like full-on war scenes but lacked a sense of history / storyline for my taste. Still dying to see "Blood Diamond" which i heard was a great one and the rental comes out this month.
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Saw The Hangover recently. I would give it 8/10.
Made me laugh out loud more than once.
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Ah yes the comfort of Rialto is definitely worth the drive! I will check out Snow Cake; sounds good. I hired Blood Diamond on DVD recently and it rocked - it's about the illegal diamond exports from Africa; and was a really interesting look at the hardship (to put it lightly) that people go through for the net result of a sparkly stone being displayed in a wealthy country. Not that i have anything against sparklies. Fantastic acting by Leo Di Caprio who did a killer Saffa accent : )
Previously Anonymous wrote: Just LOVED Snow Cake - fantastic script, acting etc.... Was at Rialto in Newmarket - also loved the theatre, the seats are like arm chairs, well worth the drive!
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Crime Stats for North Shore
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Hey Delta, thanks for posting the link but why would that website force readers to go through silly slogans and an episode of crimewatch before allowing us to see the stats that we came to see? If you know who has done that please tell them that it is a crime in itself.
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Crime Stats for North Shore are now published, with weekly updates on the Neighbourhood Support (formerly known as Neighbourhood Watch) web site.
Go to:
http://northshore.neighbourhood.org.nz
Take a look also at www.police.govt.nz
Cheers,
Delta
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Greenhithe War Memorial Park - Roland Rd (Soccer Fields)
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Is it just me or has anyone else noticed the absolute mess left in the park after soccer games on Saturday & Sunday. It's generally not the kids, most of the time, but the adults who dispose of their empty drink containers, on the ground instead of the bins, electrical tape (used to hold their socks up), and all sorts of other rubbish. Perhaps the council should threaten to levy the soccer clubs in an attempt to get them to take some responsibility and clean up after themselves....I think I'll drop a letter to the council and make the suggestion
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Totally agree and yes drop of the letter, maybe a bond is handed back to the visiting clubs when the park is void of rubbish, the most absurd thing is that it is not the Greenhithe Club but soccer clubs from out of the area!
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Agree. I am forever picking up rubbish at the park. Bigger bins are needed for sure. Actually i notice a lot of rubbish around.. why!! This is such a great place and we need to keep it tidy.. What is with people
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Instead of more/bigger rubbish bins that us ratepayers have to pay to be cleaned regularly, why don't these cretins just take their bloody rubbish home with them!!
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More/bigger bins are definitely needed there - the ones at the clubhouse are too small and often overflow....
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Karate
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A man calling himself 'Simon' came around on Thursday punting 'Karate' lessons in Greenhithe. He said he would come around later with brochures as he had run out but never returned...Does anyone know if this is genuine or was this some form of con?
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It is not a con. Why would you think it is a con?
Sensei Simon is a nice genuine guy and runs the GKR karate class on Sunday mornings at Hobsonville school. The one on the right along Hobby Rd.
I think they were just letting people know of the Karate class at The Village Hall on Mondays and Fridays to bump up the numbers a bit.
Certainly no con at all. I would recommend it.
Nic
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Thanks Nic - he seemed genuine but I became concerned when he said he would return at a specific time with brochures but didn't arrive...These days one can never be too cautious... Anyway, glad to hear its all legitimate.
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Italian Lessons
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Does anybody know of an Italian teacher in Greenhithe or Albany for a beginner - conversational? Thanks
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Renting out your family home-can anyone recommend a good property manager?
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We are moving to Australia later this year and will rent our home out, but would like to know if anyone has any feedback good or bad on this subject.
R&R
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Hi Kath,
March/April is a little early for us. We are still finishing off renovations. The house has gorgeous views of harbour and Greenhithe Bridge. 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, 3 living rooms. Not suitable for young children though as there are extensive decks and railings that are not childproof.
We have just had a rental appraisal for $750-800.
Rose
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None of them are any good - manage it yourselves.
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Hi,
We are a well house-trained family looking for a house to rent in Greenhithe for about 7-8 months from about March/April whilst we build.
I can't recommend a good property manager as we manage our rentals ourselves.
Would be interested to know more about your house.
Cheers,
Kath
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What happened to the wreck of a boat?
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
my grand father was on that fairmile in the solomans, I have it on his navy record of service, i'm going to a look at it in the weekend.
Just checked it out today, its still there, with obviously a pump onboard going as there were 2 streams of water jetting out of the side of the hull.
Picture of boat in question today, havnt seen the mast before though!
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Thank you for all this very interesting info on the Kahu! Motonui was in the Tamaki River under the Panmure Bridge for a while, and a friend lived aboard during this period. We always wondered what had happened to her after he sold her. After selling he moved to Greenhithe before moving to Australia. He returned to NZ and purchased the HDML Mako in Nelson and took her back to Adelaide where he and his wife lived aboard her for a number of years. Mako currently resides in the Yarra River in Melbourne and is very much loved and in magnificent condition. Wish I could post a photo of her on here!
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The dreaded ghost ship has returned to its spiritual home.
Previously Anonymous wrote: The boat is still there!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Does anyone know what happened to the boat wreck that was moored near the bridge? It has gone ... before I had a chance to sink it too!
I was one of the safety boats for the cross the harbour swim and as I was motoring over to Bayswater I had to do a big swervy to miss a big old white boat and I thought "that plastic tarpulin looks familiar". So yes it is now moored just south of the Harbour Bridge
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Are you talking about the 'white ghost'? (that has been there forever and a day...) If so, it hasn't gone; you just can't really see it from the new m'way....
I could see it two weeks ago, now there is an empty mooring where the 'ghost ship' lay.
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Are you talking about the 'white ghost'? (that has been there forever and a day...) If so, it hasn't gone; you just can't really see it from the new m'way....
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Close inspection shows the mast belongs to a yacht alongside on the starboard side. Most likely used to transport the pumps referred to in a previous post.
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There is a picture of it on page 5 of this thread so you could find out.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I'm ex RNZNVR and had Mako as a launch up until the late 1980's are we discussing the same vessel???? Would really like to know!
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That's a later 'KAHU', not the WW2 vessel at Greenhithe. Just check the picture against the GH vessel.
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Does anyone know what happened to the boat wreck that was moored near the bridge? It has gone ... before I had a chance to sink it too!
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Please tell where I have been looking for info about this boat for awhile
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A piece of New Zealand naval history is heading for dry land for a full makeover, to turn it into a luxury cruise launch.
The 34-metre Fairmile motor launch, shown below right moored at Greenhithe in Auckland, was one of 12 built from heart kauri for the navy during World War 2. It was commissioned by the navy in 1943 and served in the Solomon Islands on anti-submarine patrols for American convoys. Known during the war by its number ML411, it was later named Kahu.
One of its co-owners, who did not want to be named, said it was a cherished part of New Zealand naval history and one of the most widely known and talked about boats in Auckland. He said the launch was likely to go onto a site near Silverdale north of Auckland for the refit and restoration. It was the only Fairmile kept by the navy after the war but decommissioned and sold in 1965 and may now be the only Fairmile still afloat in New Zealand. For the last nine years it had been moored by the Greenhithe Bridge in the upper Waitemata Harbour.
The owner said while it looked visually unappealing and to be in a sad condition, several years ago it had work done at the Devonport Naval base on its kauri hull and interior and was very sound. New Detroit engines and gearboxes would be installed to replace the Hall-Scott Defender petrol engines. The makeover involved renovating below decks to give it about 12 cabins.
The owner said a final decision had yet to be made on whether it would be done to survey standard so it could be used for charter work, or if it would be restored for private use.
The owners paid $150,000 for the launch several years ago and said the refitting could cost another $400,000.
Most of the upper deck cabin work would be removed, but the owner said the intention was not to restore it to its wartime configuration but rather a more useful pleasure boat with a spacious saloon, a large foredeck, a spa pool and multiple viewing areas.
“The wheelhouse will remain as it is and we will redo the area behind that and below decks in a more sympathetic style.”
Restored, it would have a top speed of more than 20 knots. The original Fairmiles were fitted with two 600 horsepower petrol engines. There was room for an additional two engines but they were fitted only to two or three Royal Air Force launches in England. All the launches had heavy steel armour plating around the fuel tanks to protect the 9000 litres of petrol they carried.
During the war about 650 Fairmile launches were built, mostly in England, and had a variety of roles. Some were fitted out as motor torpedo boats, some were used as rescue boats in the English Channel for downed airmen, while others served as submarine chasers and for coastal protection.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Are you talking about the 'white ghost'? (that has been there forever and a day...) If so, it hasn't gone; you just can't really see it from the new m'way....
I could see it two weeks ago, now there is an empty mooring where the 'ghost ship' lay.
If you go over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and look to your left on the Northcote end heading south you will be able to be in eye contact with it again :)
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Is there a story behind the Greehithe boat? I am very curious, because it has been there for so long, and nothing ever seems to happen to it, other than it getting moved every so often.
I heard its there becuase the owners son died on it a long time ago and he refused to move it. Is this the right story?
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If you are a logged in user you can indeed post pictures (or any attachment). Cheers, Site Admin. Previously Anonymous wrote: Wish I could post a photo of her on here!
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This was in the Taranaki News last month - at that time it sounded like Peter White-Robinson (owner of Fitzroy Yachts) was about to start renovations in April 2011 to transform the HMNZS Kahu into an ocean-going "bach". Obviously something has changed for poor old Kahu now now that she is listed on TradeMe... :( http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/4746006/Patrol-boat-gets-new-life-as-cosy-costly-bach
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I see that the Fairmile Kahu Q411 in New Zealand is currently for sale on TradeMe so here is your chance,
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=368307371
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Apologies for the size of this post.
>The vessel in question is a Class “B” Fairmile. The original design came from the drawing board of an Admiralty Naval Architect during WWII. Several hundred boats were built throughout the dominions and colonies. They were used in a variety of roles. Power was usually two Hall-Scott petrol engines running on Av-Gas and producing 600HP each. This gave a top speed of around 18 – 20 knots, cruise at 12 – 13 Kt. Some Canadian boats are said to have been powered with Rolls-Royce Merlins. One reference states that the original design called for three engines, but due to wartime shortages two became the norm. This was found to be satisfactory.
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>Now to the NZ boats. An Admiralty recommendation that these boats would be suitable for use as submarine chasers in NZ waters resulted in twelve boats being constructed at several shipyards in St Mary’s Bay, Auckland. They were assigned build numbers ML400 – ML411 but were launched as Q400 – Q411. They were built with double diagonal Kauri planking over Kauri stringers on plywood frames and bulkheads. Frames and bulkheads were supplied in kitset form from the Fairmile Marine Company in England. Keels were of kauri and stem and stern posts were of Pohutukawa. Below the waterline, the hulls were sheathed with copper or muntz metal as a protection against worm attack. The first boat, Q403 was launched at Lidgard’s shipyard on 29 September 1942 and commissioned on 21 October. The last of the series, Q411, was the second boat built at Vos’ yard. She was laid down in November 1942 and launched on 2nd September 1943. She was commissioned on 20th December 1943.
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>Armament consisted of a Rolls-Royce Mark XIV 2 pounder gun on a mounting forward of the bridge, two twin Lewis guns, later replaced by Vickers guns. A 20mm Oerlikon and 12 depth charges were carried on the after deck. A Holman Projector and a "Y" gun completed the fit. There was a total crew of sixteen.
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>Initial deployment had six boats in Auckland, four in Wellintgon and two at Lyttelton. As the war in the Pacific progressed, it became clear that there was little likelihood of a Japanese submarine threat in NZ waters, although two submarines of the Japanese Navy had visited the area previously. In 1944, the NZ Fairmiles were formed into the 80th and 81st Flotillas and deployed to the Soloman Islands for anti-submarine and convoy escort duties. They also helped in setting up and maintaining Coast Watch stations on remote islands. During their Soloman’s deployment they were under control of US Navy COMSOPAC. At war’s end they returned to NZ and were laid up in the reserve fleet. When RNZN had no further use for them, they were prepared for disposal and brought to an anchorage between Greenhithe and Herald Island. All except Q411 were sold. She was initially offered to the Island Territories Department for administration use in the Cook Islands. Cost of conversion was considered to be too high, so it reverted back to the War Assets Realisation Board and thence to the RNZN. The Navy brought Q411 back into service in 1947 under the pennant number P3571 and named it HMNZS Kahu. Kahu became a “Tamaki Tram,” providing ferry services from Devonport Naval Base (DNB) to the Navy training establishment HMNZS Tamaki, when it was located at Motuihe Island. Following the closure of the training establishment at Motuihe and the subsequent move to Fort Cautley at Narrow Neck, there was no further requirement to retain HMNZS Kahu. She was decommissioned in 1965 and sold into private ownership, when the name reverted to “Kahu”. She was owned and operated by North Shore Ferries for a while and then later spent some time laid up at Bailey’s Shipyard at St MAry's Bay, where she gradually came to be in a somewhat derelict condition. She was subsequently bought by a private buyer for conversion to a pleasure boat. Kahu spent some time on a mooring in the Tamaki River while undergoing further conversion work.
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>The vessel you see upstream of the Greenhithe bridge is in fact the former RNZN Fairmile ”B” Class, Q411, P3571, HMNZS Kahu. She is the last of twelve built in NZ during WWII. She was originally commissioned 20th December 1943, finally decommissioned 1965.
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>She has had several owners since her time on the Tamaki River and coming to the present mooring at Greenhithe. Since arriving at Greenhithe, Kahu has led an interesting life. She has been grafitti’d and has dragged the mooring in heavy weather, coming to rest on the mudflat below Remu Rd. Currently, the wheelhouse door is ajar, suggesting that she has been illegally entered and has probably been vandalised. Since my information for the period to now is rather sketchy, I will not pass it on until such time as it can be confirmed.
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>Many former Fairmiles have been converted for pleasure use and high class charter operation. Some are quite magnificent. One in particular plies as a luxury charter vessel working out of a Canadian port. It is rather sad that Kahu has fallen into major disrepair, rather than becoming the vessel dreamed of by former owners.
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>The smaller vessel a little further upstream is the former RNZN Harbour Defence Motor Launch (HDML) HMNZS Tamure. She was one of the HDML’s that formed the inshore Fisheries Patrol fleet after WWII, prior to being sold into private ownership.
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>Many of these vessels are still in service in private or commercial roles.
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>Other RNZN Fairmiles became:
<br>Ngaroma, Colville, Iris Moana, La Reta, Rodney Farrey, Motunui. Most of them carried other names at some time in their lives after going into private ownership. The Motunui is on dry land at Woodlynn Park, Waitomo, set up as a luxury accommodation unit.
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<br>The above information has been taken from a number of sources freely available on the Internet, from personal knowledge and private communications. For further information and a full and personal account of life on a Fairmile, in particular during the Soloman’s deployment, see “Fairmile Flotillas of the Royal New Zealand Navy” by K R Cassells.
><blockquote> Percy Mason , Mason Bros Engineering , owned the Deborah Bay , Robbie , the Auckland mayor , Arthur Jenkinson , Property Trader in the 60-70's , Ben ??? , the Owner of the Gold & Silver Mine on Great Barrier & the owner/inventor of Decromastic Tiles , were all owners of these vessels . Jimmy Lawler , RNYS, had the last one that was original deckhouses & he carried a horse float behind the Fly Bridge for his daughter's horse . Last time I saw it was at Whangaparapara at the Wharf loading the horse on board . Lawler used to carry the P classes to Kawau for the Squadron, great guy .
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Previously Anonymous wrote: zzzzzzzz...who cares? Are you trying to make a story?
Actually I'm interested in the history of the boat for your information. It's always there and it is a part of greenhithe history. So, if anyone knows about it please let me know :)
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most young people my age group believed someone hung themselve on it.
my mother said she had partys on it when she was young.
whats the truth?
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SOOOOOOOOOOOOO sad,
What is the history of what was once the most BEAUTIFUL boat. I have HATED it's slow demise, rotting away, uncared about before my eyes, always SUCH a sad sight. Who actually owns it, I had heard that it was being restored but no - - - I think not. What a waste.
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Pleased to be able to throw some light here. Kahu has had several owners since leaving naval service. Currently don't have positive info of that era.
Meanwhile, you might like to go to www.bmpt.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=1038&PN=1 (hope I got that right!) for a few pictures of what can be done with a converted Fairmile B. There are also some pix of ex RNZN HDML's on the site.
You might Google Images for "Fairmile B", or "Western Lady", a UK conversion.
The Navy Museum at Devonport is also worth a visit, although there is not a current section devoted to the Fairmiles. Hopefully that will be rectified when the new museum is completed at Torpedo Bay.
While employed as a Radar Technician in the Dockyard during the 60's and 70's, I worked on each of the HDMLS of the Fisheries and the Volunteer Reserve fleets.
Following his retirement, my father contributed to the conversion of MAKO into a pleasure craft. She is pictured in the reference above. Paea is now at Westpark Marina following a voyage from Picton just before Christmas. New owners are very happy with her. Quote from their blog of the voyage, "She's a beauty".
Incidentally, Ken Cassells died in 2005 at age 80 yrs.
It sure would be nice to see Kahu restored to something similar to the vessels shown in the above reference.
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Good to hear of restoration project about to get under way. The new Navy Museum has a large model of a typical Fairmile in wartime fit-out. A google search for Fairmile B on Web or Images will bring up many references, both wartime and conversions for civilian use as ferries and pleasure craft.
http://rnzncomms.org has a direct "lift" from the GH portal notes, plus a little extra info.
http://nznavy.bravehost.com/Stuft.html has a brief account from a former crew member of that vessel.
See earlier posts for info relating to Kahu and the other 11 vessels constructed in NZ.
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I'm ex RNZNVR and had Mako as a launch up until the late 1980's are we discussing the same vessel???? Would really like to know!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Thank you for all this very interesting info on the Kahu! Motonui was in the Tamaki River under the Panmure Bridge for a while, and a friend lived aboard during this period. We always wondered what had happened to her after he sold her. After selling he moved to Greenhithe before moving to Australia. He returned to NZ and purchased the HDML Mako in Nelson and took her back to Adelaide where he and his wife lived aboard her for a number of years. Mako currently resides in the Yarra River in Melbourne and is very much loved and in magnificent condition. Wish I could post a photo of her on here! Send the Photo to me please " sailornz@gmail.com I remember her when I was a kid .
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Mako is now moored at Horizon SHores Marina (southern end of Moreton Bay)
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Re: Anonymous Dec 17, 2008 and others, re the “White Ghost” etc.
The story about a death and association with the boat actually refers to another vessel.
Following from some local enquiries, the actual vessel involved was described to me as:
“A rather handsome yacht of about 60 feet in length. It was moored on the downstream side of the Greenhithe Bridge. The owner was in his mid 50’s, when he died rather unexpectedly. The ownership of the yacht then reverted to his elderly parents. Subsequent to their son’s death, the yacht sank at the mooring.”
I am lead to believe that sabotage was suspected, but there appears to be no proof of that.
The yacht was salvaged. The fate after that is not known. Probably of no great consequence, but can anyone throw some light on the name of the yacht or it’s subsequent movements?
Now, for the “White Ghost”.
She did indeed leave her mooring upstream of Greenhithe Bridge prior to the Christmas break, probably for mooring inspection and maintenance.
The history of this vessel is well documented, - if you know where to go. There is no mystery and it is not dreaded. Want to know more? Watch this space!
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my grand father was on that fairmile in the solomans, I have it on his navy record of service, i'm going to a look at it in the weekend.
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Does anyone know the history of this boat? Where it was built, where and what it was used for and when it was burnt and abandoned or who owned/ owns it?
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Apologies for the size of this post.
The vessel in question is a Class “B” Fairmile. The original design came from the drawing board of an Admiralty Naval Architect during WWII. Several hundred boats were built throughout the dominions and colonies. They were used in a variety of roles. Power was usually two Hall-Scott petrol engines running on Av-Gas and producing 600HP each. This gave a top speed of around 18 – 20 knots, cruise at 12 – 13 Kt. Some Canadian boats are said to have been powered with Rolls-Royce Merlins. One reference states that the original design called for three engines, but due to wartime shortages two became the norm. This was found to be satisfactory.
Now to the NZ boats. An Admiralty recommendation that these boats would be suitable for use as submarine chasers in NZ waters resulted in twelve boats being constructed at several shipyards in St Mary’s Bay, Auckland. They were assigned build numbers ML400 – ML411 but were launched as Q400 – Q411. They were built with double diagonal Kauri planking over Kauri stringers on plywood frames and bulkheads. Frames and bulkheads were supplied in kitset form from the Fairmile Marine Company in England. Keels were of kauri and stem and stern posts were of Pohutukawa. Below the waterline, the hulls were sheathed with copper or muntz metal as a protection against worm attack. The first boat, Q403 was launched at Lidgard’s shipyard on 29 September 1942 and commissioned on 21 October. The last of the series, Q411, was the second boat built at Vos’ yard. She was laid down in November 1942 and launched on 2nd September 1943. She was commissioned on 20th December 1943.
Armament consisted of a Rolls-Royce Mark XIV 2 pounder gun on a mounting forward of the bridge, two twin Lewis guns, later replaced by Vickers guns. A 20mm Oerlikon and 12 depth charges were carried on the after deck. A Holman Projector and a "Y" gun completed the fit. There was a total crew of sixteen.
Initial deployment had six boats in Auckland, four in Wellintgon and two at Lyttelton. As the war in the Pacific progressed, it became clear that there was little likelihood of a Japanese submarine threat in NZ waters, although two submarines of the Japanese Navy had visited the area previously. In 1944, the NZ Fairmiles were formed into the 80th and 81st Flotillas and deployed to the Soloman Islands for anti-submarine and convoy escort duties. They also helped in setting up and maintaining Coast Watch stations on remote islands. During their Soloman’s deployment they were under control of US Navy COMSOPAC. At war’s end they returned to NZ and were laid up in the reserve fleet. When RNZN had no further use for them, they were prepared for disposal and brought to an anchorage between Greenhithe and Herald Island. All except Q411 were sold. She was initially offered to the Island Territories Department for administration use in the Cook Islands. Cost of conversion was considered to be too high, so it reverted back to the War Assets Realisation Board and thence to the RNZN. The Navy brought Q411 back into service in 1947 under the pennant number P3571 and named it HMNZS Kahu. Kahu became a “Tamaki Tram,” providing ferry services from Devonport Naval Base (DNB) to the Navy training establishment HMNZS Tamaki, when it was located at Motuihe Island. Following the closure of the training establishment at Motuihe and the subsequent move to Fort Cautley at Narrow Neck, there was no further requirement to retain HMNZS Kahu. She was decommissioned in 1965 and sold into private ownership, when the name reverted to “Kahu”. She was owned and operated by North Shore Ferries for a while and then later spent some time laid up at Bailey’s Shipyard at St MAry's Bay, where she gradually came to be in a somewhat derelict condition. She was subsequently bought by a private buyer for conversion to a pleasure boat. Kahu spent some time on a mooring in the Tamaki River while undergoing further conversion work.
The vessel you see upstream of the Greenhithe bridge is in fact the former RNZN Fairmile ”B” Class, Q411, P3571, HMNZS Kahu. She is the last of twelve built in NZ during WWII. She was originally commissioned 20th December 1943, finally decommissioned 1965.
She has had several owners since her time on the Tamaki River and coming to the present mooring at Greenhithe. Since arriving at Greenhithe, Kahu has led an interesting life. She has been grafitti’d and has dragged the mooring in heavy weather, coming to rest on the mudflat below Remu Rd. Currently, the wheelhouse door is ajar, suggesting that she has been illegally entered and has probably been vandalised. Since my information for the period to now is rather sketchy, I will not pass it on until such time as it can be confirmed.
Many former Fairmiles have been converted for pleasure use and high class charter operation. Some are quite magnificent. One in particular plies as a luxury charter vessel working out of a Canadian port. It is rather sad that Kahu has fallen into major disrepair, rather than becoming the vessel dreamed of by former owners.
The smaller vessel a little further upstream is the former RNZN Harbour Defence Motor Launch (HDML) HMNZS Tamure. She was one of the HDML’s that formed the inshore Fisheries Patrol fleet after WWII, prior to being sold into private ownership.
Many of these vessels are still in service in private or commercial roles.
Other RNZN Fairmiles became:
Ngaroma, Colville, Iris Moana, La Reta, Rodney Farrey, Motunui. Most of them carried other names at some time in their lives after going into private ownership. The Motunui is on dry land at Woodlynn Park, Waitomo, set up as a luxury accommodation unit.
The above information has been taken from a number of sources freely available on the Internet, from personal knowledge and private communications. For further information and a full and personal account of life on a Fairmile, in particular during the Soloman’s deployment, see “Fairmile Flotillas of the Royal New Zealand Navy” by K R Cassells.
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Re: History of KAHU. See post four up the page. Read the earlier posts.
Cheers,
Delta
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The boat is still there!! Unless you are talking about a different boat; but the really old wreck of a (white) boat that has been moored there forever is still there; saw it just today (22/12/18) coming back from Hobsonville over the bridge... Same place it has always ever been in....
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Previously Wayne Mason wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Apologies for the size of this post.
>The vessel in question is a Class “B” Fairmile. The original design came from the drawing board of an Admiralty Naval Architect during WWII. Several hundred boats were built throughout the dominions and colonies. They were used in a variety of roles. Power was usually two Hall-Scott petrol engines running on Av-Gas and producing 600HP each. This gave a top speed of around 18 – 20 knots, cruise at 12 – 13 Kt. Some Canadian boats are said to have been powered with Rolls-Royce Merlins. One reference states that the original design called for three engines, but due to wartime shortages two became the norm. This was found to be satisfactory.
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>Now to the NZ boats. An Admiralty recommendation that these boats would be suitable for use as submarine chasers in NZ waters resulted in twelve boats being constructed at several shipyards in St Mary’s Bay, Auckland. They were assigned build numbers ML400 – ML411 but were launched as Q400 – Q411. They were built with double diagonal Kauri planking over Kauri stringers on plywood frames and bulkheads. Frames and bulkheads were supplied in kitset form from the Fairmile Marine Company in England. Keels were of kauri and stem and stern posts were of Pohutukawa. Below the waterline, the hulls were sheathed with copper or muntz metal as a protection against worm attack. The first boat, Q403 was launched at Lidgard’s shipyard on 29 September 1942 and commissioned on 21 October. The last of the series, Q411, was the second boat built at Vos’ yard. She was laid down in November 1942 and launched on 2nd September 1943. She was commissioned on 20th December 1943.
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>Armament consisted of a Rolls-Royce Mark XIV 2 pounder gun on a mounting forward of the bridge, two twin Lewis guns, later replaced by Vickers guns. A 20mm Oerlikon and 12 depth charges were carried on the after deck. A Holman Projector and a "Y" gun completed the fit. There was a total crew of sixteen.
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>Initial deployment had six boats in Auckland, four in Wellintgon and two at Lyttelton. As the war in the Pacific progressed, it became clear that there was little likelihood of a Japanese submarine threat in NZ waters, although two submarines of the Japanese Navy had visited the area previously. In 1944, the NZ Fairmiles were formed into the 80th and 81st Flotillas and deployed to the Soloman Islands for anti-submarine and convoy escort duties. They also helped in setting up and maintaining Coast Watch stations on remote islands. During their Soloman’s deployment they were under control of US Navy COMSOPAC. At war’s end they returned to NZ and were laid up in the reserve fleet. When RNZN had no further use for them, they were prepared for disposal and brought to an anchorage between Greenhithe and Herald Island. All except Q411 were sold. She was initially offered to the Island Territories Department for administration use in the Cook Islands. Cost of conversion was considered to be too high, so it reverted back to the War Assets Realisation Board and thence to the RNZN. The Navy brought Q411 back into service in 1947 under the pennant number P3571 and named it HMNZS Kahu. Kahu became a “Tamaki Tram,” providing ferry services from Devonport Naval Base (DNB) to the Navy training establishment HMNZS Tamaki, when it was located at Motuihe Island. Following the closure of the training establishment at Motuihe and the subsequent move to Fort Cautley at Narrow Neck, there was no further requirement to retain HMNZS Kahu. She was decommissioned in 1965 and sold into private ownership, when the name reverted to “Kahu”. She was owned and operated by North Shore Ferries for a while and then later spent some time laid up at Bailey’s Shipyard at St MAry's Bay, where she gradually came to be in a somewhat derelict condition. She was subsequently bought by a private buyer for conversion to a pleasure boat. Kahu spent some time on a mooring in the Tamaki River while undergoing further conversion work.
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>The vessel you see upstream of the Greenhithe bridge is in fact the former RNZN Fairmile ”B” Class, Q411, P3571, HMNZS Kahu. She is the last of twelve built in NZ during WWII. She was originally commissioned 20th December 1943, finally decommissioned 1965.
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>She has had several owners since her time on the Tamaki River and coming to the present mooring at Greenhithe. Since arriving at Greenhithe, Kahu has led an interesting life. She has been grafitti’d and has dragged the mooring in heavy weather, coming to rest on the mudflat below Remu Rd. Currently, the wheelhouse door is ajar, suggesting that she has been illegally entered and has probably been vandalised. Since my information for the period to now is rather sketchy, I will not pass it on until such time as it can be confirmed.
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>Many former Fairmiles have been converted for pleasure use and high class charter operation. Some are quite magnificent. One in particular plies as a luxury charter vessel working out of a Canadian port. It is rather sad that Kahu has fallen into major disrepair, rather than becoming the vessel dreamed of by former owners.
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>The smaller vessel a little further upstream is the former RNZN Harbour Defence Motor Launch (HDML) HMNZS Tamure. She was one of the HDML’s that formed the inshore Fisheries Patrol fleet after WWII, prior to being sold into private ownership.
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>Many of these vessels are still in service in private or commercial roles.
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>Other RNZN Fairmiles became:
<br>Ngaroma, Colville, Iris Moana, La Reta, Rodney Farrey, Motunui. Most of them carried other names at some time in their lives after going into private ownership. The Motunui is on dry land at Woodlynn Park, Waitomo, set up as a luxury accommodation unit.
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<br>The above information has been taken from a number of sources freely available on the Internet, from personal knowledge and private communications. For further information and a full and personal account of life on a Fairmile, in particular during the Soloman’s deployment, see “Fairmile Flotillas of the Royal New Zealand Navy” by K R Cassells.
><blockquote> Percy Mason , Mason Bros Engineering , owned the Deborah Bay , Robbie , the Auckland mayor , Arthur Jenkinson , Property Trader in the 60-70's , Ben ??? , the Owner of the Gold & Silver Mine on Great Barrier & the owner/inventor of Decromastic Tiles , were all owners of these vessels . Jimmy Lawler , RNYS, had the last one that was original deckhouses & he carried a horse float behind the Fly Bridge for his daughter's horse . Last time I saw it was at Whangaparapara at the Wharf loading the horse on board . Lawler used to carry the P classes to Kawau for the Squadron, great guy .
Hi Wayne, I wrote the earlier answers to queries regarding Kahu. I had a belief that "Robbie" once owned it when she was alongside in the Tamaki River. Your post may well confirm that belief. I am not aware of the others that you refer to, but will check-out those further references that you have provided. As for Mako. I serviced radio and radar equipment on Mako during my time as a civilian technician in HMNZ Dockyard Radio Centre, when she was one of the Fisheries Patrol vessels. My father was involved with the conversion to a private vessel after the Navy sold her. Cheers.
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If Ex RNVR had bothered to read the posts, he would see that Kahu was a Fairmile with a length of 112 feet. Mako was an HDML of 72 feet. He should know the difference. He would also have read that Mako is now domiciled in Australia. If he does an images search on Google, he will find some pictures of Mako in it's guise as a pleasure craft.
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One of the two owners was interviewed in an article that appeared in 'The Aucklander' last year.
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We always talk about this boat when we cross over the bridge - thanks for providing so much information. It would be nice to see someone restoring it someday...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: my grand father was on that fairmile in the solomans, I have it on his navy record of service, i'm going to a look at it in the weekend. Just checked it out today, its still there, with obviously a pump onboard going as there were 2 streams of water jetting out of the side of the hull.
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so whats the story behind it? is that the burnt out looking boat? its a beauty of a ship. iv seen it since i was a kid, whats the plans for it?
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Well, clearly someone wants to know. That's the purpose of a discussion forum. Cheers, Site Admin.
Previously Anonymous wrote: zzzzzzzz...who cares? Are you trying to make a story?
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It is sad watching Kahu's slow demise. As owners of an HDML further up the harbour - it is an honour and a privilege to own a wonderful piece of NZ Navy's heritage. Our Paea is painted grey with her black number, P3552 painted on the side. She is used at every opporunity.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The dreaded ghost ship has returned to its spiritual home.
So it disappeared then reappeared?? Maybe it really IS a ghost boat?? do do do do (twilight zone music)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Apologies for the size of this post.
The vessel in question is a Class “B” Fairmile. The original design came from the drawing board of an Admiralty Naval Architect during WWII. Several hundred boats were built throughout the dominions and colonies. They were used in a variety of roles. Power was usually two Hall-Scott petrol engines running on Av-Gas and producing 600HP each. This gave a top speed of around 18 – 20 knots, cruise at 12 – 13 Kt. Some Canadian boats are said to have been powered with Rolls-Royce Merlins. One reference states that the original design called for three engines, but due to wartime shortages two became the norm. This was found to be satisfactory.
Now to the NZ boats. An Admiralty recommendation that these boats would be suitable for use as submarine chasers in NZ waters resulted in twelve boats being constructed at several shipyards in St Mary’s Bay, Auckland. They were assigned build numbers ML400 – ML411 but were launched as Q400 – Q411. They were built with double diagonal Kauri planking over Kauri stringers on plywood frames and bulkheads. Frames and bulkheads were supplied in kitset form from the Fairmile Marine Company in England. Keels were of kauri and stem and stern posts were of Pohutukawa. Below the waterline, the hulls were sheathed with copper or muntz metal as a protection against worm attack. The first boat, Q403 was launched at Lidgard’s shipyard on 29 September 1942 and commissioned on 21 October. The last of the series, Q411, was the second boat built at Vos’ yard. She was laid down in November 1942 and launched on 2nd September 1943. She was commissioned on 20th December 1943.
Armament consisted of a Rolls-Royce Mark XIV 2 pounder gun on a mounting forward of the bridge, two twin Lewis guns, later replaced by Vickers guns. A 20mm Oerlikon and 12 depth charges were carried on the after deck. A Holman Projector and a "Y" gun completed the fit. There was a total crew of sixteen.
Initial deployment had six boats in Auckland, four in Wellintgon and two at Lyttelton. As the war in the Pacific progressed, it became clear that there was little likelihood of a Japanese submarine threat in NZ waters, although two submarines of the Japanese Navy had visited the area previously. In 1944, the NZ Fairmiles were formed into the 80th and 81st Flotillas and deployed to the Soloman Islands for anti-submarine and convoy escort duties. They also helped in setting up and maintaining Coast Watch stations on remote islands. During their Soloman’s deployment they were under control of US Navy COMSOPAC. At war’s end they returned to NZ and were laid up in the reserve fleet. When RNZN had no further use for them, they were prepared for disposal and brought to an anchorage between Greenhithe and Herald Island. All except Q411 were sold. She was initially offered to the Island Territories Department for administration use in the Cook Islands. Cost of conversion was considered to be too high, so it reverted back to the War Assets Realisation Board and thence to the RNZN. The Navy brought Q411 back into service in 1947 under the pennant number P3571 and named it HMNZS Kahu. Kahu became a “Tamaki Tram,” providing ferry services from Devonport Naval Base (DNB) to the Navy training establishment HMNZS Tamaki, when it was located at Motuihe Island. Following the closure of the training establishment at Motuihe and the subsequent move to Fort Cautley at Narrow Neck, there was no further requirement to retain HMNZS Kahu. She was decommissioned in 1965 and sold into private ownership, when the name reverted to “Kahu”. She was owned and operated by North Shore Ferries for a while and then later spent some time laid up at Bailey’s Shipyard at St MAry's Bay, where she gradually came to be in a somewhat derelict condition. She was subsequently bought by a private buyer for conversion to a pleasure boat. Kahu spent some time on a mooring in the Tamaki River while undergoing further conversion work.
The vessel you see upstream of the Greenhithe bridge is in fact the former RNZN Fairmile ”B” Class, Q411, P3571, HMNZS Kahu. She is the last of twelve built in NZ during WWII. She was originally commissioned 20th December 1943, finally decommissioned 1965.
She has had several owners since her time on the Tamaki River and coming to the present mooring at Greenhithe. Since arriving at Greenhithe, Kahu has led an interesting life. She has been grafitti’d and has dragged the mooring in heavy weather, coming to rest on the mudflat below Remu Rd. Currently, the wheelhouse door is ajar, suggesting that she has been illegally entered and has probably been vandalised. Since my information for the period to now is rather sketchy, I will not pass it on until such time as it can be confirmed.
Many former Fairmiles have been converted for pleasure use and high class charter operation. Some are quite magnificent. One in particular plies as a luxury charter vessel working out of a Canadian port. It is rather sad that Kahu has fallen into major disrepair, rather than becoming the vessel dreamed of by former owners.
The smaller vessel a little further upstream is the former RNZN Harbour Defence Motor Launch (HDML) HMNZS Tamure. She was one of the HDML’s that formed the inshore Fisheries Patrol fleet after WWII, prior to being sold into private ownership.
Many of these vessels are still in service in private or commercial roles.
Other RNZN Fairmiles became:
Ngaroma, Colville, Iris Moana, La Reta, Rodney Farrey, Motunui. Most of them carried other names at some time in their lives after going into private ownership. The Motunui is on dry land at Woodlynn Park, Waitomo, set up as a luxury accommodation unit.
The above information has been taken from a number of sources freely available on the Internet, from personal knowledge and private communications. For further information and a full and personal account of life on a Fairmile, in particular during the Soloman’s deployment, see “Fairmile Flotillas of the Royal New Zealand Navy” by K R Cassells.
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there is another vessel like it in matakohe i think it is a sister ship to it itis tied up on high ground as a fire dammaged it badly sevreal years ago however their is some slow refiting work being don on her
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Still looks pretty crap to me when I see it...
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After a spell on the Waiheke run, Motonui became a ferry in Tauranga. She was then bought by Billy Black and set up at Woodlyn Park, Waitomo, where she is now. Check out the website. I worked on Mako when she was a Fisheries Patrol vessel. If memory serves me correctly, she spent some time alongside under the Waipuna Road bridge, undergoing conversion to her civilian role. My Dad worked on converting Mako and another HDML around the same time. It was interesting to see how the internal layout had been opened up and engine room access was via a watertight door in the aft bulkhead, rather than having to scramble down a set of steep stairs. You can find some pictures of Mako, before and relatively recent at
http://www.hmsmedusa.org.uk/HDML_Boats_1150-1199.html Other RNZN HDML's are also listed there.
There's a shot of Mako at Williamstown, Melbourne in 2006 on the web site refererred to in my last post. It did appear to be in excellent condition. Many of these boats were a little like "the Irishman's axe". When hauled out for maintenance they often had large sections of planking replaced. The guys in the Dockyard Boatshop always did a great job on them.
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Does anyone know who owns the fairmile at Greenhithe now? Are there any efforts underway to have it restored?
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zzzzzzzz...who cares? Are you trying to make a story?
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Mako changed hands last year and I believe was purchased by a Japanese man who has a collection of ex naval vessel. The owners at the the time were very sad to sell her after having lived on her in both Adelaide and Melbourne, but due to changing circumstances in their lives it was time to move on. They had owned her for a number of years and had lavished much loving care on her.
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WHY wont people slow down in Greenhithe???!!!
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ESPECIALLY around the school at morning/afternoon times?? I parked on Greenhithe Rd this morning and used the school crossing there, which I usually don't.. I could NOT believe the amount of cars coming up Greenhithe Rd towards the school crossing coming at speed; yes, more than 50k.. to make it worse, there was WICKED sunglare up the road so there was NO way of seeing!!! and no, they WERE NOT 'young hoons' but older people! Shame on you who did it!! Next time I will be noting your regos!!
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Not just speeding drivers - anyone tried to get up Isobel Rd in the morning - cannot believe the appalling behaviour of parents dropping their kids at school - stopping in middle of road, taking over most of the road so you can't pass, letting their kids out on the drivers side not the footpath side etc etc etc. It's a wonder there's not accidents or injuries. Could not believe what I was seeing. It is as if once they get near the school they develop blinkers to everyone else on the road!
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Please note the rego's.. Warnings don't help.
Please pass them onto me. Email address supplied below.
Thanks
Hermien KOK
Community Constable Greenhithe
0274 776 235
hermina.kok@police.govt.nz
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People wont slow down because they have no respect for the other residents of Greenhithe, as long as nobdy speeds in their street they just dont give a shit.
Its not hard to find speeding drivers, cars not stopping at stop signs & probably the worst are the idiots who have to overtake other vehicles on Greenhithe Road after exiting the motorway, exceeding the 70 kph limit by considerable amounts to get ahead before the roundabout.
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Greenhithe Store!
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Everyone should watch out when buying from the Greenhithe store. They have been around for years and are trusted by many of us when in fact they sometimes overcharge on EFTPOS transactions and have for a long time,(I doubt this is by accident) It may only be a dollar or sometimes even just 50 cents but it adds up, especially when you consider the amount of people who go through the store. So please everyone double check the cost of the things you buy when using EFTPOS there.
Sincerely
A concerned resident
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parnakin is sooo hot :)
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I have never had an issue at the store. I think they are really good. Well stocked, friendly and good service.
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I have never had this problem and suggest that if it has happened it would be purely accidental! They are a real asset to the community.
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It's the oldest personal security trick in the book that is being neglected.
Check what is on the screen on both the till and in your hand before you punch in your pin number.
Takes 2 seconds.
Demmand a reciept.
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I have never experienced this either. We are bloody lucky to have such a well-stocked dairy with such a friendly crew.
Bit unfair to make accusations this way.
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I have never experienced this.
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I know I used to 'accidentally' get short changed sometimes, this was a while ago now though.. Would help if they gave till receipts to be honest..
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Really? I can't believe this...it's pretty damning stuff...are you sure?? How can it be when they barcode everything and most people pay by Eftpos? They are a lovely family that serve this village really well...I am not liking this accusation.
Kath
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I am with Kath. We are lucky to have them. If you have been short-changed then surely you should say something to Jaimee not on here. I have never had a problem and shop there regularly.
Nic
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Historic Aircraft
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Yahoooo! Planes :-)
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Spitfire PV270 (see link above) was here for 485 Squadron reunion. She is based in Ohakea and was first flown in 2009 after a complete rebuild.
Also there was Doug Brooker's Spitfire and a P51D Mustang. http://www.spitfirepv270.co.nz/485a.jpg
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Yep. New what they were and why they were here. Just wondered if anyone else knew of them. Got some great photos from the handling display in the afternoon. The history and rebuilding of PV270 is published in "SPITFIRE Back to Flight" by the owner, Brendon Deere. It is available from Technical Books.
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http://www.spitfirepv270.co.nz/
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Anyone recognise the historic aircraft that passed over Greenhithe this morning and later performed an aerobatic display from Whenuapai airfield?
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New Cafe Owners. Anyone been in yet? Whaddya think? Better?
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I see all the silly bits of paper stuck in the windows have been removed. Have not been in yet for food.
Hopefully the new owners will be a bit more friendly than the previous owner.
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Have been in twice - once for breakfast and once for dinner. My goodness what an improvement. Owners really want to make it work and told us the ideas they are putting into place. Subdued lighting for night time dining, jazz singers on weekends, different menus with different sizes and prices etc. The food was great - lamb shanks the best i've had in a long time. We are looking forward to experiencing the changes they will make over the next couple of months. Good luck to them - it would be great to have it as an affordable local.
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Twas busy in there Friday night fo' sho'.
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Just hope they can get some sort of atmosphere on the week-ends. It is a prime spot.
The last owner didn't have a clue.
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Is it cheaper than the previous owners? What is the food like now? It was pretty average before.
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The new owners are great, very friendly.
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Nice atmosphere, but the coffee cups must be the smallest on the shore
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Had a look at the menu there today. Looks really nice, and reasonably priced, so will be trying it out very shortly.
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Well, last Saturday night at 8PM there were 6 people at one table in there. Hardly enough to pay the chef and waiting staff...yet the Malty was nearly to capacity.
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Went there for coffee and cake on Mothers Day afternoon - they had a sax player/singer in there - quite good music, pitched at the appropriate company at the time and at least 3 large tables of families enjoying the atmosphere - even people dancing! Which I had never seen before there. Good call for that day.
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Tried it out tonight.
Fabulous!
Our meals were cooked to perfection. Stuffed chicken breast in a creamy pea sauce...to die for....was gorgeous. Hubby had caesar salad with fries :-) which he really enjoyed too.
Service was great.
Really hope they make it a success.
I still think the place needs to be made to feel more homely. Drapes/blinds would be good as it still feels like a fishbowl.
Good luck though..it was lovely tonight.
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yes yes to whenuapai - if you dont agree go and live somewhere else - Whenuapai was here before YOU
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Previously Anonymous wrote: yes yes to whenuapai - if you dont agree go and live somewhere else - Whenuapai was here before YOU
totally agree
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Puts hand up. Bob
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Yup, I fully support a domestic airport at Whenuapai.. I'm looking into starting a petition to support it so keep an eye out for it. Remember, in future council votes, vote for the councilors who also support it..
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Had a good or bad meal lately?
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Previously Margaret May wrote: For a great lunch can really recommend Mosaic in Albany - great friendly service, quick - i.e. during a lunch hour - , yummy food etc
Cheers, always good to have some positive feedback in amongst the rotters :-) Might have to try them out!
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Further afield but well worth the drive - Carriages Cafe in Kumeu; the setting is gorgeous; the food is fab and the staff are lovely. It's on the main road and also incorporates a garden centre. Eggs benedict - you cant go wrong! Very child friendly.
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Not only is the food at the Malthouse bad but they can't even pour a pint of beer properly, paticularly if you enjoy a kilkenny or pint of guinness. How long will this crowd last?
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the malthouse has great dinners and is getting a refurbishment right now so will be even better very soon.
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I would certainly recommend The French Cafe.
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Previously harold bloomsfield wrote:
I would certainly recommend The French Cafe.
That the one in Symonds Street, Harry? I can recommend the risotto.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Slightly further afield, I've noticed that the influence of affluent beebs film crews on Claris Texas [Gt Barrier Island - ed], coupled with an obvious longing by the owners to be rid of it, has resulted in a thoroughly nasty serving of fish 'n chips. And considering the location, they should have the best! Great Barrier is going through an extremely difficult time. Thanks to NZ Fisheries most restaurants on grt barrier can not get fresh fish alot of the time, as they have to buy all their fish from Auckland. Unless you have a fish quoter, which I believe there are none available on the island you are not allowed to serve fish caught by local fisherman. After spending years travelling around Europe and living on Crete where they supplied there own fish it is a joke. We now have Fullers no longer servicing the island and even the barge comes infrequently in winter. During the last 6 years the population has dropped by half. To make ends meet is impossible. Auckland City is in charge and has no interest in helping with the tourist trade by ensuring people can get to the island. DOC has been organising a reserve on the east coast of the island which the majority of boaties cant even access but the locals use to feed their families.. Why not around Omaha and Little Barrier where every man and his dog are depleting the fish numbers. We spend alot of time over there and never go to the restaurant because we can catch our own. I would love to sell some fish to our friends in restaurants there but this is illegal.
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any comments on the little deli dwn greenhithe rd?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: any comments on the little deli dwn greenhithe rd?
its never open when you want it
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Well, after a long time we went to back Malthouse again. We took the kids on Sat 2ish and sat outside. The salmon pizza we had was fantastic, and the huge bowl of chips was loved by the kids. Kids also has some space to walk around outside as well.
I must say the quality of food has gone up since I last came (under the old managemment).
Well done, keep it up
Richard Raj
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The wife cooked some scrummy lamb shanks the other night :-)
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i HAVE FOUND THE MALT HOUSE TO BE MORE LIKE A FISHING CLUB, AND EVEN STRANGER THE RAFFLES THEY HAVE ON A FRIDAY NIGHT ARE ALWAYS WON BY SUMONE IN THE FISHING CLUB??????? SOMETIMES EVEN THE SAME PERSON WINS TWO IN A ROW .. COINCIDENTAL?? IT HAPPENS TWO MANY TIMES
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Sorry to have to say this, but Fishes Takeaways have got to be the WORST takeaways I have ever eaten. Their burgers are disgusting, with hardly any filling.. It's about time they started cooking decent takeaways so we don't have to drive to Ivans or Hobsonville..
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Yes we went there for a late lunch one day in the weekend. They delivered us a great size and yummy meal. We loved it, and may be would go back again if passing. Perhaps the other person just had a bad day there..? :-)
Previously Anonymous wrote: Has anyone been yo the new pizza place,it used to be pots and petals in albany old highway? just wondering if it any good.
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Perhaps she thinks she's 'Bertha Burts' ???!!!
Previously Anonymous wrote: who does this bertha berts think she is.
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What a load of ROT your freak....
Previously Anonymous wrote: Stop moaning about the service in Greenhithe, buy one of the shops and do it better yourdelf instead of sitting at your computer with nothing to do. Our dairy is as good as any in NZ, the bakery is great,Collins house is as good as you could hope for, the Malthouse is better than ever.
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You offering to take us there.. bit of a hall from the old hithe...?
Previously Lilbits wrote:
anyone want to try a real true authentic italian pizza has to go to Al Volo in Mt Eden! i kid you not - the best - check out the web site www.alvolo.co.nz
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I agree. It used to be OK but has steadily gone downhill. Perhaps they need an oil change... One of the fish portions we had the other day was inedible.... a bit off.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Sorry to have to say this, but Fishes Takeaways have got to be the WORST takeaways I have ever eaten. Their burgers are disgusting, with hardly any filling.. It's about time they started cooking decent takeaways so we don't have to drive to Ivans or Hobsonville..
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Yeah, just got over a cold and had a nice collection gold nugets in reserve... had a few that felt like where attached to the back of my head.. made my eyes water.. I tell you.. anyway at least it's not about the malt.!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Read the previous posts pages 3 and 4 posted around May 4th.
Yip, ok agree good point. Sounds like that guys wife has started working at the Malthouse then.. "in the posts you asked me to look at.. hahahaha)
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Went to the Malthouse recently and was in astonishment to see the kiddies area is now CONCRETE, as if we don't see enough concrete. Would have been nice to see it in grass and nice shrubbery. It doesn't seem to fall in place with Greenhithe village's supposedly green outlook?! Perhaps the new complex planned for the old garage will include a friendly, family orientated bar/restaurant other than somewhere to go to "get pissed" which is what the "old Malty" seems to be aiming for?!
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Stop moaning about the service in Greenhithe, buy one of the shops and do it better yourdelf instead of sitting at your computer with nothing to do. Our dairy is as good as any in NZ, the bakery is great,Collins house is as good as you could hope for, the Malthouse is better than ever.
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Congratulations to the malthouse. It is great to have an owner operator involved again. Anyone who has experience in the industry can see the attention to detail is back. Looking forward to the planned upgrade.
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my husband and I enjoyed a great meal at collins hse last month. As first timers there without our kids we relaxed with excellent service, delicious meals and good selection of wines to choose from. We'll go back again and definitely recommend it!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I know of this person that gambles she spends lots of money and is very sad... I say go Bertha Baby...
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Yeah, just got over a cold and had a nice collection gold nugets in reserve... had a few that felt like where attached to the back o
dr ropata says don't GAMBLE
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Indian Summer on Hobsonville Rd is awesome (right by the first Fruit & Veg store on the right heading west/next to the old Palmers Garden place).. They also do delivery to Greenhithe which is awesome.. Their Butter Chicken & Lamb Rogan Josh is beautiful, and don't forget the garlic naan too!!
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
Malt House; can't see why they've got rid of the kids outside toys and menu. We went there to have a good meal and let the kids have a good meal & play. Now they have no kids meal (to speak of) or equipment... Haven't been back since... Their meals have gone down with where ever their kids equipment went to....
I wonder if it was the meal that's the problem or just the fact that the kid's play equipment is now at the Greenhithe play center instead of at the bar ?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I have been twice to Collins House in the past 6 weeks with different groups of people and on both occaisions everyone thought their meals were fantastic. It is great to again have a really good restaurant with friendly owners in our village, and one that is open when they say they will be! Gave up on the Malthouse a couple of years ago due to appaling service and burnt food. Haven't heard that it has changed.
Well it has! Two years is a long time dont you think ?
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It was the meal, the increased prices, the downgrading of the kids menus and the fact the kids play equipment has been removed.. Nothing to do with WHERE the equipment went to (infact I wasn't even aware of that)...
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
Malt House; can't see why they've got rid of the kids outside toys and menu. We went there to have a good meal and let the kids have a good meal & play. Now they have no kids meal (to speak of) or equipment... Haven't been back since... Their meals have gone down with where ever their kids equipment went to....
I wonder if it was the meal that's the problem or just the fact that the kid's play equipment is now at the Greenhithe play center instead of at the bar
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Previously BeeTea wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
The food is First Class, we did find the waiting staff alittle amusing but it was still a nice evening, and once the young folk waiting get up to speed these guys will be humming..
I'm intrigued! A little amusing? I am one of these young folk... I'm always trying my best :-(
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OK I stuffed up the quote on that last one...
Someone said:
The food is First Class, we did find the waiting staff alittle amusing but it was still a nice evening, and once the young folk waiting get up to speed these guys will be humming..
I say: I'm intrigued! A little amusing? I am one of these young folk... I'm always trying my best :-(
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Previously Greenhithe Editor wrote:
Had a good meal or bad at one of our locals, eg Collins House, Malt House, even Juliettes. What about slightly further afield to Albany or Hobsonville?
Yes.
We have just been down to East India Trading Restaurant.
Really good entreees and mains and huge portions as well. Not to spicy either. New chief must have made a difference.
We 're going back with a big group for Christina's birthday
Fraser and Christina
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Had a good meal or bad at one of our locals, eg Collins House, Malt House, even Juliettes. What about slightly further afield to Albany or Hobsonville?
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I went to One Red Dog ib Takapuna on Anzac day for lunch and we got the most terrible Caesar Salad. Some restaurant will call anything a Caesar Salad. They did not even agree with my complains. I am never going back there.
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Malt House; can't see why they've got rid of the kids outside toys and menu. We went there to have a good meal and let the kids have a good meal & play. Now they have no kids meal (to speak of) or equipment... Haven't been back since... Their meals have gone down with where ever their kids equipment went to....
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I'll declare a conflict of interest in that Collins House is a paying website customer, but I had a very good meal there a few weeks ago - even claimed my free glass of wine (see ad on the right). It is much much better since Scott took over. You feel like a guest, not an intruder. I'd love to see the old lounge/bar area restored to the way it was for those who remember.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I agree too, our family had a fantatic meal at Collins House a month ago, we all really enjoyed our meals, and even though they didn't have a kids menu, they created one for us!
Might be time for me to go back, I have refused to eat there for the past 3 years due to one very awful meal and poor service!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I agree too, our family had a fantatic meal at Collins House a month ago, we all really enjoyed our meals, and even though they didn't have a kids menu, they created one for us!
Might be time for me to go back, I have refused to eat there for the past 3 years due to one very awful meal and poor service!
The food is First Class, we did find the waiting staff alittle amusing but it was still a nice evening, and once the young folk waiting get up to speed these guys will be humming.. :-)
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I have been twice to Collins House in the past 6 weeks with different groups of people and on both occaisions everyone thought their meals were fantastic. It is great to again have a really good restaurant with friendly owners in our village, and one that is open when they say they will be! Gave up on the Malthouse a couple of years ago due to appaling service and burnt food. Haven't heard that it has changed.
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Read the previous posts pages 3 and 4 posted around May 4th.
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I heard the guy is getting rid of that side of the business and turning it into a pub / sports bar. So no more dinners..?
Previously candy fox wrote:
the malthouse has great dinners and is getting a refurbishment right now so will be even better very soon.
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juliettes is an absolute rip off.plus it was closed for like 3 months over the xmas break.wish i had leave like that.prolly coz of th high prices she can afford such a luxury
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Well went to Collins House last night, and well ***** (5star). Food was great and service was good also. Oh, and I told them I read about them here and got a free glass of wine. Fantastic Guys/Gals :-)
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Has anyone been yo the new pizza place,it used to be pots and petals in albany old highway? just wondering if it any good.
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Only heard that it is terrible. Had a good meal at Millies (Thai) in Albany (next to New Deli). Also Aruns Indian in Albany Village is really good. Previously Anonymous wrote: Has anyone been yo the new pizza place,it used to be pots and petals in albany old highway? just wondering if it any good.
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Look i'll say this only once! There is only one real Italian Pizza place! Not on the shore unfortuately but worth the travel! Won all the awards.... www.alvolo.co.nz Previously Anonymous wrote:
Has anyone been yo the new pizza place,it used to be pots and petals in albany old highway? just wondering if it any good.
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second price rise at the bakery since xmas???
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I used to go to collins house mostly on sundays for breakfast ive since found they are not open this is the only day i get off so wear do i go, i wont go back until they open on a sunday
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
I'll declare a conflict of interest in that Collins House is a paying website customer, but I had a very good meal there a few weeks ago - even claimed my free glass of wine (see ad on the right). It is much much better since Scott took over. You feel like a guest, not an intruder. I'd love to see the old lounge/bar area restored to the way it was for those who remember.
yes i remember the cosy lounge but it will never b the same without icky running the show
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Previously Greenhithe Editor wrote:
Had a good meal or bad at one of our locals, eg Collins House, Malt House, even Juliettes. What about slightly further afield to Albany or Hobsonville?
juiliettes is so overpriced and the portions so small that the first time i went there was my last
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OK look, to all who are slagging the malthouse... GET A LIFE!!! the new owners are great and are really involved, if your down there with Allen, hes a great guy, you just need to talk to him and mention your complaints and he will listen and most likely do something about it. of course its not goin to be the same as before, learn to embrace change, it will continue to get better once the new changes are complete, it is in the awkward inbetween stage, give it a chance. to all those who are complaining about the service, all you need to do is be friendly and the staff are friendly back, actually treat them like another human, instead of thinking they're beneath you. the management is also now a lot better with compensating for complaints ie giving you a free drink to make up for it.
the food is great, and is quicker than ever.
the old kids playground was disgusting, it had bird poo all over it, which kids touched then used their hands to eat... No one is even mentioning the vast improvements in the outside area; nice, hygenic new tables, chairs that dont collapse when you sit down and a great sail for protection from the elements.
so focus on the positive, and if you're going to have that negative attitude, i hope i dont see you down there.
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sorry always been most pleasant to the staff,if i have been lucky enough to see them.
As i said,there is no exscuse for waiting 30mins to be attended to, if you are the ONLY people there, is there? good service can make or break a place.As a customer, it makes you feel like you do not matter to them,if they cant even be bothered to acknowledge you, get it right.
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Yes Bertha you are 100% correct. Had a chicken and pumpkin pie in Julliettes once, very nice, bit small but $6.50.
Loaf bread in bakers now $4 and bread rolls $1.20.
Jaimee and Pinakin do a fantastic job and we are lucky to have them. Great service and always a friendly smile, something the Malthouse really could learn. And collins house is top class and more affordable especially since it is now a BYO.
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I had a piece of fish and a crab stick from fishes last night, and a bottle of gin from Greenhithe Liquor.Both were fantastic! Good on you Fishes and Greenhithe Liquor, give yourself a pat on the back.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Yes it's changed, it's got even worse!
Well..?, what is the problem with it..? do tell so perhaps they can improve
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Well it has! Two years is a long time dont you think ?
I beg to differ.. The drinks are more than what you pay in Town, the food menu has been reduced and increased in costs and the food has not gotten any better..? Sure if you want to be one of those who goto drink till you drop and drive drunk home it probably does look better to you...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Went to the Malthouse recently for lunch, with some visitors from overseas. It was so bad it was embarrassing. When I mentioned to the staff that it was not up to scratch, I was brushed off with a sarcastic comment. That's fine, no problem. I just wont go there for something to eat again. And yes it was since the latest owners have taken over!
Yip, I agree there too. I feel bad for the new owner, would have cost him a fortune to buy the place.. "Money down the Toilet..!" I don't see any improvements to the food, menu and the only thing I have seen is price increases and another drop in service (which I thought never possible). So, another recommendation to stay away from the place..!!!! Save your money and time.
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Hehe does anyone remember that lady who used to own Collins House? What a ****! The new people are lovely, haven't had the chance to eat there yet, unfortunately.
[edit by site admin:] removed defamatory word. Please respect others, no matter if you like them or not.[/end edit]
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Has anyone said the Malthouse is rubbish..? well just incase it is.. Thank god for the local Fish and Chip they do great food and good prices.. Nice one Fishies... Oh, also don't forget the guys / gals at the bakery.. thumbs up on the nice stuff they are doing also.. Just a shame they don't open on Sundays.. :-(
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Previously BeeTea wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I agree too, our family had a fantatic meal at Collins House a month ago, we all really enjoyed our meals, and even though they didn't have a kids menu, they created one for us!
Might be time for me to go back, I have refused to eat there for the past 3 years due to one very awful meal and poor service!
The food is First Class, we did find the waiting staff alittle amusing but it was still a nice evening, and once the young folk waiting get up to speed these guys will be humming..
and have you noticed that the dishes are amazingly clean the hav been amazingly white every time i have been there.
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For a great lunch can really recommend Mosaic in Albany - great friendly service, quick - i.e. during a lunch hour - , yummy food etc
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Yes it's changed, it's got even worse!
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who does this bertha berts think she is.
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I wonder if the new management of the Malthouse are aware of all the negative comments on this forum page. May open their eyes, tho thinking about it, Probably not.
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went to th malthouse last week for lunch, even thou we were the only people there at midday ordering lunch, you think we could get served took them at least 30mins to even come up and ask if we wanted to order, and that was only when my companion complained to the bar manager, will not be goin back.
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they need mre experienced staff, they are too used to having no supervision ie last owners so have learnt to be uninterested
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
i HAVE FOUND THE MALT HOUSE TO BE MORE LIKE A FISHING CLUB, AND EVEN STRANGER THE RAFFLES THEY HAVE ON A FRIDAY NIGHT ARE ALWAYS WON BY SUMONE IN THE FISHING CLUB??????? SOMETIMES EVEN THE SAME PERSON WINS TWO IN A ROW .. COINCIDENTAL?? IT HAPPENS TWO MANY TIMES
Hi, interesting you think that way. As a member of the fishing club I can assure you that the raffle is not rigged in anyway. As a past winner of 2x in a row myself I thinkyou will find the key is buying a few tickets. You may think buying 5-6 tickets per raffle is over the top well it is all part of the fun and the money goes towards the club and also for paying for the meat (which is not to bad at all).
How can you rig a raffle that everyone has a ticket and the numbers are on a bottle top that someone at random is chosen to draw it..? Oh, and it is also called the Malt House Fishing Club. Just like Browns Bay Fishing Club, guess what.. they drink at the Browns Bay Pub.. hmm maybe there raffles are rigged too..?
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I agree, my husband and I went to Collin's House a couple of weeks ago as friends had raved about it. I have to say, the food was outstanding :o)
Previously Site Admin wrote:
I'll declare a conflict of interest in that Collins House is a paying website customer, but I had a very good meal there a few weeks ago - even claimed my free glass of wine (see ad on the right). It is much much better since Scott took over. You feel like a guest, not an intruder. I'd love to see the old lounge/bar area restored to the way it was for those who remember.
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A group of friends and their children went to the Malthouse last week and the owner didn't look best pleased to see the kids present. He was overheard telling a member of staff that it wasn't the kind of clientelle he was after. I guess that shows now that the play equipment has gone and the 'pokie machines' have increased - they are obviously after a more 'westie' drinking, gambling and fighting crowd. Won't be long before there a signs in the carpark telling people not to leave there children in the car while gambling!
It used to be a pleasant place to take the kids in the summer. A bit short-sited of the new owners deciding not to cater to families, given that about 90% of residents have kids!!
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
Malt House; can't see why they've got rid of the kids outside toys and menu. We went there to have a good meal and let the kids have a good meal & play. Now they have no kids meal (to speak of) or equipment... Haven't been back since... Their meals have gone down with where ever their kids equipment went to....
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Went to the 'new improved' Malt House and I liked it. Place is far more modern and user friendly, menu looks nice and the food I saw going past me looked fantastic. Would like to hear from someone who has eaten there recently. So perhaps the naysayers should give it another try, I think you'll like it. And I'm not paid to say this :-)
I also continue to hear good things from Collins House.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Yeah, just got over a cold and had a nice collection gold nugets in reserve... had a few that felt like where attached to the back of my head.. made my eyes water.. I tell you.. anyway at least it's not about the malt.!! i heard a lady called karen who gambles at the malty is very upset at bertha berts and assosiated columns 'wasting her time'.she must have had a losing streak. i say go bertha,or is it blerta
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thanks for the warning! we were thinking of trying there again but wont bother now.Our kids are now of an age not to use play equipment but we still want to be welcome as a family- might go to Collins Cafe. Previously Anonymous wrote: A group of friends and their children went to the Malthouse last week and the owner didn't look best pleased to see the kids present. He was overheard telling a member of staff that it wasn't the kind of clientelle he was after. I guess that shows now that the play equipment has gone and the 'pokie machines' have increased - they are obviously after a more 'westie' drinking, gambling and fighting crowd. Won't be long before there a signs in the carpark telling people not to leave there children in the car while gambling!
It used to be a pleasant place to take the kids in the summer. A bit short-sited of the new owners deciding not to cater to families, given that about 90% of residents have kids!!
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
> Malt House; can't see why they've got rid of the kids outside toys and menu. We went there to have a good meal and let the kids have a good meal & play. Now they have no kids meal (to speak of) or equipment... Haven't been back since... Their meals have gone down with where ever their kids equipment went to....
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Me too; I've only been there once, which was shortly after the new owner took over & removed the childrens equipment, and was thinking of giving it another go (even though my kids are young and LOVED the play equipment).. Don't think I'll bother now as obviously we are not the clientelle they are looking for (young family; which seems strange because majority of Greenhithe IS young families)..
Previously Anonymous wrote: thanks for the warning! we were thinking of trying there again but wont bother now.Our kids are now of an age not to use play equipment but we still want to be welcome as a family- might go to Collins Cafe.
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GAMBLING CAN LEAD 2 A SERIOUS ADDICTION PROBLEM THAT DESTROYS FAMILIES AND LIVES. I WOULD MUCH RATHER PARTICIPATE IN HARMLESS FUN ON FORUM THAN FEED MONEY 2 A MACHINE.I CONSIDER THAT A WASTE OF TIME!1
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Goodness! Wasting peoples time??!! I find it sad that someone has to discuss such things while socialising at the pub.. What a waste of time and very, very sad!! Maybe they have a 'serious case of seriousness' and should contact Dr Ropata ASAP!!
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I know of this person that gambles she spends lots of money and is very sad... I say go Bertha Baby...
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Yeah, just got over a cold and had a nice collection gold nugets in reserve... had a few that felt like where attached to the back of my head.. made my eyes water.. I tell you.. anyway at least it's not about the malt.!! i heard a lady called karen who gambles at the malty is very upset at bertha berts and assosiated columns 'wasting her time'.she must have had a losing streak. i say go bertha,or is it blerta
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Slightly further afield, I've noticed that the influence of affluent beebs film crews on Claris Texas [Gt Barrier Island - ed], coupled with an obvious longing by the owners to be rid of it, has resulted in a thoroughly nasty serving of fish 'n chips. And considering the location, they should have the best!
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
I'll declare a conflict of interest in that Collins House is a paying website customer, but I had a very good meal there a few weeks ago - even claimed my free glass of wine (see ad on the right). It is much much better since Scott took over. You feel like a guest, not an intruder. I'd love to see the old lounge/bar area restored to the way it was for those who remember.
Yes, I would have to agree. Colins House is now providing fantastic food, only problem now is you really have to book... hahahahaha It is great to have a nice place to go now as the Malthouse is complete rubbish...
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Treat them like a human being,interesting.When you are sitting there for 30 mins at your table and waiting to be acknowledged,the customer is the one left feeling they do not count.Maybe when the owners are present they are more on there toes,or if you happen to be one of those that spend countless dollars every night at the bar,you know who i mean, you get better service.I have been to Collins house, they straight away approach YOU and make you feel special,you are not left waiting for them to notice you,i always have a friendly smile to the staff, dont make exscuses for poor service, i imajine the person that wrote the above is one that sits at the bar night after night wasting money.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: OK look, to all who are slagging the malthouse... GET A LIFE!!! the new owners are great and are really involved, if your down there with Allen, hes a great guy, you just need to talk to him and mention your complaints and he will listen and most likely do something about it. of course its not goin to be the same as before, learn to embrace change, it will continue to get better once the new changes are complete, it is in the awkward inbetween stage, give it a chance. to all those who are complaining about the service, all you need to do is be friendly and the staff are friendly back, actually treat them like another human, instead of thinking they're beneath you. the management is also now a lot better with compensating for complaints ie giving you a free drink to make up for it.
the food is great, and is quicker than ever.
the old kids playground was disgusting, it had bird poo all over it, which kids touched then used their hands to eat... No one is even mentioning the vast improvements in the outside area; nice, hygenic new tables, chairs that dont collapse when you sit down and a great sail for protection from the elements.
so focus on the positive, and if you're going to have that negative attitude, i hope i dont see you down there.
Sounds like you've rapped it up, hope you enjoy, I don't think i would like to be around such people like your self BOARING, just relax and have some fun thats what a pub should be like, as for me i havent had fun their for about 4 years
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Hi Anon
Nice to see someone who believes in change and understanding. the community needs more people like you.
I agree with you completely! i had a meal there last night actually and it was fantastic - the service was great, the staff and bar were well presented and the entire experience lead me to wonder what the hell these idiots are bitching about.
Keep up the good work Malt House Crew and to all of the supporters, lets keep it up
Previously Anonymous wrote:
OK look, to all who are slagging the malthouse... GET A LIFE!!! the new owners are great and are really involved, if your down there with Allen, hes a great guy, you just need to talk to him and mention your complaints and he will listen and most likely do something about it. of course its not goin to be the same as before, learn to embrace change, it will continue to get better once the new changes are complete, it is in the awkward inbetween stage, give it a chance. to all those who are complaining about the service, all you need to do is be friendly and the staff are friendly back, actually treat them like another human, instead of thinking they're beneath you. the management is also now a lot better with compensating for complaints ie giving you a free drink to make up for it.
the food is great, and is quicker than ever.
the old kids playground was disgusting, it had bird poo all over it, which kids touched then used their hands to eat... No one is even mentioning the vast improvements in the outside area; nice, hygenic new tables, chairs that dont collapse when you sit down and a great sail for protection from the elements.
so focus on the positive, and if you're going to have that negative attitude, i hope i dont see you down there.
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Totally agree with both of above posts!! Since the new management, it has taken a very steep downward turn. Not sure what 'group' they are trying to cater too, but with having young kids myself, I wont be returning (it used to have a good child friendly atmosphere where you could take your kids for a decent meal, and they could have a play while you had a beer); now it would be like just 'taking my kids to the pub'. I to mentioned it to one of the staff, and whilst they agreed with me, didn't really seem to care. There menu has been downgraded, prices gone up & service extremely poor. Doubt they will last long at this rate.
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I agree too, our family had a fantatic meal at Collins House a month ago, we all really enjoyed our meals, and even though they didn't have a kids menu, they created one for us!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stop moaning about the service in Greenhithe, buy one of the shops and do it better yourdelf instead of sitting at your computer with nothing to do. Our dairy is as good as any in NZ, the bakery is great,Collins house is as good as you could hope for, the Malthouse is better than ever. all true except the malthouse is worse than ever.do u remember wen it opened with noeleen and paul Roadly?
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yeh the dairy is good the bakery is over priced, collins house doesnt open on sundays and the malt house is still a bit sad
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Went to the Malthouse recently for lunch, with some visitors from overseas. It was so bad it was embarrassing. When I mentioned to the staff that it was not up to scratch, I was brushed off with a sarcastic comment. That's fine, no problem. I just wont go there for something to eat again. And yes it was since the latest owners have taken over!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Totally agree with both of above posts!! Since the new management, it has taken a very steep downward turn. Not sure what 'group' they are trying to cater too, but with having young kids myself, I wont be returning (it used to have a good child friendly atmosphere where you could take your kids for a decent meal, and they could have a play while you had a beer); now it would be like just 'taking my kids to the pub'. I to mentioned it to one of the staff, and whilst they agreed with me, didn't really seem to care. There menu has been downgraded, prices gone up & service extremely poor. Doubt they will last long at this rate.
Well very interesting that there seems to be alot of people out there sharing the same thoughts and experiance as us too. I also wonder why there needs to be some many pokie machines when we all know they are bad. Really it is a shame cause the place was great when Paul & Raewynn had it, it was truly a place to take the family and everybody had fun and ate well.. Instead we know just have a money hungry commercial pub just like down town auckland.. oh well... :-(
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You're right, maybe we should highlight the good (rather than just focus on the bad), I agree, the dairy is fantastic - the guys have always kept competitive prices and are always fully stocked, they are always friendly and contribute to the community.. The best thing was when they took over the old wine shop (which was crap). The bakery has good food, but is a bit pricey. Only went to the Deli once and they didn't have much on display and it was too expensive. I've heard Collins House is fantastic now it has been taken over with new management (haven't been there recently myself). Unfortunately, the Malt House isn't better than ever (infact it is worse than ever) and there is not 1 positive thing I could think of to say about it. Owners must appreciate that having a business in a community such as Greenhithe, that word of mouth critical for their survival. I think that is why the car yard/mechanic died a slow death. If service is crap, meals bad, what ever, it will spread around the community like wild fire.. Due to not that much 'through traffic' the Greenhithians are their bread & butter..
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Stop moaning about the service in Greenhithe, buy one of the shops and do it better yourdelf instead of sitting at your computer with nothing to do. Our dairy is as good as any in NZ, the bakery is great,Collins house is as good as you could hope for, the Malthouse is better than ever.
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anyone want to try a real true authentic italian pizza has to go to Al Volo in Mt Eden! i kid you not - the best - check out the web site www.alvolo.co.nz
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had a rotter last night. just at home, the mrs cant cook
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tagging, how to get rid of it
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I think the most disgusting thing about tagging is the blatant lack of correct grammar... *cough*
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Mom will be too stoned or drunk to care.
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Having recently been around America, and noticed how clean and tidy their environment is, it brings to obvious clarity just how tagged up we are here in NZ. There is such a simple way of reducing the amount of tagging, but it needs a government legislation change.
American law, has in effect made it illegal to purchase a spray paint can, uner the age of 18. As well, you must sign for the can, provide proof of age, and address ( with government id card, eg: drivers licence etc)
So, for the artists or work people who do require to use spray cans for legitimate purposes, they can still obtain the paint, and for any one else buying the paint, they are recorded any how. Makes it easier to track them down if they persist in wanting to tagg.!!
The next move would be to moote a change to our local politican.
It would ceratinly cut down on rate payers cost of having to have the tagging removed.
Another suggestion would be to provide a large walled area, somehwere specific,purpose made, and allow taggin on that one space, as an art form, they can tagg and re tagg, and just keep going forever, all in the one space.!!
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re line then up, and that'll teach them, proabably not, they would most likley love it !! since a heap of them snort up the fumes for a bit of a kick as well, why not wear it on the face, the same toxic resins will seep through the skin, probably giving a similar reaction as inhaling it !!
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parents stop buying spary cans for the kids....thatyl stp it....
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Line the bastards up and spraypaint their faces.
That will teach them.
Regards
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Having recently been around America, and noticed how clean and tidy their environment is, it brings to obvious clarity just how tagged up we are here in NZ. There is such a simple way of reducing the amount of tagging, but it needs a government legislation change.
American law, has in effect made it illegal to purchase a spray paint can, uner the age of 18. As well, you must sign for the can, provide proof of age, and address ( with government id card, eg: drivers licence etc)
So, for the artists or work people who do require to use spray cans for legitimate purposes, they can still obtain the paint, and for any one else buying the paint, they are recorded any how. Makes it easier to track them down if they persist in wanting to tagg.!!
The next move would be to moote a change to our local politican.
It would ceratinly cut down on rate payers cost of having to have the tagging removed.
Another suggestion would be to provide a large walled area, somehwere specific,purpose made, and allow taggin on that one space, as an art form, they can tagg and re tagg, and just keep going forever, all in the one space.!!
The quickst way ot reduce tagging is to empower the law to cane the culprits.
No court case no jail no permernant maak on the records. Once there is enough evidence of who is the culprit 9like pictures etc), the judge canes them. Do this once or twice and problem solved for good.
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Same attitude that has been aimed at 'The Hoons'.
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They need to be caught in the act, a paintball gun would do great things to one of the little ****s. Imagine catching one painting on your fence, and popping 20 paintballs at him at 300feet per second! That'd be satisfying, it hurts, but is non toxic and they'd probably have to go home and explain to mum how they got bruises and paint all over them.
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Wow! There are some pretentious gits living in G'Hithe now?!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Gone are the days it was a 'country hick town' or even a 'semi moving up town' - now it's a 'village' with 'olde greenhithe' and 'wainoni'!
I think you must be referring to 'Wainoni Bottom' as we in the village of Greenhithe call that area - to prevent confusion with Wainoni Heights, which is part of the village. When I first moved to Greenhithe that whole area was marked on maps as 'Albany South', so it was always a bit presumtious to have it renamed 'Greenhithe North' on later maps. So sad to have lost the greenbelt that protected us from suburbia and it's hoi palloi. *sigh*
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I think you must be referring to 'Wainoni Bottom' as we in the village of Greenhithe call that area
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We have a word for people like you too!!!!!!!!!
Pretentious Pricks
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I think you must be referring to 'Wainoni Bottom' as we in the village of Greenhithe call that area
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We have a word for people like you too!!!!!!!!!
Pretentious Pricks
You are my hero
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I think you must be referring to 'Wainoni Bottom' as we in the village of Greenhithe call that area
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We have a word for people like you too!!!!!!!!!
Pretentious Pricks
Who are this 'we', and why can't you count words?
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Hmmm.
Who cares. Its nice here enjoy it while it lasts.
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Gone are the days it was a 'country hick town' or even a 'semi moving up town' - now it's a 'village' with 'olde greenhithe' and 'wainoni'! IF you don't like planes, suggest you don't move into Greenhithe (with an airbase that has planes fly over it!); IF you don't like intensive housing and trees being bulldozed, suggest you don't move into 'new greenhithe/wainoni' (cause it's been in the district plan for a loooong time!).. It's not hard people.. CHECK OUT THE DISTRICT PLAN and WHAT is going to happen around your house BEFORE you build/move into the area! IF you want to live somewhere surrounded by native trees and land, MOVE TO THE COUNTRY - NOT the suburbs (especially in a rapidly expanding area!). Stop moving into your little '500sqm plot of paradise' and THEN trying to stop what was ALREADY happening!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Gone are the days it was a 'country hick town' or even a 'semi moving up town' - now it's a 'village' with 'olde greenhithe' and 'wainoni'! IF you don't like planes, suggest you don't move into Greenhithe (with an airbase that has planes fly over it!); IF you don't like intensive housing and trees being bulldozed, suggest you don't move into 'new greenhithe/wainoni' (cause it's been in the district plan for a loooong time!).. It's not hard people.. CHECK OUT THE DISTRICT PLAN and WHAT is going to happen around your house BEFORE you build/move into the area! IF you want to live somewhere surrounded by native trees and land, MOVE TO THE COUNTRY - NOT the suburbs (especially in a rapidly expanding area!). Stop moving into your little '500sqm plot of paradise' and THEN trying to stop what was ALREADY happening! Well said!
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Ghithe for life! been living here for the last 19 and a bit years and greenhithe isn't the tight nit place i once loved. Auckland council is so weak, i want Greenhithe to retain its former awesomeness. Urban sprawl sucks.
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The Great Greenhithe Raft Race.........
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Great idea, the raft races were fun but can you really see the NIMBY's of Greenhithe allowing people to pollute the stream with flour eggs etc... In fact can you see the NIMBY's dipping their precious little toes into Greenhithe's luscious mud?!
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Anyone else been here long enough to remember it? I think we should bring it back! Maybe do Greenhithe Vs Wainoni? It used to be THE big 'thing' in Greenhithe lol.. People used to get a family/friends group together, make their own raft (you had to dress up of course too), and the spectators would hammer the opposing rafters with flour/eggs whatever, to knock them off their course... Anyone else keen to bring this iconic Greenhithe 'thing' back?
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Infact, I think I may even have some photos from when we used to do it!... Will try to upload them...
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Maybe do Greenhithe Vs Wainoni?
No doubt soon you "Greenhithians" will be referring to yourselves as "our people".
Jeez mate, there are some new houses down the "other end" of the village, build a bridge and get over yerself.
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Just email photos to me and I'll upload them for you - info@greenhithe.org.nz You can only load one attachment per forum posting, and you need to login in first to do that.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Infact, I think I may even have some photos from when we used to do it!... Will try to upload them...
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Collins House
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I presume that the name will revert back to 'Collins House'?
I think Julianne is just going to call it "Macdonald's"
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Watch this space... full article/interview about the Green Bean on this site soon.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: We went the other week with family over from the UK and this was our first visit. The food was not good, the menu was rather complicated as we were not sure if we were in an Indian or European restaurant and we will not be going back there again.
What did you have to eat?
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What part of the UK are your family from?
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I agree. Cuddly, think before you write.
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Leave Cuddly alone. Sounds like a poof.
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My wife and I have been eating very regularily at Collins House, its walkable from our house, its BYOW and the food was great. That is until we ate there last night!
There are new owners, it is no longer Collins House, it has been renamed "East India Trading House". The menu is now Indian/Middle Eastern. I like this kind of spicy food, but our meal last night was quite simply shocking and we will not be going back for a while.
I had the "all you can eat" $30 set menu, it is still BYOW so on the face of it this is good value. The food was not hot, it had been sitting around for a while. The standard of the food was well below average.
There was no kids menu available.
Bring back Collins House, the family restaurant and the good old Kiwi menu.
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and the catchy byline: "Would you like flies with that?"
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Maybe MacDonald House??
Previously Anonymous wrote:
>I presume that the name will revert back to 'Collins House'?
I think Julianne is just going to call it "Macdonald's"
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We went the other week with family over from the UK and this was our first visit. The food was not good, the menu was rather complicated as we were not sure if we were in an Indian or European restaurant and we will not be going back there again.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: sell food?
Very witty. Bet it took you a while to think that one up :-)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: A local (Julianne Macdonald) has bought the place.
Do you know if she plans to run it as a brunch place or a restaurant? When will it be opening?
I presume that the name will revert back to 'Collins House'?
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We've tried a takeaway from here a couple of times now ... my husband loves curry, I am happy to eat it a couple of times a year; the food was ok but they are trying to cook it a bit differently to other Indian restaurants with the result that you don't always get what you expect. But the real downer is that they don't do Naan bread at all - curry without Naan bread isn't what we want. We've lately tried Arun's up at Albany and that was great.
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I am looking forward to trying it also. Great to have something different in Greenhithe.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: We've tried a takeaway from here a couple of times now ... my husband loves curry, I am happy to eat it a couple of times a year; the food was ok but they are trying to cook it a bit differently to other Indian restaurants with the result that you don't always get what you expect. But the real downer is that they don't do Naan bread at all - curry without Naan bread isn't what we want. We've lately tried Arun's up at Albany and that was great.
Visited the East India Trading House on 1st May. Food great - a bit of a twist on a traditional Indian. Warm welcome and cosy dining room
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sell food?
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A number of years ago they changed the the name of collins house to purple haze, they had a lot of negativity on the name change, and changed the name back to collins house and started to thrive again, maybe it has something to do with the history of the house, and someone or something living in the house doesnt like the name change, mind you i dont think the last owners did it justice by not opening on sundays and maybe mondays, good on east siberia for opening on sundays, when most working greenhithinens are home
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Previously Anonymous wrote: A local (Julianne Macdonald) has bought the place.
Good stuff!! I can't wait to go back there. Really miss it.
Do you know what she plans to do with it?
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A local (Julianne Macdonald) has bought the place.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Watch this space... full article/interview about the Green Bean on this site soon.
Dropped in on Tuesday and booked for Sunday breakfast. Looks great inside, very pleasant & friendly staff, muffins look fantastic....The garden has so much potential and going on how hard the new owners have worked to bring the place up to scratch, I'm picking that they'll have that on their list of things to do.
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Hey, anyone know what's happening with Collins House/ East India??? It seems to be in darkness these days. Has it closed down?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Notice up now that it's opening soon under new management as a cafe/deli I have enjoyed reading all the comments. Macdonalds it is at the Green Bean you should come in and try it for fathers day except I think they are booked out already.
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What's wrong with being a poof then ;-) ?
I thought this was a discussion forum where people shared their views and opinions about the Greenhithe Community??? So we only post good news do we?
I don't think so...
In my view the East India Trading House can only get better. Have eaten there twice in the evening now and not been impressed. I will give it a while before we try again and will definitely be the first one to post good news if deserved. In fact will try out brunch in the next few weeks...
Really, do we honestly need another Indian Restaurant locally? We have the one in Hobsonville.
As a regular diner, I really want a good restaurant in the village like it used to be.....
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We don't 'already have' an Indian Restaurant.. So we can't 'have another'... I say good on them and I'm looking forward to trying it...
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Good on ya. Try it out and let us know what you think.....
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We have been there 4 times now under the new ownership and have seen absolutely no improvement at all.
The last time we went there I had a steak and asked for the potato puree (aka mash) to be substituted by fries. I ended up with a bowl of fries and the steak slapped on top, there were no vegetables or salad.
Partner had the afghan chicken and and didnt enjoy at all.
Sorry...lovely people, but not a great dining experience :-(
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We ordered some delivery and was given an estimate of 20 minutes. After 40 minutes I rang up and it was still being cooked, and took another 25 minutes before we got it. They were very apologetic but they had forgotten part of the order as well. On top of that the meal was actually quite horrible to eat. They are obviously still setting up and getting things together but I'll need to wait a long while before I attempt their food again.
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How much did you eat?
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Whats a 'Kiwi menu'? lol.. I absolutely LOVE Indian food so must try it out..
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You can get Indian/Middle Eatsern Food anywhere and most of it is boring with no hope of subtle flavours coming through overloads of of curry and spices.
I agree with 'Cuddly', Collins House used to be excellent, now we have lost another of our top class restaurants to more ethnic garbage food and some of that really is crap. The previous owners need to take down the old Collins House website.
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Previously wrote:
My wife and I have been eating very regularily at Collins House, its walkable from our house, its BYOW and the food was great. That is until we ate there last night!
There are new owners, it is no longer Collins House, it has been renamed "East India Trading House". The menu is now Indian/Middle Eastern. I like this kind of spicy food, but our meal last night was quite simply shocking and we will not be going back for a while.
I had the "all you can eat" $30 set menu, it is still BYOW so on the face of it this is good value. The food was not hot, it had been sitting around for a while. The standard of the food was well below average.
There was no kids menu available.
Bring back Collins House, the family restaurant and the good old Kiwi menu.
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Well i went into east india with high expectations from collins house and sadly i was disapointed, however.
me and my husband were encouraged to come back as they were in the middle of chopping and changing and the next time we came our experience was promised to be better.
Few weeks later (last night) we came back to find much improvment overall and had a much better experience.
The food was beautiful and they had really great service and we walked out alot happier then previously.
We can all look at this as a new thing in greenhithe, despite losing collins house which we all know had good food, this is a whole new and good experience.
Everyone has ther baby feet and despite what the others said they were still on theres.
Both my husband and i will be returning
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Notice up now that it's opening soon under new management as a cafe/deli
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How about we support these new folk and encourage them rather than post bad reviews after just a day or two of trading.
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Article is here...
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What's with that gift shop?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I haven't been in there or know anyone who has. So is it a front for something else or what?
It is a gorgeous shop and I have been in there lots. Why don't you walk on in and see for yourself?
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beautiful shop with some lovely gifts, hope it get the support and is here to stay.
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Sad to say, I can't see a gift shop getting enough regular custom in Greenhithe to support itself
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I haven't been in there or know anyone who has. So is it a front for something else or what?
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I am the landlord and am delighted with the tenant and the business. It has beautiful gifts, fantastic service and no need for clients to battle the traffic. If you are stuck for an idea of anyone give it a try. You will be surprised. The baby gifts are gorgeous . Frith daniels
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Great shop and very helpful lovely ladies in there. Good choice of items and good quality
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items for sale!
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movie reviews
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scooby doo part 2
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movie reviews.
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Previously none wrote:
movie reviews.
'out of the blue' is brilliant.new release about the aramoana tragedy.a must see for every new zealander
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There is already a thread titled 'Seen any good (or bad) films lately' in which people are giving movie reviews...
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build a skatepark in greenhithe!
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What makes you think that? Sounds like just another convenient place to deal drugs as observed in places like Browns Bay, right under the noses of everyone in broad daylight. Why would a skatepark restore discipline and decency to teens that get little guidance from either home or school? Previously Anonymous wrote: i think a skatepark would be a fantastic way to keep the teens off the street and out of trouble
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a skate park would be great for the tweenies but really what right minded teenager would want to hang out at a skate park at 2 in the morning...there are far more interesting things to do with lighters and rubber in cars....
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
a skate park would be great for the tweenies but really what right minded teenager would want to hang out at a skate park at 2 in the morning...there are far more interesting things to do with lighters and rubber in cars....
too true. b4 i finishd my med exams i did a bit of construction i'll have you know.we built a fantastic skatepark at stanmore bay .it was a big opening event etc etc ,well lit and in an open space etc. well within six months there was serious discussion about completely removing it due to the trouble that came with it,graffiti,drugs,sex people trying to burn it down and so on.as a consequence the police have to regularly patrol it(at what expense).aside from these endemic problems that seem to be borne of skateparks, they are a rotten eyesore at the best of times.and no they werent thinkin of removing it because i built it.it still stands today after six or seven years hard use.
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i think a skatepark would be a fantastic way to keep the teens off the street and out of trouble
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Rubbish bins?
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DR ROPATA I thought you a good doctor, I always remove address from letters before dumping rubbish, how you know it me?
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Previously Sunga'a wrote:
DR ROPATA I thought you a good doctor, I always remove address from letters before dumping rubbish, how you know it me?
as soon as i saw the four bags of rotten taro, i knew
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NOT IF YOU CHOP THEM UP FIRST
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now you know sunga'a ,you must stop dumping your rubbish down by the scout den.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: i get my wheelie bin from enviro waste 0800 240 120
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How much you pay roughly for that? and is it a weekly collection?
i can't remember i paid one year up front - you can do it weekly, fortnightly or monthly installments if you want however.
the one i have holds 5 rubbish bags approx and i get it emptied weekly. They come around same day as council rubbish days - so in our case every thursday - if it's not full dont put it out.
word of warning - don't put hot ashes in plastic rubbish bins - not a pretty sight - amazing what a yellow melted rubbish bin looks after it's caught fire.
but we have been blessed with a new one! $80 thank you very much!
you will have to ring the 0800 number on Monday - and welcome to G/hite!
lilbits
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I use Waste Management and they are really good. Last month i took the bin out about 5 mins too late (that sinking feeling when you can hear the truck go by and you know there is no way you can sprint with a 240 litre bin!) so i called them and asked if their guy could come back; and he did! I thought that was really nice of them. Anyhoo the number i use is 574 3624. The collection is weekly on Thursday and the price works out cheaper than buying the bags.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I use Waste Management and they are really good. Last month i took the bin out about 5 mins too late (that sinking feeling when you can hear the truck go by and you know there is no way you can sprint with a 240 litre bin!) so i called them and asked if their guy could come back; and he did! I thought that was really nice of them. Anyhoo the number i use is 574 3624. The collection is weekly on Thursday and the price works out cheaper than buying the bags.
If you are throwing out 240 litres of waste a week maybe im sure it could be cheeper. But with a bit of carefull management my guess is you could cave yourself some money.
We manage about 60 litres per week (4 adults 2 children and a small business)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote:
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>I use Waste Management and they are really good. Last month i took the bin out about 5 mins too late (that sinking feeling when you can hear the truck go by and you know there is no way you can sprint with a 240 litre bin!) so i called them and asked if their guy could come back; and he did! I thought that was really nice of them. Anyhoo the number i use is 574 3624. The collection is weekly on Thursday and the price works out cheaper than buying the bags.
If you are throwing out 240 litres of waste a week maybe im sure it could be cheeper. But with a bit of carefull management my guess is you could cave yourself some money.
We manage about 60 litres per week (4 adults 2 children and a small business)
Can be hard to get the childern into the bag tho
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
You must be new to the North Shore; the rubbish bags are not just for Greenhithe, they are North Shore City council Rubbish Bags.. You can also buy NSCC rubbish stickers, which you can stick onto the black rubbish bags if you wish.. I think Enviro Waste is now owned by Waste Management? (don't quote me on that)..
cant do stickers any more they no longer produced.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i get my wheelie bin from enviro waste 0800 240 120
How much you pay roughly for that? and is it a weekly collection?
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Hey,
Fairly new into the greenhithe area and shocked to see that you've got to go out and buy special rubbish bags to throw your rubbish out in! Anyways, I've seen some people around with actual wheelie bins which seems the better way.
I've had a look on yellow pages but can't find any info as to how to get one of these bins and when it's emptied.
Could anyone on here that has one let me know the details.
ta,
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i get my wheelie bin from enviro waste 0800 240 120
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You must be new to the North Shore; the rubbish bags are not just for Greenhithe, they are North Shore City council Rubbish Bags.. You can also buy NSCC rubbish stickers, which you can stick onto the black rubbish bags if you wish.. I think Enviro Waste is now owned by Waste Management? (don't quote me on that)..
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Top missing from Upper Harbour drive letterbox
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It was stolen from a package in a postbox Wed 8th Dec on Upper Harbour Drive. If anyone sees it, information to myself please? Thank you..
0274 776235
Hermien Kok Community constable
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Not just for the kids:find a fitness station near you
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I recently came across this in the new zealand herald
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/north-shore-city/news/article.cfm?l_id=261&objectid=10735693.
'If you want a good cardiovascular and strength-training workout without the cost of a gym membership, the answer could be at the end of your street. There are lots of parks and reserves around Auckland that offer free fitness equipment. Look for a fitness trail to work out some extra muscles while you run or weights to lift to keep you burning calories while your children are on the playground.'
Anybody think that putting something in the Greenhithe parks would work?
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Dog dung left on grass berms
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Don't you hate it when your wandering around saying 'I can smell doggy do'. You search the whole house, look on the back lawn, check the kids shoes, smell the cats bum, and after you have searched the whole house... You look under your shoe :-(
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Previously Lilbits wrote:
Very clever - if this is you mister builder - get your arse back here and finish this job or ill be collecting this stuff from my back yard and dumping it on yours
Previously Anonymous wrote:
im sure any male dog with 'tit' in its name would turn gay
oh miss bits. dump-de-doo
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Previously Anonymous wrote: walking along collins park people dont pick up their dog dos, take a plastic bag when you walk your dog and pick it up it makes us responsiable dog owners look bad
dooby dooby doo da dooby dooby,
dooby dooby doo da dooby dooby dooooo
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Saw a plastic bag full of doggy do thrown under the feijoa trees at the new Wainoni park, obviously a 'responsible' dog owner.
While collecting feijoas my toddler almost grabbed it!
Please take your doggy do home..
Imagine a few poo nappies left at the park!!!!
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What was your toddler doing 'collecting' feijoas? Isn't that theft? Training 'em young are we?.... ;-)
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Looks like our council is creating a kid/teen/adult friendly park, the old feijoa trees that were a part of the original garden have been left standing within the park (fair game I say) and they have planted fruit trees and a herb garden... 2 varieties of Thyme, purple sage, rosemary, dill, pear trees, Apple trees... etc... very impressed.
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will my builder did come around once or twice last week then stopped - his last comment to me was that he thinks one of my dogs is gay - so i suspect the dooos are not the problem - my bl**dy builder is homophobic
Previously Anonymous wrote:
lilbits maybe that y ur builder not coming round on account of all the doggy do landmines
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A blonde lady ran past my house, and then her tan boxer dog stoped to s...hit on my lawn, by the time i got out to kick it up its ar.se it was running down the road laughing at me, so i waited the next day with my 22 for her and her mutt to run past again, they never showed
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Very Impressed...Other than the bag of doggy do..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: does anyone know who looks after the seemingly wild cats that reside around the back of the malthouse?
Yes i think he goes by the name of Bluff, you'll never see him, but you might hear him in the middle of the night
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my dog did a doozer at home i had to use a wheelbarrow and take it to the land fill, doggie doo's at home just teach your dog to use the loo, its a bit harder to make them flush.
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does anyone know who looks after the seemingly wild cats that reside around the back of the malthouse?
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what about hoon dung left in the park..? perhaps it's not our poor little beloved mans bets friends littering up the grounds but or very own hoon teens that have not been toilet trained yet..?
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Hi Bertha
People on this site thought I was you...
And Dr Ropata
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
I believe Wally is now up Coatesville way, and still mowing lawns...
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Yes, I saw that.. Couldn't really be bothered replying.. I've already been accused of being Dr Ropata!!
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Watchout, i hear that mr blobby hides in the feijoa trees, hoping 2 catch unruly dog owners not cleaning up there poop!That is when he not doing it at home!!
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learn how to spell responsible
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I'm a doggy walker, and lately there's been heaps of poo everywhere, its disgusting.
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yes indeed i also can vouch for the account of abhorrent behaviour of the aforementiond dog of mr Blobbies. it was as if he came up purposely for the dump-de-doo.oh yes mr blobbie was in hysterics.the stench permeated every nook and cranny. I'd be a bit wary of his dogs now ,one of them certainly looks a bit shady, but the other one's a doozer!
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even worse wen u dont have a car!
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While at Robert Roberts house yestaday, me, roberta and dr ropata were enjoying a cup of TEA, when we had a visit from Mr Blobbie and his 3 dogs,it seems Mr Blobbie has double standards,as much as he gets outraged at dogs toileting on his grass berns,it is ok 4 his dogs 2 poop on Robertas lovely maintained garden!. He did not make any attempt 2 clean up the pooh,just had anutha swig on his beer and puff of his cigarette,far too casual 4 my liking!.We were pleased 2 see the back of this beer swigging individual, and get back 2 our civilised TEA party.
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Good old Wally - the guy who carried on vibrating even after he turned off the mower. Anyone seen or heard of him recently? The last I heard he had moved off towards Albany somewhere.
Previously Lilbits wrote:
"BRING BACK WALLOY COX" i say
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greenhithe war memorial park - in Roland road - for dog owners they have a NSCC box where you can pick up plastic bags to pick up your dog doooooooos!
1. you take the bag
2. you pick up your dog doo
3. you put it in the bin beside the plastic bag NSCC dispenser
YOU DO NOT DROP YOUR DOG DOO BACK IN THE "FREE PLASTIC BAG" DISPENSER YOU PUT IT IN THE BIN BESIDE THE DISPENSER - YOU IDIOTS~~~
I walk my dogs often and can not believe the amount of full plastic bags in the dispenser that are full of brown stuff - are you thick or what????
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I often drive past War Memorial Park and fell sorry for the poor parks person that has to pull the rotting doggy do in bags that is hanging from the wire cage ( Not being a dog owner I thought it a rather dumb idea to be putting doggy do in a cage with such wide gaps).....
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i've heard yours are big ones lilbits, wat do you do with the doggy do's at home?
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Yes, I was highly disgusted by the pooping on my lawn (wasn't even my lawn, it was reclaimed council berm)... Mr Blobbie even had the audacity to chuckle about it... Blobbies doggy's ploppies very sloppy
Ill come and pick it up next week He HE he, na sorry but no ones going to stand in it down there.
regards
Mr Blobbie
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I believe Wally is now up Coatesville way, and still mowing lawns...
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Lilbits....Your poor lawnmower man, dont you run around and pick them up before he comes?
The poor woman that has to wash his jeans!
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if i have time i run around - do a rain dance hoping that the dropping have mulched into the ground. when i'm being superwomen and had spare time on my hands i pick them up and put them i the plastic bag and then in my bin- i do not leave them hanging out of the "drop off box" like some idiots do! they do not hang anywhere apart from stinking out my garage.
lawn mowing man never complained yet!!!! but i am up to number 3 lawnmowing man - "BRING BACK WALLOY COX" i say
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Lilbits....Your poor lawnmower man, dont you run around and pick them up before he comes? The poor woman that has to wash his jeans!
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Perhaps Mr Blobbie is waiting till they turn white...
Why do they turn white???
if ud jus bn sqezd outa dogs arse ud turn wite 2
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I always pick up my doggy doo, using a plastic bag I hasten to add, but I often wonder if plastic bags take a thousand years to bio-degrade, then in a few hundred years there are going to be millions and millions of plastic bags in the world full of dog crap.
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I sit outside and watch them to see how many of them turn white!!!!
Previously Anonymous wrote: i've heard yours are big ones lilbits, wat do you do with the doggy do's at home?
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forgot to login but yes - watch them turn white and wait for the lawnmowing man to come and mulch them back into the ground.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I sit outside and watch them to see how many of them turn white!!!!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
i've heard yours are big ones lilbits, wat do you do with the doggy do's at home?
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What about cat crap?
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Dam it, I knew those hoons are gtting younger..!!!!
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
What was your toddler doing 'collecting' feijoas? Isn't that theft? Training 'em young are we?....
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walking along collins park people dont pick up their dog dos, take a plastic bag when you walk your dog and pick it up it makes us responsiable dog owners look bad
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Sounds like something from Inspector Clousseau: "Is that berm from your durg?"
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Sounds like something from Inspector Clousseau: "Is that berm from your durg?"
Soundz to me like a job for Burtha Berts... and some socal therapy from the good Dr...
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correction! Roberta Roberts, not Robert Roberts
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happy to report i noticed a guy(long hair ,hoony looking),and his dog at greenhithe road today.his dog crapping on verge.the guy waiting with plastic bag at the ready.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Watchout, i hear that mr blobby hides in the feijoa trees, hoping 2 catch unruly dog owners not cleaning up there poop!That is when he not doing it at home!!
im only in their to eat the feijoas
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
We are making great progress with mr blobbys dog poop obsession.I am personally doing one on one sessions at no charge,as mr blobbys problems have moved on to his working life, or what was of it.He has been forced 2 take sick leave from his high profile job, running fijis only exclusive gay resort.
Yes yes Dr Ro-poo-ta you can come in and stay anytime
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yo bro
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im sure any male dog with 'tit' in its name would turn gay
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lilbits maybe that y ur builder not coming round on account of all the doggy do landmines
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Yes, I was highly disgusted by the pooping on my lawn (wasn't even my lawn, it was reclaimed council berm)... Mr Blobbie even had the audacity to chuckle about it... :-( Blobbies doggy's ploppies very sloppy :-(
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Very clever - if this is you mister builder - get your arse back here and finish this job or ill be collecting this stuff from my back yard and dumping it on yours
Previously Anonymous wrote:
im sure any male dog with 'tit' in its name would turn gay
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Previously Anonymous wrote: even worse wen u dont have a
car!
HAHAHAHAHHAHA Nice one.. :-)
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big super sized ready made horse manure not to good on the footpaths either.tell the pony girls to have a front end loader follow them!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
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Yes, I was highly disgusted by the pooping on my lawn (wasn't even my lawn, it was reclaimed council berm)... Mr Blobbie even had the audacity to chuckle about it... Blobbies doggy's ploppies very sloppie
what a rotter
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So, will Mr. Blobbie be wrapped in Glad Wrap and singing 'macho macho man'....?....
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
So, will Mr. Blobbie be wrapped in Glad Wrap and singing 'macho macho man'....?....
i do believe he has wrapped up his glad wrapping ways, but still very much y.m.c.a. who remembers the ymca in town years ago?. went there once myself you know.
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havnt herd frm mr blobbo 4 a wile
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Perhaps Mr Blobbie is waiting till they turn white...
Why do they turn white???
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Yes it's very impressive,loks beautiful etc. just a shame that there is not a bit more for the kids to play on.
There was almost a roundabout thing, and the water pump has been out of action more than it has been working.
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Feijoas not the only thing roberta hoping 2 find at the park!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Yes, sounds like a job for good ole Bertha Blerts!
But seriously... NOBODY likes stepping in doggy do... Take a bag with you!
Pooper Scoopers up, up and away...
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there's a guy on gnh rd who takes gr8 excption 2 this.he up and throws it straight bak at u.think his name is jim?
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No, I think it's bob... But yeah, nobody likes to stand in a pile of poo; especially when you have done so unknowingly, then hop into your car and proceed to smear the cr#p all over your car floor mats (even worse when you don't have a car mat!!)..
People, please don't forget to scoop that poop!!!
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We are making great progress with mr blobbys dog poop obsession.I am personally doing one on one sessions at no charge,as mr blobbys problems have moved on to his working life, or what was of it.He has been forced 2 take sick leave from his high profile job, running fijis only exclusive gay resort.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: learn how to spell responsible
yeah didnt learn england very well wen i wont to schol at brownhithe all throse yers ago anyway ill try responsible responsibel responsible responsible responsible i shouldnt forgot now i hoop that is the wright way to spoll it thanks
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Yes, sounds like a job for good ole Bertha Blerts!
But seriously... NOBODY likes stepping in doggy do... Take a bag with you!
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Enough said on this topic now? I'll leave you with the words of Tanya from the May Greenhithe Village Newsletter : (Don't forget to subscribe if you don't receive this wondrous publication).
Dancing With The Stars?
Left side step, sashay, sashay, left step, step and twirl and rest. Hop right, hop right, slide and slide, dip and doh-si-do. Toe, heel, toe, heel, cha cha cha, curse. You think I’ve been watching ‘Dancing with the Stars’, don’t you? Actually, those are steps required to safely walk down our street to the kindergarten without stepping in dog mess. Some owner nearby has been letting their medium sized dog poo on the sidewalk on Isobel Road. It is annoying as they are hard to spot (especially once flattened by a pram wheel) and often covered in deciduous russet-coloured maple leaves. That stroll to kindy should be beautifully autumnal but instead there is a gift wrapped surprise when you step on some sodden leaves and slide on s**t. The hardest part is trying to keep my 4 year old from stomping through them by accident. Our conversation during t he walk to kindergarten every day goes like this: Mum: ‘Mind that dog poo’. Son: (staring up at the sky) ‘Where?’ Mum: ‘There next to your foot’. Son: (startled, scrambles backwards through dog poo while looking for it) ‘Where, where is it mummy?’ Mum: (resigned) ‘Never mind.’ I signed up for motherhood but didn’t realise that I’d be spending time every week trying to scrub dog doo out of pram wheels and debating whether to throw away his shoes rather than face washing them. I love dogs; we’re considering a new puppy right now. I hope we will be responsible pet owners. Whether you are walking your dog, or letting them roam free, please think about the pedestrians and the kids who have to use the footpaths and clean up your dog’s mess.
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Are Greenhithe issues in any way unique (or all that bad)?
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It doesn't look as exciting or as much fun as our lil ol' Greenhithe village forum, maybe that tells you something about our areas inhabitants?!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It doesn't look as exciting or as much fun as our lil ol' Greenhithe village forum, maybe that tells you something about our areas inhabitants?!
And no Dr Ropata either.
Most posts on a subject appears to be about 12.
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Yup, no where near as fun as ours!! I don't think the Greenhithe 'issues' are any different to any other similar community, and in fact I'm not sure what the 'issues' are...Just be thankful we don't have the issues that some other parts of Auckland have to face (i.e. Sth Auckland)...
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I keep an eye on other community forums, one of which is for Canterbury. It seems that many things they are struggling with are the same things we see on these Greenhithe discussions, just worse for them!
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just need bike, can anybody help me?
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Hi guys, I need a bike. :)
Can anybody help with this problem?
I will stay in Greenhithe for a summer (4.6 - 29.9.) and need second-hand bike.
So if you want to sell something old you have probably in the dust :), so just let me know ...better today, on this forum or directly on ICQ: 282 243 620
Have the Greenhithe some local "advertising web" like you know if you want to sell something or buy ...
many thx for any help
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Hi guys, I need a bike. Can anybody help with this problem? I will stay in Greenhithe for a summer (4.6 - 29.9.) and need second-hand bike. So if you want to sell something old you have probably in the dust , so just let me know ...better today, on this forum or directly on ICQ: 282 243 620 Have the Greenhithe some local "advertising web" like you know if you want to sell something or buy ... many thx for any help
i got a coupla oldies but good as. had th fire brgde cald 2nite coz of sm fireworks,......thats not very greenhithe...................
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Ask Dr. PC
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Do you suffer from PC issues, had enough of those shops ripping you off..? Look no further. Just ask Dr. PC your computer problems and he'll see if he can fix it. Or bring round a bigger hammer....
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but why use the dr in front of ur name .u think it create mor kudos or u jus jelos of da good docta
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Hmmm. Here is someone who can't read, and can't understand that perhaps someone with a few quals is offering advise hmm you decide. Turn this into a joke forum and well I can't be bothered.
Previously Anonymous wrote: but why use the dr in front of ur name .u think it create mor kudos or u jus jelos of da good docta
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Great idea Beetea...
My Comp keeps complaining about low space... I brought a comp with 80GB HDD and 512MB DDR2.... The D drive seems to have plenty of space, but C drive as the main drive keeps complaining of no space... I googled my problem and the answer seemed to be... take away the 'wall' between the hard drives????
Any thoughts greatly appreciated...
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Will sign in and let results known when teens get on in the moro... Cheers...
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Great idea Beetea...
My Comp keeps complaining about low space... I brought a comp with 80GB HDD and 512MB DDR2.... The D drive seems to have plenty of space, but C drive as the main drive keeps complaining of no space... I googled my problem and the answer seemed to be... take away the 'wall' between the hard drives????
Any thoughts greatly appreciated...
Ok, a few simple checks to do;
1. Run System Clean up (Using Windows XP :- Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Clean UP
- Allow it to run with the suggested defaults
2. From your desktop right click Internet Explorer, select Properties. Under browsing history, select delete and delete all cache stored from your browsing history
3. Aviod installing new programs unless you actually need them, remember thee will slow your computer down at startup and may also slow it down continious due to spyware and other logging reporting objects
4. Empty for recycle bin on the desktop, always remember to put out the rubbish
5. Try not to store many items such as Word / Excel / Photos on your desktop. If you have a D:\ create a folder on the D:\ called "My Files" etc... move all items there
6. Your My Documents folder on your desktop can be moved to another location to conserve space, Right Click My Documents on your desktop, choose properties and select move. Move to a newly created folder on your D:\ called "Documents". The move will transfer all links and data to the new location. You should not notice any difference.
Try these few things and let me know.. Cheers Roberta.. :-)
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Ok, BeeTea
Skipped the first 5 as they were either standard cleanup or necessary...
Number 6 was running for 1 hour....
Will let you know the results....
:-)
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Skipped out while moving C: stuff...
moving C: Document is faster while not logged into the internet... or music... or studies...
Or G'Hithe site...
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How can we find the clubs in greenhithe?
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Look at the list at the top of this page.. There's sports/activities etc...
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Also the 'community' tab. You can also use the search box.
Please note that these listings are only as useful and current as the community provides, so please tell anyone you know who is involved in clubs and activities to let the site admin know, through info@greenhithe.org.nz
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We are a reasonably new family to the area and would like to get our young teenagers involved .... and ourselves when time allows? Is there a list of clubs and activities anywhere?
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How good is the new Pharmacy?
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They have a nice selection of handcreams and stuff. ... I hope they do well they seem nice
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Yeah, I've found him really good at explaining products/symptoms etc.. They have an awesome range of stuff too.. Doesn't hurt that he's spunky too ;-)
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We would all like to see the local business thrive. Keep on supporting them!
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I think it's great! Sam takes the time to explain the best way to use the stuff you get perscribed without being ott...in my opinion.
Hope they succeed...they deserve to...
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Idiots screaching around Greenhithe at night
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During the day, I've witnessed (on more than one occasion) some idiot in an old black BMW 3 series racing down Roland Road. It's around 5pm, so assuming he's coming back from work. He's literally tearing it down that road. Kids around too, for football practice, so very dangerous. But this idiot keeps doing it.
I've not managed to get his plate number yet, but I urge anyone who sees him to get his number and report it.
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Someone needs to get their rego and give it to the Police before someone gets hurt, or worse, killed!
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This has happened two nights in a row now. Just happened now, some idiot driving and screaching around in his car. Is there anything we can do about it?
Usually happens at after 10pm.
In fact, here he is again!
I'd go out and video them, but I'd be leaving my kids alone in the house.
Maybe we should get them on camera and report them?
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Of course, I meant 'screech' not 'screach' :)
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Just heard it too. It's extremely annoying... does anyone know who they are?
This is very recent so they must be new to the area.
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No, it seems to be a white subaru legacy sedan, driven by somebody along austin road in old greenhithe. I have seen it a few times.
Bloody boy racers, good to see the police onto it. Cheers Hermien!
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I've just contacted Hermien about it. Asked her to maybe pop round at around this time tomorrow, to see if they can catch them in the act. Happened last night too.
Very irritating. Almost feels like I'm back in the UK, having to listen to this kind of nonsense on a night!
Cheers,
Tarique.
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Hey Tarique, is it a guy in a BMW Z5?
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Hermien advised that if it happens again, just call 111, and let them know that Hermien suggested we call.
In the meantime, she's going to get in touch with the traffic units to keep an eye out.
So, if it happens again, I'd urge people to make a that call. I'll be doing the same.
Cheers All,
Tarique.
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it is a black laurel or ceferio he over took me the other night onto th other side of road going hundred km then skid round the round about like 6 times..this person is going to kill someone...very reckless
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Thoughts about the Royal Commission report
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Dear North Shore residents,
Two things have inspired me over the last couple of days to write to you .
The first was one of our local MPs telling us that he has had little
feedback from North Shore people on the Royal Commission's findings and
the second was talking to people in the street like you, who tell me
that they don't like many of the proposed changes, particularly the
loss of grassroots decision making , but feel powerless to do anything
and believe no one will listen to them anyway.I felt that was a rather
sad reflection on democracy today.
Of course we are not powerless. The government have still not yet come
down with their decision .The cabinet meets tomorrow to make a first
response. There is still time to communicate your message to our 4 North Shore MPs and hopefully make a difference
murray.mccully@parliament.govt.nz or murray.mccully@national.org.nz wayne.mapp@parliament.govt.nz or wayne.mapp@national.org.nz jonathan.coleman@parliament.govt.nz or jonathan.coleman@national.org.nz john.key@parliament.govt.nz or john.key@national.org.nz
For those of you who are more computer savvy than me our Prime Minister John Key, whose electorate covers Albany, Paremoremo and Greenhithe has a Facebook site at johnkey.co.nz
Although most people can see the advantages of stronger regional governance, particularly in areas like planning, transportation and economic growth and want to see further economies and efficiencies identified and delivered, their key areas of concern expressed to me have been
* the loss of our special North Shore identity (On a lighter note I've just had an email via one mother from some of our younger residents on their OE,they have seemingly set up a Facebook site where they are extremely concerned at the potential loss of their identity as Shore girls and do not want to be known as Waitemata girls)
*lack of accountability at a local level, as such a high number of the new Super City councillors would be
elected at large . Many see this leading to party politics taking over the local government scene as it has already in Auckland City . How
else they tell me would anyone be able to mount and fund an election campaign spanning an area from Wellsford to the Waikato.?
*Accountability: once elected how accountable will these politicians be to the people who elect them? As one Browns Bay local emailed me yesterday thanking me for my help on a parking issue,."Where do we protest about the loss of community boards etc if the new proposals go ahead . I can't see Auckland people being concerned about our ducks and parking issues"
Even if they were interested, how are they going to realistically cover such a wide and diverse area of so many people ?. Not one person I have spoken to, has supported any ' at large' election process other than for electing the Mayor. The majority liked ward electorates ,especially if they represented distinct communities of interest. Some liked the idea of each local council appointing at least one councillor so the local councils were able to communicate effectively with the Super City and not just squabble with them
*real concerns over the suggested geographical boundaries.
Many questioned the addition of the urban part of Rodney and the costs of servicing that area. Also they couldn't understand the loss of Paremoremo and Okura to a now totally rural Rodney, as both communities clearly identify with North Shore City where they shop, go to school and are involved
*the removal of all Community Boards except for Waiheke, Great Barrier Island and the new board being established for the CBD has surprised many people. Just as the Commission saw the value of setting up a Board in the CBD to rejuvenate and champion for that area ,the people I've spoken to value the role their Boards have done in representing their communities.
* finally people are asking who is going to fund the shortfall? Although in a few years time they are hoping for efficiency gains and savings they acknowledge that over the next four years the Super City will cost somewhere between $120 million and $240 million extra to fund. We know if we paid for this completely by rates this could add up to an extra 6% on to our rates.I keep being asked, particularly by elderly ratepayers, is it fair that they should pay for such a radical change that they neither asked for or feel they can afford to fund.
This is just some of the feedback I have received and wanted to share with you. Of course there are other issues also that I have not expanded on. There might be features of the plan that you would also like to support and tell the MPs about . My purpose in writing to you however is to tell you that other people also care and that I know that our local North Shore MPs want to listen, they have told us that.I have of course listed their email addresses above. Please contact them and also send this email on to anyone else you think might be interested. At the end of the day, at least we can say ,we cared and tried to make some changes. Apathy did not rule but people power did!
Kind regards,
Julia Parfitt
Deputy Mayor
North Shore City Council
1 The Strand , Takapuna
Private Bag 93500, Takapuna,
North Shore City, New Zealand
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The Royal Commission on Auckland governance has completed its work and handed its report over to Government for action. You can read more at http://www.royalcommission.govt.nz/
Essentially, all governance gets taken up by a new 'unitary' authority. 10 Councillors and the Mayor are elected by the wider Auckland region, 2 from North Shore, and 3 from the Maori role and mana whenua.
Our community board will be disestablished. Local representation will be by two councillors per ward. Our new local council (Waitemata) includes North Shore plus Hibiscus Coast.
What are your thoughts, questions or concerns about the proposed structures?
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Excessive Signage
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Am I alone in thinking that the retail area in Greenhithe is starting to resemble an industrial precinct? With the superfluous signage outside the new block of shops, I couldn't help but notice the garish nature and the abundance of these plastic boards and flags. Surely they could be a little more discrete. I feel that these signs are detrimental to the quaint and traditional atmosphere of the village. Come on people, do we really need these brash and offensive pieces of plastic advertising retail space? I think not.
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Isn't it funny how there are so many sarcastics on this forum......oh thats right.....
M
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Previously Anonymous wrote: you guys clearly have nothing better to do than bitch and moan . those shops have every right to advertise and show what they sell
Indeed they do, but i think the OP is just stating his/her opinion about the way the advertising is undertaken.
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The same problem and what Manukau council are doing to fix it:
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2009/09/signs_clampdown.php
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you guys clearly have nothing better to do than bitch and moan . those shops have every right to advertise and show what they sell
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does make the entrance to the shops look tacky.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Am I alone in thinking that the retail area in Greenhithe is starting to resemble an industrial precinct? With the superfluous signage outside the new block of shops, I couldn't help but notice the garish nature and the abundance of these plastic boards and flags. Surely they could be a little more discrete. I feel that these signs are detrimental to the quaint and traditional atmosphere of the village. Come on people, do we really need these brash and offensive pieces of plastic advertising retail space? I think not.
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Totally agree. Get rid of the signs. They are not needed. add nothing and make the area look tacky
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Petition members of the Community Board if you want a political solution, or ask the proprieters of the shops if you want a practical solution.
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Looks like Greenhithe is coming to grips with .......... growing!
MC
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Maybe we could mention our concerns politely to the management of the shops involved. I am sure they will recognize our concern and would be more than happy to help make this place look clean and tidy.
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Faster Broadband arriving in July for those on the outskirts of Greenhithe
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Thanks for that. Looking at the maps it appears that the Albany exchange and cabinets (Schnapper Rock etc) is June and Greenhithe outliers will be September.
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See http://telecomwholesale.co.nz/maps and have a look at the detail if you want.
Will mean that those on the outskirts who don't have the fastest broadband now will get ADSL2+ (and maybe even VDSL) which means >10Mbps (ADSL2+) and double that when they turn on VDSL.
Bit below is the information on what is happening when
Location
Exchange Cabinet Dates North Shore City Location What's happening
GREENHITHE GNH/1 (2) 1/07/10 1/07/10 Binding 121 North Shore City Greenhithe Loop shortening plus ADSL2+
GREENHITHE GNH/A (1) 1/07/10 1/07/10 Binding 172 North Shore City Riverhead, Paremoremo Loop shortening plus ADSL2+
GREENHITHE GNH/H (2) 1/07/10 1/07/10 Binding 159 North Shore City Paremoremo Loop shortening plus ADSL2+
GREENHITHE GNH/J (2) 1/07/10 1/07/10 Binding 185 North Shore City Greenhithe Loop shortening plus ADSL2+
GREENHITHE GNH/K (2) 1/07/10 1/07/10 Indicative North Shore City Lucas Heights, Paremoremo Upgrade DSLAM to ADSL 2+
GREENHITHE GNH/P (2) 1/07/10 1/07/10 Indicative North Shore City Greenhithe Upgrade DSLAM to ADSL 2+
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According to this the dates for these cabinets are 1 July. So should not have to wait till September
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Facebook group discussions board
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We moved to Greenhithe nearly 2 years ago. Emigrated from the UK. Always thought of it as a lovely place, with lovely people.
However, coming to this 'discussion' board, you'd think it was full of angry people hell bent on hurling abuse at each other. Pretty disgusted by the behavior of some of the commenters, all of whom enjoy hiding behind anonymous accounts.
In light of this, I would like to suggest to those of you who are after a more meaningful discussion, to head over to the Facebook group (link on the side), where things should be a lot calmer.
Cheers,
Tarique.
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Interest Rates...????
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no, but one can see that the reserve bank is still trending to raising them, in a desperate bid to lower the house price situation,. so a fair guess would be, they'll go up a bit mroe yet !!
don't over committ !!
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Anybody work for a bank or a major lending org that has a few ideas on what interest rates may be doing in the next few months.
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Yip, agree there... but hard when vandals keep costing you and I money
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Previously Bryce Taylor wrote:
Yip, agree there... but hard when vandals keep costing you and I money
keep vigilant.a lot of the time it is not the local kids.kinda like crapping in their own nest if they do.
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Previously Bryce Taylor wrote:
Anybody work for a bank or a major lending org that has a few ideas on what interest rates may be doing in the next few months.
rates will go up.the answer is get mortgage free
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Jumping off the greenhithe bridge.
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I'm with Stan.
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Why do you want to 'stop this behaviour'? It is effecting you how? People have been jumping off the Greenhithe bridge for decades, so I can't see it stopping any time soon...
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Nah - kids will do what kids will do.
It actually looks like a good jump really.
Let them learn the hard way.
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It's where AJ Hackett started, let it be
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oh my god its only being happening since oh ar um 1977
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I have recently heard stories of a young hooligan jumping off the bridge linking Greenhithe to West harbour for fun.
Shouldn't we have measures in place to stop this kind of behaviour?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I have recently heard stories of a young hooligan jumping off the bridge linking Greenhithe to West harbour for fun.
Shouldn't we have measures in place to stop this kind of behaviour?
Yep.
Good idea.
What do you suggest?
Stan
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See im going to say the idea of this discussion was for other people to suggest ideas
But Thank you for your constructive input Stan.
We really need more people like you in Greenhithe...
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Does this still happen now?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I'm with Stan.
Connect some Bungee Cord and start charging them $10 a go.
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Food and Wine Festival
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Personally I enjoyed the food and wine festival on the weekend. Love those sausages!
What did you think?
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Found
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5 July. Child's bicycle, medium size trail bike near school carpark in Sunnyview Rd. Good condition. Leave a message at the dairy if you think its yours - I'll check with them tonight.
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Please note that you can list lost and found in the Classifieds.<br />
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Car Breaks in
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We have suffered thre car breakins over the past 6 weeks in our household. Once at the car park by the boat ramp at the bottom of Rame Rd and twice outside our property in Rahui Rd. Broken windows, damaged window frames and locks. Keep your eyes open!
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We would like to report an incident which happened to
my family member, Wayne parked his car at the public
parking slot at the end of Durbin Court on Sunday 8th
July 2007.
He found his car's back screen was broken and glass
all around. Car doors were unlocked at that time.
We belive that someone was trying or attempted to
steal the car but unsuccessful because of the car alarm sounded.
This incident has been reported to the local police.
Please, if anyone seen or heard anything between 12am to 6am on Sunday 8th July to Monday 9th, please contact me at nomis_mil@yahoo.com
Any information will be kept strictly confidential.
Many thanks,
Nomis
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Kyle Rd subdivision documents
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Documentation supplied has been posted to the website here :
Map of proposed subdivision Letter to NSCC listing objections The flyer that was put in letterboxes in the area
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If you want to sign the petition you can do so at 29 Pitoitoi Ave, Greenhithe. There is a setup at the front door so you don't have to make any special arrangements.
The deadline is Monday November 16th.
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How is the new Cafe?
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What have your experiences been like at the new cafe?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What have your experiences been like at the new cafe?
went earlier this week. lovely food, and very attentive service, which one would expect being the new kids on the block.
would love to see some cheaper options on the Dinner menu, but having been to a lot of Restaurants over the years, prices are very much inline with other establishments, but needs some cheaper options.
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Mate is a absolute disgrace.
Sorry
Why another pub?
I find it a shame our obsession with drinking.
I was hoping for a family type cafe.
And even for a pub, it is cold, looks out to a Car park.
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Have had regular coffee there. Really good and service is quick.
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It comes as no surprise it is up for sale. Been there once.
It was OK but the owners/staff could try to be a bit friendlier.
They never seem particularly welcoming when you wander past. A smile or a good morning would go a long way
to potential customers instead of a stare or a scowl.
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Stay in Epsom - you wouldn't like it here anyway. What a cheapo - $15 on lunch - LOL
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Wouldn't you go to the Malthouse and get a pub meal if you wanted cheap options??
Possibly/probably, even Dutch Delight. But that doesn't help the new cafe to build a business, does it? I like choices, and having multiple places should give that. Unless the cafe changes its menu, it will go bust quickly. Greenhithe will get a bad rep as a place to open a restaurant and we all lose.
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How is the new cafe?
Empty of course. Haven't you been past it?
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hmmm, didn't impress me so much. staff didn't crack a smile. Kids lunch menu was okay - my kids did LOVE the fries. My lunch was very mediocre and abit on the pricey side. While it was nice to have the big doors open - the flies were a real problem, spent my lunch time trying to shoo them away while I ate. I would not rush back.
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they do $35 for either a entree and a main OR a main and a dessert how is 35 dollars to expensive for 2 courses for dinner????
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It comes as no surprise it is up for sale. Been there once.
It was OK but the owners/staff could try to be a bit friendlier.
They never seem particularly welcoming when you wander past. A smile or a good morning would go a long way
to potential customers instead of a stare or a scowl.
I'm new to Greenhithe (and NZ) and eaten there on 4 occasions. Found the service and food excellent and good value for money. Hope it doesn't close as its a nice place to eat.
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It does have the North Shores most lovely waitress though, the short darked haired young lady who waitresses there evenings during the week...I'm in love... ;-)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: What have your experiences been like at the new cafe?
went earlier this week. lovely food, and very attentive service, which one would expect being the new kids on the block.
would love to see some cheaper options on the Dinner menu, but having been to a lot of Restaurants over the years, prices are very much inline with other establishments, but needs some cheaper options.
Wouldn't you go to the Malthouse and get a pub meal if you wanted cheap options??
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Have been there at least three brakfast and lunch times now, coffee is good. Food has started to slip and staff seem a little confused when you ask for something a little different (like crispy bacon). No doubt early teething problems.
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I don't think that the whingers and people offended by anything and everything represent what most Greenheathens think. Typical Greenheathens tend to be successful people in some facet of life.
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I ate there today as I am considering purchasing a home in Greenhithe and wanted to get a feel for this place. Food was great, $15 for lunch which was reasonable for a cafe in any part of the country. Food and service was really good, and the staff were attentive and even had a chat for a while about what it's like to live in Greenhithe and what the communities like. I thought Greenhithe had ticked all the boxes for me until......I read all the posts in this forum! I really do hope that it is only the whingers that regularly read this forum because there is a lot of whining, negativity, old school, us v them, and even racist comments. My God - is Greenhithe the NZ equivalent of redneck deep south USA?
Geez I think I'll just stay in Epsom because it seems some Greenhithe locals have nothing better to do than whinge about other people...I just want peace and quiet and privacy and a drink at the local every now and then and who cares if council spends money on a skate park?? Sounds like I could be asking too much!!
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Hey guys i did the fitout for the client there...I must say that it is a lovely cafe. It just needs to portray itself as a drop in pick up cafe for a coffee, or meeting place and a saturday restaurant. A very nice location just hope greenhithe likes the idea of it
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Now sold to new owners....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Mate is a absolute disgrace.
Sorry
Why another pub?
I find it a shame our obsession with drinking.
I was hoping for a family type cafe.
And even for a pub, it is cold, looks out to a Car park.
Maybe you should tell the owner of the restaurant to build a lake in the carpark for your viewing pleasure. Wear more clothes if its cold, its not a pub, its a restaurant. Miss Q's is a pub. Malthouse is a pub, although a nice one. McDonalds is a family restaurant, and the menu is cheap at McDonalds for the person who wrote "its too expensive". You can't expect to eat at a restaurant for 15bucks! You obviously know nothing about business overheads. How do you define a family restaurant?
if your kids behave you can take them there, would that not make it a family restaurant? This kind of media is very damaging for a new business, so unless you actually want them to fail, go bankrupt etc, why not give them a chance.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Mate is a absolute disgrace.
Sorry
Why another pub?
I find it a shame our obsession with drinking.
I was hoping for a family type cafe.
And even for a pub, it is cold, looks out to a Car park.
You seem to be the only one obsessed with drinking as everyone seems to be talking about a cafe/restaurant.
I think it is far from being a pub! If its cold when you get there ask them to turn up the heating!
And if you really dislike it...dont $#@%ing go there!
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The advert in the North Shore Times says "Bookings Essential".
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Love the new take away menu!
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its not up for sale actually the building is up for sale not the resturant. personally i think the staff are great there :)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The advert in the North Shore Times says "Bookings Essential".
Only essential so that they can tell the staff to come in for the night.
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Had dinner there and it was very nice, but expensive. I wish they had some cheaper options for around $15. As it is most things are over $20. Nice atmosphere, good service, bit pricey.
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NSCC Walking and Cycling strategies
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North Shore City Council are currently consulting on the walking and cycling strategies. The Residents and Ratepayers Committee would like to make a submission on the community's behalf - if you have anything to say please email villageplan@greenhithe.org.nz and/or post your thoughts here.
The draft cycling strategy can be downloaded from http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/?src=/have_your_say/walk_and_cycle_strategies/cycling_strategy.html
The draft walking strategy can be downloaded from http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/?src=/have_your_say/walk_and_cycle_strategies/walking_strategy.html
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SPEEDERS!!!!!! GOOD TO SEE THE POLICE ARE HAMMERING!!!!!!
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Good to see.
One of these days these hyped up drivers are going to kill one or more of our kids!
Well done to the boys and girls in blue for nailing them. Walking up by the round about and saw 4 get pulled up.
Good work!!!!!!!!!
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Right on anon
M
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Oh crikey, seems I have hit a nerve.
Older over the top drama act, nice. And no, you may keep the champion label apparently I am a fool for slugging at a speed driver supporter which is you. No no you keep the Champion label, its yours.
As for all your defending about the internet thing, hey - welcome to cyberspace, this is what happens. Its the beauty of it, dont like it, go read a book, hurts your feelings? why come here?
Anyway, if you can't handle debates and forum arguments (which make these places just great) then go back to BEBO or Facebook and post pictures of your trip to Queenstown ok?, this thread was and is invented for the sole purpose of moaning, whinging, rattling, and RANTING, and waffling about speeding, not defending speeders, you didn't have to come here and go on about how this person apologised because you felt bad for this person, or yourself, or whoever.
There is no point about trying to make out like someone is having a rant or a waffle, welcome to discussion forums. Or would you prefer text lingo? would that help?
So whatever how many times he or yourself has apologised to you or yourself, just remember how many people are without family members or their kids these days because of speeding, end of the day that is a fact and something that no amount of blabber can fix.
How about you take a long hard look in the mirror and think about what your saying before getting all emotional because you sparked a response in support of a speeder, duh.
And no, end of conversation is not when you say it is. And you can advise all you want, keep advising. You sound like you have good advice, and take care on the road.....Champ.
Chur.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: hear hear! moaning, whinging, rattling, and RANTING, and waffling is what us Greenhithians do best!
+10
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Yea, see your point.
But at the same time speed limits are in place for a reason. What is good for everywhere else is good for us.
M
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If anyone knows that idiot in the Z4 called Kahlid or something, please tell him that the speedlimit around schools is not 100km
Just another of the Greenhithe residents who seem to think they are immune from speed limits. Total disrespect for fellow residents
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Anon again, anon.
Ok....I am over myself.
Apologised to who? genuinly apologised? to who? you? lol - great. He apologised, everyone, to this anonomous poster. Well that fixes everything, we wont worry about him killing a kid now. Sorted.
You sound worried that someone is going to dob him in?, the community constable is already all over the forum there champion, so eh......there you go.
Sarcasm is rife on this forum, so why not join in. And how do you call it sarcasm when you are making out that it is alright for this person to speed around the school?, because he apologised? are you an enabler? do you think its ok for him to do this? are you ok?, does he push you around or something?
How about, we go back to plan A - and use a fish around his noggin? before he ends up hurting someone.
At least this fool (me) is on the right side of the mojo champ in saying that speeding is not good.
And as for rich, good rides? well I have my V6 twin turbo tweaked toy that would rip up most of the cars around here......
Just that I dont see the point in showing off and boosting past 10 year olds going home from school, thats just kinda creepy.
Well if I am a fool then you must be a champion, sure hope you or him dont run my kids over, or we might meet in person.
Jeepers if your his mother then sort him out.
Thank........you!
MC
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And then the thinks of what to say next.
Lol.
Champ.
MC
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Not so sure about the effectiveness of the lesson in catching drivers going downhill at 61kph.
Maybe you should spend more time on Greenhithe Road between the motorway off ramp & the village. You will see that its the same old Greenhithe residents who are speeding, the vast majority of drivers certainly going well above 70kph. If you are lucky you may get even be overtaken by someone or have a bus right up you bum when you are driving at around 50kph. There will be a serious accident sooner or later so good on the Police for doing something about it.
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Get over yourself, please. I'm sorry that you may not be 'rich' enough, but not everyone is here to 'show off their ride' (It isn't MY ride, just to clarify). Of course, for you, anything that's fairly a 'good ride' would be considered that way, considering the attitude shown in your post. And why would I type all that (and this)? Because he apologised genuinely, and that it's best for people to realise that he has, thank you very much. So, quite frankly, you're the fool here who has nothing better to do but to assume, accuse and act all dramatic.
If you wish sarcasm, I think better use of it can be put elsewhere because that was just terrible ;)
Thank you.
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Not so sure about the effectiveness of the lesson in catching drivers going downhill at 61kph.
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I will draw everyone's attention to the terms of use of this website at http://www.greenhithe.org.nz/portal/content/terms-of-use.html
I delete any posts that violate those terms.
I have reviewed the posts concerned and I don't believe there has been a breach of terms of use and is not libellous, any more than ads that refer to you as a 'bloody idiot' if you drink and drive. Please let me know if you think I am wrong.
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The fact remains that the people of Greenhithe do not show any consideration for their fellow residents & 90% of the drivers speed along Greenhithe Road especially. The Police do a great job but cant be around all the time so its up to everyone to take resposibility for their actions. If you get caught speeding then tough as you know the speed limits & the same goes for not stopping at stop signs. Its about time a static speed camera was installed along Greenhithe Road.
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Hi there,
The driver has been informed and he apologises for what obviously seemed too fast a speed for school surroundings. However, I emphasise the exaggeration of 100km as being a bit over the top. A simple 'speed limit is not high around schools' would be a far more reasonable statement.
In any case, he apologises and intends for no disrespect to be made to fellow residents, neither any thoughts of being immune from penalty. Having a loss of his own, he understands the importance of speed and safety and will endeavour to avoid such a thing in the future.
Kind regards.
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Well that was interesting, ANON?
Why would you bother saying all that? do you think we are silly fools with nothing better to do?
He apologises? apologises to who? you ANON? who are you? who is he? we will never know and that is the point so jingo's man why dont you give that sad little story up and slap him with a fish instead?
He apologises.........right.
How we all stand on the main drag off the motorway and watch how many people man and woman some with kids in the car KANE! it down the road, rip around the roundabout going straight or right.
Its nuts. Its ridiculous, and there is no justification for it when there is so much foot traffic around here.
There is too many rich people around here to 'Show off' your ride, there are so many mint cars around here that nobody cares.
Apologises. Sorry mate, but either your that person having a guilt trip or your feeling sorry for that person because sooner or later someone is going to have words with them.
Or pass their reg to the police.
Nuts.
Drive safe, keep our kids alive, keep yourself alive..
Dinner can be warmed up in the microwave team......
MC
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hear hear! moaning, whinging, rattling, and RANTING, and waffling is what us Greenhithians do best!
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Hi there,
The driver has been informed and he apologises for what obviously seemed too fast a speed for school surroundings. However, I emphasise the exaggeration of 100km as being a bit over the top. A simple 'speed limit is not high around schools' would be a far more reasonable statement.
In any case, he apologises and intends for no disrespect to be made to fellow residents, neither any thoughts of being immune from penalty. Having a loss of his own, he understands the importance of speed and safety and will endeavour to avoid such a thing in the future.
Kind regards.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: If anyone knows that idiot in the Z4 called Kahlid or something, please tell him that the speedlimit around schools is not 100km
Just another of the Greenhithe residents who seem to think they are immune from speed limits. Total disrespect for fellow residents
It is a shame that people hiding behind an anonymous name can make libelious statements such as these with no evidence to support them. I would ask you to refrain from this in future otherwise you will be looking at libel suit.
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If anyone knows that idiot in the Z4 called Kahlid or something, please tell him that the speedlimit around schools is not 100km+.
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Are you done with your waffle? Because all I see right now is your lack of reasoning skills supposedly 'well disguised' by your overly emotive language. I'm sorry if you think it's not being taken seriously, but your 'laughing it off' attitude as if everything said is untrue is sincerely pathetic. I'm sure you know that speeding is not good, big props to you to for figuring that one out. However, I daresay that you're not a 100% pure good driver, no matter what ride you have so don't make yourself out to be higher than anyone else. People make mistakes, no one was injured so do cease to continue as if somebody has suffered an injury and prolonging the whole scenario.
Additionally, I'd advise you not to put words into one's mouth: Asking invalid questions/making grand statements and assumptions as if a passage on the internet conveys both tone and expression. No one's worried about being 'dobbed' in, no, because regardless I'm sure the driver has enough to get him past that legally and neither is someone driving fast necessarily correlated with a show of status and the like. So be a little bit more open-minded...
All that seems to emanate from you is how childish one can argue, rather than maturely discuss. I'm sure it's far easier sitting behind a computer and saying much of this, when most of the time a lot of people have difficulty speaking in person!
This comes from a 20 year old who's even bothering to reply to an older, over-the-top drama act. Embarrassing for you no doubt, Mr. 'Champion'.
End of discussion.
Regards.
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Recommend a Cleaner
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Can anyone recommend a good cleaner?
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Lawn Mowing
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There is an entry in the listings on the site:
Green Grass Property Maintenance - Travis Adolph Ph 09 4135300 021 619 266
I do the following : Lawnmowing, Hedge trimming, Tree toping, section work, landscaping and rubbish removal. Ride on mower with special catcher system able to stripe like Eden Park if requested making your grass into a lawn or mulch for self fertilizer.
Cheers, Site Admin
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Can anyone/someone recommend a local lawnmowing contractor? Prefer support of local industry?
Cheers,
Delta
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The local drunk dude, often seen walking around with a lawnmower. He is usually pretty reliable, and always down for a cashie.
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Shopping Centre
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Icon maybe, but it is a bit of a dump. I remember when I first moved into Greenhithe going to drinks at the hall on a Friday night, and some of the long-time locals being most amused because their kids had (unsuccessfully) tried to set the dairy alight. Ha ha! So there is clearly a lot of respect and fondness for the dairy building in our community... Not!
If they had had a skateboard park they wouldn't have been such naughty little rascals..Yeah right!
Stan
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I hear they're putting in parking meters.
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Does anybody know about a future shopping centre to be built in Greenhithe
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Yes. What do you want to know?
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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10527910
Two businessmen instrumental in founding the Dress-Smart retail chain have turned their attention to a suburban Auckland development.
Nigel Powell and Graeme Edwards are about to start building a new boutique retail centre at Greenhithe.
Powell and Edwards are from Argyle Estate, which they said had designed and built many properties in the past 16 years.
Argyle has consent to develop the neighbourhood shopping complex, to be called Greenhithe Village Centre.
Powell said the centre had the backing of the Greenhithe Residents, Ratepayers and Community Hall Association and would bring a convenient new shopping centre to the area. Residents now travelled about 10km to Westgate or 12km to Albany for shopping.
Building is due to start next month and the new centre is scheduled to open next March.
Powell formed Argyle with Edwards in the early 1990s, mainly to undertake what he called niche low-risk property investments.
"As well as developing the Dress-Smart factory outlet centres, Argyle Estates has built 10 medical centres, five retail centres, a hospital in Fiji and a number of other commercial developments," he said.
Powell was a founding director of Dress-Smart and is also a director of Auckland Memorial Park. He has a niche publishing company, Barmouth House.
Edwards is a director of many companies, mostly involved in property. He is also a director of Alloy Yachts International and Hamilton's failed Alpha Aviation, in receivership and liquidation.
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The whole thing is owned by the Patels. A deli going in there and i think the bottle shop is moving over to that area too as well as that superette
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The whole thing is owned by the Patels. Not quite. They are anchor tenants. Argyle own 'the whole thing'
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The dairy bowled??? Surely not! It's an icon... I remember tying up my horse outside it where the noticeboard is now...
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Icon maybe, but it is a bit of a dump. I remember when I first moved into Greenhithe going to drinks at the hall on a Friday night, and some of the long-time locals being most amused because their kids had (unsuccessfully) tried to set the dairy alight. Ha ha! So there is clearly a lot of respect and fondness for the dairy building in our community... Not!
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The article above is also in the 'news' section of this website. Was since 7am this morning. Yawn.
The plan is to build shops covering both the old service station site and the current dairy site. There will be a purpose built superette to be occupied by the Patels. The site is such that the existing dairy will contibue to operate while building goes on. Once the superette is ready they can move, and the dairy can get demolished.
There will also be a proper cafe. Yay!
Also watch for developments at Collins House - this website will be first with the news!
Barry.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The whole thing is owned by the Patels. A deli going in there and i think the bottle shop is moving over to that area too as well as that superette
Yes, the bottle shop is moving over too, but hadn't heard anything about a deli. The new Collins House aka 'Green Bean' will be a cafe and deli...and what about Juliette's? The village really can't support 3 deli's. I had heard that the other units as yet hadn't been leased.
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Icon maybe, but it is a bit of a dump. I remember when I first moved into Greenhithe going to drinks at the hall on a Friday night, and some of the long-time locals being most amused because their kids had (unsuccessfully) tried to set the dairy alight. Ha ha! So there is clearly a lot of respect and fondness for the dairy building in our community... Not!
No, umm.
Yes the shops is cool, I hope they can keep some of it in the new facility, and there is character in the new Building. IT could be cool. Perhaps a 1850 Type barcelona Architecture.
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Can you identify these people?
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Anyone know if there was any luck with nabbing the above little shites??
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i could probably identify 2 of them but i wont
Let's hope they damage your property next eh? Dickhead. Or your Mummy and Daddy's because I doubt you are old enough to own anything of value but when you do I bet you have a different opinion.
Stan.
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Related to this - I've started a topic about Local Security - please take a look.
Cheers,
TW
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Yeah, that is a real shame (about not coming forward that is). Do you contact the police if something of yours gets damaged or do you not mind having your property destroyed?
Regards
Hermien
Comm Constable Greenhithe
PS No, they were not positively identified.
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i could probably identify 2 of them but i wont.
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Hermien told me that she has received very helpful tips and was very pleased. I'm sure more info will come out in time. Thanks to everyone for their interest and information.
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The following pictures were taken of a group of people on Thursday night (23/24 Apr) between 130-230am around Salthouse at the end of Rame Road. They were taking postboxes and smashing them into a car which was parked at the wharf. They smashed the car windows and left postboxes in the car and around it.
I need to identify these people.
So any information required re their identity please to Community Constable Hermien Kok Hermina.Kok@police.govt.nz Ph mobile 0274 776 235
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i could probably identify 2 of them but i wont. Then you are a dork
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Previously Anonymous wrote: it is illegal to post these pictures. . .
-cough- louie pascal -cough-
Illegal? pmsl! So does that mean Police 10/7 is 'illegal' too? numbskull.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: i could probably identify 2 of them but i wont. </p
you are probly one of them, hhhmmmmmmmm which one, the dork on the left, the nerd on the right or the idiots in the middle, hope your place is the next one they target
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hey ahh im the guy that said i could probably identify two of them.Im sure you understand why i wont say who they are.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: i could probably identify 2 of them but i wont. Then you are a dork
Agreed, to the dork who could identify them but won't. If it was your letterbox or your car, you'd want to push their heads thru there own f&^*in window.
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it is illegal to post these pictures. . .
-cough- louie pascal -cough-
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btw hermein im dissapointed you would post here like that. . .
you could easily pull in suspects for questioning.
you hardly even need a reason these days just scare them into giveing information.
and yet you post on an internet debate like this?
wtf
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: i could probably identify 2 of them but i wont. Then you are a dork
The 3rd picture down is a local...lives down south of Tauhinu
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: i could probably identify 2 of them but i wont. </p
you are probly one of them, hhhmmmmmmmm which one, the dork on the left, the nerd on the right or the idiots in the middle, hope your place is the next one they target
You're Next.
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Forums are 'free for all' again
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Due to increasing comment spam, I have implemented a 'captcha' when you submit a comment. A captcha is one of those squiggly words you have to retype. This ensures that only real humans can submit (especially anonymously) and hence avoids comment spam. You may notice this popping up on a few places on the site - it may be a minor hassle but help to keep the site more 'open' for everyone.
Thanks for your support and sincere apologies to blind and sight impaired users as at this stage it makes it unusable to you. Please let me know at info@greenhithe.org.nz if this is a problem until I can figure out a solution
Barry "Site Admin"
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Feedback
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I would like to see the 'dates' sorted out.. Some posts have day, some have dates, and sometimes thing get all jumbled up.. Would be good to see more users; perhaps put a little blurb in the Greenhithe Village News?? Also, maybe have it so all forums are 'members only' to ensure people do not abuse the site, and we don't get that horrid spam again..
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S14 results on a Sunday morning?
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Thanks Anon:
I would like to see the 'dates' sorted out.. Some posts have day, some have dates, and sometimes thing get all jumbled up..
That is a known bug ... it is supposed to show day/time for posts within the past week, but actually seems to do it for the last 8 days or so confusing a post a week ago with one today. Will fix when software gets updated.
Would be good to see more users; perhaps put a little blurb in the Greenhithe Village News??
Agree. I have always published something in the GVN monthly and will again next month. Also email goes out to almost 600 people - needs word-of-mouth support too please!
Also, maybe have it so all forums are 'members only' to ensure people do not abuse the site, and we don't get that horrid spam again..
I have introduced the 'captcha' (squiggly word that you have to type) to avoid the spam. I prefer to keep the forums open and deal with real abuse (not spam) as an exception. There is a definite correlation between openness and participation.
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If I could find a reliable source of scores, I could publish those. But then again you could turn on the radio and save me the trouble!
S14 results on a Sunday morning?
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Apologies to anyone trying to 'join' as a new user over the last few days. I hadn't noticed that the registration function was broken :-(
Thanks sjb for reporting it to me!
Site Admin
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I'd like to know:
Are there things you find difficult/awkward/confusing/annoying on the web site Any features you'd like to see (perhaps seen on other sites) Any clubs/businesses etc you'd liek to see represented here What you like most Anything else
Getting feedback will help me to make it all more useful.
Thanks,
"Site Admin" Barry
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What shops are going in the new Greenhithe shopping complex?
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Dairy
Bottle Shop
Chemist
Turkish Restaurant
Hollywood Cafe
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Well, how about an internet cafe to give our local teens something to do?
Especially since there is so much opposition to building a skate park.
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What about Dante's Real Woodfired Pizzas (as seen on Campbell Live) and currently located in Huapai? They are NZ's first and only member of a presitgious Italian culinary institute and also took out Metro magazines 'Best Pizza 2008' award. www.dantespizza.co.nz
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Well, how about an internet cafe to give our local teens something to do?
Especially since there is so much opposition to building a skate park.
yeah your old generation has allot to anwer for fo. No skate park what a bunch of arse holes I hope you enjoy the rescission you have created.
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I don't think an adult store would last. We know there will be the superette, liquor store and a chemist. Apparently a turkish restaurant (not sure if take-out or sit down) is coming too. According to the sign 3 shops are still vacant, which is probably the balance.
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What 'sign on the fence' - you mean 'Juliettes'??
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What about Dante's Real Woodfired Pizzas (as seen on Campbell Live) and currently located in Huapai? They are NZ's first and only member of a presitgious Italian culinary institute and also took out Metro magazines 'Best Pizza 2008' award. www.dantespizza.co.nz
yum, yum and yes a DVD store would be great and a butcher too. Soon there will be no need to leave the 'hithe'!!!
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Heard it was another bar going into the end shop and not a turkish restaurant as previously thought :-(
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Well, how about an internet cafe to give our local teens something to do?
Especially since there is so much opposition to building a skate park.
good idea.Internet cafe is good.
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No the one advertising G Spot the Adult store on the new development's fence
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I think its great that a pharmacy is finally coming to Greenhithe to service the locals. Its great having Paul drop off the medicines to our doors but it will be a nice change to be able to walk into a local pharmacy and get our medicines from there and not having to wait till 6pm. Definately going to support them as they are making a commitment to service the locals of Greenhithe. Looking forward to them opening up.
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A new barbers shop is now up and running in the old liquer store. http://www.thebarberschair.co.nz
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Believe a restaurant is going where the old dairy( bless its heart) used to be
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Previously Bryan Jenkins wrote:
Believe a restaurant is going where the old dairy( bless its heart) used to be
Yeah. Turkish, I hear
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Well it will be interesting to see the people visiting Greenhithe's own sex shop if the sign on the fence is correct. We had an internet cafe when the Malthouse complex first opened but it didn't last long. Surely it's better for our kids to be out in the fresh air at a skate park than inside for hours in an internet cafe anyway.
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Previously Greenhithe Editor wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Dairy Bottle Shop Chemist Turkish Restaurant Hollywood Cafe ?
That's as much information as anyone has at this point.
Can this be confirmed. Also: is the diary doing a service. a post office without many benefits off a post office and a bottle shop.
Dam.
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See pictures of the demolition of the dairy here...
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Paul's delivery service is good for prescriptions if you don't mind waiting until 6-7pm at night. But would love a pharmacy with all the over the counter remedies and being able to get your prescriptions immediately - especially good for kids.
Paul doesn't just do prescriptions; you can get anything as you get from any other pharmacy/chemist (hair dye even...)... Yeah, you might have to wait till 6 'at night', but hey, unless it is urgent, why not? better than having to drive off out of the 'Hithe to go get it.. Can't beat delivery to your door...
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Dairy Bottle Shop Chemist Turkish Restaurant Hollywood Cafe ?
That's as much information as anyone has at this point.
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would love to see a video/dvd shop go in - and a gas station again!
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Hey I think we are not fully services with a useful cafe.
Beans seem s like its always closed , I would like a friendly warm cafe, cheap menu perhaps a bit of character to it. The old professionals building would be a nice position.
The backery is I have to say one of the worst I have seen in Auckland. They always run out of food , hours are close at like 2pm. and they have huge prices , small veraity and the lady always seems angry.
A stationary / Computer consumables also could be cool.
A Vege shop also as dairy needs a bit of competition.
Dvds are about to all go out with web.
A hammer hardware store would be rad,
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Heard it was another bar going into the end shop and not a turkish restaurant as previously thought
Good. If their beer is cheaper people will drink there.
If their food is better people will eat there.
Let's hope they don't allow laughter as was reported happening at The Malty in previous postings.
Stan Deasy
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Well, how about an internet cafe to give our local teens something to do?
Especially since there is so much opposition to building a skate park.
yeah your old generation has allot to anwer for fo. No skate park what a bunch of arse holes I hope you enjoy the rescission you have created.
What? You haven't even learned to spell yet.
Sigh.
Yes, a skate park would be good.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Bryan Jenkins wrote:
><p>Believe a restaurant is going where the old dairy( bless its heart) used to be<p>
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Yeah. Turkish, I hear
So we've got:
Dairy
Bottle Shop
Chemist
Turkish Restaurant
Hollywood Cafe
Plus 2 more shops yet to lease?
I hear a barbers shop is going in the old bottle shop.
No G Spot :-)
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Haha, yeah, can see heaps of locals utilising a sex shop! not.. Wont exactly be very anonymous eh..
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The dairy and bottle store are going to combine and be bigger (hopefully with lotto!!).. Pretty sure there is going to be a chemist (although, don't really see the need when we get free deliveries here in Greenhithe from Paul's Chemist)... I think a video store too and would love a good cafe. Not sure what else we really 'need' here in the 'Hithe, or what would be able to survive in a 'cut off' suburb..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The dairy and bottle store are going to combine and be bigger (hopefully with lotto!!).. Pretty sure there is going to be a chemist (although, don't really see the need when we get free deliveries here in Greenhithe from Paul's Chemist)... I think a video store too and would love a good cafe. Not sure what else we really 'need' here in the 'Hithe, or what would be able to survive in a 'cut off' suburb..
Paul's delivery service is good for prescriptions if you don't mind waiting until 6-7pm at night. But would love a pharmacy with all the over the counter remedies and being able to get your prescriptions immediately - especially good for kids.
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Anyone know what shops we will be getting in the new shopping complex? I heard rumours that the developers were having trouble getting tenants. Perhaps if we indicate what shops we would support, then the propective new businesses will have a bit more confidence.
My votes would be for:
1. Pharmacy
2. DVD rental (franchise or independent)
3. Butcher combined with deli (something like Stubbs butchery in Matakana)
I am very happy with our existing dairy, bakery and coffee options.
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Think people were bringing it in via the harbour, so not Greenhithians necessarily; not sure where from.. The Police were down Rahui Rd (by scout den) a couple of weeks ago busting a guy; apparently he has been doing drug pick ups/drop offs by boat..
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It's quiet out there - very quiet.
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According to the news, there were significant drug busts across the Shore including Greenhithe.
Newstalk ZB: "Police have also seized a large quantity of drugs, several guns and cash at houses in Northcote, Glenfield and Greenhithe."
Who in the 'Hithe got busted?
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Why don't retail businesses survive in Greenhithe?
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Also, cos its a small community people tend to chat to the locals, which isn't a bad thing, but means financially there are less people, spending.
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Anything in Greenhithe HAS to rely on Greenhithians; there is no through traffic like other areas... Collins House was great, until it became not 'Collins House'.. It's about time it went back to a fancy restaurant (that had a fantastic name for itself) and called Collins House again.. I wouldn't call the Malthouse a cafe at all, nor a restaurant really.. It's good for a pub meal, and an 'eat out' but certainly not fine dining.. I'm not sure about the chemist; I for one am MORE than happy with our local chemist (Paul - Care Chemist) already, especially the efficient, friendly and fast delivery.. Business' in Greenhithe have to realise that the most important thing around here is word of mouth.. If they aren't top notch, then word will get around, and like I said above, there isn't the 'through traffic' to keep them going (they are purely relying on the locals)....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: We've had a terrible run in recent years, especially in the seemingly doomed ex Collins House location. Can greenhithe actually sustain more than one successful cafe/restuarant (which would be the Malthouse for now)? Will a chemist survive, dutch place, turkish restaurant, etc etc.
perhaps because they demolish a wonderful piece of Kiwiana - the dairy. just bad taste. what went up in it's place? a mini mall?
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We've had a terrible run in recent years, especially in the seemingly doomed ex Collins House location. Can greenhithe actually sustain more than one successful cafe/restuarant (which would be the Malthouse for now)? Will a chemist survive, dutch place, turkish restaurant, etc etc.
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Dog Fouling
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Thank god if he or she exists for people like you.
Like minded.
What breed of dog did this 'chap' have?, do you remember a collar color? lead color?, color of the dog, size, what did this guy look like? what road did he go onto afterwards? direction?, all those things, e-mail or call it into the council.
Under the Act they should (North Shore Dog Control doesn't have the greatest reputation though) they can still give this guy an infringement simply on a signed statement from you, and finding him isn't all that too hard with a dog search in the area on the system, provided a good breed description can be given, and they will visit everyone that is familiar to what you have described at the worst and warn them all that people are calling this arrogant human behavior in, unless this guy is stupid enough to comment or admit what happened or gives it away by saying that he remembers being bailed up by you. Then he will get a nice $300 fine for letting his dog do this.
Next time you out and about, take a camera, and there you have it. Sounds over board? but really most of us have kids and our own dogs and abide by the law to live in good stead with our community so everyone can enjoy the neighbourhoods. We don't need kids stepping or falling into it, or dogs eating it and getting sick.
Shame on this dude. Hunt him down, make him pay.
Don't worry about feeling like an extremist, you'd be doing the right thing. People around here like to think they are better than the rest, small things like this remind us that we are not.
Good on you for voicing you concern, give the council a call anyway they should be bloody patrolling the area especially being summer!
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absolutely bloody disgusting! what an arrogant prick! If you had his address, I guess you could have reported him to the council - next time you see his dog, get the registration number from it's tag and report him.
I get absolutely sick of people thinking that everybody else should just put up with their 'precious' dogs and their shit! I watch people walk down my road all the time and stand there pretending to look the other way, while their dog has a dump on my lawn! 9 out of 10 do not pick it up. Neighbours also let their dog out once or twice a day, to do the same thing (funny how it doesn't shit on their patch eh).
If you can get his address, bloody name and shame the prick on here.
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Yes. It's this old discussion again!
I have a couple of dog 'problems' in the past with dogs coming into our back garden and barking aggressively at our kids.
I've never managed to find out who the owners were, until last week, when I caught the chap walking them in the fields behind our house on Churchouse Road.
After explaining the problem to him, he was more than happy to sort the problem out, and was quite apologetic. So, I was quite pleased that he was sympathetic. That particular problem has now gone away. So, it's good to just have a kind chat with the owner... or so I thought...
Today, in a completely separate incident. I was walking down Isobel Road behind this chap walking his dog (he lives on Olwyn Place); no bag in hand. He went straight into the school grounds (clearly marked NO DOGS). So, I watched from the road to see if he was just cutting through. He wasn't he let the dog off it's leash, and watched it from a distance while it defecated in the school grounds. He called the dog back, and headed back out of the school. I collared him on his way back home and explained that I saw what happened and asked him to go clean it up. He refused, and blatantly lied about picking up after himself. The guy was completely unrepentant. He even said that if it was at the side of the road, he'd have picked it up, as he carries a bag. On asking, he never produced this bag of course, as it didn't exist. So, it's okay to crap in a kids school, where they play, but not on the side of the road!? His disregard for other people was astounding.
So, this guy purely went into a kids school to get his dog to do his business, and then head back home.
I wanted to follow him back to his house, but didn't want to make a situation of it.
Any ideas on who or how to report incidents like this? Not sure if it's worth the hassle. I honestly thought that having a little chat would make him think different, but thinking back about this incident today, this guy was totally out of order. I wish now I had been firmer with him and got his address.
Anyway, just thought I'd have a little rant. :)
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Deliver the dog's poo right back onto that guy's lawn. Good luck with the follow up photos - totally agree about it not being the dog's fault, it's ALWAYS the owner at fault.
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Dirty licky yappy poo machines they are.
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LOL - agree with above :-)
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A bit harsh, but I'll be more than willing to run the owner over. :)
Seriously, next time you see the dog, get it's details from the collar, and report it.
I go to play cricket, etc in Wainoni Park, and it annoys me how much crap there is around the park. I watch the owners walking their dogs like a hawk (being quite aggressive looking, it has made some a little uneasy!), but despite them letting their dogs run wild over the play area (which I also hate!) I have noticed that 99% of them do carry a little bag, so I assume they're responsible owners.
Never seem to catch the morons that aren't...
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To add to my post, it's never the dog's fault 9 out of 10 times. Always the human.
10 bad dogs = 9 bad owners.
Not hard to carry a plastic bag.
Maybe he is too high and mighty.
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There is an old brown dog that craps in Churchouse Rd everyday, opposite the Fairy Gardens venue where young kids walk in their fairy costumes to enjoy their party etc, I cannot believe that the owners just let this old dog just ooze its crap all over the lawns, please will someone run this dog over.
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Our neighbour was letting his dog out to poo on our lawn under cover of darkness. Never carries a bag on his walkies. I got so sick of his dog and others chasing our pets on our property, had to put gates across our driveway to protect our own animals. Council dog ranger was very good when I managed to catch one of the dogs - take the tag number or better still tie the dog up and call the council. (This neighbour not only sends his dog off the property to poo, he takes his household rubbish out in a little bag every morning and dumps it either in the school rubbish bins or in the bin outside the dairy.)
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I should have followed him back to his house actually. All I know is that he must live on Olwyn Place, as that's where he headed after I had a chat with him. Unfortunately, I didn't have my phone to hand, otherwise I'd have taken pics/video.
His dog was a medium/large Boxer (brown) - Almost exactly like this (same colour too):
http://www.justdogbreeds.com/boxer.html
I'm not much of a dog person, so my knowledge of breeds, etc are pretty poor!
All dog owners I come across have been pretty good. So, I always take the gentle approach with people. Most of the time they are quite apologetic.
But this guy was blatant. Went directly for the school grounds (which is why it rang alarm bells) in order to get his dog to do his thing.
Anyway, will keep a look out for him. I think I will report him after all.
Allowing the dog to crap on the sidewalk is bad enough, but in a childrens school grounds / play area? Disgusting.
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FOUND!
Elsie is in good health, in spite of being walkabout for the best part of a week.
Many thanks to a Neighbourhood Watch member in Rahui Road.
If you would like to know more about Neighbourhood Watch or set up a group in your street, please contact the North Shore Neighbourhood Watch office at 477-5320 or email admin@neighbourhood.org.nz. Check the web site at //northshore.neighbourhood.org.nz.
Would you like to contribute to your Community by way of becoming a member of the Volunteer Community Patrol?
Once again, call NSCNW office at 477-5320. Your local Community Constable can also advise.
Cheers,
Delta
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LOST CAT
L C (ELSIE)(= LOST CAT), Is an older cat with tortoiseshell markings. White front paws, white chest. One half of her face is black, the other white and ginger. Her body fur is predominantly black with ginger fleck.
L C had previously adopted a former colleague who died rather suddenly and unexpectedly, just before Christmas. I offered his family to give her a new home, here in Greenhithe.
L C seemed to be settling in well. However, she went missing on the afternoon of Monday 16 February. When she left, L C was wearing a cat harness and trailing a lead or tether attached to the harness. She had a red collar with name and phone number. L C is rather timid and likes to hide under a deck.
Most likely area is bounded by Rahui/Traffic/Marae/ Tauhinu Roads.
Please check your gardens and likely hiding places. If you see her, please catch and hold. Please phone 413-8382. Leave message and contact details. I will collect her, with greatful thanks.
Cheers,
Delta
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Free movies in Greenhithe
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I think it's a really good idea! We were missed out last year.
Maybe dinner at Collins House, then over to the park to watch beautiful Audrey :-)
And they're free! You don't get much for free anymore.
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Hi people, not sure if you knew but the Council is providing free open air movies throughout the Shore this summer, and there are going to be three in Greenhithe, in good old Collins Park!
On Thursday the 28th of February is Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn
On Friday the 29th of February is The Bourne Ultimatum, starring Matt Damon
On Saturday the 1st of March is The Simpsons Movie!
Check it out on the website:
http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/
Something exciting is happening in Greenhithe!
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I think I would prefer the concerts in the park, like they have been doing the past few years.. Doesn't look like any scheduled for Greenhithe this year..
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Whoopee !!!!!!
Something we can get to in the evening without driving a car ...
(Oh for a decent bus service to Greenhithe in the evenings)
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Rumour has it that Transit NZ is acquiring land for purpose of building a park and ride facility at the back of Huttington Park Rd and Lemon Grove Lane, with a cut from the Upper Harbour highway for buses to enter and exit.
Can anyone confirm or is aware of such a project being planned?
[Edit by Admin - added map link]
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So possibly if there is a Busway along SH18 then it is only logical that a Park and ride facility be provided.But then this is only pure speculation unless someone can confirm this.I am concerned as I live on the street that is possibly going to be built as one and at the moment it is a big piece of land which has not been subdivided as residential lots.
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Re: Are the Park and Rides being built for Upperhabour.
by Riggles on Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:29 am
I think it would be Northshore that would be doing this and not NZTA as Northshore are the ones who own and operate the station.
I don't know anything about there being such a thing in the area you are talking about however there is talk of a Western Busway down SH16 as well as some priority bus provisions at the new Hobsonville Development.
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Re: Are the Park and Rides being built for Upperhabour.
by jarbury on Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:39 am
It would be interesting if that was the case. For NZTA (or North Shore City) to acquire land they would have to go through the process of a designation (unless they just felt like buying it on the open market to future proof).
Gosh isn't the whole NZTA/ARTA/North Shore mess regarding busways a great advertisement for why the Regional Transport Agency will be a fantastic step forwards?
My Auckland Transport Blog: http://www.jarbury.net
Campaign for Better Transport Blog: http://www.getmoving.org.nz/blog/
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Re: Are the Park and Rides being built for Upperhabour.
by Riggles on Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:44 am
jarbury wrote:
It would be interesting if that was the case. For NZTA (or North Shore City) to acquire land they would have to go through the process of a designation (unless they just felt like buying it on the open market to future proof).
Gosh isn't the whole NZTA/ARTA/North Shore mess regarding busways a great advertisement for why the Regional Transport Agency will be a fantastic step forwards?
It would be a step forward however you have to remember that Aucklanders don't like to pay for things themselves, they tend to want to whole country to chip in hence why NZTA had to make the Busway whilst Northshore built the bus stops.
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Re: Are the Park and Rides being built for Upperhabour.
by jarbury on Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:50 am
Well that's the fundamental problem of local governments having to rely on property taxes. If they got a share of GST life would work much better I reckon.
But yes, I agree with you that Aucklanders have to realise that if they want an improved city they will have to pay more to get it. Unfortunately it seems like we've rejected that concept (at least within Auckland City), so I imagine we won't see much improvement for a while yet.
My Auckland Transport Blog: http://www.jarbury.net
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Re: Are the Park and Rides being built for Upperhabour.
by Nick R on Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:20 pm
Surely anything that connects to a motorway and is maybe partly inside the motorway designation would be partly the responsibility of the NZTA.
OK cool :)
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Does anyone know what the grey concrete building is...
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at the end of Kyle Road - near the end of Greenbough Lane? It definitely isn't a house and I was wondering if it was going to be a shop or factory??
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It's a pump station (aka where your shit ends up lol)
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Olden.. Themed Ideas for village shops.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Hey all I was hoping for Greenhithe that if we could make the new shops themed.
Ie, if we could have a village feel to the new shopping area, perhaps like an olden day village or a western type idea,
So that the village would look cool.
Cheers
Anthony.
Great idea Anthony. Hopefully the owners/developers have already thought of this. Otherwise you could bring it to their attention using the contact information available from the NST article. Hopefully its not too late ....
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Hey all I was hoping for Greenhithe that if we could make the new shops themed.
Ie, if we could have a village feel to the new shopping area, perhaps like an olden day village or a western type idea,
So that the village would look cool.
Cheers
Anthony.
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YELLOW LOCAL
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Please sign up to this and nominate Greenhithe School. They have a promotion on at the moment to give away 50 ipads; 10 have gone so far. So far Greenhithe only has 63 people registered. Lots of alot smaller schools have many more..
To sign up – go to link below …….put your suburb, and then vote for Greenhithe School. For every 250 votes, the school gets an IPad.
http://yellowlocal.co.nz/register/?next=http%3A%2F%2Fauckland.yellowlocal.co.nz%2Fgreenhithe%2Fcategory%2Fcommunity
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Rude Greenhithians........
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Would it be suitable for a skatepark?
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put a fence up duh
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If the community wants to band together and pay $700k+ for it, for sure!!
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Build a house, that should stop them.
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Why is it that people think just because a section is empty (no house on the site) that this gives them open access to it? I have seen people riding motorbikes on it, using it as a public thoroughfare, and even helping themselves to cut wood and bits stored on the section. How would these arrogant SOB's like it if people started using their backyard as a walkway, or helping themselves to things stored on their backyard? Have some respect people!
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Greenhithe Road Speed Limit
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Are you serious, nobody takes or took any notice before the 50ks was extended so the speedsters wont change because its now the length of Greenhithe Road. Buses being on of the worst culprits.
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Please note that the speed limit throughout the TOTAL length of Greenhithe Road is now 50km/h in BOTH directions.! Take notice of the signs!
Delta.
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oh yea okay upon the gate churrrrrrrrrrr
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Speed limit on Greenhithe Road, between Upper Hbr Drv and bridge over SH18 is now back to 70km/h, - in both directions. Appears that procedures needed to change the speed limit were not followed. So, that stretch remains at the previously Gazetted speed.
Cheers,
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New Motorway Opening Date?
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"Before the end of the year" Source: Transit
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Does anyone know when the new Upper Harbour Motorway (the old Albany Highway to Greenhithe Bridge section) is due to open?
Thanks
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http://www.greenhithe.org.nz/portal/content/greenhithe-deviation-stays-on-track.html
You will be kept up to date as soon as any more information comes to hand.
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Previously Site Admin wrote: "Before the end of the year" Source: Transit
Anything more specific from Transit - July? August? September?
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Their website doesn't give much away, just states ' The project is due for completion late 2007'... link to their website for this project is;
http://www.opus.co.nz/upperharbourmotorway/index.php?sectionid=2c
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Feedback on Council Draft Roading Plans
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What do you think? Should Kyle Rd be opened ... ever?
"Kyle Road only to be opened (IF AT ALL) when the necessary ‘traffic calming’ steps on Greenhithe and Tauhinu Roads have been completed."
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The Greenhithe Residents Ratepayers and Community Hall Association (GRRCHA) has reviewed North Shore City Council's draft plans for Greenhithe roading and prepared a submission. This needs to be in by mid June and we need your input and comments. You are welcome of course to discuss it in this forum, but can you please send your feedback to feedback@greenhithe.org.nz
The submission can be found here .
The Council's plans are available to view at Juliettes.
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So, let me get this right.. This is saying Admirals Court, Te Wharau, Greenbough are not apart of Greenhithe..? and that they me excluded from the Greenhithe Village label..? If so, then who wrote this ROT... I will have a few more words to say, If I have mis understood then please let me know and I will change my view.. Thks - to the author..
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This is saying Admirals Court, Te Wharau, Greenbough are not apart of Greenhithe..?
No-one said that.
and that they me excluded from the Greenhithe Village label..?
But that would be true. The people outside the entrance to Oakford Park are not in Oakford Park, but they are still in Greenhithe. Similarly Wainoni, Admirals Crt etc each have their own distinctive flavour with entrances, special street lights, planting style etc. If you feel you have better or more appropriate suggestions than in the Submission, please email feedback@greenhithe.org.nz
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I personally think the sign should be placed at the top of Greenhithe Road, before Blacks road.
A 'village' is defined as 'a small group of houses in a country area'. Not really applicable nowadays.
I still use the term 'Greenhithe Village' and I live in Blacks Rd!
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What about after the motorway opens? 90% of people will enter Greenhithe Rd from one of the offramps I personally think the sign should be placed at the top of Greenhithe Road, before Blacks road.
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As per the other thread (do you live in Greenhithe or not) I think it is fairly clear that Greenhithe is from cuthill to the Greenhithe bridge; the Greenhithe Village is from top of Greenhithe Rd (Blacks Rd) to the end of Tauhinu (or The Close).. To say the 'village' sign should exclude those who live in Te Wharau/Admirals etc (even half of Greenhithe Rd itself!) is ridiculous, and I don't even live down that end!!!
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The Ratepayers' Assoc submission has been sent to Council. See the final document here .
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Some off-topic posts deleted. Please keep this on-track.
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Yes kyle rd should be opened why shouldnt it people have the right to choose which way they go, not my problem the school doesnt want it what about poor greenhithe school it has to put up with more cars than up their, dont think there has been any accidents, and it will give the kids a chance to be road safe.
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Yes, I agree.. and also suspect if you put up a sign and exclude some parts of Greenhithe it will be knocked down within days.. As we have our lovely hoons to do this for us. Also if we don't live in Greenhithe and don't live in Albany we must therefore live no where. So, this brilliant I now don't have to pay rates as I don't live anywhere and when they ask why I'll just point them to this forum.. Cheers all good news :-)
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
As per the other thread (do you live in Greenhithe or not) I think it is fairly clear that Greenhithe is from cuthill to the Greenhithe bridge; the Greenhithe Village is from top of Greenhithe Rd (Blacks Rd) to the end of Tauhinu (or The Close).. To say the 'village' sign should exclude those who live in Te Wharau/Admirals etc (even half of Greenhithe Rd itself!) is ridiculous, and I don't even live down that end!!!
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BRING BACK THE AIR FORCE
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Plus I would think that 355 Greenhithe respondents (more than likely Paid up WAAG members) is hardly representitive of the approx 5,000 Greenhithe residents.
It would be interesting if an independent survey was taken.
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It would appear that the Chairperson of the Albany Community Board not only supports the development of a commercial airport at Whenuapai but has stated that he would like to see the Air Force close their base at Ohakea and relocate the entire operation back to Whenuapai.
From what I understand the majority of the Greenhithe residences oppose the move to establish a commercial airport and we already have to put up with more noise and pollution from the existing aircraft than would be acceptable in most developed countries. It surprises me that the people charged with protecting our environment don’t seemed concerned with the health hazard for those North Shore residents that live in the flight path of the airfield if the airport goes ahead.
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From what I understand, the chairman of the Albany community board made his standpoint part of his campaign (I remember it published in his blurb). Hmmmm, I wonder why he was voted (by the community) into the community board.
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When you say 'the majority' of Greenhithe residences oppose the move to establish a commercial airport, by which statistics are you getting your facts from?
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I too, would like to know where you have got your statistics from.. Funnily enough, the 'majority' of people I talk to are in agreement to having a commercial airport at Whenuapai. You state 'we already have to put up with more noise and pollution from the existing aircraft'; can I ask why you would purchase a house in Greenhithe, under an already existing flight path?! (I'm presuming here of course that you have purchased your house AFTER the airbase was established).. For your information, prior to the last council elections, the chairperson made it quite clear they were 'pro airport' at whenuapai. Also, WAAG did a mail out advising of ALL councilors who were running who supported it.. I thought this was brilliant as otherwise I would have had no idea who supported it. Made my choice easy to vote for all who supported (funny, quite a few of them got in too...)
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I understand from one of John Key's newsletters that he was planning to have a word in the Air Forces collective ear at some point so wish him luck
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Plus I would think that 355 Greenhithe respondents (more than likely Paid up WAAG members) is hardly representitive of the approx 5,000 Greenhithe residents.
>It would be interesting if an independent survey was taken. dr ropata supports the airport.could be the flying doctor!
wont be able to have a flying doctor without an airport
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Editor
This is not 'testing from a random sample'. These are submissions from individuals, business' and government departments. You can hardly call it impartial.
I am just dissapointed in myself for not rallying around all the people I know that support the Airport/Airforce and submitting lots of submissions at the time.
Doesn't mean we have to suffer in silence though
Cheers
http://www.nzdf.mil.nz/downloads/pdf/whenuapai/whenupai-summary-160204-v2.pdf
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
I too, would like to know where you have got your statistics from..
There is a public consultation process. When the Air Force did their survey, 75% of submissions opposed a commercial airport, with a much greater proportion against from Greenhithe. My understanding is that 97% of submissions opposed WCC's recent plan change process (I think you can call that a majority). This is how the democratic process works; the local Ratepayers Assoc asks all residents to make submissions and makes very sure that both sides of the coin are represented. So if people don't make submissions when asked, they will suffer in silence.
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Editor,
Could you please tell me these figures or where I can find them(greater proportion against from Greenhithe).
Cheers
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Plus I would think that 355 Greenhithe respondents (more than likely Paid up WAAG members) is hardly representitive of the approx 5,000 Greenhithe residents.
It would be interesting if an independent survey was taken. dr ropata supports the airport.could be the flying doctor!
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Dog food deliveries??
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Maybe they sell it at the Vets (Tauhinu Rd)
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i've got two cats that are causing me undue stress ---- maybe your dog might like some fresh meat?
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may be a boring thread, but does anyone know of a company who delivers Nutrience dog food in Greenhithe? I remember getting a flyer in my mailbox last year sometime but didn't save it. Pity they didn't think to advertise on this site.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: may be a boring thread, but does anyone know of a company who delivers Nutrience dog food in Greenhithe? I remember getting a flyer in my mailbox last year sometime but didn't save it. Pity they didn't think to advertise on this site.
PetPost do - free delivery for orders over $50 - easy to do with a large dog
http://www.petpost.co.nz/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=137
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How to reply to posts - the readable way
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Yes. If you are Anonymous you will the the raw HTML. The "blockquote" entries start and stop the grey. If you are logged in it is best to start your reply before the quoted text.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Just a quick question; when i reply to a post it seems to come out in dark grey font instead of black - is that because i have put the response after the bit i am responding to? thanks
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Just a quick question; when i reply to a post it seems to come out in dark grey font instead of black - is that because i have put the response after the bit i am responding to? thanks
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If you want to reply to a post you will get the previous content in the reply. You'll notice that it is easy to hash this up with bizarre formatting etc unless you are reasonably proficient with html. So here is the drill:
Put your words first. Before the 'Previously Dr Ropata wrote...'. That way it will get formatted normally. Delete everything except the bits you are actually responding to. No one wants to read through the stuff other than what is relevant.
This will keep the posts nice and compact and relevant. Better for everyone. <EDIT> New Feature! Now you can edit your own posts if you are logged in!</EDIT>
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New Shops? What's filling the vacant lot next to the dairy?
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i got a fishy story or two...........
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im sure if u ask them at the dairy they will tell you if it a rumour or not.
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the good doctor will not be having a practice there either
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it all very fishy, i had a thai and an indian, but never an italian..........mmmmmm
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
it all very fishy, i had a thai and an indian, but never an italian..........mmmmmm
I have never had a fish.
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The number of things I have heard that are going there it had better be a bloody big developement. Lotto, Indian Restaurant, Bakers, Butchers, Lotto, Four Square, Fruit& Veg shop another real estate agent etc.
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I have heard a rumour that Raj is putting in a four square?
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Hopefully with a lotto!!
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IT WOULD B GREAT IF WE HAD AN ALTERNATIVE 2 FISHES, THAI,ITALIAN,INDIAN.YUM.
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A chinese massage business actually! Specialising in massage for the boaties out there.
Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
the good doctor has it on sound advice that roberta roberts is planning a B n D parlour to help th gnh men relax after a stressful day in the office.could you enlighten me further as to your plans roberta
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Thinking about calling it the Rug and Tub... Any other ideas for a catchy name?
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Previously Roberta Roberts wrote:
Thinking about calling it the Rug and Tub... Any other ideas for a catchy name?
how about 'boatyliscious'
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It's planned to be a retail centre, being developed by Argyle (who did the one opposite the Gull petrol station). We (ratepayers committee) have seen preliminary sketches and would post them here if we were allowed to (have asked). At one stage the Patels were going to do a joint development with Argyle but our understanding is that they are planning their own thing on their site. So maybe they'd need to rent some space next door while they develop.
If anyone has better intelligence please post here or email info@greenhithe.org.nz
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:-)
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bertha blotto'
loves lotto!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
The number of things I have heard that are going there it had better be a bloody big developement. Lotto, Indian Restaurant, Bakers, Butchers, Lotto, Four Square, Fruit& Veg shop another real estate agent etc.
the good doctor has it on sound advice that roberta roberts is planning a B n D parlour to help th gnh men relax after a stressful day in the office.could you enlighten me further as to your plans roberta
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
bertha blotto' - Not blotto anymore, I'm a tee totaler (as of one week ago) :-( loves lotto! - Still like my lotto tho!! :-)
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Theres also another real estate agent going in by Dr Nicks (I think its Barfoot & Thompson); like we need 3 of them in the 'Hithe!!
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Does anyone know what is is happening with the lot next to the dairy? I heard new shops and maybe the dairy might even move into there. Although this could just be a rumor. What do you this should go into the space?
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Bring back the Raft race
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Mr Blobbie sunk all the rafts ...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Mr Blobbie sunk all the rafts ...
I did not I was a slim we lad thank you very much bluta berts
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They'll have to harden up then
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looks like spam.. suggest admin deletes it..
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That's the snag in having an open forum. May have to force you to log in again (but not moderated).
Previously Anonymous wrote:
looks like spam.. suggest admin deletes it..
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What ever happened to it
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not much iwi in Greenhithe you can just pay me
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That wasn't me actually..
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Mr Blobbie sunk all the rafts ...
I did not I was a slim we lad thank you very much bluta berts
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We would have to pay some money to the local iwi to make sure they let us use it... Otherwise we'll have to flood someones back yard and use that. Probably cheaper option
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I agree; it was lots of fun. I remember once people were dressed in wigs and we used arm ourselves with eggs & fruit etc and have a good ol food fight. I spose it is 'too dangerous' for those kind of things these days..
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Is there a Greenhithe Plumber / can someone recommend one
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There is a well known property maintenance company of Auckland, named "Wedoo", offers plumbing services to the commercial & residential properties. You can contact them, they provide high level services at affordable rate. They will fix your problem.
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If you are looking for a plumber that opperates in the greater Auckland area (including Greenhithe) call Euro Plumbing on 09 550 6202. They also specialise in Pools
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I've searched in vain through the yellow pages but thought there more than likely is a local plumber; or can someone please recommend one who is based nearby and doesn't charge extortionate rates? He will need to go into the roof and although i have used a fantastic plumber in the past unfortunately his days of fitting through ceiling access holes are over.
Thanks for your help.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I've searched in vain through the yellow pages but thought there more than likely is a local plumber; or can someone please recommend one who is based nearby and doesn't charge extortionate rates? He will need to go into the roof and although i have used a fantastic plumber in the past unfortunately his days of fitting through ceiling access holes are over.
Thanks for your help.
I was given the name Grant Anderson PH : 0212746204 as a very reliable well priced plumber by my swimming pool repair man. He thoroughly recommended him as a tradesman. But I haven't used him myself so not sure. Good luck !
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I've searched in vain through the yellow pages but thought there more than likely is a local plumber; or can someone please recommend one who is based nearby and doesn't charge extortionate rates? He will need to go into the roof and although i have used a fantastic plumber in the past unfortunately his days of fitting through ceiling access holes are over.
Thanks for your help.
Maber Plumbing Services work the local area and are very good. Graham is a stickler for punctuality so you will be sure to see him when he says he will call. His contacts are 416 9686 or 021 626 299
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Do NOT use Maber Plumbing. As of 11th November 2010 Graham Maber is NOT a certified plumber. This is illegal to present yourself as a plumber without required certification or registration with the Plumbers Board. We discovered this after Graham Maber caused damage to our house, mucked up our plumbing and walked off the job! He has cost us $2,000 in damages. Be very careful when getting a plumber. Jefferies Plumbing come and sorted out Grahams mistakes for us and they were very good.
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Recently used Bassett Plumbing in Albany - off Rosedale Road. Polite good service and did a good job - haven't got the bill yet though!
Maber was very expensive when we used him last - wouldn't use him again - very slapdash and untidy work.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I've searched in vain through the yellow pages but thought there more than likely is a local plumber; or can someone please recommend one who is based nearby and doesn't charge extortionate rates? He will need to go into the roof and although i have used a fantastic plumber in the past unfortunately his days of fitting through ceiling access holes are over.
>Thanks for your help.
Maber Plumbing Services work the local area and are very good. Graham is a stickler for punctuality so you will be sure to see him when he says he will call. His contacts are 416 9686 or 021 626 299 he charges the earth tho
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If anyone knows good local tradespeople (Greenhithe or Albany at this stage), get them to send their details to info@greenhithe.org.nz so that I can include them in the listings. They can also use the classifieds for that (especially if they have a flat patch and need to let people know that they have availability).
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Thank you very much for your help : ) much appreciated!
I was given the name Grant Anderson PH : 0212746204 as a very reliable well priced plumber by my swimming pool repair man. He thoroughly recommended him as a tradesman. But I haven't used him myself so not sure. Good luck !
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Tried Maber as we thought it would be good to stay local but he is an overpriced cowboy. BEWARE!
Have since used Express Plumbing in Albany, excellent service and honest rates. Will be using them again.
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Thank you too very much for giving me this info : ) much appreciated!
Maber Plumbing Services work the local area and are very good. Graham is a stickler for punctuality so you will be sure to see him when he says he will call. His contacts are 416 9686 or 021 626 299
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Planes flying over Greenhithe. Annoying? or do you get used to it?
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Russell,
I'd be interested to know how much money the Auckland Airport Authority is pouring into WAAG and how many Auckland Airport shares you own personally?? I'm sure you'll say you don't have any...right as that would be a conflict of interest??
The Auckland Airport Authority ARE the reason WHY we don't have an efficient public transport system to the airport from the shore. They are blocking and will continue to block a rail system to the airport as it would significantly reduce the huge amount of revenue they generate from car parking charges.
The Auckland Airport Authority are an evil, self serving empire that unfortunately groups like yours are buying into, and yes every major world city does in fact have 2 large airports.
Despite what you say and do you will eventually lose, it's only a matter of time, the airport won't go away because you and the Auckland Airport Authority want it to.
Regards, a proud Greenhithe resident
Hi, a proud Greenhithe resident - at least I am prepared to use my name!
To answer your questions - Auckland International Airport have given us a total of $19000. That money was used to put out flyers prior to the last local body elections and enabled us to throw out the old NSCC and put in a Council which is opposed to an airport at Whenuapai. AIAL was prepared to give us the money to counter the huge sums of money being spent by such groups as the WCC. (The WCC has so far spent $517000 on endeavouring to create a commercial airport at Whenuapai!)
No - I do not have any Auckland Airport shares - and that is a fact! I do not believe that airport shares are a good investment - airport shares seem seldom profitable.
You are entitled to your views of AIAL but having been closely associated with many of the executives from the CEO downwards - I cannot agree. While without doubt it is not in their interests to see a competing airport at Whenuapai,their submission to Plan Change 22 contained some very good points. I can also tell you that contrary to your view, they support a rail link to the airport.
Every major airport in the world does not have two international airports and new ones such as Osaka, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok are located well away from the city. Sydney has so far been unable to persuade any local community to have a new airport in their area.
WAAG is certainly not the only group opposed to an airport at Whenuapai - have a look at our web site for other groups' submissions against it - including the Ministry of Defence.
Regards
Russell Stewart
President, WAAG Inc
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Paul, if you want peace and quiet - best you find somewhere in the whops! Greenhithe has airforce planes going over it, and that wont change! They are big, noisy, repepitive etc!
Unless the whops is Dairy Flat or Ardmore = small, noisy and irritating planes.
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Thank you to all.
Thank you to those who have posted where they are located (street) and whether they find the noise loud or annoying or frequent (or not,that is equally important).
I understand this issue is sensitive on both sides (those who live in the area and would prefer a golf course to the airport, and those who live in the area and depend on the presence of the airport for their living).
I am not for or against either. Just trying to get a sense of what we should expect if we move into the neighborhood.
All replies (especially with locations) are very helpful.
Is it true that the planes generally comes down Lucas Creek?
Thank you.
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you get used to it. and if you are planning on living here, it is something that you will need to consider and put up with.. Something else you may want to consider is that at some stage in the future, there maybe a commercial airport (hope so)
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Thank you for the replies. Helpful.
Can you explain what the positives would be of a commercial airport??
Personally (I may be wrong) I can only think of negatives for residents anywhere near Greenhithe, Herald Islsand (noise, pollution, traffic). Our intention was to find a quiet place to buy a house not too far from the city.
I guess if you are a local service business or need a local job a commercial airport might be worth more dollars to you, but other than that...why would a Greenhithe or Herald Island resident want more large planes landing at Whenuapai? Can you explain briefly?
Are more residents for or against having a commercial airport. A golf course seems like a good idea to me :)
The noise issue seems to be our main one to overcome (whether we can handle it).
Lastly, Greenhithe proper is Herald Island and the streets fed by Kyle Road (South end). We are looking at streets fed from Kyle road on the Albany side. Is the noise any better the closer you get to Albany.
Sorry for all the questions. Its really helpful to have residents answer them.
Thanks
Paul
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sounds like noise is a big thing for you, so maybe Greenhithe isn't right for you. The airbase has been there since the 1940's, and wont be going anywhere in a hurry.. Hopefully the Government will say YES to the airport - they would be stupid not to utilise the area - Auckland needs another airport (even for just domestic) and as space is quickly being used up, there will be NO other area to put a 2nd airport. Having an airport will be brilliant for business' for Rodney, Waitakere and the Shore (think of sports events/concerts/hotels/motels/tourism etc).. There would be alot stricter controls for a commercial airport, than the existing airbase (re pollution, flight times not to mention the planes would be ALOT quieter than the current noisy old airforce planes). WAAG is certainly not a site to find objective information about it - and personally, considering it is run by Russell Stewart, I find it just a tad hypocritical (Mr Stewart has flowen in and out of airports for decades and obviously had no problems with 'noise, Environmental damage and climate change, Pollution levels in their neighbourhood' that he was inflicting upon the surrounding areas of the airbases he utilised, which he claims surrounding areas to Whenuapai would suffer - NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) much?
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The fact that someone once profited from an activity -- and then opposes it -- doesn't invalidate the argument. Al Gore profits from climate change. What does that say about his message?
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Russell,
I'd be interested to know how much money the Auckland Airport Authority is pouring into WAAG and how many Auckland Airport shares you own personally?? I'm sure you'll say you don't have any...right as that would be a conflict of interest??
The Auckland Airport Authority ARE the reason WHY we don't have an efficient public transport system to the airport from the shore. They are blocking and will continue to block a rail system to the airport as it would significantly reduce the huge amount of revenue they generate from car parking charges.
The Auckland Airport Authority are an evil, self serving empire that unfortunately groups like yours are buying into, and yes every major world city does in fact have 2 large airports.
Despite what you say and do you will eventually lose, it's only a matter of time, the airport won't go away because you and the Auckland Airport Authority want it to.
Regards, a proud Greenhithe resident :)
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The Planes can often fly around all day starting early and practising at night some days are worse than others and if you don't like noise don't buy in the area. We lived in a street close to the school and didn't have much problem but then moved closer to Roland Road and the planes were shocking particularly on practice days and when the big one flew in. You need to be aware of them before buying in the area. Some people don't mind the noise and some people hate it.
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The airforce base has been there since the 1940's. In the 1950's it was a Commercial Airport.
Not much has changed. Please don't come into the area and try to close down the airforce base, it is a livelihood to a lot of local people.
If you don't like planes, move to Orewa.
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Hello
Sooner or later, the airport will expand and Snapper Rock Rd is right under the flight path.
Currently the planes generally fly weekdays with the occasional night / weekend flights. These are mainly by prop planes so noise is limited.
The community of Greenhithe is great, a 'village' atmosphere, plenty of social activity, good local stores and restaurants / cafes etc, lots of children's facilities, schools, churches, parks and sporting activities.
Also Riding for the Disabled.
There are 2 golf courses nearby, 1 at Kristin and 1 at Snapper Rock Rd.
The community is made up of people who contribute so welcome.
CD
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The final approach course for the westerly runway is down Lucas creek, this will never change as the runway is fixed and the prevailing wind is westerly. The aircraft will normally "circuit" to the north when practicing landings in an attempt to minimize noise impact, the airforce attempts to keep night flying to a minimum for the same reason however they do need to fly at night to keep night flying skills up.
When commercial operations start (and it will happen), commercial aircraft will just be "in and out". They will be small jet aircraft (737, A320). Large commercial jet aircraft (747, A340) will struggle to meet performance requirements as the runway is a bit short so we won't see them.
There will be quite rigid noise abatement procedures put in place to minimize the impact of noise for locals, ie/ curfews and strict adherence to flight paths etc. However, as I say the final approach course will never change so aircraft will always fly close to Greenhithe.
Hope this helps :)
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you're asking on the wrong day. Plane noise has been a bit extreme the whole day.
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Is there anyone here who lives in either Wicklam Lane or Chester Avenue?
Any comments on plane noise around those streets?
1. Not a big deal?
2. Loud and annoying?
3. Don't even notice them.
Thanks!!
NB. My last question :)
Paul
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Paul, I have lived in Kyle Rd on the Albany side as well as in two different streets in Greenhithe proper, Isobel and Roland. In Kyle Rd on the Albany side the planes come in directly over your head and they look close enough to touch but, believe it or not, they were not very noisy. However on the north side of Isobel Rd which is further away but elevated we seemed to cop a lot more noise, being out to the side of the flightpath. In Roland Rd on the flat it was worse still. It depends a lot on the lie of the land - for instance in Blacks Rd you get almost no sound at all. I'm a big fan of C140s so didn't mind anyway. It's really not that often.
Thank you very much!!!
This is excellent information and I do appreciate you taking the time to reply. Very helpful.
I apologize for setting off the other debate about the airport. I am sure all are sick of it here. There are clearly pros and cons depending on your point of view. All are equally as valid on both sides no doubt.
That info about the noise in certain streets is what I am after. Perfect!!!
Others please feel free to share as well. Thank you again!!
Paul
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Hello
Sooner or later, the airport will expand and Snapper Rock Rd is right under the flight path.
Currently the planes generally fly weekdays with the occasional night / weekend flights. These are mainly by prop planes so noise is limited.
The community of Greenhithe is great, a 'village' atmosphere, plenty of social activity, good local stores and restaurants / cafes etc, lots of children's facilities, schools, churches, parks and sporting activities.
Also Riding for the Disabled.
There are 2 golf courses nearby, 1 at Kristin and 1 at Snapper Rock Rd.
The community is made up of people who contribute so welcome.
CD
Where is the golf course in Snapper Rock Road, ie what is it called?
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Paul, I suggest you have a look at the WAAG website - it has lots of information about the issue regarding the commercialization of WhenuapaiAir Base (www.waag.co.nz). We have friends that lived in Kittiwake Dr - in addition to the wind, they found the aircraft noise & house vibrations really annoying. Being at the top of the hill, they felt closer to the planes!! However, we live in Churchouse Road, Greenhithe and the planes don't seem too bad. Hopefully the Government will continue to say NO to the airport issue.
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Hi
We are a couple looking to buy a property in Greenhithe (Northern Greenhithe/Albany border close to Schnapper Rock Road).
By my calculation we would be 5km from the Whenuapai main runway and directly in the descending flight path of incoming planes.
So....my questions to residents.
1. How many large planes come in each day. I have heard 7-10 per day.
2. I believe they only land Mon-Fri.
3. Do you find it annoying? Has it gotten better the longer you have lived in Greenhithe?
Any general comments?
Thanks. Will be looking for replies.
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Paul, if you want peace and quiet - best you find somewhere in the whops! Greenhithe has airforce planes going over it, and that wont change! They are big, noisy, repepitive etc!
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It's not normally too many (7-10 is probably right) but sometimes they practise and come over and over and over... and can be quite loud depending on where you are (flight path being over Lucas Creek). But it is definitely preferable to commercial airport traffic.
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Gotta be better than a commercial airport.
They gotta fly somewhere, problem is - they need real planes thats what we should be worried about.
Time for some fighters to be cruising over the city!
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I have lived in Greenhithe for 3 years and the I don't even hear the planes anymore. Sometimes if I am sitting on my deck it is great to see them fly over and do their training. Greenhithe is a peaceful and lovely place to live and the airport is not an issue for most of us. I live in the central village.
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I would like to draw everyone's attetion to the fact that the Waitakere City Council have still not decided to withdraw Plan Change 22 - the PC that would allow Whenuapai to be developed as a commercial airport. The Government has stated definitely that the RNZAF will stay and that they will not permit a commercial aiport at Whenuapai. The WCC is supposed to be discussing this issue at their next Council meeting on 30 September. Keep an eye on the WCC website - agendas - and please attend this meeting if at all possible.
WAAG continues to oppose this issue as does the Herald Island Ratepayers' Assn.
Russell Stewart
President
Whenuapai Airbase Action Group Inc
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Previously Anonymous wrote: sounds like noise is a big thing for you, so maybe Greenhithe isn't right for you. The airbase has been there since the 1940's, and wont be going anywhere in a hurry.. Hopefully the Government will say YES to the airport - they would be stupid not to utilise the area - Auckland needs another airport (even for just domestic) and as space is quickly being used up, there will be NO other area to put a 2nd airport. Having an airport will be brilliant for business' for Rodney, Waitakere and the Shore (think of sports events/concerts/hotels/motels/tourism etc).. There would be alot stricter controls for a commercial airport, than the existing airbase (re pollution, flight times not to mention the planes would be ALOT quieter than the current noisy old airforce planes). WAAG is certainly not a site to find objective information about it - and personally, considering it is run by Russell Stewart, I find it just a tad hypocritical (Mr Stewart has flowen in and out of airports for decades and obviously had no problems with 'noise, Environmental damage and climate change, Pollution levels in their neighbourhood' that he was inflicting upon the surrounding areas of the airbases he utilised, which he claims surrounding areas to Whenuapai would suffer - NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) much?
Dear Anonymous - perhaps you do not realise that all new airports that are being built are being located as far away from from residential housing as possible. I wonder why this is? And NO - auckland does not need a second airport - what we need is better access to our present one
Russell Stewart
President, WAAG Inc
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Paul, I have lived in Kyle Rd on the Albany side as well as in two different streets in Greenhithe proper, Isobel and Roland. In Kyle Rd on the Albany side the planes come in directly over your head and they look close enough to touch but, believe it or not, they were not very noisy. However on the north side of Isobel Rd which is further away but elevated we seemed to cop a lot more noise, being out to the side of the flightpath. In Roland Rd on the flat it was worse still. It depends a lot on the lie of the land - for instance in Blacks Rd you get almost no sound at all. I'm a big fan of C140s so didn't mind anyway. It's really not that often.
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Does anyone have a cleaner they would reccomend?
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My cleaner is excellent. She lives in Whenuapai but cleans several houses in Greenhithe. Honest, reliable and fast. Call Liana on 416 8717 or 021 069 2576.
All the best for your renovations!
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Hi,
My family and I have recently moed into Greenhithe and are loving the location and great atmosphere.
Our house is a bit of a rennovation project and as we both work I'd like to get a cleaner to help out with keeping the place clean and tidy. I'd prefer someone local and with a good reputation. So if anyone out there has someone they use and would reccomend I'd like to know.
Cheers
Ben
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Vader - Distant Cousin to Darth ! Gone but not forgotten ....
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I will speak to CC - will door knock more today for shed checks etc .. fingers x'd and thanks for support
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Couple this with the posts under General Discussion and we have four or five cats missing in the same area in a short space of time. Seems rather suspicious, particularly as Vader slept most nights indoors. Has someone recently moved into the area?
As for the person referred to as setting the cat flap to trap an intruder, they should set it to keep intruders out. I rather doubt that four or five neighbouring cats would be invading the place for a free feed.
They are not 'just cats'. They are part of a household and play a special part within it, particularly when children are involved as they learn to care for their pets and get something in return.
Let us know if he tuns up.
Has CC been made aware of this?
Delta. (and moggies).
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Oops! That should be 'turns up'.
Delta
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Last Thursday our black cat Vader went 'missing' in circumstances that i can only deduce are a little odd..
he is jet black , his coat is short and he is quite shiny albeit carrying a little extra weight
(who isnt eh !!) One of his ears has a cut through it and he has small white patch under his chin..
No collar despite us trying plenty...
He is a very homely cat , he's been sleeping most nights on my daughters bed for 5 years ( she asks me to point out
not for 5 years continuously - sigh ) and we live in a crescent road with little through traffic so we don t suspect
car -v- cat ...HE is a hunter and has the capacity to do what cats do killing mice etc so im suspecting he will be thinner
by now...
Vader is missing from Te Wharau drive and three little people are very sad so im posting this to see if you could
keep an eye out. If you are a cat person or a parent you ll understand why this is a hard time for them..
I ll come investigate any sighting and happily stand out and call for him. . .
Please repost this by e mail to friends/members of sports teams etc in neighbouring subdivisions if you are sympathetic
in case he has been 'relocated' by someone who dislikes cats !!!! :(
Thanks again
Billy 413 9920
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Our lovely cat has gone missing ... some small people in the house are now very sad.. but what alarms me more is this is the third missing cat
in a very short space of time in a very localised area..
Might not be so bad but speculation amongst neighbours is that some local (purported) cat lovers are grumpy about their cat's food being stolen at night or cat fights and
have trapped cats they deem responsible and remove them from the area... not just speculation but kerb side conversations from said resident about setting the cat flap
to trap the 'visitor'. But what can you do without evidence eh !!!
Given that this is only rumour it's just a post to advise about keeping your cat home safe..!
Might even touch a nerve with a reader who i suggests google 'kharma' -
Unimpressed
Posted by Anonymous at Thursday 22:18
I see another one called Horace has gone missing this week. Could just be a co-incidence. Probably is.
But there does seem to be a lot of cats that go missing.
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I think the poster doesn't know that we are the actual Greenhithe, not the one in London...
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Me thinks you are right.
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Anyone know why the water feature removed from Wainoni Park??
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Was at the park the other day (Church house Rd Park), and noticed the pump for the water feature has been taken out.. I imagine some do-gooders have complained, siting it dangerous for pre-schoolers or something.. Anyone know if it will be put back in, in time for summer??
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Was at the park the other day (Church house Rd Park), and noticed the pump for the water feature has been taken out.. I imagine some do-gooders have complained, siting it dangerous for pre-schoolers or something.. Anyone know if it will be put back in, in time for summer??
It got vandalised soon after it was put in and broken, guess that was why.....
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Teen Park
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What a disgraceful attitude being displayed by so many "anonymous" residents regarding our local teenagers! Any other section of our community can rely on support from their neighbours when requesting facilities to enhance their lifestyle. Our village caters to many different sports and recreational interests, our smaller children, adults and senior citizens, walkers, dog owners even people just wanting to sit somewhere( bench seats ).What about the many 'good' 12-16yr olds? Why let the few trouble-makers ruin things for them? A teen park catering for a range of activities ie one-on-one basketball, handball, skateboarding, bmx would be an asset to our community and send the message to our teens that they are valued and respected members of our community worthy of the same support as everyone else.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What a disgraceful attitude being displayed by so many "anonymous" residents regarding our local teenagers! Any other section of our community can rely on support from their neighbours when requesting facilities to enhance their lifestyle. Our village caters to many different sports and recreational interests, our smaller children, adults and senior citizens, walkers, dog owners even people just wanting to sit somewhere( bench seats ).What about the many 'good' 12-16yr olds? Why let the few trouble-makers ruin things for them? A teen park catering for a range of activities ie one-on-one basketball, handball, skateboarding, bmx would be an asset to our community and send the message to our teens that they are valued and respected members of our community worthy of the same support as everyone else.
We already have one of these (the school) and nobody uses it. Sure, it's not the full thing but who's to say the local kids would get of their fat arses any more after building a white elephant? I'm sure the Massey boiz would like it though. They have cars and better drugs than our kids.
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The school is a school and is not designed with teens in mind. They specifically discourage skateboarding within the school. Maybe the teens wouldn't have fat arses if they were exercising at a teen park.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: What a disgraceful attitude being displayed by so many "anonymous" residents regarding our local teenagers! Any other section of our community can rely on support from their neighbours when requesting facilities to enhance their lifestyle. Our village caters to many different sports and recreational interests, our smaller children, adults and senior citizens, walkers, dog owners even people just wanting to sit somewhere( bench seats ).What about the many 'good' 12-16yr olds? Why let the few trouble-makers ruin things for them? A teen park catering for a range of activities ie one-on-one basketball, handball, skateboarding, bmx would be an asset to our community and send the message to our teens that they are valued and respected members of our community worthy of the same support as everyone else.
We already have one of these (the school) and nobody uses it. Sure, it's not the full thing but who's to say the local kids would get of their fat arses any more after building a white elephant? I'm sure the Massey boiz would like it though. They have cars and better drugs than our kids.
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At the most recent Ratepayers Assoc meeting,we agreed that a
skatepark (or should it be teen park???) subcommittee be established. If anyone is interested in being
part of this working group to fully research the subject (pros, cons,
location, funding, experience elsewhere, etc) then please let me know
(info@greenhithe.org.nz).
Other subcommittees are:
Pre-school education (to get more kindy space) Whenuapai (to oppose the airport) Village plan (to promote a village plan and respond to planning submissions) Community Hall (to manage the hall)
A subcommittee to oppose toll roads was abandoned with a successful result.
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We do NOT 'already have one of these (the school)'.. The school has not been designed for skating and even has a 'no skating' sign at the gates. I'm sure the School would be really impressed if a pile of kids & teens started hanging out there in the weekends, skating around the grounds (not!). I myself have not seen many teens with 'fat arses' around G'hithe, but maybe if there was a teen park involved those with 'fat arses' would get the necessary exercise they need to get rid of them..
We already have one of these (the school) and nobody uses it. Sure, it's not the full thing but who's to say the local kids would get of their fat arses any more after building a white elephant? I'm sure the Massey boiz would like it though. They have cars and better drugs than our kids.
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Footpaths to nowhere...
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No. And usually (I believe), the developer actually has to do the footpaths themselves (on their development).. Your inlaws probably paid their 'development contribution' where it doesn't actually specify where the money goes (I'm sure the council didn't specify it was going towards a specific footpath??)..
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I live on Upper Harbour Drive and find it so annoying that there are "SEVERAL" footpaths to nowhere. The first ending at Shelter drive. The second, between Shelter drive and Tauhinu - where the council have obviously made a developer concrete, and the last being the start of a brand new footpath extending over Tauhinu. I realise it's a tricky place to footpath with the barriers, but so annoying having to push the pram through the overgrown grass and gorse, and run on and off the road. 20 years ago my inlaws had to put deposit money to the council for the development of the footpath. 20 years later their grandkids are getting an offroad experience in the pram. Does anyone else find this annoying?
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Terms of use
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I deleted an entire thread because it violates the terms of use of this website. These are quite reasonable and written in plain language so I don't expect that anyone should breach them.
You can also read guidelines for posting here .
Please be aware that even though you can post anonymously, everything you do on the web including this website is logged and is traceable back to you. In the case of libel for example, the server logs provide a trail of who posted what that can be used as evidence against you. So please just keep your posts above the best and there will no need for any intervention. I for one don't enjoy having to modify or delete posts, or assist the police with their work.
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Madeleine Irwin
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Contact established.
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For Katy in Nice - France.
Katy,
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Fastest Broadband hits Greenhithe
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Most of us have been able to get ADSL2+ for a few years now (I can get 19Mbps if I tweak my router a bit). Looking forward to VDSL2 (from Dec it says!)
I live about 1km as the crow flies from the GNH exchange.
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Unless you knew how to circumvent the big time throttling :)
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Greenhithe now has very fast broadband. Check out http://telecomwholesale.co.nz/maps for the ADSL2+ (up to 25Mbps) and even some VDSL (Broadband now twice as fast if you can get it).
Service provided by Telecom Wholesale so available on Telecom and other resellers of Telecom services.
You will need the right modem for the services and you should be sweet.
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Yep. Had ADSL2+ since I've been in Greenhithe, enjoying my 20Mbps connection as I live right on top of the exchange :)
Although, a bit annoyed that Telecom dropped the BigTime plan. Been considering the uncapped plan from Slingshot, but there's tons of complaints from users... So stuck on 40GB plan for the time being!
Cheers,
Taz
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Lucky you both. 40GB plan is awesome as goes fast all the time unlike big time which didn't.
Point of post is that the new fibre cabinets are in place so people more than 1km from Exchange who couldn't go fast can now do so. There was much comment before this happenned and hopefully they will take advantage of the upgrades...
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Anyone know any piano teachers around Greenhithe?
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Found an old classifieds listing: Piano Tuition - Bachelor of Music student available in Greenhithe for private piano tuition.
Would suit beginners
Call (09) 4139037
027 3100 685
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Does anyone know any music teachers/tutors around here ?
thanks!
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Malthouse Tavern
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Every time we have friends to visit they are envious of what we have here in our little community. As for the Green Bean Cafe, I'm guessing they're not going to turn into one of those "Here one minute - Gone the next" or "Grab the cash and dash" type setups. Those folk sure put in a lot of hard yakka cleaning the place out and getting it looking great before they opened. I'm heading off tomorrow for my first Green Bean coffee and I just know that it's going to be good....
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We're extremely lucky here in Greenhithe....I've been into a few pubs around AK over the last few months and can't find anything to match our local, The Malthouse. The foods great, excellent coffee, great out on the deck on a sunny day (even a cloudy day come to think of it) and the staff are really really nice.....Some of the other establishments around good old AK need to take a leaf out of The Malthouses book.....they could learn a thing or 2
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The Malthouse is fantastic, the service there is amazing, especially one of the girl waitresses, just so bubbly and informative!! makes our night every time...
the food is excellent, the new specials are a great addition and the old and faithful meals just seem to be getting better and better!
Keep it up guys, no doubt I'll be back there soon enough :)
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Good point Shayne. I feel a Fred Dagg line coming up... Incidentally, that is one of the objectives of the good folk that have opened the Green Bean Cafe and Deli .
The aim is to make the Green Bean a destination Café, somewhere your friends from elsewhere will say, “gosh aren’t you lucky to have such a fabulous place so close to home”.
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Bio essence samples in letterbox
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We recently got a sample, and I really like it. Would like to buy some, but I've lost the piece of paper that came with it, with the suppliers name and phone number.
Does anybody know who sells it. I think it was a local phone number.
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Didn't get a sample here (bummer), but Bio Essence comes up in a google search, so maybe you could just do that.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: We recently got a sample, and I really like it. Would like to buy some, but I've lost the piece of paper that came with it, with the suppliers name and phone number.
Does anybody know who sells it. I think it was a local phone number.
Hi there
You can purchase the products at www.skincarebrands.co.nz.
We haven't completed the sample drop, so if you have received one you will very shortly. :)
Cheers
Aimee
(Director of SkinCare Brands and local resident)
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Stolen Handbag
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Where is the Opium cafe?
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On Wednesday 2nd 1.45 at the Opium Cafe, I lost my handbag with enough gold to make a house deposit as well as all my personal details (License Etc.) in it while helping out a blind man who said he lived in greenhithe. The bag also contained a necklace of my mothers of indian design with love hearts, If you know anything or have the necklace/handbag please return these, No Questions asked.
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Have you found it yet?
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If you have photo's of the jewelery go to the Police with those or go to the shops that buy gold to check if they
have it. They have to keep it for a while before they can pass it on. Good luck
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Annnnd there has been more tagging done in Greenhithe......
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Because I recognise most local kids, having lived here and been involved in the community for many years. When there is a group of 8-10 of them where they don't even look vaguely familiar, it's easy to see that they are not locals.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
and how do you know they were 'clearly no local kids'??
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oh nooooes,tagging we are all dead!!
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Don't put the kid's names - put the parent's names, and preferably their address too!!!
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Taggers = bain of the earth.
Best way to stop them is report them ASAP to the police, either that or take a snap shot with your phone camera, dont get into confrontation though just do the ninja photos or call the police, keeping an eye on their movement while helping guide the patrol car onto them.
Best way to eliminate tagging is for the police to catch them in the act.
MC
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Don't put the kid's names - put the parent's names, and preferably their address too!!!
Dont you think that is a bit unfair? and overboard?
Sure give details to the police or the local community board but not out in public.
Some parents can't control their kids, I was a teenager once and 'Whatever mum said, whatever' is something that I remember well.
Dont cut the wrists of the mums and dads and blacklist them for everyone too see when realistically none of us are perfect not to mention you or I or anyone dont know how our kids are going to turn out, some parents are really good, and well intentioned people and their kids actions shouldn't be reflected on them to a degree.
And to think that our kids are perfect is stupid and ignorant because its definitly not the case, could be anyone. Poster - wouldn't it be sad if someone put your details out for everyone too see???
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local kids are def involved.............. I could name names, but I wont... The guy that did the pink (how manly is that?!) was involved in the vandalism of the school, and his name was reported to the principal and hermein.....
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I hope you reported this incident to the police, including names or descriptions of the local boys.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
they were 20 glenfield yobs and a few local boys as well. I was there with 3 mates as there was a party further up the road we were assaulted and kicked to the ground. i was knocked unconcious and was concussed. wht are these idiots doing in our community.
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There was a bunch of kids hanging around on sat morning that were clearly no local kids, so maybe we can't jump to conclusions about this being locals. It is pretty disgraceful though, and coming on a day that there was a verdict in the case of the tagger killed while caught in the act .
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they were 20 glenfield yobs and a few local boys as well. I was there with 3 mates as there was a party further up the road we were assaulted and kicked to the ground. i was knocked unconcious and was concussed. wht are these idiots doing in our community.
Lol, Greenhithe isn't some exclusive community where 'outsiders' aren't allowed in..
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I noticed yesterday that some little Sh!ts have done some tagging in white spray paint around greenhithe (Juliettes fence, bus stop outside Collins Park and along footpaths etc) - there has also been a glass panel smashed out of the bus stop opposite the collins park.. This is after I saw them replacing a couple of glass panels on Friday on the bus stop opposite the school, and pink tagging being done a couple of weeks ago, and not to mention the vandalism done at the primary over Labour weekend... I highly doubt the undeseriables are people outside greenhithe doing it.. I also doubt it is adults doing this.. PARENTS WATCH YOUR TEENS!!! How is it these kids are out at night doing this? Where are they getting the spray paint from (I think you have to be over 18 to buy it now....).. We all MUST take a stand and be vigilant about keeping our eyes and ears open around Greenhithe; particularly around the village center and the school, where it mostly seems to happen.. ANY sign of dodgy activity and do NOT hesitate to contact Hermein (local constable) or the Police...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Don't put the kid's names - put the parent's names, and preferably their address too!!!
they were 20 glenfield yobs and a few local boys as well. I was there with 3 mates as there was a party further up the road we were assaulted and kicked to the ground. i was knocked unconcious and was concussed. wht are these idiots doing in our community.
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Security
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Personally, I'm sick to death of all the gang related talk here and around Greenhithe, the increasing problems with person’s property and increasing hoons racing around the roads. I don't understand what is wrong with some of the parents these days, if it was me doing these sorts of things I would have been the receiver of a few good seat warming’s...!!!
We went for dinner at the local a few weeks ago, to find tagging on the back window of the car in the mist. I mean how said is that.... (DO THESE KIDS NEED MORE CRAYONS AND COLOURING BOOKS.?)
Recently we had a spate of vandal actions in our street ranging from ripping off lights, smashing letter boxes.. etc... (GROW UP BABIES, SMASH YOUR OWN TOYS)
Also, I don't believe it is "Dam old people trying to stop our fun.. blah blah.." We are not trying to stop sensible good safe fun, but if these Young Persons would like to go out, get a job and get a large mortgage then they too will soon get sick of hearing this cr@p, paying to fix vandal actions..
Probably the best approach is eye for an eye.. they trash our bus stops, mess up our schools, wreck our parks, vandal our personal property.. So... let’s smash up there property, cars and if there parents don’t think they should do anything about it.. then send them a bill (Don’t pay, give it to Bay Corp).
On another note, perhaps a curfew with patrols from a security company may be a solution..? I mean although the Police do a good job once they can catch these $%^#$!@ but the problem is they can’t be everywhere at once and Auckland Northshore is a very big place for the Guys / Gals in the force.
And even perhaps for under 25 drivers out after curfew without a valid reason, fines or car impounded...
Best to shut these kinds of problems down now before it goes to far and someone is hurt or even worse...!!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Check your belongings this morning - there were a couple out and about at 4am this morning - one in a waiting car, the other on foot going into people's gardens (school area). Next time I'll take my golf club outside with me - and to hell with the consequences!
I very much doubt it is 'the local teens' out and about at 4am attempting to steal from/trespass on peoples properties. There has, for a few years now, been cases of 'outsiders' (esp. from birkdale & Sth Auck areas) coming into Greenhithe & committing these crimes. Any suspicious behaviour should be immediately reported to 111 to be dealt with in the appropriate manner. Should you attempt to approach these peoples yourselves (even armed with a golf club!!) I suspect you will be the one who comes off worse for wear.
Give me a call next time. A golf club and a baseball bat or 2 should do the trick!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Check your belongings this morning - there were a couple out and about at 4am this morning - one in a waiting car, the other on foot going into people's gardens (school area). Next time I'll take my golf club outside with me - and to hell with the consequences!
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I very much doubt it is 'the local teens' out and about at 4am attempting to steal from/trespass on peoples properties. There has, for a few years now, been cases of 'outsiders' (esp. from birkdale & Sth Auck areas) coming into Greenhithe & committing these crimes. Any suspicious behaviour should be immediately reported to 111 to be dealt with in the appropriate manner. Should you attempt to approach these peoples yourselves (even armed with a golf club!!) I suspect you will be the one who comes off worse for wear.
Give me a call next time. A golf club and a baseball bat or 2 should do the trick!
Should have a few beers and then go looking for these street dwellers.. grrr
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I disagree that Trafic calming measures should not be used In fact I think that Greenhithe Rd needs them.
I witnessed a car accellerate from the roundabout past the school down the hill. It lost control arround the corner by Sunnyview, spun, mounted the curb and stop against a retaining wall on the path, on a hot dry day.
This was at 2:55 on a school day. 10 minuites later the school kids were walking round it!
Imagine if he had been just 10 minuites later.
I doubt any prettying up of the road will ever happen there and only a physical deterrant that might break the car is going to slow people down.
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Well thanks for pointing out my "mistake". I'm not categorizing the teenagers or adults into anything & I just looked back at my last post & I see that I did not categorize anyone. As a matter of fact I was stating that no one was perfect so I have to say, you misinterpreted my last post.
Okay if people have a problem with some of the teenagers than sort it out & not complain on a website. If I was an annoyed adult I would do something about it, so go on then, do what you can to save Greenhithe. I fully encourage it. If it will get everyone to shut up, then lets sort out the problems. I am not expecting adults to do nothing & may I remind you I stated that I look at everyone's point of view so I do not know what you are on about when you say I have categorized all teens as "drunken hoons" and all adults as "pathetic whingers". I never said that. Not all teenagers are drunken hoons, being a teenager myself and I know that not all adults are whingers, thank God for that.
And I would appreciate it if you do not look down at my last post because for a young student, I think my opinions are more intelligent than some others.
Here's a good idea, get rid of the discussion boards on this website & then see if any action is taken & see if the whinging stops. I'm not here to argue with anyone but it looks like alot of other people are. There is too much tension building & perhaps getting rid of these discussion boards for a while may calm some people down.
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Dear Jane, you make the same mistake in your post as many other posters, and that is categorising people into black or white: "All teens are drunken hoons", and "all adults are pathetic whingers". Well, life's not like that. There are (in Greenhithe) thuggish louts, hoons, confused teens, mature young adults, etc etc. It's the first category that the anger and vitriol are being poured out on. We all did stupid shit when we were young and we had a lot of fun doing it. But we were also (unknowingly) looking for guidance as to what is and isn't acceptable, and expected severe repercussions if caught. That too was part of the thrill. So to expect adults to sit back and do nothing is a just ridiculous; a crime against human nature. So I say to all those adults smiling benignly at the hoon posts and saying 'leave them alone, they're just bored': Get a life. Do something about it. There is unacceptable behaviour going on under your noses. You are the adults, sort it out.
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Before you become"old and wise", you first have to be "young and stupid".
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Everyone seems to have something to say about security, whether it's about hoons, thugs, graffiti, the Police, etc. have your say!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I live on Greenhithe road and yes some of those speeding are young but the majority are the middle age, the speed limit is 30km/hr through the road works and then 50km/hr, how many of you can honestly say that you slow to 30km/hr at the road works sign and stick to 50km/hr through the village. Speeding is NOT isolated to the young Hoons!
Yes, I would have to agree there.. speeding is a big problem for all age groups probably being to blame. Placing speed humps could a good answer, but it does not stop the hoons doing donuts at the botton of Kyle Road (the old way out of Greenhithe before they reopened Greenhithe Road).
Best thing I think is just to start reporting cars that you see speeding and perhaps the local boys / gals in blue may start setting up speed traps etc.. :-)
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Check your belongings this morning - there were a couple out and about at 4am this morning - one in a waiting car, the other on foot going into people's gardens (school area). Next time I'll take my golf club outside with me - and to hell with the consequences!
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i particularly dislike the hoons that hang around the bust stop smoking thier joints. young albany junior kids seem to be getting to friendly with a certain J***** B********. et al. and that is not something to be encouraged. They are responsible for crashing the street party and a lot of the vandalism thats going on around Greenhithe I'm quite sure. It needs to stop.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Check your belongings this morning - there were a couple out and about at 4am this morning - one in a waiting car, the other on foot going into people's gardens (school area). Next time I'll take my golf club outside with me - and to hell with the consequences!
I very much doubt it is 'the local teens' out and about at 4am attempting to steal from/trespass on peoples properties. There has, for a few years now, been cases of 'outsiders' (esp. from birkdale & Sth Auck areas) coming into Greenhithe & committing these crimes. Any suspicious behaviour should be immediately reported to 111 to be dealt with in the appropriate manner. Should you attempt to approach these peoples yourselves (even armed with a golf club!!) I suspect you will be the one who comes off worse for wear.
i seriously doubt it they are the most hated peopel in greenhithe if anything was to happen ie. fihgt they would get the sharp end of the sword. personally i'd liek to slash their tyres. Maybe next time....:p
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What do folk think about traffic calming measures in the village (e.g. judder bars or chicanes)? I guess that there is a big rigmarole to go through, but do we want to start that process? I hate the thought of these boy/girl-racers mowing down our children.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Check your belongings this morning - there were a couple out and about at 4am this morning - one in a waiting car, the other on foot going into people's gardens (school area). Next time I'll take my golf club outside with me - and to hell with the consequences!
Yip, those little bastards.. Is this not enough for the people that support hoons, and there nice darling teens.. Did you get the Rego..?
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Yip, those little bastards.. Is this not enough for the people that support hoons, and there nice darling teens.. Did you get the Rego..?
No, unfortunately. Next time.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Check your belongings this morning - there were a couple out and about at 4am this morning - one in a waiting car, the other on foot going into people's gardens (school area). Next time I'll take my golf club outside with me - and to hell with the consequences!
I very much doubt it is 'the local teens' out and about at 4am attempting to steal from/trespass on peoples properties. There has, for a few years now, been cases of 'outsiders' (esp. from birkdale & Sth Auck areas) coming into Greenhithe & committing these crimes. Any suspicious behaviour should be immediately reported to 111 to be dealt with in the appropriate manner. Should you attempt to approach these peoples yourselves (even armed with a golf club!!) I suspect you will be the one who comes off worse for wear.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Check your belongings this morning - there were a couple out and about at 4am this morning - one in a waiting car, the other on foot going into people's gardens (school area). Next time I'll take my golf club outside with me - and to hell with the consequences!
I very much doubt it is 'the local teens' out and about at 4am attempting to steal from/trespass on peoples properties. There has, for a few years now, been cases of 'outsiders' (esp. from birkdale & Sth Auck areas) coming into Greenhithe & committing these crimes. Any suspicious behaviour should be immediately reported to 111 to be dealt with in the appropriate manner. Should you attempt to approach these peoples yourselves (even armed with a golf club!!) I suspect you will be the one who comes off worse for wear.
Well, even if it is out side trash coming in to Greenhithe sure call the local police but I think also show we are on the watch and look out to protect our and your property..
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
What do folk think about traffic calming measures in the village (e.g. judder bars or chicanes)? I guess that there is a big rigmarole to go through, but do we want to start that process? I hate the thought of these boy/girl-racers mowing down our children.
I am in Oakford Park area and every now and then there are souped up noisy cars going very fast around blind corners. There are a few dirt bikes as well that go very fast. They do this at late nights too.
There are kids who play with fireworks near the reserves and the little timber bridge.
Further during my week off I noticed a few school kids having a close call near the corner of Oakford Park Rd after the stone bridge, as the walking path stops at the corner on one side of the road and starts on the other side and kids have to cross and cannot see on coming traffic. People who use this road tot cross to the school or go elsewhere, come quite fast. MARK MY WORDS, there is a tragedy wai ting to happen.
I have asked the council to be contracted via our bodycorp but they have not been responsive. At least a sign needs to go on and maybe some traffic slowing devices.
Maybe if I can get support form the wider community and the xchool, it may be better responded to.
Cheers
Richard Raj
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The Ratepayers Assoc were fortunate to receive a presentation by a NSCC traffic engineer who outlined the 'models' for roading in Greenhithe. We were impressed. One item I took away from it is that chicanes, judder bars etc are typically a no-no, but there are measures that naturally slow traffic down. Roland Rd has been done in the 'wrong' way, ie it feels like a racetrack. Instead, the more appropriate model has strong vertical lines that give the 'feeling' of narrowness, without necessarily being narrow (causing other safety problems). Have you ever noticed that you naturally slow down when going through Fitzgerald Glade on the way to Rotorua? So the preferred roading model is more like Almond Grove and Kingfisher with islands and plantings than Roland Rd with its race-track features.
I'll say for the record that I am always opposed to roadsigns and judderbars in favour of community action (give people a talking to about their speed if you see them pull over at the dairy) and sound engineering.
I would like to post the presentation online but I don't have an electronic copy yet.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
What do folk think about traffic calming measures in the village (e.g. judder bars or chicanes)? I guess that there is a big rigmarole to go through, but do we want to start that process? I hate the thought of these boy/girl-racers mowing down our children.
I think this would be an excellent idea. My son has to cross Greenhithe Rd. at 7.15am to catch his school bus and people of all ages are driving far too fast, considering the amount of school children about.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What do folk think about traffic calming measures in the village (e.g. judder bars or chicanes)? I guess that there is a big rigmarole to go through, but do we want to start that process? I hate the thought of these boy/girl-racers mowing down our children.
absolutely. we at rame rd r currently organising a petition 4 just these measures.if u wish us 2 include other roads please let us know which ones
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Personally, I'm sick to death of all the gang related talk here and around Greenhithe, the increasing problems with person’s property and increasing hoons racing around the roads. I don't understand what is wrong with some of the parents these days, if it was me doing these sorts of things I would have been the receiver of a few good seat warming’s...!!!
We went for dinner at the local a few weeks ago, to find tagging on the back window of the car in the mist. I mean how said is that.... (DO THESE KIDS NEED MORE CRAYONS AND COLOURING BOOKS.?)
Recently we had a spate of vandal actions in our street ranging from ripping off lights, smashing letter boxes.. etc... (GROW UP BABIES, SMASH YOUR OWN TOYS)
Also, I don't believe it is "Dam old people trying to stop our fun.. blah blah.." We are not trying to stop sensible good safe fun, but if these Young Persons would like to go out, get a job and get a large mortgage then they too will soon get sick of hearing this cr@p, paying to fix vandal actions..
Probably the best approach is eye for an eye.. they trash our bus stops, mess up our schools, wreck our parks, vandal our personal property.. So... let’s smash up there property, cars and if there parents don’t think they should do anything about it.. then send them a bill (Don’t pay, give it to Bay Corp).
On another note, perhaps a curfew with patrols from a security company may be a solution..? I mean although the Police do a good job once they can catch these $%^#$!@ but the problem is they can’t be everywhere at once and Auckland Northshore is a very big place for the Guys / Gals in the force.
And even perhaps for under 25 drivers out after curfew without a valid reason, fines or car impounded...
Best to shut these kinds of problems down now before it goes to far and someone is hurt or even worse...!!!
why hav a large mortgage.trade down and enjoy not being a slave to it!
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Okay this website is becoming a major attraction. Why? Because it is so amusing that a suburb has it's own website. It is so amusing that people in this community have nothing better to do than have a big complain on a discussion board. It is so amusing that I am a student & I have a better vocabulary than some of the adults that talk on here. It is so utterly amusing that people are pathetic enough to complain on a website.
Come on, get a grip on reality. No one is perfect & by complaining about certain people & what they do is seriously not going to solve anything. It is just going to aggravate people & alienate them. This community is too tight-knit & alot of people tend to get in each others business. Yes there are problems but there are problems wherever you go. Take Ethiopia for example.
No age group is perfect. Wherever you decide to live, there will always be problems surrounding you. I tend to ignore whatever is going on & concentrate on my life, getting a good education, building a career & living abroad. So not all of the youth are bad okay.Some people just need to concentrate on their lives and not on others. I can see the point of view of adults & the youth. I look at both sides.
All I am trying to say is that some people need to grasp reality & realise that having a whinge is not going to solve anything. In other words, get a life!
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Previously JaneDoe wrote:
Well thanks for pointing out my "mistake". I'm not categorizing the teenagers or adults into anything & I just looked back at my last post & I see that I did not categorize anyone. As a matter of fact I was stating that no one was perfect so I have to say, you misinterpreted my last post.
Okay if people have a problem with some of the teenagers than sort it out & not complain on a website. If I was an annoyed adult I would do something about it, so go on then, do what you can to save Greenhithe. I fully encourage it. If it will get everyone to shut up, then lets sort out the problems. I am not expecting adults to do nothing & may I remind you I stated that I look at everyone's point of view so I do not know what you are on about when you say I have categorized all teens as "drunken hoons" and all adults as "pathetic whingers". I never said that. Not all teenagers are drunken hoons, being a teenager myself and I know that not all adults are whingers, thank God for that.
And I would appreciate it if you do not look down at my last post because for a young student, I think my opinions are more intelligent than some others.
Here's a good idea, get rid of the discussion boards on this website & then see if any action is taken & see if the whinging stops. I'm not here to argue with anyone but it looks like alot of other people are. There is too much tension building & perhaps getting rid of these discussion boards for a while may calm some people down.
I suppose given that you are in your teens you do not realise how immature and hot-headed your ramblings come across to adults using this forum. It's fine to have an opinion of course and certainly humans have the ability to form these from toddler stage onwards. However there is a difference between having an opinion versus assuming you are right and screeching it from the tree tops when you are out of your depth. Quite often this boils down to the differentiating factor of being informed versus not; or having the ability to debate in place of whiplash retaliation.
There is always capacity for extending vocab and i suggest you revise the following: respect; humility; contrived; self-indulged and manners. It is clear you spend a great deal of time thinking about yourself in a self-congratulatory manner. Let me assure you that when you do exhibit an informed and succinct opinion (preferably based on some life experience that does not include a holiday your adult parents paid for); and one that is not riddled with contrived expressions, shallow statements and outmoded ideologies; that any adult would be quick to say you have done well. If an opinion or idea truly is intelligent it does not require the person to jump up and down declaring it and herself as such. People who think they know it all really know nothing at all and are far more likely to have others pointing out their errors. "Empty vessels make the most noise" etc etc.
You have a fair way to go go young grasshopper. And there are 3 spelling errors in your previous post.
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I live on Greenhithe road and yes some of those speeding are young but the majority are the middle age, the speed limit is 30km/hr through the road works and then 50km/hr, how many of you can honestly say that you slow to 30km/hr at the road works sign and stick to 50km/hr through the village. Speeding is NOT isolated to the young Hoons!
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When is the cafe & restaurant going to wake up?
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Agreed, we have eaten there,enjoyed the meal and the staff, and all at pretty standard prices. If you venture out of the Hithe occasionally you'll realise that other restaurants charge very similar or higher prices! People should be happy that there is something like this on their doorstep. I would hope that they don't go under, to wish that upon any business person is cruel. As business owners, its bloody stressful, and almost impossible to please everyone!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Greenhithe cafe is great, yes, nice furniture, nice food and a nice restaurant but wtf went wrong when they hired the fat blonde manager and the other fat little tot who works on a sunday morning? I have been going to the cafe regularly but now I refuse, and drive all the way to albany to get a decent experience without that fat little lady pestering and annoying the customers to the point they are clearly frustrated. I have witnessed unprofessional and just plain stupid service each time going there, this same little fatty dropped a huge tray of plates TWICE, both times they smashed. Another time, she approached a table of atleast six with her fat little grin, holding the tray like a child with two hands gripping tight (so unprofesh!) she then continued to spill coffee over an elderly man, had a chuckle, continued to smile so chubby-like and went on our way. I could not believe my eyes, neither could he or his family. The last thing that was the straw to break the camel's back (finally) was this chubby little pie of a girl etc. etc.
Get over yourself d**khead.. would you abuse other people like this? What is your problem with people who perhaps don't fit with your body-shape requirements? If you were not happy with your meal/service then your opinion maybe taken seriously if it were not so petty and nasty with regard to the size/shape/weight of the staff!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Agreed, we have eaten there,enjoyed the meal and the staff, and all at pretty standard prices. If you venture out of the Hithe occasionally you'll realise that other restaurants charge very similar or higher prices! People should be happy that there is something like this on their doorstep. I would hope that they don't go under, to wish that upon any business person is cruel. As business owners, its bloody stressful, and almost impossible to please everyone!
High five to that, i have owned my own cafe before and starting something new is always scary. i wish the owner of the greenhithe the best and hope it does well for him and our comunity. great coffee, great food, awesome service :) good luck
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The major problem they have is with the menu. It's too similar to that of the Malthouse. It really needs to be something completely different.
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i went to the newly opened Greenhithe cafe for dinner a couple a days ago and enjoyed it a lot.
the food was exceptional, they had a great collection of wines and i thought they were reasonablly priced as well.
I'll definitely have a meal there again.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Looks like its going to go bust at this rate. Still offering an expensive menu that nobody seems to want. What's that about?
I agree, if this restaurant doesnt get its act together pronto, especially with the breakfast crew, they could be in the red real soon. Greenhithe def needs a great little breakfast place, but they are blowing this opportunity with very untrained, unprofessional and unsupervised staff. Even just getting a takeaway coffee can be a major mission most weekend mornings. Dont know who trained the morning staff, but they just seem very unprofessional.
Its never super busy, yet you always end up waiting for someone to take your order, getting the wrong order, and feeling like youve just been ripped off, and nobody cares. And its not like they just opened, they have been there nearly a year, so no excuse really, just bad management. Glad I didnt front the fitout.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Greenhithe cafe is great, yes, nice furniture, nice food and a nice restaurant but wtf went wrong when they hired the fat blonde manager and the other fat little tot who works on a sunday morning? I have been going to the cafe regularly but now I refuse, and drive all the way to albany to get a decent experience without that fat little lady pestering and annoying the customers to the point they are clearly frustrated. I have witnessed unprofessional and just plain stupid service each time going there, this same little fatty dropped a huge tray of plates TWICE, both times they smashed. Another time, she approached a table of atleast six with her fat little grin, holding the tray like a child with two hands gripping tight (so unprofesh!) she then continued to spill coffee over an elderly man, had a chuckle, continued to smile so chubby-like and went on our way. I could not believe my eyes, neither could he or his family. The last thing that was the straw to break the camel's back (finally) was this chubby little pie of a girl causing a table of four to leave, they were NOT happy. As they left they were clearly angry and had their minds made up, but fatty boom boom had to follow them and try to.. well god knows what she was trying to do as she followed them through the car-park, but they ended up yelling at her and speeding off, never to return again, just as I did after this horrific event of such disgusting service. Sipping my coffee in a corner too distracted and appalled by the staff to enjoy myself is NOT what i expect from such a beautiful restaurant and I am very sad to have to bring this up but I was shocked to see such compliments of this cafe. Such a waste.
sounds like you just have a problem with over weight people in general, i have been there many a times when both those girls are working they are both every friendly and pleasent girls, have u tried lifting those plates they are actually really heavy, get over yourself!!!
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Greenhithe cafe is great, yes, nice furniture, nice food and a nice restaurant but wtf went wrong when they hired the fat blonde manager and the other fat little tot who works on a sunday morning? I have been going to the cafe regularly but now I refuse, and drive all the way to albany to get a decent experience without that fat little lady pestering and annoying the customers to the point they are clearly frustrated. I have witnessed unprofessional and just plain stupid service each time going there, this same little fatty dropped a huge tray of plates TWICE, both times they smashed. Another time, she approached a table of atleast six with her fat little grin, holding the tray like a child with two hands gripping tight (so unprofesh!) she then continued to spill coffee over an elderly man, had a chuckle, continued to smile so chubby-like and went on our way. I could not believe my eyes, neither could he or his family. The last thing that was the straw to break the camel's back (finally) was this chubby little pie of a girl causing a table of four to leave, they were NOT happy. As they left they were clearly angry and had their minds made up, but fatty boom boom had to follow them and try to.. well god knows what she was trying to do as she followed them through the car-park, but they ended up yelling at her and speeding off, never to return again, just as I did after this horrific event of such disgusting service. Sipping my coffee in a corner too distracted and appalled by the staff to enjoy myself is NOT what i expect from such a beautiful restaurant and I am very sad to have to bring this up but I was shocked to see such compliments of this cafe. Such a waste.
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wat do you think is so similar these two places menus are totally different !!!!
The major problem they have is with the menu. It's too similar to that of the Malthouse. It really needs to be something completely different.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Looks like its going to go bust at this rate. Still offering an expensive menu that nobody seems to want. What's that about?
doesnt sound like ur givin the place a go. personaly i think 27.50 for a eye fillet is cheap as other places iv been eye fillet is more like 32 - 35 odd dollars. i go there quite a bit . tonight they told me about a special they doin next week , entree and a main OR main and a dessert for 35 bucks now u cant tell me thats expensive
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To the new owners, don't pay any attention to the small minded minority who seem to have nothing else better to do then to run down restaurants that are doing there best to try to please everyone, but if you've been in the business long enough you'll no you can't please everyone all the time so concentrate on the ones you do please & you seem to have a few, we've been THERE done that, good luck
Gloria
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Looks like its going to go bust at this rate. Still offering an expensive menu that nobody seems to want. What's that about?
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I think the last poster has missed the point and sentiment of this thread. It's not about trashing the place or its staff (tho' some have stooped to that level) but rather a "wake up call" for the owners to change something so that it does become place place we all like to go to. You just have to look in the window during any given meal time to know that something is not good.
So, does anyone have the magic formula to pass on to them? ie What does it need to have that will make it an attractive proposition and possibly first choice for a drink, coffee, meal any day of the week? The Malthouse and Dutch delight have each become exactly that for many of us.
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The easiest thing to do is if you do not like it do not go there.
Personally I like to get out of Greenhithe and it's little who knows who said persona with all the upity mums clubs.
But I will get around to trying out that new place. Looks flash.
Good on them.
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Vandalism in Wainoni park.
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So they have got around to destroying the steering wheel on the old tractor in the Wainoni park play ground, pretty much making it an unusable element in the play park until (we hope) a replacement can be organised; that will take some time and money.
In the past I have seen swings broken, water pumps destroyed and even the floor under the roundabout ripped. All of this damage takes a lot of effort.
For the sake of a few cheep thrills, there is an element in Greenhithe that has no concept of the consequences of thier actions and cares not how what they do effects others so negatively.
Where do children get these ideas and attitudes?
The parents of the children who are vandalising Greenhithe must have an idea what is going on, at least some of them, so please can you pull them into line?
Just one passing thought…
If we are able to grow little terrors in Greenhithe that vandalise Greenhithe, won’t it be wonderful once we have a skate park at Collins Park. This will allow them to both practice their art at a new venue and get some lessons from the new “children” that come to play there too.
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Has any of that stuff been fixed up yet?
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Halloween 2009
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The carnival is a 'instead of' Halloween thing - dress up as your favourite fairy tale character, instead of ghouls etc.. I'm guessing this is a religious organised, anti-halloween thing, so would probably be up your ally, being religious and all..
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As far as I know, the spring Carnival isn't a religious thing, merely something organised that is every bit as fun as Halloween but isn't halloween. Personally, while halloween is fun, it isn't really anything we as Kiwis relate to or can call or own. I quite like the idea of a spring carnival. It's an advantage we have over the Northern Hemisphere.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: As far as I know, the spring Carnival isn't a religious thing, merely something organised that is every bit as fun as Halloween but isn't halloween. Personally, while halloween is fun, it isn't really anything we as Kiwis relate to or can call or own. I quite like the idea of a spring carnival. It's an advantage we have over the Northern Hemisphere.
So getting "I love jesus" bookmarks and church pamphlets with your bag of lollies at the spring carnival doesn't mean its not a religious thing?
I went to a show at Greenlane and was given a razor for free. Doesn't make the whole show a shaving thing.
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Oh a carnival? That sounds interesting. Yeah, the kids I'm looking after - I wasn't sure if I wanted to take them trick-or-treating. I still feel that it's a bit intruding so thought we'd have a little party at home just for the fun of it. But that carnival sounds promising, I will have to look in to it.
Yeah, I heard about professionals and there has been some involvement on their part in past years (though I've never been sure what exactly). But great to know that a lot of people partake in it. I'll have to see how it goes. I think taking the kids trick-or-treating may just be decided on the night rather than beforehand.
Thanks!
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Halloween is a real trip for the kids.
Even though even most adults (including me!) dont really know what its all about end of the day dressing up and letting kids go spook each other and trick or treat is about all that matters!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: As far as I know, the spring Carnival isn't a religious thing, merely something organised that is every bit as fun as Halloween but isn't halloween. Personally, while halloween is fun, it isn't really anything we as Kiwis relate to or can call or own. I quite like the idea of a spring carnival. It's an advantage we have over the Northern Hemisphere.
So getting "I love jesus" bookmarks and church pamphlets with your bag of lollies at the spring carnival doesn't mean its not a religious thing?
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Hey everyone.
First time here... Just wondering what your thoughts on Halloween are in Greenhithe? My family and I don't really 'celebrate' it, being religious and all, but this year we thought we'd make it an excuse to have fun and loosen up a bit, particularly for me who has exams and that.
Do any of you 'celebrate' it at all? I've not really known much about Halloween and it's prominence in Greenhithe but I have seen a few trick-or-treaters in the past.
Would be good to know how popular it is...
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Not popular at all. Don't worry yourself over it. Being religous and all.
Be Christmas soo, then we can really spend some serious money. Being religous and all!
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I see, I see. Though I don't celebrate Christmas either, being muslim 'and all'. lol.
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Halloween is awesome in Greenhithe - not sure what it will be like this year though, with professionals gone.. Most of the local business' get involved, and give out lollies, and heaps of people partake...
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There is a Halloween 'carnival' being organised by a group of residents. I think this is preferable to kids wandering around begging door-to-door. The rest is good harmless fun.
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STOLEN
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Mountain bikes - Specialized
Stolen from The Close between around 3:30pm & 3:35pm on Saturday 9 June.
If anyone notices any bikes around that do not normally belong to where you have spotted them, are you able reply.
One bike is a very distinctive downhill racing bike - silver in colour.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Mountain bikes - Specialized
Stolen from The Close between around 3:30pm & 3:35pm on Saturday 9 June.
If anyone notices any bikes around that do not normally belong to where you have spotted them, are you able reply.
One bike is a very distinctive downhill racing bike - silver in colour.
join the club!!! bikes have been going missing in Greenhithe for the last few weeks- as so many of the kids around here share/ borrow it has taken a while to realise that they aren't turning up again! word is the 'dollar dealers' will give $100 to anyone for your bike worth 6-8 times more quite happily- might pay to check a few local ones out but I havn't bothered as I'm sure they are smart enough to move them on quick! If you are lucky enough to still have your bike sharpen up on security
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ROBERTA ROBERTS BBQ TIPS
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Lentil burgers Roberta .... Are you vegetarian? do you have hairy armpits and long hair? do you sing the praises of Tofu burgers as well?
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i love dr ropata
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it is good to have a bottle of Bombay Gin at a bbq.
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Best burger patties are from Fred's Fine Foods in Oteha Valley Rd. Try his sausages too.
howdy dudey,i was out thar at fine freds on the eastern front ,damn fine curly boerswors .
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roberta could you plez tell me the best way to cook rabbit on the bbq?
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Best burger patties are from Fred's Fine Foods in Oteha Valley Rd. Try his sausages too.
I agree. Site, are you related to the late Idi Admin?
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No, just share a name - a common one in Africa - I look a bit like him too. You may be wondering about pronunciation - it is 'See-tay Ud-Meen'
Site, are you related to the late Idi Admin?
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If i run out of beef patties i have always got a good supply of lentils, they make yum patties! i like to take my lentils out with me, just in case.
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well howdy dudey. wheres the roast ahappenin. sounds like y'all need a bit of law 'n' order at yer party!
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Well Roberta, since you like to bbq so much we putting you in charge of the bbq this weekend for Dr Ropatas birhday, we will make sure we dont run out of gas this time ........
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freds fine foods are fantastic alrite,but u should also try the shop next door called chocolate earth.yummmmmmmm
Previously Site Admin wrote:
Best burger patties are from Fred's Fine Foods in Oteha Valley Rd. Try his sausages too.
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Previously Dr Ropata wrote:
Oh Dr Raapeti, my dear... The same way you cook possum.
roberta could you plez tell me the best way to cook rabbit on the bbq?
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I have a wonderful recipe for lentil burgers, handed down from my mother. If anyone wants it, let me know and I will email it to them...
They are perfect for the bbq...
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bUY SOME SIZZLERS AND POP THEM ON THE BARBIE
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Obviously the news of my prowess at bbqing has reached far and wide...
One little tip I have is...
Make sure the steak is defrosted before placing on the bbq...
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Best burger patties are from Fred's Fine Foods in Oteha Valley Rd. Try his sausages too.
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A good bbq must have watties tomato sauce available, i forone cannot live without it.
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Short cuts and paths
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yes Dr Ropata and some people (in Kingfisher Grove for example) have actually annexed the walkays into their own gardens by fencing across the walkway right down to the cliff edge so they cannot be passed. I think I found maps in the district plan which I found on the NSCC.gov.nz site, and it also says in the district plan which houses are allowed riparian rights and which are not (Oscar road are, Kingfisher Grove are not).
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Why do you need them..? so you can hide from the feds after trying to steel a car..? hmmm
Previously Anonymous wrote: Does anybody have a map of Greenhithe that shows all the paths and short cuts through Greenhithe? Could it be posted on the site?
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Does anybody have a map of Greenhithe that shows all the paths and short cuts through Greenhithe? Could it be posted on the site?
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I don't, but there is a neat map feature you can use on this site. Let's say you want have a map that shows where you live. If you are a registered member on this stite (ie you can log in), go to 'my folder', click on the little arrow next to 'add item', select 'location'.
Now name you map, and enter your address in the 'location' field. You need to tell it you are in New Zealand. So type some thing like '555 Greenhithe Rd, Greenhithe, NZ'. Then click 'search'. Once saved, you can point other people to your map.
It is a Google map and you can zoom in and see street map or satellite map. Quite useful.
Maybe you can use it to find all the short cuts etc.
Hint. You can also create a folder with lots of these maps. Then if you look at the folder, you see a map with many points plotted. See this example (football fields that Greenhithe play at).
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Does anybody have a map of Greenhithe that shows all the paths and short cuts through Greenhithe? Could it be posted on the site?
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i know where all the nooks and crannies are,i am always at the malthouse, so pop on in and i will show you the way
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i hav some copies of such.will try to post on if i can find them.unfortunately some people take the walkway signs down if they r alongside their property so as not to hav peopl walkin by
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Late night bus service petition
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I'm also strongly in favour of a late night service to Greenhithe, but there are other options that might be better:
1. Have the 956 running once or twice in the evening (say 9.40pm and 11.40pm) from the Constellation Station. The last Northern Express bus along the busway reaches Constellation at 11.33 and it would be nice if this bus were to continue out to Greenhithe.
2. Have a similar late service on the 133 from Takapuna via Glenfield. The last bus leaves town at 11.46 and arrives in Takapuna just after midnight (later than the Northern Express)
The bus to Hobsonville is five stages and takes a whole hour, and would be six if it went over the Upper Harbour bridge. This looks longer and more expensive than either of the above options.
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yeah, late night busses to bring in skaters.. our it could take them home again
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Does anyone understand this post?
Previously Anonymous wrote:
yes
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Col rta
OK s o on e
CONSTELLAT ION
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I completely agree!
The entire bus service through Greenhithe is terrible and needs to be reviewed.
thats true, I work for a radio station on thursday nights in the city and sometimes the bus driver decides to not turn up.. though it has been better in the past few weeks.
I'm all for the late night bus both to and from the CBD, I usually just sleep on other peoples couches on Thursday nights because there's no way to get back to Greenhithe, it would be nice to be able to come home after doing my show! haha.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
thats true, I work for a radio station on thursday nights in the city
What radio station do you work at?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I'm also strongly in favour of a late night service to Greenhithe, but there are other options that might be better:
1. Have the 956 running once or twice in the evening (say 9.40pm and 11.40pm) from the Constellation Station. The last Northern Express bus along the busway reaches Constellation at 11.33 and it would be nice if this bus were to continue out to Greenhithe.
2. Have a similar late service on the 133 from Takapuna via Glenfield. The last bus leaves town at 11.46 and arrives in Takapuna just after midnight (later than the Northern Express)
The bus to Hobsonville is five stages and takes a whole hour, and would be six if it went over the Upper Harbour bridge. This looks longer and more expensive than either of the above options.
I completely agree!
The entire bus service through Greenhithe is terrible and needs to be reviewed.
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Hey,
Not sure how many of you this affects, but I'm now having to get the bus home from the CBD at about 11pm, well the nearest I can get is to Hobsonville on the 090 bus which leaves me with a 5km walk in the wind and rain.
I'm looking at writing to Ritchies and/or Stagecoach and seeing if any buses could be ran into Greenhithe late, but specifically the 090 as an 'If Required' service to the Greenhithe shops.
Anyone else that would like to see a bus coming through Greenhithe later than 7pm please post in here and I'll bring it to the attention of the bus companies.
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ahh, no. maybe something to do with Ritchies Transport (rta) and the park and ride (constellation)??
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constellation
bus service
Cool
Yes
at 7 pm
8:80
10:00
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11:30
and also in morning.
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Does anyone else remember a late night bus to Greenhithe? It was run by a taxi company, using 10-seater mini-buses and charging normal bus fares. The bus left Victoria Street in Auckland (at 9.40pm?). When it first started, I seem to remember it going all the way into Greenhithe if there were passengers who wanted to go that far. Later it only went to the top of Wairau Road, but the driver could call a taxi from there to Greenhithe, and the taxi would be waiting when we got there.
That's a few years ago now - some things have gone downhill since then!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Anyone else that would like to see a bus coming through Greenhithe later than 7pm please post in here and I'll bring it to the attention of the bus companies.
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Halloween
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Previously Anonymous wrote: What a relief that we could go to the Spring Carnival and avoid the devil worshipping that is halloween.
If people don't want to celebrate the 'devil worshipping that is halloween' (and yes, my son went dressed as a devil lol) why do they do anything at all? Surely by celebrating something alternative, is still infact celebrating it in a way anyway? It's about time all these god fearing people realised the devil isn't actually real anyway.
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Take a peek at Michelle's pictures of halloween here...
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Ah lollies... the devils own food
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What a relief that we could go to the Spring Carnival and avoid the devil worshipping that is halloween.
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Greenhithe School Vandalised..... :-(
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Disgusting vandals - if that's what is around here already, imagine what it's going to be like with a skatepark in the vicinity!
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Horse droppings on windows.. jesus christ..
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Someone/people (or should I say mongrals) vandalised the school during the long weekend.. A list of what they did is;
-horse droppings were thrown against classrooms, on windows and on handrails.
-human excrement was dropped into the school pool.
-the worm farms were tipped over and scattered about the grounds.
-a toilet window was broken and broken bottles left behind.
-the lock off the patrol sign box broken and the patrol sign thrown away.
This is absolutely disgusting! Please, if you see ANY suspicious activity at the school after school hours, please do not hesitate to contact our local community constable, or the Police.
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Uhhh, that was 2 1/2 years ago, and nothing to do with skateboarders.
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Bus services
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Stan, you could at least give it a go. Can't you roar and blow smoke from your rear?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stan, you could at least give it a go. Can't you roar and blow smoke from your rear? You know what ,I never knew I could, but I tried and tried and guess what?
You wouldn't believe it, I still couldn't, but it was fun trying.
Mr Dupp
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Now that the busway and revised timetables have settled in, what is your impression about the bus services to and from Greenhithe?
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I am rubbish at impressions.
Stan
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Lost Lovebird?
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Just wondering if anyone's lost a green lovebird - it's been hanging my house for a couple of weeks now and I've been trying and so far failing to catch it.
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Someone reported lost budgies and cockatiels in Rahui Rd area. See classifieds . Not quite the same though!
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How to go about getting yellow lines put in.....
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Also, stopping the AJHS bus that goes down through Oakford Park would be a good idea too, the road is way too narrow for a bus, especially on the corner where the bridge is. Crazy to have a bus going through there for 4 kids (I counted today) when a 100-200 metre walk to Tauhinu or Greenhithe Road would do.
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Anyone know how to go about seeing if the council could put 'no parking' yellow lines somewhere? the road going to the school carpark (Sunnyview) is absolutely atrocious! Both sides of the street are fully lined with parked cars (and a truck to make it even worse), making the road not wide enough for 2 cars to fit down.. This causes CHAOS almost every day! God only knows how a child hasn't been hurt, or more accidents caused. Even if it was just one side that was no parking, and maybe for just a certain time of day (like say 2:30 to 3:30)
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Get some support from the people who live in and around that street and bring that to the Residents and Ratepayers Association public forum. And/Or get support for the idea on these forums.
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What ever happened to riding and walking to school with your mates.....
Oh thats right........
Its about who has the best family SUV.
Mean.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Anyone know how to go about seeing if the council could put 'no parking' yellow lines somewhere? the road going to the school carpark (Sunnyview) is absolutely atrocious! Both sides of the street are fully lined with parked cars (and a truck to make it even worse), making the road not wide enough for 2 cars to fit down.. This causes CHAOS almost every day! God only knows how a child hasn't been hurt, or more accidents caused. Even if it was just one side that was no parking, and maybe for just a certain time of day (like say 2:30 to 3:30)
I totally support this idea, the big truck and the cars on each side make navigating hard. Also hard to see kids who come speeding downhill on thier bikes, skateboards etc.
It is a tragedy waiting to happen
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Greenhithe isn't what it used to be............
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Oh dear. This is what happens when people hide behind anonymous accounts. Mouthing off like lunatics. Take it down notch people.
Maybe the person who's been here for 50years or more should show a little respect for others too. Works both ways.
Cheers,
Tarique.
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Oh my god. All I can say is get over it. No community is perfect, and there are going to be people who don't give a damn about their dog sh***ing all over the pavement. Sounds like bloody Desperate Housewives or the Stepford Wives. And f%%%, show more respect to a person who has been around Greenhithe for 50 years.
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Hi there - I agree about the dog poo. When I first arrived in Greenhithe almost two years ago, I wrote an account of the walk to kindy and how difficult the prevalence of dog poo made life with a pram and two toddlers. The Greenhithe website very kindly published that although I didn't see any response to it.
The person who walks their dog near Greenhithe School and who kindly puts their dog's poo into a bright blue plastic bag near the school and then leaves the bag by the side of the footpath is just as bad as the person who lets the dog crap and ignores it. If people are not responsible enough to pick up after their pets then why bother having one? It is not just the mess and inconvenience - it is the spread of diseases and parasites like worms to other dogs, cats and children. The round corner of sheltered lawn on the corner of Isobel and Outlook Roads is a dog toilet and I have seen children playing on that patch of grass. We counted ten dog poo piles on that small patch of grass once, and the next day it was mown over and poo spread all over it. A day after that, we saw two school girls do some forward rolls on the freshly mown grass and when they stood up they were aghast to find dog poo all over their school jumpers.
It would be nice if kids could be kids on grass and people could walk the pavement without fear of treading in something gross.
Do you think any dog owners will actually change their behaviour?
Tanya
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what a pack of wingers,ive lived in greenhithe for 50 years and the thing that has spoilt it most is people like YOU winge winge winge
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you obviously have no idea what this area was like it was a vibrant area long ago and the locals made this place special to live in but made the mistake of making it to special and we ended up with idiots like you and now its just like glenfield,well done. Hanging out washing and mowing lawns ha ha no idea eh mate
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And you Sir, being here for 50 years that's great. Well done for doing so gee you have done so much for the place your tone says it all.
Move with the times and move out then if you don't like winging? welcome to the new age where people don't tolerate top end society thinking they can do what they want. There are all types of people living here now it's not going to be the same 1950's style mow the lawns on Saturday morning while wife puts out the washing with the kids at her feet like what your probably missing dearly.
The new Greenhithe is a vibrant and bustling area expanding and only going to get bigger and louder.
See a dog owner dropping their bag of poo outside the school?, yell at them in front of everyone, embarrass them best you can, find out where they live call the council.
And Sir, I take it your one of those people with your 'perfect' widdle dog doing this? probably.
How about you get a life, been here for 50 years? get out more.
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Greenhithe isn't what it used to be............
Of course it aint dipstick!!!
The whole world aint what it used to be. What do you expect? Time to stand still until you decide to change it?
I heard there is a cave for sale somewhere in Outer Mongolia that is pretty basic, move there, tho' of course it aint what it used to be, it has some
etchings on the wall and a bit of a fire-place arrangement. Still, might suit a backward-looking individual.
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I think it was a great place once too. Then the trash like the guy who made this topic moved in -sigh-
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People may like to think it still has it's 'community feel' and village-ness etc etc, but those same people are walking their dogs and letting them sh!t all over the place, dump their rubbish around the place and generally crap the place up! If people REALLY want to live like 'Greenhithians' then I suggest they start actually giving a shite about the place they live in!!
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Tauhinu Rd - Letterbox vandals
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Did anyone else besides me and my neighbour have their letterbox vandalised
on Friday night/ Saturday morning??
I noticed some others knocked over and signposts uprooted and thrown in the ditch>>>
Did anyone see the culprits??
We were not home so I'm not sure if there was a local party or just a random bunch of vandals..??
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What is it with dog owners around here?
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We moved to Greenhithe about two and a half years ago. We like dogs, but are not dog owners currently. I wrote an account two years ago of the tapdance my little boy has to do while walking to school and kindy. We only live 400m away, but have counted 26 dog poo messes on some occasions. You can't enjoy a nice walk looking at the scenery - your eyes must be glued to the ground watching out for smeary messes you might step in or run the pram wheels through. Ugh!
Have never lived anywhere so covered in dog shit (and I have lived in the Philippines, Australia, England, Thailand and NZ).
The worst offender in my books is the person who scoops their dog's poo, puts it in a blue bag, ties a knot in it and leaves it by side of the road, often in the gutter. Thanks. Thanks a bunch. That really helps the environment.
The corner of Outlook and Isobel has an area of lawn that has become a dog toilet. Then it gets mowed... I once saw some kids from the school in tears because they had seen a nice patch of freshly mown grass and decided to practise their forward rolls on it. They were covered from head to toe in dog poo when they stood up. Greenhithe is a family oriented suburb, with kids everywhere. It is nice to have dogs, but not nice to see your two year old trying to stick a dog grumpy in his mouth because yes, to him, it did look like a melted chocolate bar.
No one wants to call the law in and make Greenhithe an unpleasant place to live with everyone backstabbing everyone else, but God Almighty, if you own a dog, picking up its shit comes with the territory. Keeping it from roaming is another responsibility. My two year old was playing in our back garden in January when a part bull terrier wandered onto our property from who knows where and then disappeared through the bushes to some other garden. My son could have been attacked - he doesn't know that going up to strange dogs might be dangerous. We've all seen the news reports of tragic maulings of children and adults every year. It had better not take a child getting hurt in Greenhithe for irresponsible dog owners to shake themselves out of their laziness and take steps to ensure their dogs are safe for every member of the community. Dog owners always say their dog isn't dangerous and wouldn't hurt a flea... but they have teeth and you don't know what situations they might encounter while roaming. They may chase or hurt cats, rabbits, or toddlers.
Let's start with the dog shit, then the roaming, and when we've sorted out those problems, let's sort out world peace and an end to hunger...
Tanya
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Hear hear Tanya! Likewise, if you walk the track/path from Greenhithe Rd through to Wainoni Park, the ENTIRE track has dog shite EVERYWHERE! My son came home from school the other day with it STUCK to the bottom of his shoe, and the only place he had been was in the school carpark! (and yes, I saw someone yesterday - Saturday - at the school with a dog, even though there is a 'no dogs' sign outside the gates; not to mention commen sense!) I'm SICK TO DEATH of dog owners thinking everyone loves dogs, so their mess is OK - I love dogs (don't have one at the moment, but will one day soon) but don't love their shite! PLEASE PICK UP YOUR DOG SHITE!!!
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As one of the responsible dog owners who have their dogs on a lead, we too are annoyed at the number of dogs off the lead who are not under control. Yes, there are dogs who are off a lead and are under control but they are in the minority.
We also are upset at the quanitiy of dog poo that is not picked up. The council goes to great lengths to provide plastic bags at Memorial Park but it takes very little effort to go out with 1 or 2 spares.
One wonders what the back / front gardens of these dog owners are like.
They give the responsible dog owners a bad name. Would they let their chlidren do a similar act without picking it up?
Whilst on the subject of fouling, how many bottles, cans, cigarette butts etc litter Greenhithe and the path by Memorial Park - talk about a danger to children and adults alike.
CD
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We own a section that we are building on, in a block of 8 on Churchouse Rd. We have had the section for almost 2 years and are fed up with people using our land and our neighbours' as their dogs toilet.
The other night we watched a man walk his Alsation dog up our private roadway and let it crap right in front of us. My husband has seen this guy on several occasions using our land as his dogs toilet. He never makes any attempt to clean up the mess. He is one of many. He lives across the road in an established subdivision. We are tempted to bag up and return his dog's mess.
Churchouse Rd is a minefield, it is disgusting, but when you have neighbours like this chap, it is hardly surprising.
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There is a Council sign on the far side of the Wainoni plying fields (just inside the gate to the metal driveway) which states clearly that dogs are not allowed on the marked playing fields at any time - instant fine of $200 - check it out and heed instructions. The sign doesn't refer to leads it is a no go zone for shit machines. I'm going to be ringing the phone number on the sign.
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As I said to my neighbours, so long as I dont hear dogs and see dogs, I generally dont mind them, but you are quite right it appears in Greenhithe ,the new social thing is to have a dog latched onto you so all you dog owners can all talk "dog talk" to each other, good for the the kids I hear, until they grow bored with them.
Dog crap city , and the constant barking, yelping and yapping of dogs is the new wowser thing thing to do in Greenhithe, maybe because I was a paperboy for 3 years I cant stand them ! but please dog owners be more considerate as a constant barking/crapping dog is like me leaving my burgalar alarm on all day that spews out sewage.
Guv
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WINNER SAYS-
Good troll MC - shame your spelling is abhorrent! Go to skate park thread and whinge about how there's nothing to do for you here in Greenhithe.
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Whatever man, and for your information even at my age yes I would go to the skate park but not to winge about how there is nothing to do here in Greenhite but at how crap it is that we are becoming or become so much like those dastardly suburbs of Auckland, like I dunno, Westmere, St Helliers, Remuera...
As for the spelling who cares. At least you must have understood it, which would mean your brain is about as big as mine.
As for the dog thing, well, maybe you and others dont mind dog poo and ignorant up themselves letting their dogs loose around the neighbourhood. For your info dogs are dogs and sooner or later it is going to become a problem.
I might rant on and on but that is beauty of being able to do so, you should try it some day and get over it.
Troll. Hmmmmm.....your not a spammer are you??? sound like one.
MC
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And by the way skateboarding is fun.
MC
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Good troll MC - shame your spelling is abhorrent! Go to skate park thread and whinge about how there's nothing to do for you here in Greenhithe.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Good troll MC - shame your spelling is abhorrent! Go to skate park thread and whinge about how there's nothing to do for you here in Greenhithe.
*yawn* obviously a dog owner...... dog shite is WAY more of a problem than the signage outside the shops.....
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whew! that was long winded.. But I agree - people seem to think because they love their dogs, that everyone else will too.. I get continuously pissed off with people thinking it's 'fine' for their dog to roam the streets - they should be contained in a fully fenced yard, not wandering to crap wherever they feel (not on their own property of course).. I think people do need to start calling the ranger for roaming dogs; it's not on! Also, to the dog owners who don't pick up their dog shite - PICK IT UP! The amount of dog crap everywhere is ridiculous! Kids can't wander around barefoot anymore, because of it! It's disgusting, and NOBODY wants to stand in it!!
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I will call the council tomorrow and see if they will pay Greenhithe more attention re the dogs off leads,we should all do this, then they might get the message. maybe all thats needed is a few fines handed out to convince people of the law regarding dogs in public, they have to be on a lead..no matter what the size of the dog or how well trained.I love dogs and have them, they do not go out off a lead and thats it, neither do they leave a trace on a walk.Strangest I have come across was when walking my puppy on a lead, a gent with a large male ridgeback, off a lead, made it sit on my aproach, then asked me to walk away around him or cross the road, as though his dog was "Very well trained" it might lunge at me because of the pup. hmm ..I asked him to invest in a lead, his answer was.."I don't need one, it really is well trained". I have seen him since, still no lead,he seems to like to shout commands at the dog outside the shop, then he looks about to see if everyone is impressed, his dog is lovely and yes, well trained..pity the owner isn't, the law requires a lead.
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Actually yes. So I see in the paper north shore dog control will be expanding and starting routine patrols of the outlying burbs, I see Greenhithe on the list.
Hope those awesome people with dogs off lead and letting them poo everywhere have deep pockets!!
Yay!
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Has anyone noticed the amount of dog fouling around Greenhithe? or is that melted chocolate bars?
Has anyone else had quite enough of Mr or Mrs Ignorant's wittle 'Muffy' that, "Oh went to puppy training" comes bowling across the road and bails up your dog that is on a lead?
Do we need to start calling the Dog Rangers in more often?, can tell you now you dont want them cruising around here they would have a feild day with this neighbourhood and how laxed we are around here.
An incident recently has really ticked me off for the last time, some lady who had 'No control' over her pooch let the little bugger come flying across the road and bail my dog and myself up. Lucky for her I did have control, although saying that, with the type of dog I have I do not welcome other people's dogs to get my dog fired up, he is a complex dog and I dont appreciate his temperment being messed with, very unwelcome, and that is my right, or your right should it have been you.
Sometimes I wish I could just let the lead go and let some of these uncontrolled and 'puppy trained' dogs get what is coming for them.
Another instance, up by the park a lady whom was about 300 metres (on the feild which is also illegal and groce cause our kids play on those feilds) was just walking slowly towards us while her pooch sprinted over and was harrasing and bailing up mine. We were just minding our own business, ours was on a lead,
Do you know what this stuck up person said?
"Oh, he's okay, hes not used to dogs that dont want to play thats all"
JESUS CRIKEY!!!
Firstly your the one going across a soccer feild with your dog, second, your the one not controlling your dog, your Golden Retriever is aggressive, and then you have the gaul to make out like my dog is the bad one here???
The ignorance of this incident with this person started to open up my eyes to the faults of dog owners around here, which is annoying because realistically Greenhite gets away with it, and we should appreciate that we are a bit out of the way for the Rangers.
If you want your dog to fricking play with other dogs go to an off lead park????? duh???
That kind of attitude is really not fair when the majority of us are in control and just minding our own business.
Firstly, puppy training isn't an excuse to walk your dog off lead, nor is is actually legal to do so, puppy training doesn't mean anything if you dont carry it on into adulthood.
Secondly, a small number of our residents need to have a little ounce of respect for people outside of their perfect little world and realise that some of us only like our dogs to socialise with certain types of tempered dogs, for example, I simply can not socialise mine with a dominant/aggresive male dog - period, which unfortunatly is the most that people are walking off lead or that are out wandering by themselves.
And that is something that is your's and my god given right, I or maybe you, dont blimin want some up themselves person who isn't paying attention to their pooch, let their dog come harrasing, bailing up or attacking ours!
In other words, the Dog Control Act is black and white, and was written for a reason.
It is my right, and your right, legally, to walk down the road with our dogs and not have dramas from some idiot that knows nothing of the canine.
I will admit, some people I have seen have extremely 'disciplined' dogs and I have seen a few around that do nothing but run next to their master and focus on what they are doing. Although illegal, and irresponisble, I appreciate that for the mere fact that these people have really worked hard to get their dog to that level of discipline.
Its those that just wander 200 metres behind their dog that I am talking about, or dont bother trying to stop them when they go bailing up everthing and everyone.
Its not fair. Some of us have dogs that will rip other dogs to bits in seconds and are extremely responsible about it and try our best to have our unique pooch just get some exercise.
If you think having a small dog is a licence to do what you want think again, this is not the case. All dogs are capable of injuring other animals or people, statistics show that - no you cant just crap on pit bulls and mastiffs, no....you would be suprised to see what types of dogs are biting and attacking in the last five years.
If your dont want your dog getting ripped up by a bigger one or run over, put a lead on it.
Greenthithe is a nice up and down hill area and good for walking dogs, to those that are ruining it sort your life out and get over yourself,
And to those that are getting a bit p'd off about it all,
How about we start calling in the Dog Rangers......I know next time - I will be, I will just follow you home and you will be invaded by the truck with the grills on the back, simple.
Trust me, you dont want them coming around to your house on a challenging or attack allegation, keeping control of your dog is a serious thing - dogs are not toys or ornaments, train them, or contain them, or do everything you can to ensure you have control of them when out and about.
CONTROL YOUR POOCHES AND CLEAN UP AFTER THEM!!!
MC
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I also live on Churchouse Road, and am disgusted with the amount of dog turds on the pathways. But what annoys me just as much are the dogs that seem to be let loose to wander around the street AND end up in our back garden!
We invariable have this Collie / Sheepdog that just seems to go beserk chasing cats in our back garden. Another agressive looking one that turns up and barks blue murder at us, terrifying my kids playing in the back.
There are also too many of these mutts just wandering loose on the streets, with no owner in sight.
I know most owners are responsible, but there are a few that just don't seem to give a damn about anyone, or their dogs it seems. I have already had a near miss in my car with one dog which ran into the road.
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"a South African boer" - Thanks cat owner - you may as well refer to the other owners as New Zealand sheep shaggers then for all you care about slinging racist terms around.
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Well, my family has pets, and I'm very annoyed with certain people who (a) can't pick up after their dogs (I have even challenged one bloke, who I caught letting his dog do his *thing* in the the grounds of the Greenhithe School, while he looked on),
and (b) Dogs off their leads. I almost hit one as it ran across the road, while HIS owner looked on, and did nothing. Of course, he'd have blamed me had I hit the animal.
So, I don't see it as an attack on families with pets, but targeted at irresponsible owners. Funny thing is we get this 'Why don't you move somewhere else...' type comments a lot on these forums, mainly from people hiding behind 'anon' accounts. I wonder if they'd say it to your face. Probably not :)
Cheers,
Tarique.
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Whilst we are on the topic of dogs - could dog owners please keep their dogs on a leash and under control when there are sporting activities taking place on the Wainoni fields. Being jumped on by overzealous mutts and having dogs chase balls across fields where children are practicing is not really on.
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This last request seems fair enough. These are sports fields after all, and when being used for sports are effectively off limits to people driving model cars, loose dogs, golfers, etc etc. Any arguments to the contrary?
I don't think anyone minds dogs on leashes, joggers going around the outside etc when sports events are on.
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No one is worried about families with pets!, but the comments appear to be aimed at irresponible dog owners allowing their dogs poo everywhere not to mention constant barking, roaming the streets without leads etc, sounds like you would be more comfertable living in South Auckland somewhere mmm....
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Well, that was pretty random "Here's the deal" ! Totally off topic - this forum has nothing to with families with 'pets', but EVERYTHING to do with dog owners who actually DON"T have control of their precious pups, don't walk them on a lead as required by law, let them chase other innocent dogs and cats and don't pick up after they poop on your lawn.
You would be diabolical in a discussion, because you would confuse other parties by rambling right off the topic in hand....you must be a lawyer or a politician!
Keep to the subject of the thread.
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Having watched all the dog attacks in the news lately, I was intrigued to attend the Greenhithe Primary School Cross Country event a couple of weeks ago and see dozens of dogs in attendance - including several off the lead. People will always say, "My dog would never do that", - it is too late once it attacks someone. Children running and dogs loose and or even in attendance seems to be a bad mix, even to an inexperienced dog person like myself!! What are you all thinking - leave the dogs at home when you are going into a public space, like the school or school events. Also sick to death of dogs wandering about and scaring my children on their way home from school - no fair dog people - keep them contained on your own property!! - HB
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Here's the deal, "Anonymous" commenters. The majority of home owners in Greenhithe are families, generally with pets. The few of you incessantly whining are in the vocal minority and should really pack up and piss off to Remuera where you can live amongst fellow snobs.
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Then there are all the twats that had their dogs at the kids soccer trials the other day.
Off leads.
Well done stuck up dog owners, its only you around here.
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"NZ sheep shaggers" isn't a nationality (perhaps a past time in some areas of the country LOL) - but SA Boer IS a nationality and a fact - not a racist slur. For that matter a 'twat' isn't a racist term either....
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"....he is a complex dog and I dont appreciate his temperment being messed with..."
Brilliant! I'll bet he isn't called Fido either.
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It's not hard! I don't own dogs, but my brother (also in Greenhithe) has 3 dogs - 2 large and 1 small - they pick up their crap EVERYDAY off their own lawn, and ALWAYS take plastic bags on walks. Not all dog owners are irresponsible, I can tell you now, my brother has a young toddler and they would not EVER leave dog shite sitting on their own lawn, let alone beside the footpath/parks etc! It's just not bloody on! It's part of being a dog owner! Dog's aren't there just to 'look cool' - you NEED to put some work into them!!
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I feel quite sorry for the chcoclate lab on Isobel rd that is always running loose, it is very very old and arthritic and i see it really struggling to get back up the hill after it walks down ,looks like it is about to collapse sometimes ,its cruel .
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
As one of the responsible dog owners who have their dogs on a lead, we too are annoyed at the number of dogs off the lead who are not under control. Yes, there are dogs who are off a lead and are under control but they are in the minority.
We also are upset at the quanitiy of dog poo that is not picked up. The council goes to great lengths to provide plastic bags at Memorial Park but it takes very little effort to go out with 1 or 2 spares.
One wonders what the back / front gardens of these dog owners are like.
They give the responsible dog owners a bad name. Would they let their chlidren do a similar act without picking it up?
Whilst on the subject of fouling, how many bottles, cans, cigarette butts etc litter Greenhithe and the path by Memorial Park - talk about a danger to children and adults alike.
CD
I know exactly what the dog owners' backyards are like - poo free as they clearly take the shit machines out to foul public property. They must look around to see if anyone is watching then just walk off and leave the mess behind, then there's the owners who carry on walking while the dog is pooing - leaving a dog poo trail.
I walk every day in Greenhithe and the dog poo is hideously out of control - dogs should be banned in the City - they need acreage where they can poop and bark to their hearts content and not effect anyone else.
S M
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No I dont actually, not at someone else's uncontrolled dog's leisure.
Saying that, all dogs have the potential to cause problems, whether one identifies this, and chooses to be responsible -
"....he is a complex dog and I dont appreciate his temperment being messed with..."
or not is the problem, for some - not is how they go about it. And let their dogs bail up others and cause dramas out on the road.
Some of the dogs around here have personality issues as it is and are un-controlled.
Not cool.
MC
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And I wouldn't call him Fido that is a thing of the 80's.
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Pity it was a near miss....my cats have been terrorised by a fox terrier who runs in front of the owner (a South African boer) - not on a lead of course - and is uncontrolled by voice commands, in fact it is uncontrolled fullstop. He comes through into the back yard via a locked gate. We have put a small cat door in the gate for our cats. I swear if I catch this little shit of a dog again on my property I am going to tie it up and ring the ranger....or worse....
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Lol - now that's funny :-)
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It's not just sporting events. Dogs are not supposed to be let loose on the fields at all. More often, I see owners keeping their dogs outside the play area, but you do get the odd one that lets their mutt run wild on the fields. I just kick them - the owner, not the dog :)
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Greenhithe is booming!
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Being the local agent for Bayleys in Greenhithe I currently have many buyers looking to move into our loverly community. If you know of anyone wanting to put their home on the market this is a wonderful time to be doing just that. Please put them in contact with me and do let me know know who you are so I can say thank you:) I am also looking for sponsorship opportunities, so if you have any ideas please do let me know. Thank you for your support - Clare Ellis 021 614 778 (claree@bayleysnorthshore.co.nz)
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...This place has fallen off the rails...
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Is there anything good to read here..?
The content will only ever be as good as people are willing to contribute. Get involved, start a discussion, add something.
What is this site actually for....
Whatever you want it to be.
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Your title 'this place has fallen off the rails'.. How would you know it has fallen from the rails if you have only just come on here???
'I was told about it the other day by a friend'
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Is there anything good to read here..? All I see is people with funny nick names having private chats about, well "nothing". What is this site actually for....? I was told about it the other day by a friend but make me wonder
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Local area security
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Yeah, let's set up a passport checkpoint and border security too. Waht a load of bollocks.
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I think that most residents would find this an overkill, given the relative security we live in. the best deterrent is to keep an eye out in your local neighbourhood and investigate suspicious behaviour.
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I think it's a fantastic idea. Why not have a record of who is traveling into Greenhithe, so if there are incidents, we can have some idea of where to start. Also a deterent, as mentioned. We have been fairly secure in Greenhithe, but let's stay that way. Particularly since we have the ideal setup of only two roads coming in, why not monitor them?
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why dont you just move to a gated community and leave greenhithe alone people like me who have lived here for 50 60 more years and made it what it was are sick of your paronoid approches to everything.YOU MOVE TO AREAS AND THINK ALL AND SUNDRY SHOULD CHANGE BECAUSE YOU THINK ITS RIGHT look at albany destroyed by shortsighted fools.
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This idea was mooted many years ago but discarded because of the set up cost and ongoing running costs. It is a great idea, but the question is who would police it, vet it etc. Could also be open to abuse perhaps. Lots of ethical questions I guess.
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And what about the people of Greenhithe who inconveniently live on the other side of the motorway, would they be apart to this select community? Change of area code perhaps?
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Greenhithe the Sovereign State. Who for President? ... or even better, who for King and/or Queen?
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Alan -- how about you post the burglary data here or on the Blog. That might be a better way of getting community support for neighbourhood watch and general vigilance on crime.
Cheers, Barry.
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Love that comment about using the speeding money.
Stop speeding if your pride is still hurting dumb ass.
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There seem to be pro's and con's.. Ofcourse it would be fantastic to be able to check what cars came in and left Greenhithe after a burglary/robbery or other matter.
Just for the record it would cost about $6000 to $7000 for one camera (due to night vision problems with cheaper ones). The Council has to approve it due to privacy reasons etc.. If most of the residents think it is a great idea and there is a petition to show that more are pro then con it might be approved..
I don't really see in what way it could be abused? Maybe that person can explain? Only in case of an offence would the tape be checked?
And it is a proven fact that where there are camera's there is a lot less criminality. (that would mean even less in the community of Greenhithe)...
Community Constable Hermien KOK
0274 776 235
hermina.kok@police.govt.nz
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Cameras set up? why not. Did half of you know your being watched anyway?
Doesn't anyone watch 60 mins.
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Hi Neighbours,
I wasn't sure where to suggest this so I thought I'd start a topic here and see how it goes.
It occurred to me that Greenhithe is perfectly situated to enable security cameras to be set up at the two entry/exit points for the area. If you've ever visited a gated community or somewhere like Pauanui you may have noticed security cameras set up at the entrance to the community. This is an excellent deterrent to out of area crims 'dropping in' for a quick 'shopping visit' at the local houses.
Greenhithe is naturally set up to suit this approach as there are only two roads in or out.
I would suggest cameras at the Greenhithe Rd overbridge and at the Motorway end of Tauhinu Road. Modern systems make this fairly reasonable financially and pretty well maintenance free. Maybe the video feeds could even be incorporated into this site!
If enough people think this has merit we could approach local businesses for sponsorship / support.
Your thoughts?
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As one of the Co-ordinators of a very well supported Geenhithe Neighbourhood Watch - Waipuia, Awatahi, Thomas Hunter Lane - we receive regular updates from Hermien, our local Community Constable, of the crime events that have happened in Greenhithe the previous week.
Reading the blogs, its very obvious that most people are not aware of the amount of vandalism and theft that actually occurs here. For instance, last weekend cars were damaged all along Greenhithe Road as far down as the school, Tauhinu and Isobel Streets were again hit, a car was stolen from Tauhinu and recovered later in Henderson. The previous weeks...Bus Stations destroyed, burgularies.
We are not helping ourselves! For instance, there are only two active Neighbourhood Watches in Greenhithe...ours and part of Rame Road. The rest of the community seem apathetic to some form of self-help.
Our watch members regularly take note of/ report suspicious vehicles. Word appears to have "got out" as we don't now have, the "specialist tree surgeons" driving up and down, and our residents are now actively watching each others properties. Everyone in the watch has each others contact numbers etc if alarms go off.
Cameras at the two entrance roads has to be a help to further discouraging these people,
Alan Eversfield
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Yeah, don't you just hate shortsighted fools! Anyone who doesn't agree with me is one.
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Maybe the security cameras could be funded by having a speed camera on Greenhithe Road between the motorway offramp & Dressage Lane then sharing the fines collected between the Police & the residents. As most speedsters are Greenhithe residents it could be seen as giving back to the community. The security cameras could also possible pickup all the people who dont stop at the stop sign on the motorway off ramp, those people could be fined & the revenue channelled back into the maintenance of the cameras.
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Good to see some discussion on this. I started the thread a few weeks back and haven't had a chance to log on for a while.
A few have metioned 'tapes' - where they would be stored, etc. With current technologies there wouldn't be any tapes as such. I would envisage a looping record to hard disk (as I suggested, it could perhaps be integrated into this site) recording say the last 24-48 hours. Disk storage is very very cheap now and I'm sure this can all be done wirelessly.
Thanks for your input Hermina, I wonder if the cameras you mention are like those being used in more and more places overseas - Saw a really interesting doco on Discovery last week - I think it was Birmingham or somewhere like that - the crime rate has dropped through the floor since the cameras were installed.
The cameras I'm suggesting wouldn't need to be as sophisticated as those used in cities, as they wouldn't need pan or zoom. They would simply be set so as to identify vehicles coming and going.
I know this can get some people's blood heating up with 'Big Brother' type reactions, but if you asked many of those people if they'd feel more secure in their home if they knew Hermina was always on duty just up the road they'd probably say yes... a camera is a bit like that isn't it?
Anyway, good healthy debate is .... healthy :) so thanks for the thoughts - and thanks for the website, it's a great community resource.
Tony
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Hermien / Hermina,
Sorry if I got your name wrong in my last post. But which one is it :) your email is Hermina?
btw, your blog is interesting but I notice you haven't updated it for a while.
Cheers
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Whilst setting up security cameras is a good idea in theory - where would the money come from to install and maintain them? Who would be responsible for them in the event of theft? Would the tapes be held offsite? (rather than in the cameras themselves, so if the cameras themselves were stolen - which happens often - the perps could be captured on the offsite video).. My theory is that alot of the vandalism (bus shelters/graffiti/letterbox vandalism) is actually being done at the hands of local youth - security cameras at the entrances of Greenhithe would not hinder these types of crime at all.
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Re bus link
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Me too. Also, if you drive over to the Park and Ride, you cannot get a parking space during term time after about 8.30 am, so it becomes unusable for those dropping off at school before work.
It's a brilliant service once you can get yourself to Constellation though.
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I am lucky enough to be able to catch a lift with my partner who drives to Mangere each day and leaves at 6.30am. However when the busway opened I took the opportunity to park and drive at around 8.30 at Albany because I don't need to start work at 7.00 every day.
But it appears the Northern Busway is already a victim of its own success. Both Constellation and Albany carparks are now full by 8.00am most days. So driving there is now out after 7.30.am
Living in Greenhithe and working in Auckland City means that unless I catch one of the 3 early commuter buses at 6.40, 7.10 or 7.40 that go direct to the city I am forced to wait for the hourly one that meanders all around the suburbs then to Constellation Drive.
I can only hope that the March madness settles down and the bulge (of students?) subsides....
Rose
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I don't know of any Greenhithe bus that "meanders around the suburbs and then to Constellation Drive". After the "3 early commuter buses at 6.40, 7.10 or 7.40" the only options for leaving Greenhithe are the 133 to Takapuna and the 132 to Albany.
You could try using a 133 or 132 to catch the 891 that goes direct from Cuthill to Takapuna, and then change at Smales Farm on to one of the express buses down the busway. How good an option this is depends on the time of day, because the 891 goes every 45 minutes while the Greenhithe buses are mostly once an hour. I suppose you might try parking your car in the lay-by near Cuthill (on Upper Harbour Drive) and walking to the bus stop from there ...
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Living in Greenhithe and working in Auckland City means that unless I catch one of the 3 early commuter buses at 6.40, 7.10 or 7.40 that go direct to the city I am forced to wait for the hourly one that meanders all around the suburbs then to Constellation Drive.
Rose
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If there was a [very] regular bus service to link up with Constellation, then I would definitely use the Northern Busway service. However, because there is no guarantee that I can get a bus, say every 20 minutes, it is not worth using. What a pity. Sarah-Jane Batten
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Roadside Shrub Trimming
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To whomsoever took the trouble, and made the effort to trim roadside shrubbery from the immediate vicinity of my mailbox, - thank you. You have saved me from yet another task on by todo list!
How about doing the rest of Rahui Road. It is long overdue for a major cut back of overhanging roadside shrubbery.
How about an approach to NSCC Parks and Reserves to get some action. As it is, vehicles are forced onto the wrong side of the rather narrow road that is Rahui Road.
Yes, I could take it up with NSCC!
But, how about some support from elsewhere?
Cheers.
D
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I hear ya,
Up my end there is a major problem with the dreaded 'other' side of the footpath. I do mine. I dont like doing so.
But we have some dirty peckers at this end that don't do it, and I can't really say I blame them.
Why isn't the council coming through and tidying up the place. Starting too look like Otahuhu around here.
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<Hi,
It is Lou here. I confess. I was the local lopper.
I spend a lot of time in a small town in the south island. When they see something needs doing, they do it. It would not enter their heads to expect someone to do it for them be it the Government, council or any other organisation.
Hopefully a bit of their admirable attitude is rubbing off on me.
It took a few minutes to do what I did. I thought the road was getting just a little too narrow.
I will do more when I get time.
If the council gets involved, they will either bring in a machine that would leave the area looking as if a helicopter has pruned it. Or worse, some agent orange and give us all a blast.
So why not B.Y.O.Loppers and join the fun.
Cheers.
lou. #23
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The council doesn't have the budget to clear vegetation on footpaths, unless it represents a safety hazard (eg to traffic), so unfortunately we are left to keep our surroundings tidy.
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Just ring the council and tell them it's a hazard (ie getting up to power lines etc, or blocking clear view of the road or something) - has worked for me..
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Does anyone know....
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We have lived in Greenhithe for the past 7 years and have watched two older chaps, very obviously brothers who walked the streets during the day together for exercise, complete with floppy hats. But for the last 6 months we have seen just the one chap by himself and was wondering where the other fellow has gone?
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Me too :-)
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Relax. They are both OK. They are in good health. Spoke to one of them this morning. They are just taking different walks at the moment.
He assured me they haven't fallen out and all is well with them.
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Very pleased :-)
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Some years ago, I met these two chaps at a neighbour's place. They are indeed brothers, In fact they are twins. We often met for dinner on Christmas Day. Enquiries indicate that one of them has been ill for some time, and no longer joins his twin brother on his walk around Greenhithe.
The same enquiries indicate that these two brothers have lived in Greenhithe from at least 1951, - some 60 yrs.
One of you indicates that you know that they live in Churchouse Road.
Might I suggest that you make yourself/selves known to them and perhaps learn a bit more about the history of Greenhithe, then publish it here for all to be aware of and add to local history records?
Cheers,
Delta
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I thought exactly the same thing the other day. I know they live down Churchouse. Hope he is still around.
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Green Bean
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Hi this is a reply from the Green Bean. Thankyou for all your comments both positive and negative. We can only improve by having customer feedback. All our staff are trained in customer service and we are very lucky to have such a wonderful team. The majority of our staff are from Greenhithe and are also happy to receive any feedback at the time so we can look at where there may be a problem. We are also open to suggestions in regards to our menu if there is something that you would like to see on it. We are in the process of reviewing this and will do this every couple of months. Our coffee is organic and may not suit everyone but so far we seem to have enough repeat business to confirm we have made the right choice. Our barista's have regular training each month and try to produce consistency with this. Thankyou once again to everyone in Greenhithe who has supported us during the past couple of months. We intend to be around for a long time and have alot of plans for the future at the Green Bean. We are linking up on line so you will be able to see our weekly specials and what events are coming up at the Green Bean.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
>I'm sorry, but I don't agree. Although I would love to have another classy restaurant in Greenhithe, I don't think anyone who has run one here has been able to make it pay.
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>It's a shame Green Bean didn't work out for those lovely Ladies.
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>Can't wait to try out the new place later this week<blockquote>
Collins house restaurant was there for years and was always very busy (infact, half the time I could never get in because it was fully booked out) - I highly doubt Collins House closed due to lack of patronage - it had the kind of reputation that drew people from all over Auckland. Did you see how long the Indian Restaurant lasted? Sorry to say, but I give a Turkish Restaurant about the same time...
Are you talking about when Scott had it or Richard and Anita, or before that?
The Indian was dire, it was just really bad food. If the Turkish delievers good food, good service at the right price in a good atmosphere, then it will do well.
Greenhithe is buzzing....
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The new restaurant opens up there on Thursday at 5pm.
It's going to be a Dutch pancake place, Dutch Delights. There is another restaurant in Birkenhead.
It will be open in the evening too and BYO. Very child friendly...
Exciting stuff for Greenhithe.
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Yay, a Dutch Restaurant. Just what we've always wanted. Yeah right.
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Has anyone been to the new Green Bean cafe and deli? What were your thoughts about the place, food, staff etc? Will you go back? Will you recommend it to others? Suggestions?
There is an article about it posted here...
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Collins House was a top Auckland restaurant when it was run by Gino, since then it's reputation has gone so far down the tubes that unfortunately it will take lots of hard work, money and extremely great food/service for its vibe to build up again. Changing its name back to Collins House would be a start!
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I think the food and service was really good at the cafe. has a great menu and the food was really yummy. Also enjoyed the friendly local service from the staff. Great stuff guys. All the best
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Only had a coffee, so can't comment on the food, but the coffee was less than average (to be kind)
I went to France, and the beer I had in one bar was warm.
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We visited in the opening week and had a very average experience. I didn't want to post the review then, as I really want these people to succeed, and it takes time to get settled. Returned today and had a wonderful experience. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Menu very extensive and our brunch choices were both very well received. The creamy mushrooms were delicious. Coffee as always, was excellent.
Very pleasant experience. Well done!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Only had a coffee, so can't comment on the food, but the coffee was less than average (to be kind)
I went to France, and the beer I had in one bar was warm.
Annnnnd I bet you never went back to that bar again...........
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Previously Greenhithe Editor wrote:
Has anyone been to the new Green Bean cafe and deli? What were your thoughts about the place, food, staff etc? Will you go back? Will you recommend it to others? Suggestions?
There is an article about it posted here...
Have been there several times now and found the food to be fine but the service too slow; perhaps the coffee machine is the bottle-neck (can't do enough coffees at once)? or maybe it's a staff/order flow issue... also there may be a problem with being able to serve only one person at a time owing to the tiny counter space - if the person who's just ordered doesn't step aside while their takeout coffee's being made, then everyone else has to wait before they can even order.
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No, been there once, ordered a smoked chicken panini and a coffee.
The panini arrived about 10 minutes later, and it was less than memorable.
The coffee was drinkable, although nothing special.
This Greenhithe family definately won't be going back to the Green Bean.
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Um, yeah, sorry but I HATE to be a pessimist, but to be honest, I can't actually see a huge need for a dutch restaurant in Greenhithe.. What we need is another classy restaurant, like Collins House used to be.. Green Bean unfortunately 'fell in the middle' in my opinion (wasn't quite a cafe/wasn't quite a restaurant).. A cafe in Greenhithe will be great, and I believe popular..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Um, yeah, sorry but I HATE to be a pessimist, but to be honest, I can't actually see a huge need for a dutch restaurant in Greenhithe.. What we need is another classy restaurant, like Collins House used to be.. Green Bean unfortunately 'fell in the middle' in my opinion (wasn't quite a cafe/wasn't quite a restaurant).. A cafe in Greenhithe will be great, and I believe popular..
I'm sorry, but I don't agree. Although I would love to have another classy restaurant in Greenhithe, I don't think anyone who has run one here has been able to make it pay.
It's a shame Green Bean didn't work out for those lovely Ladies.
Can't wait to try out the new place later this week
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Went for a drink and muffin on a Wednesday morning and was very disappointed. Waited a while to be served as there was only one person working behind the counter and she was making coffees for the only other table there. We seated ourselves and then were annoyed to find our 2 toddlers sitting with felt tip pens with no lids on them in the play area! The play area was very small and cramped by tables and there were ants crawling over the toys and carpet. Hot chocolates was average, watery, but the muffin was nice. Would defnitely need to see some more positive reviews before considering returning.
Unfortunately everyone can have good and bad experiences. I think it is wonderful that the cafe is trying to make it a family place and have an area for the children. We have had many positive experiences and go weekly. Sometimes people leave a mess after their children have been playing there and the staff are usually busy when we have been there so are not able to pick up after everyone. My hot chocolates are the best I have ever had I would suggest you go back and give it another chance. The girls do not make hot chocolates with water so not quite sure why they could have been watery. As these girls have worked hard to cater to the Greenhithe Community I suggest next time it would be better to let them know as they are very friendly people down there and always open to both negative and positive suggestions. We dont want to loose this important asset to the community.
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Only had a coffee, so can't comment on the food, but the coffee was less than average (to be kind)
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I'm sorry, but I don't agree. Although I would love to have another classy restaurant in Greenhithe, I don't think anyone who has run one here has been able to make it pay.
It's a shame Green Bean didn't work out for those lovely Ladies.
Can't wait to try out the new place later this week
Collins house restaurant was there for years and was always very busy (infact, half the time I could never get in because it was fully booked out) - I highly doubt Collins House closed due to lack of patronage - it had the kind of reputation that drew people from all over Auckland. Did you see how long the Indian Restaurant lasted? Sorry to say, but I give a Turkish Restaurant about the same time...
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Yes, went there last weekend. The menu is fantastic and the coffee great. Service was a little slow, but you would probably expect that initially whilst they get on their feet. Decor is lovely, they really have given the place a much needed face lift. Possibly have too many tables in the main room as it seemed a bit cramped. Staff were excellent.
Will be back.
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Haven't seen any Greenhithe Cafe's for sale?? Heaps of North Shore Cafes on TM, but nothing in the 'Hithe...
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Went last Wednesday and enjoyed! Have a nice fresh feeling about the place. I wish them all the best and would recommend it to everyone - food was good, staff friendly and i didn't have to wait too long considering it was very busy at the time.
good luck guys.
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Went to Green Bean today. Excellent coffee! Great food, reasonable prices and a lovely atmosphere. Great asset to our community.
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Went for a drink and muffin on a Wednesday morning and was very disappointed. Waited a while to be served as there was only one person working behind the counter and she was making coffees for the only other table there. We seated ourselves and then were annoyed to find our 2 toddlers sitting with felt tip pens with no lids on them in the play area! The play area was very small and cramped by tables and there were ants crawling over the toys and carpet. Hot chocolates was average, watery, but the muffin was nice. Would defnitely need to see some more positive reviews before considering returning.
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Exciting Cafe for sale on the Shore (Trade Me)
mmmm...wonder which one?
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Recommend a real estate agent
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Previously Lilbits wrote:
you sad person - at the end of the day buyer/seller beware! do we have to protect everyone. if you want to sell private go for it, it you want to sell through an agent get the best buy!!! do we have to protect everyone from someone making money - everything is a risk, you have to make your own judgement and if you fluck up then it is your loss. ps i am not an agent!
I don't know why you feel you need to give advice - judging by your other stupid comments elsewhere on the forum, I'd bet you are an agent or affiliated to one.
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Woooah, geez does the above person need to take a chill pill or WHAT?!! Mate, get a grip; I for one know lilbits is NOT a real estate agent, but that is not the issue.. The issue is, you would like to see an industry of people loose their jobs?! YOU might of had a bad agent, but you get poor customer service in any industry you utilise these days.. I have to say every agent I've ever used has been nothing but professional and I've come out at the end of the day with what I wanted. Would you rather all these agents loose their jobs and go on the dole?! No, then you would winge that all your hard earned tax payers dollars are going to the dole bludgers. Go find something else to do with your time other than winge.. Life is too short...
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Now here's some good news at last - poor little useless agents! Hopefully they all disappear soon!
Government reform and regulation of the real estate industry will increase charges and drive agents out of business, says an industry leader. (from the Herald 04/07).
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I am a Real Estate salesperson who worked for an agency in Greenhithe.
I have recently left as I moved to Albany & now work for another company but still do sell in Greenhithe and surrounding areas.
I am honest & hard working & previous to being in Real Estate I had no idea how incredibly hard salespeople work for every cent they earn. Out of my class of 21, only 2 will still be working as salespeople in a years time, that's how tough it is. I think the best advice I can give anyone looking for a salesperson is word of mouth, ask your neighbours or just go into the office and chat with the salespeople. I'm still in this career because I enjoy bringing purchasers & vendors together and having a brilliant result at the end for both parties. Good luck everyone :o)
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Not true. Ray White is owned by Diana Eaton who has been around since forever. I should also say that Ray White are very active in the community sponsoring the tennis club and the Greenhithe Garden Tour, not to mention that monthly email newsletter emanating from this esteemed source.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Ray Whites have only been there for a very short time,
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Sorry, I should have said Ray Whites have only been in Greenhithe for a very short time (not in general of course)..
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Slightly off topic, but related to 'things real estate agents will say'. From the Tall Oaks subdivision in Albany:
Amenities This quiet, leafy
estate provides a quality lifestyle for you and your family and is
close to popular schools and shopping centres, with the renowned North
Shore Golf Course on your doorstep.
Also within safe walking distances to the prestigious private
co-educational Kristen School, top-decile rated Greenhithe Primary
School, the new Albany Junior High School and the popular Massey
University campus.
What sort of person would be happy living in Albany and walking to the top decile rated Greenhithe Primary!!!? It's about 6km each way.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Can someone recommend a decent real estate agent to sell a family home in Greenhithe, or is the private route the one to go? This is not a trick question - there must be someone who has had dealings with someone in the real estate business who is genuinely able to assist.
Home is in Upper Greenhithe, completely renovated, 4 bed, 2 bath etc etc.
We recently used Bayleys Albany to sell our house and they were fantastic. We have also used Professionals Leigh Mosley is great)although this house was in the $750+ bracket. We found that important to have your house marketed with the right company for the price you require.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Well, once upon a time, there was only one REA in the 'Hithe... They did more than good for us, but that was before 'the others'.. I would still (personally) go with the originals...
For us newer migrants to greenhithe who were the originals?
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If your still looking try that company that was on Fair Go last night. These guys are winners they will sign you up with a 4yr agentcy and not sell your house and get guys to live in it also... Blinding work.. National something
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And I should have said that Ray White used to be called Greenhithe Real Estate, and Diana just changed the name and bought into a franchise. So Ray White Greenhithe have been around for ages, just with a different brand.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Sorry, I should have said Ray Whites have only been in Greenhithe for a very short time (not in general of course)..
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
And I should have said that Ray White used to be called Greenhithe Real Estate, and Diana just changed the name and bought into a franchise. So Ray White Greenhithe have been around for ages, just with a different brand.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Sorry, I should have said Ray Whites have only been in Greenhithe for a very short time (not in general of course)..
oh no possum,eric and ray white have only been here for ten years
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
The Professionals.. Ray Whites have only been there for a very short time, and B&T are still in the process of building their new premises (next to Dr Nick's).. >For us newer migrants to greenhithe who were the originals?
the 'originals' being the proffessionals.Tania Bennett is a good agent of the proffessionals.
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The Professionals.. Ray Whites have only been there for a very short time, and B&T are still in the process of building their new premises (next to Dr Nick's)..
For us newer migrants to greenhithe who were the originals?
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Now here's some good news at last - poor little useless agents! Hopefully they all disappear soon! Government reform and regulation of the real estate industry will increase charges and drive agents out of business, says an industry leader. (from the Herald 04/07).
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Can someone recommend a decent real estate agent to sell a family home in Greenhithe, or is the private route the one to go? This is not a trick question - there must be someone who has had dealings with someone in the real estate business who is genuinely able to assist.
Home is in Upper Greenhithe, completely renovated, 4 bed, 2 bath etc etc.
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Well, once upon a time, there was only one REA in the 'Hithe... They did more than good for us, but that was before 'the others'.. I would still (personally) go with the originals...
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NOT Barfoot & Thompson.
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Slightly off topic, but related to 'things real estate agents will say'. From the Tall Oaks subdivision in Albany:
Site, are you considering a move to Tall Oaks?
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I suggest you approach Joan Darragh from the Proffessionals.She is always looking so tidy and well dressed.
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they would be disappointed once they walked all that way to learn they weren't in the school zone!. Some people will believe anything. In fact it's probably greenhithe anyway from what i have read on the who lives in Greenhithe really thread it would seem that our sleepy village is in fact a small city we could probably form our own council and vote for the mayoral candidates posting on that other thread.
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Greenhithe Neutral Challenge
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You can freewheel from Upper Harbour Dr at the top of Cuthill a long way down Greenhithe Rd.
The challenge is to not use your accelerator at all from the 70km/h sign at the top of Cuthill, turn right into Greenhithe Rd and see how far you get.
Rules: You have to obey the speed limit and keep a good lookout. If you see another car coming, or a dog or kid, abort! abort! abort! There is always another day. Please be safe.
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I used to do that in my old Hillman Hunter down G'hithe Rd to save gas!!
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we got as far as roland road doing this in a green mini in the early '80s.it used to be open road down the hill then tho
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Nah man, it wasn't the same one you drove.. Mine was the Smurf Mobile (it was blue).. There was another hunter in the 'Hithe back in the mid 90's, it was a creamy sort of colour, and I believe after the driver rolled it on Upper Harbour Dr, it had a dark brown door..
I used to do that in my old Hillman Hunter down G'hithe Rd to save gas!!
>Yeh I think its the same hillman hunter i used to drive I think it was the only one in Greenhithe
Yeh It never went the same after i rolled it, and it did have 2 brown doors and a few big dents in the roof, you must know me if you knew that i had rolled it
Ps dont try to do a snakie at 100km on graval roads it doesnt work to well and you end up in the ditch.
PPs was this the smurf mobile that was in a ditch at Muriwai that i had to tow out
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Yeah, no one should admit to owning a Hillman Hunter
Previously harold bloomsfield wrote:
I cannot believe what i am reading, it is disgraceful.
the hunter was the best car i ever had lots of good times and im still here to talk about it even after rolling it down the bank and never wearing our seatbelts and just being a local hoon of my time
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the mini was green and owned by 'burke'.was 1980s. and by the way 'cuthill' is where the traffic lights are at the end of upper harbour drive,not where greenhithe road starts.it is so named because of the 'cut' in the 'hill' to make way for the road where the big concrete retainer wall now is,just up from the traffic lights.
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Yeah, no one should admit to owning a Hillman Hunter
Previously harold bloomsfield wrote:
I cannot believe what i am reading, it is disgraceful.
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slipping into neutral to save gas? what a waste of time.
if you're in neutal the engine is still having to turn over to keep the car from stalling, if you're engine braking the car will use virtually zero fuel.
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Who's doing this to save gas? It's just fun. Although if you have a Hillman Hunter you will save gas by freewheeling. Modern cars with fuel cut offs are different, you are right about that. Previously Anonymous wrote: slipping into neutral to save gas? what a waste of time.
if you're in neutal the engine is still having to turn over to keep the car from stalling, if you're engine braking the car will use virtually zero fuel.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I used to do that in my old Hillman Hunter down G'hithe Rd to save gas!!
Yeh I think its the same hillman hunter i used to drive I think it was the only one in Greenhithe
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Previously Anonymous wrote: we got as far as roland road doing this in a green mini in the early '80s.it used to be open road down the hill then tho
Yeh i made it just going up the hill to roland rd I that was in the hunter their was no roundabouts back then, bit heaveir than a mini i know a guy that was into minis around then who had fire red hair I wonder if this is him
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Whoohoo! Made it to the Professionals Office. I love that first traffic circle, it offers no resistance.
Yeh i got from one end of greenhithe to the other, what ever your full of it
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
You can freewheel from Upper Harbour Dr at the top of Cuthill a long way down Greenhithe Rd.
The challenge is to not use your accelerator at all from the 70km/h sign at the top of Cuthill, turn right into Greenhithe Rd and see how far you get.
Rules: You have to obey the speed limit and keep a good lookout. If you see another car coming, or a dog or kid, abort! abort! abort! There is always another day. Please be safe.
This is a Pretty stupid Idea No one sticks to the speed limit anyway go full tilt you might get to the school
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I cannot believe what i am reading, it is disgraceful.
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Nah man, it wasn't the same one you drove.. Mine was the Smurf Mobile (it was blue).. There was another hunter in the 'Hithe back in the mid 90's, it was a creamy sort of colour, and I believe after the driver rolled it on Upper Harbour Dr, it had a dark brown door..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I used to do that in my old Hillman Hunter down G'hithe Rd to save gas!!
Yeh I think its the same hillman hunter i used to drive I think it was the only one in Greenhithe
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Whoohoo! Made it to the Professionals Office. I love that first traffic circle, it offers no resistance.
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*blushes* yes!!
PPs was this the smurf mobile that was in a ditch at Muriwai that i had to tow out
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You people who are complaining about The Malt House clearly havn't been out much. It is a lovely pub compared to a large majority out there. You guys really need to calm down and get a life. Quit complaining about trivial issues. The housewives definitely need to get out more obviously.
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Yep............. people having a good time. Truly disgusting.
Should be banned eh?
Stan
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you lot are a brunch of moaners! Its criminal isnt it that people enjoy themselves and have a social life. You must have the most boring life!!! Previously Anonymous wrote: Sounds like there are a few that are not as worldly as they might think they are.
If you want a family restaurant 'go to one'. Anywhere that serves booze in a 'drinking' sense is no place to take your kids anyway.
As for the women, oh well, thats life. Thats what they do when they are boozin.
I agree with you that some of the parents around here are a bit off, yes that is true. Thats a problem with society you know with the levels of wealth and the likes.
Rich area's tend to think they can do anything, and they do - and your right about people leaving their kids at home I might have known a few to do that as well. Pretty bad really, arrogant springs to mind, so does plastic. Plastic parents that like to look the part but don't actually go through with it.
The best thing you can do is immediately report it to CYF's. Too many times its the poor families in South Auckland that are narked on well newsflash - you know of this kind of thing happening around here, you pick up that phone and make a call to CYF's and follow it through to teach some of these parents that think they can do what they want a lesson. Don't feel bad about it because this is such a nice area or whatever your reason. Nark. Its a beautiful thing especially when you know the kids are getting the better of it.
In the 'top' end of society we tend to think things like CYF's or other things like that don't apply. Well they do.
If you know of it, only you can do something to help their kids.
As for the bar. I have a good idea.
Just don't go there any more. Sure your losing out on a favorite eatery from the past but hey man whats more fun, gearing up the family and heading off into the city lights to a mint as restaurant. Or going to the local and seeing everyone all over again.
Thats my opinion anyway. I think good on the Greenhithe shops for starting to move on. Some people around here will surely be upset about it but the beauty of living here is we have access to both motorways minutes away so we can head off and get outta town for that Friday night family dinner.
The cops do a good job ticketing people. Let's not forget some fool (RIP) drove through the double yellow lines and was killed. And people speed around here and we have a high volume of foot traffic through the streets.
Don't bag on them. They can't be everywhere at once.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: the person who made this thread sounds like they need to crawl in a hole.
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hahahahahahahhaahahhahaha thats awesome
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i agree with stan, and at least have the commitment to put you name on your comment!! chris
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oh dear the poor "woman" !
Was it one? or more, therefore use the plural!
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well I think that we should get all those concerned on this issue in the Greenhithe community and have a meeting over a few bottles of wine at say "The Malthouse" !!! and see what we can do about these sad women having fun......who the hell do they think they are !!
xoxox
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Previously Anonymous wrote: "and the slot-machines"?????????
What were they doing? Guzzling wine and braying like a donkey too?
Ban them too whilst we is banning laughter and fun.
Stan.
Actually Stan, before you get into your sacastic rants... I was having a very good miserable time the other night and someone ruined it but laughing and having a good time. Makes me sick. Thanks
Cod
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Sounds like there are a few that are not as worldly as they might think they are.
If you want a family restaurant 'go to one'. Anywhere that serves booze in a 'drinking' sense is no place to take your kids anyway.
As for the women, oh well, thats life. Thats what they do when they are boozin.
I agree with you that some of the parents around here are a bit off, yes that is true. Thats a problem with society you know with the levels of wealth and the likes.
Rich area's tend to think they can do anything, and they do - and your right about people leaving their kids at home I might have known a few to do that as well. Pretty bad really, arrogant springs to mind, so does plastic. Plastic parents that like to look the part but don't actually go through with it.
The best thing you can do is immediately report it to CYF's. Too many times its the poor families in South Auckland that are narked on well newsflash - you know of this kind of thing happening around here, you pick up that phone and make a call to CYF's and follow it through to teach some of these parents that think they can do what they want a lesson. Don't feel bad about it because this is such a nice area or whatever your reason. Nark. Its a beautiful thing especially when you know the kids are getting the better of it.
In the 'top' end of society we tend to think things like CYF's or other things like that don't apply. Well they do.
If you know of it, only you can do something to help their kids.
As for the bar. I have a good idea.
Just don't go there any more. Sure your losing out on a favorite eatery from the past but hey man whats more fun, gearing up the family and heading off into the city lights to a mint as restaurant. Or going to the local and seeing everyone all over again.
Thats my opinion anyway. I think good on the Greenhithe shops for starting to move on. Some people around here will surely be upset about it but the beauty of living here is we have access to both motorways minutes away so we can head off and get outta town for that Friday night family dinner.
The cops do a good job ticketing people. Let's not forget some fool (RIP) drove through the double yellow lines and was killed. And people speed around here and we have a high volume of foot traffic through the streets.
Don't bag on them. They can't be everywhere at once.
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Here's a link to their brutal destruction of the piece. I've captured on video tape from the safety of my car
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_moia-oVI
Just DISGUSTING!
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No cure has been discovered at this stage, although a mince pie and a chocolate primo help assist with the symptoms.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Has anybody found a cure for this wine flu outbreak yet
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Which one of them Rickrollers is from Greenhithe? The blonde looks familiar - I'm sure I met her at the Malty. I notice Barack Obama is there too - as the barman.
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the person who made this thread sounds like they need to crawl in a hole.
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I am wondering whether the drinking, laughter and people having a good time may actually be good reason to have the place closed down.
I too am truly appalled.
Do these people not realise we are in the midst of a global reccession?
It is NO LAUGHING MATTER!
There are pigs dying of mexican flu and women are laughing down the Malthouse on a Friday night?!
Good God! Stop the world I want to get off!
Albie Laithome
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Crikey, I dont drink at all but I haven't noticed????
Should be thankful that you dont live over the city where you have drunks falling asleep on your doorstep!
Its good there are some drinking holes for the chaps and chappetts of Greenhithe there are alot of hard working people around these ways.
As long as the behaviour is maintained what is the big deal? there are worse things to worry about like the morons that like speeding on our roads!! all those flash cars and everyone has too prove a point! now that is something to worry about!
MC
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yea scrap it up in the malt house 40 year oldzz hahahah
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Oh yeah :-)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Some of us have a life some don't Maybe Swine Flu has hit Greenhithe ???
>For more entertainment Elvis is at the Malt on Sat 9th May Maybe The singing donkeys will be there too Can't wait I'll be leaving my child at home that night. Don Key
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No, it's not the swine flu - it is the more common variant of the wine flu
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Has anybody found a cure for this wine flu outbreak yet
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Appalling :-(
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You'll never believe what I saw after the malty had closed the other night!
Now I originally opened this website to have a laugh at the idiot who posted these complaints but I've come back to report on something more humorous I witnessed. I'm quite a regular at the malty, Most of you would know me in fact (no names!) anyway, we'd just finished our drinks and had thanked the lovely staff and were on the way out down the side of the building by the chippy to hop in our car and what do we see?
Two teenagers, one performing an action on the other that shouldn't be done in public. I get a little closer and realise they're both boys and whos the boy 'performing'? why its a lad who works at the malty.
Good little bit of gossip but harmless fun! I'll not have this turned into a get the gays out of greeny march Thank you very much!
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Some of us have a life some don't Maybe Swine Flu has hit Greenhithe ???
For more entertainment Elvis is at the Malt on Sat 9th May Maybe The singing donkeys will be there too Can't wait I'll be leaving my child at home that night. Don Key
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
you lot are a brunch of moaners! Its criminal isnt it that people enjoy themselves and have a social life. You must have the most boring life!!!
You must be one of those that lets your kids roam the area there free to anyone passing by that wants to snatch them while your inside getting pissed.
Happy drinking.
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"and the slot-machines"?????????
What were they doing? Guzzling wine and braying like a donkey too?
Ban them too whilst we is banning laughter and fun.
Stan.
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Come on Colin come out the closet
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Lololol - this was soo funny to read - made my last 15 mins of work whizz by - Cheers - see you at the Malty, suckers!
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greenhithe has become a epicenter of binge drinking white collared types.
in the closet alcoholics and drama addicts
What's happened to the malt house?
As I recall, it WAS a family restaurant.
Now it resembles a haven for binge drinking parents, and animal-like behavior.
I went in with my family and was embarrassed by all the 'Hee-Haww'-donkey braying from a table of middle aged, wine guzzling woman. and the slot machines?
This to me, is just a candy coated scene from outrageous fortune.
and to the police of greenhithe:
How about cracking down on these types?
I see them stumbling up the road carrying their 'take-out' bottles and drinking straight from the bottle and last time I checked this was illegal, drunk in public etc?
BUCK IT UP GREENHITHE POLICE! You aren't ticket wardens, so stop acting like them and solve some crime.
I know of far too many binge drinking parents of families in greenhithe, drinking themselves half to death in the 'malthouse' while their children are at home alone.
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O... K...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Some of us have a life some don't Maybe Swine Flu has hit Greenhithe ???
For more entertainment Elvis is at the Malt on Sat 9th May Maybe The singing donkeys will be there too Can't wait I'll be leaving my child at home that night. Don Key
No, it's not the swine flu - it is the more common variant of the wine flu
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Log on requirement
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Great! Perhaps we will now see some intelligent and informed discussions from here on.
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I'm sure as the WAAG is a non profit org, they are required to be audited once a year and if something dodgy was going on then a few punters would be up for a big skate and also risk the whole shooting match of what WAAG is trying to do. As I see it we have one chance to stop this silly action of a Airport on the Northshore and the fact that WAAG has set up this action group to lead the way, well good on them. Cheers WAAG.. keep up the good work..
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OK, so we all know WAAG has been gifted $20 from Ak Int. Airport (or should I say, the people who run it).. What I would like to know is WHERE this money is going?! It also costs $20 to become a member of WAAG (I'm pretty sure it was $30 until recently); whilst I'm not sure how many members WAAG has, this is quite a substantial amount of money going into WAAG... I would be interested to know where WAAG's money is going (surely the flyers etc they put around the place doesn't cost this much?!)...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: OK, so we all know WAAG has been gifted $20 from Ak Int. Airport (or should I say, the people who run it).. What I would like to know is WHERE this money is going?! Big costs associated with fighting beaurocracy. All it takes is one trip to Wellington to lobby Minister X and the coffers are bare. In addition, an environment court hearing (likely) will cost squillions
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Why Businesses Struggle Here
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Would the community support Dante's Woodfired Pizza currently located in small-town Huapai? This is a 'destination' pizzeria with people travelling from all over NZ to try their pizzas. Won many awards for their pizzas. Owners looking at possibility of moving business & house to Greenhithe. www.dantespizza.co.nz
We'll support you - love your pizzas...yum yum.
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The Ratepayers Assoc is considering supporting the establishment of a 'Greenhithe Business Association' if there is demand for it. Ths is more likely to be something of value to retail-type businesses than home businesses, but no limits at this stage -- it's still just an idea. If you think there is merit in this idea please post your thoughts here or email info@greenhithe.org.nz
Thanks, Barry.
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We run a modest Bed and Breakfast and anytime anyone visits from overseas they adore being here in lovely Greenhithe. When people ask in general "Where do you live?" and the response is "Greenhithe" they always go "Oh you are so lucky" - which is true. However, when I seek to promote my business to Kiwis who are themselves in the travel sector they perceive Greenhithe as being in the boonies and not a good tourist destination or easily accessed. Well guess what we have close at hand motorway access, we are at the Gateway to the North, minutes away by car is an efficient new bus station serviced by the Northern Express. It takes me minutes to walk to water views and in Summer a great little beach. We have parks and reserves and Molly of Greenhithe to visit. We now have shops and cafes etc.
A recent and lengthy trip to Europe opened our eyes to how wonderful it is here by compare.
If someone has an appreciation of the bigger picture on how we (Greenhithan business folk) can change people's perception of Greenhithe as a place to visit be that for a daytrip or to come and buy products and services we would be interested to hear. Thank you.
Ann & Craig Rook
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Business' usually 'struggle' in Greenhithe because it is solely based on 'word of mouth'... A business HAS to be brilliant to survive... There is no 'through' traffic, so cater to what's here - people will come if it is top notch because people 'here' (in the 'Hithe') will recommend it....
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Would the community support Dante's Woodfired Pizza currently located in small-town Huapai? This is a 'destination' pizzeria with people travelling from all over NZ to try their pizzas. Won many awards for their pizzas. Owners looking at possibility of moving business & house to Greenhithe. www.dantespizza.co.nz
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What shops do you use in Greenhithe?
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The dariy, oh man that place is awesome.
All we need now is a gas station errrrrrrrrrrrrr!!
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Just love having the chemist - Sam is fabulous!
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Everyone probably shops at the dairy and super liquor store, but what other shops do you go to? What is there to recommend them?
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All we need now is a gas station errrrrrrrrrrrrr!!
TOTALLY agree - was a sad day when they got rid of the Mobil in Greenhithe! I think they should get rid of the new cafe/restaurant in the Dairy complex and put a gas station in there - open it all up so it connects with the Malthouse complex... A dvd rental shop in the empty space (in Dairy complex) would be good too..
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Seriously - what dumb-ass would invest in a DVD rental store when that whole industry has a couple of years left to live. We'll all be downloading/ getting through Sky On Demand/ Tivo.
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Well , as i am new to Greenhithe i have no intention on "picking on" business .I have only been to the medical centre twice and am wondering whether he has always been like this or just happened to be having a bad day the two times i was there .As it is my daughters health at stake i am concerned and dont think this warrants a "for goodness sake" comment .I want to know whether i should change gps or not and am after opinions ( whatever they may be) from people who go to this medical centre so that i can make a decision.So if you dont have any comments regarding the actual question there is no need to comment thanks.
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So im guessing you go there and think the Doctor does a quality job then? ( in response to for goodness sake comment)
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I am very disappointed in the Doctor we saw .receptionists and nurses all lovely , friendly and caring but the doctor just seemed like he couldn't be bothered ,does anyone else feel the same?
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If you don't like him go somewhere else. I'm sure Dr Nick wont lose any sleep over your decision.
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Upper Harbour Medical Centre in Hobsonville is very good. But it's a very personal decision.
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"Maybe you should go back to your UK GP??"
Priceless! lol
You certainly set yourself up for that one buddy! haha
.....and yes - maybe you should!
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what is it with people on these boards being so nasty? why dont you try getting a life instead of spending your days picking on other peoples posts ,or go pick up some of that dog poo thats such a problem if youre that bored.
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Dr Nick is AWESOME - leave him alone with your judgemental views. He is a very good thorough Doctor and we are lucky to have him practising in the Village.
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I did find the Dr a little detached at first and also wondered whether he was the right doctor for our family. However, as time went by and we had occasion to see him a few more times I found he came across more approachable and concerned. I do think he is very knowledgeable as I had to be referred to a specialist at one point and the specialist reiterated what Dr Gaeler had said.
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Disagree with original poster, and find it unbelievable that Dr Nick would actually laugh at someones problem, and not fill in an ACC form.. I've been going there for years, for myself and our children, and just cannot believe he would laugh at someone like that sorry, that is completely out of character for him. He has always referred us on if necessary, and our kids have had acc forms filled in a few times, for bumped heads etc..
Maybe you should go back to your UK GP??
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I agree with the original poster. He doesn't appear to be that knowledgable. Been there a few times for a couple of problems I had and he always seemed reluctant to refer, or even take things further.
I know of a few people who now go elsewhere for their treatment.
My particular story-
I explained that I thought that the numbness in my fingers and legs was down to a neck injury I sustained a couple of week prior. He laughed, saying that's impossible, and refused to refer me under ACC to get it checked, stating some anecdote about why they'd refuse the treatment.
My problem got so bad, that I spoke with a Doctor friend of ours. He told me to go direct to A&E. They got so worried they'd immediately put me in a neck brace as I had a suspected neck fracture. I was 'ambulanced' immediately to a specialist unit. After a multitude of tests (MRI, etc) I was told that I was actually lucky not to have been paralysed (at least temporarily) due to the extent of the damage to my... yes, you've guessed it... neck! I was told it was a good job I took the initiative to come in when I did.
So, I'm sure this Doctor is okay for simple things like a cold, but anything more complex, he should be referring to specialists rather than ignoring the patients request when he obviously has no idea on the problem.
My GP in the UK was much better!
/Rant over.
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Maybe you should stop taking things personally??
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He didn't laugh at the problem. He laughed at the suggestion it was the neck. Don't put words in peoples mouths.
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Oh for goodness sake which business in Greenhithe is this blog not going to pick on it's all getting slightly boring.
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Local Tradespeople
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It might be helpful in this context to give a reference, ie, what te tradesperson did that was above average, or a way of contacting you to validate that. If you log in then the other person can send you an email to ask outside of the forum if preferred.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
get a grip hav som trust. y b so cynical.was only recommending someone who i know is good
Site Admin was just asking that posters qualify their statements - more information is a good thing and certainly more helpful to other readers. This is not about trust or cynicism.
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Can anyone recomend a good House Painter
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
It might be helpful in this context to give a reference, ie, what te tradesperson did that was above average, or a way of contacting you to validate that. If you log in then the other person can send you an email to ask outside of the forum if preferred.
get a grip hav som trust. y b so cynical.was only recommending someone who i know is good
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Can anyone recomend a good House Painter
Paul morris 0211585040
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New Mental health hoilday home set up in Greenhithe
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"Greenhithe is a family focussed area and we do not want mental addictive scum coming in. This surely is a joke! how dare they come here under our nose getting the benefit of our wonderful community, let them set up a facility in an industrial area. May be the services of the Greenhithe fire service may be needed at 218 Greenhithe Road if this happens, lets hope commopn sense prevails"
What kind of "wonderful community" tolerates despicable comments like this? It appears to me that the author of that post could do with some mental health treatment of their own.
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Your spelling leaves a bit to be desired. I am guessing you are still a schoolkid or else you seem to have forgotten an awful lot!
Must try harder.
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At any one time 1 in 5 (approx) people have a diagnosable mental illness. Around 3 in 100 will have what can be seen as a major mental illness. I have no idea of the population of Greenhithe however it is clear that our community is already home to a large number of people who live with mental illness and those who love them.
The comment ‘roaming the streets unsupervised’ is an interesting one. Firstly, there are plenty of 16 to 25 year olds roaming the mean streets of Greenhithe at night already, I doubt 4 extra will make any difference. Secondly, the youth service staff will have a responsibility to supervise those young people staying with them, I wish the same could be said for some of the parents in Greenhithe…
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All you do gooders need to pull your heads out of the sand ! Most of you do gooders have only experienced crime by watching"crime watch" in the safe environs of your cosy home, but the reality is that druggies, mental people, etc cause problems, they have in their past and they will in the future, believe me I know
Firstly their clients wont be white North Shore boys that have smoked a joint or two! Clients that go to this facility is because they have mental issues and drug addiction issues etc with delinquent tendencies coming from the spectrum of all dysfunctional and social backgrounds.
The very fact that they can stroll around unsupervised in Greenhithe causes me a great concern.I will think twice before letting my kids go to the dairy.
But you ' do gooders' want to embrace them , and good on you !, how about you invite them into your house for dinner if you think that would help their rehabilitation.
But I would be happy to be proven wrong , maybe their outside movements should be limited or at least there should be a curfew OR should something bad was to happen (which does not bear thinking) in Greenhithe can we , the good folk of Greenhithe insist that this facility gets closed down?
Re the so called hate postings, I can understand why people get so upset after all they as well as myself have made an investment for our families to live in a nice safe haven with all the community feel, and this smacks of a ticking time bomb with all the potential problems attached.
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I am guessing that the person getting most worked up here is probably the same person with the 1.85 million dollar house that was getting all worked up last week.
I actually prefer the new editions to Greenhithe than I do you.
Why don't you move back to where you came from and let these people get better and live in peace?
I worry more about you NIMBYs than I do about the people who have struck a bad patch in life.
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This ‘do gooder’ has 15 years of experience with this population and I’ve never watched crime watch…
Good on you for being honest with this comment ‘white North Shore boys’ at least we now realise you have a number of biases on the world. With your noted views I respectfully request that you be supervised when walking around Greenhithe as I do not want my children exposed to such intolerances.
I’m also glad that you ‘would be happy to be proven wrong’. Please be clear on the level of proof you require. This facility has now been open 4 months and yet I have not noticed an increase in ‘delinquent’ crime or increase in ‘unsupervised’ teenagers wandering around at night.
I’m all for living ‘in a nice safe haven with all the community feel’, but my version of this has no bigots in it.
I hope everyone in Greenhithe that has not waited and waited and waited for council consent does not have to move out...
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I see that the house next door is now for sale - no surprises there really......I hope they get a decent price, but I doubt it once potential buyers know who the neighbours are.
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The Challenge Trust organisation have set up business at 218 Greenhithe Road and we now have our own holiday home for young adults with Mental Health and Addiction Issues in the Village. However, they do not have council consent and have had to apply in retrospect. Any ideas how we can stop their operation would be most welcome. 15 April 2011.
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Time will tell. I feel for the people who have put their house on the market, I have spoken to them about it. We all want to do right by our community but is choosing Greenhithe as a guinea pig rather than a rural area the right choice? Shall we wait until nothing happens, or shall we wait until something happens?
All the remote prophets should consider moving near to this address for some meditation.
I am soooo not looking forward to saying "I told you so". Having actually done some research into this and talked to people who have lived near such a place I can say....
This is the first such a place for the Challenge Trust.
But it is not the first establishment of its kind.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/local-government/news/article.cfm?c_id=250&objectid=10724940
Ok, not the same company or the same situation, but this is how these things happen. Change it up, make it difficult to compare.
Say "community", say "your kid", say "it could happen to your family". dont say "they could be living next door" and please dont say "lets talk to them first". No wait, "lets talk to the owners of the house, oh they have decided to sell their house and not tell the next owners that we are moving in next door, thats not our fault is it?" This is documented evidence by the way, not just making it up.
This is what is happening.
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I live (and yes I am a home owner) of a property in nice part of Titirangi where the respite facility (house) was located for over four years. The respite facility was only a five minute drive from the main shopping area. I am a regular walker and frequent shopper and community member. I have never had and neither have many of my friends had any problem or heard of anything untoward from the youth respite facility. In fact, some services have done very well from having the respite facility in the area. The local community house was regularly booked by staff, our local businesses would do well with the extra services such as our local chemist, accountant, cafes, yoga, art classes, etc., (in a wholesome way). Might I suggest to those who are near on depression themselves, that they pick themselves up and take action by involving themselves in some action research. Go to Titirangi, interview the locals and gather the information for yourselves to ensure you don't end up in a respite facility for fear of losing $$ on your real estate. To tell you the truth from the messages I have been reading on here, it really does concerns me that you all need to grow up and look at yourselves as the adults you are and set an example for your own children because it might be one of your children one day who might end up needs the valuable support that this respite facility has been able to offer these youth in need of support and extra care at a time in their lives when no one else understands what they are going through.
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This trust has been going for 17 years so they know they must get consent first! Why didn't they?
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Crikey. Some of the posts on this forum make for cringe-worthy reading.
I was a resident at the original Titirangi respite facility on many occasions. My fellow residents were largely deeply appreciative of that community, and very much treasured the surrounding environment and facilities. Certainly, we were mentally unwell, but we were also monitored by, and interacting with, a group of hugely competent staff. Our clinical teams and psychiatrists would visit the site and assess our capacity to be there on a regular basis. Notes were written. Meds were taken. And the day was very much a structured affair.
I now live on the Shore, shop in the supermarkets, attend university and take medication.
Without a youth-oriented respite facility available, it is possible things would have been rather different.
People with mental illness are your average mix of folk, contending with some pretty hefty issues and impediments. They shouldn't need to contend with society's prejudices as well.
Thank you to those who have expressed tolerance on this site. You have made this less a headache.
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Seems to me that once again we have NIMBY in action - not in my back yard
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It's an accepted fact that the most dangerous people in any community are people suffering mental health issues and or desperate people such as drug addicts off their head or desperate for their next fix. Who are the people most at risk from such people. I'd say anybody that lives within walking distance from them. A desperate drug addict needing their next fix is not going to leave Greenhithe and go elsewhere to commit crime for that fix. They will take the easiest and fasted option. ie A Greenhithe target. Who wants mental health patients and drug addicts walking around outside their home? NOBODY. Will this facility affect house prices in the area? YES. Would you want a facility such as this within ten miles of your children? NO!
Is it just a matter of time before something horrendous happens? YES!
Is it the height of arrogance for anybody to put this sort of facility right smack in the middle of our safe community without even consulting the people in the community? YES YES YES!!!!
How would the people behind this facility being dumped onto Greenhithe feel if the Notorious chaptor of the Mongrel Mob set up their pad next to their home. MORTIFIED!
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Below is the email details of the compliance inspector if you wish to object to their consent application quoting the address 218 Greenhithe Road.
Zeljka.Vidovic@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Hi, I've been a Greenhithe resident for 15 years and love our village atmosphere and sense of community. I also like to make conscientious and informed decisions before I take a stand. I did some web searching today and found The Challenge Trust website quite open and encouraging for people who need help. Have a read of the Challenge Trust blog, mentioning the new home opened in Greenhithe in December - http://www.challenge.co.nz/trust/blog/
It's a difficult situation and one I don't think we should be having such a knee-jerk reaction to. I feel fortunate that my own family is not in need of the Challenge Trust, and find myself grateful that services like this are available if ever we were.
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This post has been removed as it is alleged that it is defamatory to the Challenge Trust, and a fictional representation of the meeting that has been reported. Anyone following this thread is urged to consider this in light of subsequent posts.
Regards,
Site Admin
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Half the people that hang out at the Malthouse come under the above umbrella... Get a grip people, some people have mental health issues, what if it was YOUR child - oh it would be OK for them to go get help, but not in 'our safe wonderful little Greenhithe' eh - like someone above mentioned NIMBY
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They call the people staying 'clients' therefore it's a business. The answers to the questions clearly show a lack of professionalism, security planning and concern for the local community. While the zone plan allows for a boarding house it does not allow for a mental health facility. It is a small home on a small site, sharing a drive and overlooking neighbors. Is also right by the school bus stop.
If someone goes ahead and establishes a business without first getting resource consent I think they should automatically be denied that consent. It would soon get the message across!
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218 Greenhithe Rd Greenhithe , but dont forget part of their treatment is to integrate with the community mmmmm.
Keep your boys safe, a sense of irony is that you might have to lock up your boys for your own security when really these 16-25 year old "clients" should be locked up themselves.
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I would like to note that "hate" speech and veiled threats against people or property will not be tolerated on this site. Robust discussion and debate is all good, but offending posts will be removed when a complaint is received if a line has been crossed.
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How long has this place been operating? 'cos to be honest I haven't noticed any people that don't blend in well with the usual people of The Hithe.
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i find it quiet dissapointing the amount of negitive abuse that has been written about the mental home.just because somone has a mental disability dosent mean they are a danger to our comunity. you would find far worse sorts in greenhithe who probly should be in there themselves. they are not a threat to us and you should be ashamed at your jugmental attatudes. its people like you that put greenhithe to shame. and just for the record i live on the same road as the home and im more than happy if it stays!
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It is clear that the Challenge Trust has set up their business in Greenhithe without any local consultation and they openly confirm that this is the way they initiate their residential facilities. The reasons for this type of strategy our obvious, not least because this is one proven way to have an application fast tracked though the system.
The Challenge Trusts clients have been seen walking to and from the village shops; every house and car on route is vulnerable.
The Challenge Trust has a very flash website and there is no doubt they intend to earn significant revenue from this facility.
Nimby is a tern thrown at anyone who objects to anything; I suppose the Japanese who objected to a nuclear power plant in their neighbourhood were nimby’s too.
Greenhite Nimby
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Sheer arrogance on behalf of the Challenge Trust & the WDHB for setting up this business without any prior consent or knowledge of the local community.
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I agree with the above posting commenting on the shocking spelling mmmmm... reads like that the posting 2 above may have come from one of the "clients" in the mental home.
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Sadly I always thought Greenhithe was a place of "tolerance and acceptance" as the last post has suggested we are NOT. It definitely appears that we are now a divided community - those for tolerance, acceptance, understanding and compassion, and those who are not. Dissapointing, Greenhithe, I was always so proud to live here.
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The post above details the address, do you drive past there or stop there on a daily basis? We do. We are not saying the police are being called every 5 minutes that would be giving a false impression. We are saying that there is a perception of increased chance of such things happening.
Today, pretty quiet! Compared to the nothing, nothing, nothing we used to have.... A couple of people, actually just one person using offensive language(to himself in the middle of the street) that I do not want my kids to hear, they then he walked into the house. Is this to become our locale? Last night there were a number of people shouting and then the cars from the house progressively left. Is this to become our locale? A neighbor has told us of someone walking up to them a few days ago, telling them they are mental and giving their address. Is this to become our locale?
I agree with this organisation and what they stand for.
I also want my kids to have a stable and secure environment which is why we chose to live here.
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So now we have someone in Titirangi telling us good folk in Greenhithe "How to think!" .The reality is that the people who reside in Titirangi and clients from the mental facility who roam around the area , well you most probably couldnt tell them apart.
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Wow this is amazing , every time someone writes in with what appears genuine concerns about the mental facility in Greenhithe , there always is a counter posting , but could this be stemming from the Challenge Trust? ( who set this up without council notification) or friends off.(Chardonnay socialists)
Maybe democracy should rule where we can vote on this "hands up for a Mental Institution in your neighbour hood !"
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Reg no's found. Helps to use the correct name!
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One mans genuine concerns are another mans bigotry, or should I say "hands up for bigotry in your neighbourhood!"
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Hi,
Someone has previously pointed out the blog on the Challenge Trust web site, but here it is again for reference
http://www.challenge.co.nz/trust/blog/2011/01/24/challenge-trust-opens-waitemata-youth-respite-service/
I can see these facilities are needed, we all can and what right do we have to say, not on my doorstep. Well...
Within the blog it discusses 18-25 year olds being placed there "...avoid exacerbating the risk of needing admission to an inpatient mental health service or alcohol and other drugs service, for youth under the care of WDHB clinical teams."
So, I am sure in some cases it will be a kind of timeout and no issue at all, but this statement rings of a last attempt to keep the youth out of either a mental health facility or possibly prison. Some will be voluntary some will be staying out of prison if possible.
We live near by, our kids catch the bus on the driveway of this property. There are (slight guess) 40 children living within 100 meters of this property.
I can live with the extra cars on the road but my concerns for the young people who might not work out a situation is walking to them.
This is, as I understand it, the first such facility, so do you start in a community like this; prove it works in a more rural setting and move towards a proven level of safety; we take the risk. I have spoken to other people who have experienced these residencial placements and it is not the existence but the placement within a young community that is frankly scaring us.
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Re: Reply to "reply to last poster,Tuesday 13:42." I refer to these sites quite often. I would not have asked here, if that information was easily and readily obtainable. While the Charities Trust website makes reference to being a charitable organisation, there is no reference to registration with either the Charities Commission or the MED Charities Trust register. I cannot find any reference to Charities Trust on either of these two registers. Perhaps you, the poster can spare your quoted 20 seconds and provide the relevant registration numbers? Anyone else able to supply these registration numbers? Please elucidate.
Regards,
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Answer 25 says it all doesn't it?
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This is from the Trust web page.
These homes provide services to clients experiencing issues with high and complex mental health issues, dual disability, dual diagnosis, drug and alcohol addictions, intellectual and physical disability.
I don't want them and their friends hanging around in Greenhithe. You are asking for trouble. It's not hard to work out!!!
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If they can't be upfront and get consent first then they should move on out of Greenhithe.
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Is anyone actually doing anything to have this establishment stopped? We have registered our concerns with the council and are keeping a diary of any disturbances that are happening. There seems to be a lot of people that don't want this in Greenhithe but I'm concerned about whether anyone is doing anything to prevent them from getting consent.
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I consider that an unkind remark but I can forgive you. Your response was emotionally charged and I get a sense this matter consumes much of your thoughts. When emotions run high they can take over and disable people's thoughts in one of two ways; with constructive criticism where no one gets hurt as they still have a handle on the situation which they need to respect, or destructive cynacism where people do get hurt because they do not have a handle on the situation because of a lack of respect.
I wish you well and take care yourself.
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Six clients for up to two weeks a year each equates to 156 potential drug addicts a year wandering the streets of Greenhithe.
Call me nimby, call me concenrened.
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Lets be honest these young men 16-25 have problems stemming from drug, mental issues etc do you think that they will be tucked up in bed at 9.00pm , of course not !They will be roaming the streets unsupervised, hanging out in Greenhithe looking to score local GH talent and befriend some of the guys for good times, be it booze and/or drugs.
Not what we want here.
For them to visit the dairy they will walk past the Greenhithe primary, the local Play centre past the pub and might even be tempted to buy booze at the local bottle shop,and get drunk God knows where, in spite of their issues.
Yes Greenhithe will be an oasis for them , and they are suppose to integrate with our community , do we really want them to integrate with us? They will stand out like a sore thumb, the Trust was stupid and wrong to even think they would benefit here , look at previous comments posted. I suggest that this is the wrong area for them and a place with more tolerance and acceptance would be better or do we just roll over and do nothing!
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I have had some appalling neighbours, and I never got to choose them or deny them entry to my perfect neighbourhood. I don't see how this is fundamentally any different. It isn't a brothel/prison/bar/skatepark/church/playschool -- all activities that may actually affect you. Banging on about this facility is scaremongering and speculation. So far, there have been no actual problems from what has been reported.
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Thanks to the last person that is really funny list of establishments that could affect us but this is not, please post more like this one, hilarious.
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"So far, there have been no actual problems from what has been reported" - ok, and who do you work for, if you were the police you would tell what has been reported, if you were the council you would do the same; let me thing who else could want to make such a statement? Every time someone posts, there is a reply in the same tone. I wonder....
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"All you do gooders need to pull your heads out of the sand ! Most of you do gooders have only experienced crime by watching"crime watch" in the safe environs of your cosy home, but the reality is that druggies, mental people, etc cause problems, they have in their past and they will in the future, believe me I know
Firstly their clients wont be white North Shore boys that have smoked a joint or two! Clients that go to this facility is because they have mental issues and drug addiction issues etc with delinquent tendencies coming from the spectrum of all dysfunctional and social backgrounds.
The very fact that they can stroll around unsupervised in Greenhithe causes me a great concern.I will think twice before letting my kids go to the dairy.
But you ' do gooders' want to embrace them , and good on you !, how about you invite them into your house for dinner if you think that would help their rehabilitation. " etc.
Why doesn't the person who wrote all this vile, racist clap-trap start some sort of protest group?
Jeez, there are some nasty people living in Greenhithe eh?
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Judging by the sentence structure and grammatical and spelling errors, the hate filled comments seem to be coming from one person.
Maybe the moderator can have the good sense to lock or delete this? This one person's views do not reflect the larger community and I for one am rather offended by this tirade.
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How do you know they don't represent the 'larger community?' Are you God? Do you know everything now do you?? Life must be quite boring for you then.
Boohoo - so you are offended now are you - you sound like you are usually offended by people who disagree with you. So damn PC - get out and about a bit more.....yes....really!
This is a democracy we live in - and this forum is a means by which people are allowed to express their opinions and yes - they may disagree with yours - that's the POINT!!? It's not called a 'Discussion Forum' for nothing you know :-)
If you don't like freedom of speech go and live in North Africa for a while...Yemen or Syria, perhaps Libya....
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Perhaps you might like to remove your blinkers then, considering how much you cherish freedom for yourself but are so adamant that the same freedom must be denied to people with mental illness.
By the way, mental illness and criminal tendency are two entirely different things. Exercise your freedom to pick up a book and do some research.
Nobody's doubting your right to free speech, but what you're doing is undeniably hate speech and that, my friend, is objectionable. It's got nothing to do with political correctness - you are spouting pure hate. And for what reason?
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PS: If you want to talk about representation and democracy, stop pretending that these vitriolic rants aren't the work of one individual. The "larger community" goes further than your mailbox.
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This is taken from the blog page from The Challenge Trust Website:
Challenge Trust Opens Waitemata Youth Respite Service
Published on January 24th, 2011
On the 6th of December, Challenge Trust held the opening ceremony for the new Youth Respite Service for Waitemata District Health Board (WDHB). The service replaces the previous Alternative to Inpatient programme and caters to young people aged between 16-25 years who require short term planned care as part of their recovery plan.
Kaumatua Piniaha Murray blessed the facility and Operations Manager Louis Chetty gave the opening address. CEO Clive Plucknett made an inspiring speech that commended the DHB for their innovative and collaborative approach. Dr Murray Patton (Clinical Director, WDHB) also spoke of the spirit of partnership between Challenge Trust and WDHB that was guiding the development and implementation of the new service.
The purpose of the service is to provide home-like accommodation that can be accessed as a planned event to avoid exacerbating the risk of needing admission to an inpatient mental health service or alcohol and other drugs service, for youth under the care of WDHB clinical teams.
The service will be provided in a beautifully appointed new home in Greenhithe, where up to four young people can accommodated overnight and a further two youth can be supported during the day. Care has been taken to ensure that the environment is youth-friendly and a range of activities are available on site for the enjoyment of clients and their families, including table tennis, billiards, Wii, X-Box, basketball, computer and internet. A daily schedule will be in operation and will include physical activities, art, drama, living skills, psycho-education, relaxation, stress management, coping skills etc.
The Youth Respite Service is robustly supported by the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) team and the WDHB Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Marinoto). Referrals and access are managed via the EPI team.
Challenge Trust would like to thank Waitemata DHB, staff, clients, families and all other interested stakeholders for the hard work, contributions and support they provided in getting this service up and running.
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Today I have gathered some information on 218, this is what I have been told by the council, if it is untrue I am misinformed or I misunderstood.
218 Greenhithe Road is:
* Residential Care Centre
Means any building in which board, lodging, and live-in mental or physical health support is provided, including emergency housing, refuge centres and halfway houses, but excludes private or public hospitals.
*Area C Standard residential
*under Area C
Residential Care Centre or Boarding House, housing up to 5 residents (including live-in support staff) OR
Residential Care Centre or Boarding House, housing 6or more residents in Greenhithe Structure Plans
up to 5 means controlled activities
6 or more residents means discretionary activities
Follow this link for more info:
http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/YourCouncil/PublicDocuments/DistrictPlan/Pages/DistrictPlanText.aspx
table 17a.1 For Structure plans zone activities
16.7.2 Assessment criteria for controlled and discretionary activities
Somebody mentioned vehicle access: go to for info 16.6.1.13
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Extract from
Waitemata DHB Community and Public Health Advisory Committee Meeting 08/12/10
4. Progress/Achievements/Activity
Youth Respite Service
This is a residential service that provides short term support and supervision to clients aged 16
to 25. It is available to clients who need support outside the home environment but whose
acuity is such that they do not need admission to a hospital. Alternatively, the service can be
used by clients as a stepping stone home from hospital.
Youth Respite had historically been provided by Mind Matters Trust in Titirangi. Mind Matters
is a small charitable trust with whom Waitemata DHB held just one contract to provide youth
respite services. As part of the contract, it was stipulated that Mind Matters Trust would be
required to provide the service in a more centrally located area within a reasonable amount of
time. Mind Matters Trust was unable to achieve this requirement and therefore notice of
termination was issued. The service requirements were reviewed and a tender for the
reconfigured service issued.
From the tender, Challenge Trust has now been awarded the contract. Challenge Trust is a
large national organisation who provides a number of services for Waitemata DHB and the
other DHB’s in the region. It currently is the third biggest provider of mental health services in
Waitemata DHB.
For the respite service, Challenge Trust has purchased a facility in Greenhithe that is within
easy reach of both West Auckland and North Shore. The facility is also on a bus route. The
service will provide 4 respite beds and 2 day placements.
The Provider Arm youth mental health teams have been involved in the process of advising on
the appropriateness of the facility and the recruitment of staffing. They are now working with
Challenge Trust to confirm the clinical pathways and responsibilities for clients moving
between the services.
The service will open on the 6th December 2010 with the first clients entering the service from
the 13th December.
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Is it not shame on challenge Trust for not getting CONSENT before setting up when they know better! What are they hiding from us more like it!!
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I have had experience many years ago working with the Challenge Foundation in Sydney and a family member of mine worked with IHC for many years here in NZ. Believe me when I say you do not want people that are “mentally challenged” living in your community. You cannot understand how these people think or what depraved thoughts can go through their minds because, to be quite frank, they are crazy and you aren’t, they aren’t self controlled by the usual boundaries we adhere to. Most are harmless however there are those you do not want to meet when they are having a bad day. Some are incredibly strong and with the mind of just child, imagine such a mentally impaired adult walking around your neighbourhood with your children, or wondering onto your property or into your house when you are at work. Since the closure of mental institutions our societies are forced to accept these “crazies” into our communities when really most should be locked up for their and most importantly for our own safety
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This is the extact from their website, note beautiful house in Greenhithe to accomadate youth with problems and families.
Great for some I worked bloody hard to get my house in Greenhithe so my family could live in a safe family environment, now these addicts(scum) are going to hang around Greenhithe with no controls like unwanted vermin
The purpose of the service is to provide home-like accommodation that can be accessed as a planned event to avoid exacerbating the risk of needing admission to an inpatient mental health service or alcohol and other drugs service, for youth under the care of WDHB clinical teams.
The service will be provided in a beautifully appointed new home in Greenhithe, where up to four young people can accommodated overnight and a further two youth can be supported during the day. Care has been taken to ensure that the environment is youth-friendly and a range of activities are available on site for the enjoyment of clients and their families, including table tennis, billiards, Wii, X-Box, basketball, computer and internet. A daily schedule will be in operation and will include physical activities, art, drama, living skills, psycho-education, relaxation, stress management, coping skills etc.
The Youth Respite Service is robustly supported by the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) team and the WDHB Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Marinoto). Referrals and access are managed via the EPI team.
Challenge Trust would like to thank Waitemata DHB, staff, clients, families and all other interested stakeholders for the hard work, contributions and support they provided in getting this service up and running.
Fiona Ironside
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What is the address so I can keep my boys away from this area?
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Maybe this is a chance for our children to learn a little more about life? When our kids have asked about someones 'odd' behaviour, looks, dress, language etc we see it as a learning opportunity not a fear provoking response. Then maybe they look out for us in our dottage with dementia and depression.
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ok, come on kids lets go and talk to the lovely young man swearing to himself, you will learn something for sure.
No, its not sherbet, try some, note the acidity, interesting isn't it. Wait till it kicks in and we will continue the lesson.
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Could the Management of the Challenge Trust please advise the Registration Numbers of the Trust registration with the Charities Commission and with the Ministry of Economic Development, Companies Office, Charitable Trusts register?
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The report of the question and answer session gives no information about where it took place or under what circumstances. Nor does the report give any information about the aims or objectives of the Challenge Trust. Fortunately they maintain a useful web site and relevant information can be obtained at http://www.challenge.co.nz/trust/services/ . The Trust appears to be a reputable and well established organisation which has maintained a low profile. There is no obvious reason why they should not be good neighbours.
I get the clear impression from the tone of the questions that the questioner objects to the presence of the facility and is looking for reasons to justify his attitude. If they are to be judged by the Greenhithe community we need much more information than a list of answers to a list of disapproving questions. It would not be unreasonable to find out where in the Auckland-Northland region the Challenge Trust runs similar facilities and whether or not any of them have been attended with more trouble than the community at large.
Regards,
Eric Stevens
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I have no problem as long as
a) the required consents are obtained from the Council and the respite facility adheres to the council requirements of such a facility and it is regulaly monitored by them.
b) The local community and community police officer are kept in the loop.
I can understand that a low profile is preferred for such a facility, there is a very fine line between that and secrecy which makes residents, especially the close ones, understandably nervous. The very mention of drug probs conjures up a wealth of problems and rehab needs to take place within a secure environment.
Who is Eric Stephens?
sent by a very long time resident of Greenhithe.
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To the last poster, I imagine the answer would be 'no'. You could of course do it yourself in about 20 seconds.
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Some of you make me physically ill. I've honestly never seen such disgusting bigotry in my life. I hope you receive just as much hate as you spew out in life.
This place clearly states it is for low risk youth with mental illnesses. IHC is for people with intellectual disability; do you really not know the difference? I'm struggling to understand what you are so threatened by. It's one house with a maximum of six people that appears to be well staffed. From reading the blog, I see this place has been set up so some youth can stay out of the hospital. I see nothing wrong with this. Sometimes people just need help, it's wonderful they are getting it since our hospitals are so stretched. Maybe with more services like this, fewer young people would grow up into monsters like you.
How dare you call these people that have a very serious illness scum and vermin. I am lost for words at your idiocy. You are the scum here. I hope this place gets all the support it needs so it can continue to help those in society who are less fortunate.
Good on them, shame on you.
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Having re-looked at my posting directly above, I just wanted to apologise for any undue gruffness.
I realise that people have a right to feel safe. People may quite fairly worry about the possibility of a such a facility on their doorsteps, given the sorts of images seen on the telly and hyped-up newspaper headliners.
That said, us folk are really pretty-darned-normal by in large, but experiencing some intense stuff that makes day-to-day life tricky to navigate. There actually isn't a substantial correlation between mental-illness and acts of violence. People with mental health issues are far more likely to harm themselves, or to be the victims of criminal acts. And this place, presumably, will be carefully staffed and audited.
My sincere best wishes for all of you.
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It is clear that this business is using a shared driveway; does anyone know if that is against council regs?
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There was an article in last Saturday Herald, re the above issue and I feel sorry for the neighbours who are trying to sell, ( How would you respond when the potential buyer asks , whats the neighbour like?) according to the story in the NZ herald they bought recently there dream home in quiet Greenhithe , as a result of the previous owners also selling once they were aware of the "mental health " facility moving in.
If they sell at a reduced price then the Charities Commission should recompense them, after all these are the neighbours that nobody really wants , and to the people who wrote in with the previous postings that wants to embrace them etc well here is your chance to buy that house next to the "mental facility" and Im sure you can all live together happily knowing that you made a difference.
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Well, by it's very nature mental illness is debilitating and whist in this state it is a fact that it would be possible that any criminal tendencies would come to the fore...so whilst that wouldn't always be the case - it would be a risk that some people wouldn't want in their community. Again it's an opinion, which should be allowed to be expressed on a discussion forum, whithout all the 'hate' comments which are out of context.
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Is there a local chimney sweep in Greenhithe ?
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I don't know if he is local or not but I used Sooty the Sweep last year.
Did a good job, no problem and no more expensive than others.
0800 766 897
Nic
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Extension to Sea Scouts HQ - comment sought
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The Tauhinu Sea Scout Group intends applying to the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) for a resource consent to extend the headquarters (the ‘Ship’) in Rahui Road. Please read the attached letter and provide feedback either on this forum or privately through the email address provided.
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Vicki Upton
I support the much needed extension of the building in rahui rd (the ship). Both my sons have come through the seascout which offers a high standard and holds naval recognition of which only 10 seascout groups do in all of New Zealand. The group offers seas and land activities as well. The much needed building is essential to keeping the gear and volume of youth housed. An enormous project but well worth it.
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I also support. The Scout group provides a good outlet to some of the young citizens of this area. All in favour of promoting and supporting
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As an active Scout leader I obviously support the extension of the Scout hall. As with all developments there are negative aspects just as there are positive aspects, I believe the benefits far out weigh any negative aspects.
Tauhinu Sea Scouts has a very active membership of around 70 Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.
Tauhinu Scouts provide a full on activity schedule for all ages which includes sailing, rowing, camping, hiking, shooting, diving and recently Coastguard Boating Education Courses plus many more activities.
Our aim is to give the youth of today a good start in life and teach them values which will help them in the future to become ‘well rounded’ individuals.
Tauhinu Scout group has a very dedicated group of leaders that give up considerable amounts of their time and effort; this has been reflected in the considerable success of our senior Scouts and Venturers.
Tauhinu Sea Scouts have out grown our current hall and we are about to loose our boat storage in Hobsonville due to the housing developments there.
The extension will provide significantly more space for activities, equipment storage, inside toilet, disabled access, refurbishment of the kitchen facilities and dedicated storage for our boats.
I firmly believe that the extension of the Scout hall will be of great benefit to the youth of Greenhithe and the surrounding area.
Mike Simms
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Another support here (and from a Rahui Road resident) - it is unsightly and obviously not big enough to accommodate the growing number of members, not to mention the children are currently having to use the (absolutely disgusting) adjacent public toilets!
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(from David MacClement : )
· I thoroughly agree with this extension to the Sea Scouts' "Ship".
· We brought up our children in Greenhithe (the two boys were cubs in the early 1980s before the Scout movement allowed girls to join; at that time my wife was a Cubs Leader), and we still walk past the "Ship" every day.
· Our eldest works in an organisation (in Australia) with a connection to the sea; second son manages a hotel in London (UK) using skills learned partly in Scouts; and our daughter, trying to live sustainably , has a house on a NZ island with the sea at the foot of their access steps — they are admirable people and we have been very glad of the upbringing Greenhithe gave them.
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In my opinion this is good use of the existing facility, which is under utilised. It has no negative effects on the public amenity and has a positive influence on youth development at no cost to ratepayers. I support this proposal. Barry Page
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I also strongly support the Tauhinu Sea Scout Group's proposal to enlarge their "Ship". Progress, and moving on, this is what it is all about! I was a founder member of the Tauhiun Group, a past Leader - all sections - and currently their Patron. I have grown up in Greenhithe - lived there for 60 year - and have seen a huge change in this lovely area. Good luck Tauhinu with your foresight to improve the situation, and may the Council/s approve all of your plans promtly!
Noel Schelling.
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162 Kyle Rd subdivision back on track
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162 KYLE RD SUBDIVISION INFO!
Sunday, 28 November , 2010 1:19:38 PM
Dear Neighbors,
Just a quick note to let you know that the application has been received by council and will be notified next week. If it is notified on Monday, Nov 29th the end of the submission period will be January 14th, 2011. I have most of the applications documents as attachments available to forward, simply reply to this email and I will forward them to you. Council has decided that since it is publicly notified they will only forward hard copies to some residents on Pitoitoi Ave who will be directly affected and Friends of Lucas Creek: the rest of us will be able to get them from council offices, the library or online from me.
The application still involves the felling of over 1,300 trees and leave only 29 japanese cedar trees (conifers) on the Pitoitoi Ave boundary, the filling in of one of the tributaries to Te Wharau creek, and the sole entrance to the subdivision from Admirals Court. The plan is for minimum sized sections for 52 houses with a riparian margin along Te Wharau Creek and riparian margins on private property for the sections along the other tributary of Te Wharau creek. A Bridge will be built to span that tributary and provide access to the sections along the boundary of Upper Harbour Primary School.
As a community, we are fortunate in that we are being given the opportunity to have our say through the submission process. I found the process to be simple and straightforward and it consumed only a minor amount of my time. There is an option of making a submission online as well as written. This is your only chance to air your concerns regarding the impact the development will have on our neighborhood, Te Wharau and Lucas Creeks and local flora and fauna. Please reply with your thoughts about what is important to you and I will endeavor to facilitate our efforts in any way I can.
Best regards,
Jinni Easterday
29 Pitoitoi Ave
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Fireworks Plea
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A plea to all Greenhithe residents but especially those in the vicinity of the pony club to please not let off fireworks from home or from Wainoni park.
Last night there were fireworks set off and a herd of horses were spooked, this resulted in one horse sustaining an injury which meant he had to be euthanized this morning. Obviously his owner was devastated.
Horses are easily spooked by the unusual sounds and bangs made by fireworks and with their hearing being a lot more sensitive than ours it is not just the houses immediately surrounding the club that have an effect but all in the general area around the club grounds.
If you could all pass this message around it would be greatly appreciated as we are very concerned about the upcoming weekend.
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Fourth it - was on Orwell Rd yesterday, and there was a HUGE bloody amount of horse poo, right on the road. Not a good look for the garden tour!
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Happy too if you could pass on the message to the horse owners to clean up the poo they continue to leave along Kyle Road! Thanks.
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I second that!! Now they are even riding them on the footpaths - aaahh!!
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Third it. Clean up your poo before worrying about what we do!
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They really would do well to take some responsibility cleaning it up. Just cause them pony club girls are rich and mighty doesn't make them better than us.
I wonder if the council infringe's pony clubs for making a muck of a neighborhood?
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Posted to facebook - thanks, Site Admin
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Pick it up and put it on your garden!
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o for godsake people cant do fireworks anymore cause it frightens the horses gosh...i fifth they should pick up there horse crap...have to push my pram on to the grass to avoid it...also saw some girl letting her horse on someones grass to eat
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They have just updated their website www.dutchdelight.co.nz. They have their full menu etc on there.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Who has been there. Any good?
Went for lunch today. Would not go again.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I think it just needs time to sort itself out. We have really enjoyed the one in Birkenhead when we have been and this restaurant is same people, same menu, so it should get better in time.
That's what people said about the Indian restaurant and the Green Bean... Can't see a Dutch restaurant getting a big enough following in Greenhithe unfortunatly.,.. About time it went back to being called Collins House..
I wish you Greenhithe people would get over the Collins House that place is jinxed & I feel sorry for anyone who takes it on again.
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Been there twice, loved it. Special occasion the first, the second just for a drink and chips. Will definitely be back.
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It seems that Dutch Delight is thriving, while the new cafe/restaurant is not. It is probably that one is affordable and family friendly (ie suits the typical greenhithian) and the other is not.
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I think it just needs time to sort itself out. We have really enjoyed the one in Birkenhead when we have been and this restaurant is same people, same menu, so it should get better in time.
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Mmmm, herrings...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Who has been there. Any good?
We went yesterday and really enjoyed it. Nice coffee and nice food (I had an open baguette thing for $6.90 which was yum) and lovely staff! We sat outside so the 4 year old could run around on the grass (once he finished his pancake with fruit and hundreds and thousands). Fluffy was a bit expensive at $2 but other than that we'd definitely go back again.
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Who has been there. Any good?
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I absolutely loved it! Fabulous food (5 star) and great environment.... what a find.
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I absolutely loved it! Fabulous food (5 star) and great environment.... what a find.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Who has been there. Any good?
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I and my husband and friends really look forward to our visits to Dutch Delight. We have only had the nicest freshest food and wonderful service whilst there and I happily recommend the place to others including those visiting our Bed and Breakfast. Keep up the excellent work Dutch Delight you rock.
Ann Rook
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Who has been there. Any good?
Went there last night and thought it was great.
Nice to have something a bit different in the village. Owner is friendly, food was tasty, it's kid-friendly, BYO, it was a little expensive for what it was but maybe I just expect too much.
I would imagine it will have a great atmosphere on a cold winter's night.
Good Luck to them, give 'em a chance before slagging off people that are willing to give things a go. Maybe the people that are so quick to criticise should put their money where there big mouths are and show us how it should be done.
Nic
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Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to give their honest opinion on Dutch Delight. We appreciate all of your comments and although we can not make everyone happy all of the time we will continue to try and make your visit an experience to remember. Thanks from the team at Dutch Delight.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Who has been there. Any good?
Yes. It is not fine dining and not suposed to be. Its very Dutch. Its NOT the US pankcake stack and gue type pancakes - the Dutch starters and savoury pancakes are great!!! (a must try) Try somthing new!
We have all had Sushi or Thai etc but untill you have had their starters and seemingly strange topping options you havnt tried unusual foods. Ask them for a starter you will not have had before - if you can't pronounce it this probably a good indicator. Its fun if you are. Probably not a romantic place for a date - that depends i guess (it can be entertaining) but great to go with friends and eat pancake kass bacon and apple with a little chocklet sause or one of the Malay-Dutch flavours. Just try it...
PS Im not Dutch and I dont own the place - but we have been going to the Dutch Delights over the last few years and have always had fun (not too expencive either). If you are a prissy difficult diner (an lets face it some of us are) or if you just want to order the same meal where ever you go it will not be for you.
PPS I see they have an "A" rating from the council at the Greenhithe one.
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We are just so lucky to have a place like that where we can catch up with people in a friendly atmosphere. Open day and night. With a menu that is a bit different from our everyday cafe. Love it. I do agree its a little over priced perhaps. But if you didnt enjoy the experience the first time you should give it another chance.
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Had a lukewarm experience the first couple of times we went, then tried it again last week. We loved it! Food was piping hot, didn't have to wait for service and there was a lovely atmosphere as well as great food.
Well done DD!
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At least you had the nerve to put your name up we enjoyed it too Mark
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to give their honest opinion on Dutch Delight. We appreciate all of your comments and although we can not make everyone happy all of the time we will continue to try and make your visit an experience to remember. Thanks from the team at Dutch Delight.
There's honest & there's blutally honest, I notice the people who are being brutally honest don't put there names forward, you go in and see if you can do better, good luck DD I hope it all works out great for you, we got the same nasty comments, probly from the same nasty people.
Gloria, from the crappy Indian Restaurant
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I think it just needs time to sort itself out. We have really enjoyed the one in Birkenhead when we have been and this restaurant is same people, same menu, so it should get better in time.
That's what people said about the Indian restaurant and the Green Bean... Can't see a Dutch restaurant getting a big enough following in Greenhithe unfortunatly.,.. About time it went back to being called Collins House..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I think it just needs time to sort itself out. We have really enjoyed the one in Birkenhead when we have been and this restaurant is same people, same menu, so it should get better in time.
That's what people said about the Indian restaurant and the Green Bean... Can't see a Dutch restaurant getting a big enough following in Greenhithe unfortunatly.,.. About time it went back to being called Collins House..
The Indian restaurant was just really bad food and Green Bean was doing OK...it just wasn't open in the evening.
This place may work. I do think it's a little expensive though, for what it is, and although would prefer a classy restaurant called Collins House back there, it's what we've got. It's a great family place.
When does the turkish place open? Anyone know?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Who has been there. Any good?
Went there yesterday for Father's Day dinner with the kids.
Fantastic. Had the Roast Pork platter between us. 50 bucks and it fed all 4 of us. Kids enjoyed their giant smoothies and great well priced desserts. It's BYO too. What more could you want?
Can't wait to go back.
Nic
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Land next to the dairy
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I'm assuming Argyle have been having trouble selling the leases in there, cause things certainly aren't moving very quickly are they?.. Maybe they could see if another Real Estate company would be interested; surely 4 Real Estate Agents in Greenhithe aren't enough ;-)
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Does anyone know what is happening with the factory next to the dairy?
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Do you mean the old Greenhithe Village Motors ... or the land next to the Church?
The old GVM site is to be developed into a small retail development, developed by Argyle who have done many small shop sites, including the one opposite Gull in Albany.
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I agree, I think there should be another real estate company.
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Lost Chainsaw in Wainoni park
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Perhaps cutting the Pampas Grass that has sprung up? I certainly wouldn't use my own chainsaw to do that :-)
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Can I ask why you would have a chainsaw in the park???
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Have you seen my rented chainsaw or do you know where it is?
On Saturday the 24th of May around 10:30 AM I accidentally left a chainsaw on the footpath between Wainoni park and Greenhithe Road.
After an hour I realised my mistake but by then somebody already took it away.
It is an orange and white Stihl 20” chainsaw with a Hirepool logo and ID on the casing.
If you have any information please contact me on 027-6228322 or 413 7675
Thanks
Karel
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Catalina Cafe
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Anyone checked out the Catalina Cafe and/or the children's play ground at Hobsonville Point Development?
Former RNZAF Hobsonville Airfield. Go down Buckley Ave, left off Hobsonville Road soon after the lower end of GH Bridge crossing to the west.
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Was thinking of having one, and maybe coinciding it with the Greenhithe Garden Tour day (14th of Nov I believe) and thought it might be a good idea for lots of other Greenhithians to get involved. Herald Isl had a huge garage sale last year, that worked really well. Maybe it could become a community event?? Might be too soon to organise it now, but maybe even stalls/carboot at the hall or school or something would be good.
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The Lions Club used to do something in the Village Hall each year. Equally some have organised car boots at the school. Garage sales typically have a large 'early bird' component that is obviously at a different time to the garden tour. It's a good thought though, just needs someone to organise it. Lions, Greenhithe Community Trust or Tauhinu Scouts being possible arrangers as long as there is money in it for them.
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As part of our fundraising efforts St Michael's Church will be having a garage sale some time during 2011.
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Oh no..how dare kids be allowed to play outside on a weekend. What, should they be kept up late instead to make them sleep in later, then put in front of a TV all day? Get a grip.
And as for the "I have young kids myself" character..first sign that you probably don't have kids at all.
Pathetic.
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yep i have heard them as well,drives me crazy
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Live in rahui rd and hear the same kids,very loud indeed.Kids will be kids but there is a limit.
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oh dear, not kids making noise? shock horror!! better that they are outside, making noise and *gasp* actually being kids, than cooped up inside playing on their computer or gaming console...
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There's a difference between kids having fun and kids hopped up on sugar and tv screaming as loud as they can. Obviously when a wee kids having a play there'll be some noise as a result. This isn't what's going on.
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Yes, the house close by the "noisy kids house. What a sight to behold. Dead cars all over the place, unregistered dog, police around every week or so. I'd much rather hear happy noisy kids playing than put up with the drunken (or worse) idiots at that place.
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i live in the marae rd area and for a couple of years have had to put up with being woken up on the weekends by one family who seem to think its cool to let their children scream at the top of their lungs.Also i think they must have a wooden deck,which the kids ride one of those plastic wheeled trikes it makes a hell of a racket especially when they are screaming TOOT TOOT at the top of their lungs.I have young kids myself and i would never allow them to scream at the top of their lungs constantly,i feel sorry for the people who live next to them as it must be infuriating to say the least.It would appear that when these people wake up they think the rest of greenhithe should follow suit.Im pretty sure they live in traffic road or close by and if they read this how about some consideration for other residents enough is enough. I am sure this must upset others as the volume of these kids is incredible thats why im moaning about it on this forum, thanks for taking time to read this.
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Great how people make assumptions that kids are "hopped up on sugar" (whatever the hell that means). One would have thought that if a person was bothered by something so much, seemingly for so long, they would have grown a pair and gone and talked to the people rather than hide behind the anonimity of the internet.
We live close by and must say it sounds like pretty normal play to us. We'd much rather hear that noise than the other noises that we hear from a house close by the "noisy kids house"...torrents of abuse, swearing and completely irrational behaviour, coupled with idiots in souped up cars.
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talking about one VERY loud family here
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Prodigy Kindergarten in Greenhithe
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Hi, does anyone have any information on what the Prodigy Kindergarten in Greenhithe is like? I'm thinking of enrolling my child there.
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It is wonderful with lots of great caring staff. Has had it's ups and downs over the last six years but the centre manager who has been there for about two years has made a real difference.
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So I gather you are a solo mum then, if you were in full time employment and haven't got the support of the son's father living on the same premises as your good self? And obviously no family around to help out either. Well boohoo - welcome to the real world! If you have bothered to have children you need to look after them - they don't look after themselves from when they are born. And you wouldn't even qualify for a benefit to stay at home and look after your kid(s) - not if your kid(s) father is working and living in the same house as you are.
Your son needed to learn to get on with others and do some team building with his kindy mates, instead of being 'rescued' by an over protective mum.
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Yeh well some of your little brats need yelling at, because they are not taught properly at home.
Leave this establishment alone to get on with its business of controlling and educating your little darlings - because you obviously can't be bothered! I suppose it interferes with your tennis timetable, ot lunching out with friends?
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My son has been there for two years and has enjoyed the environment and teachings. In my experience the teachers are enthusiastic, friendly and kind and my son has flourished. Discipline is fairly and consistently applied and NEVER physical that I have observed. The manager is good at her job but can come across somewhat bossy. All in all, a good kindy.
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Good response... not. My son was in there briefly because I was a full working mum, and my family could not look after him at that stage - or would you rather I have given up work to go on a benefit??
And no, my 'brats' don't need yelling at, well, not by anyone other than me and their father..
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My son hated it - said he was forced to eat his vegies (lol) and reckons once he was even smacked. He was just under 4 at the time though, and only told me of this recently (now 9) so wonder just how accurate his memory is on this. Regardless of this, he was absolutely miserable there, and I had to pull him out not long after he joined.
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If you want to know just go to the fence next to the dairy and listen to the teachers yell at your children!
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Hear hear :-)
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Crikey Greenhithe you are sounding like a bunch of babies!
Our son started at Prodigy 2.5 years ago, he had just turned one. It was a very emotional decision sending our first baby to be looked after by other people. We have been constantly delighted by Prodigy. The learning curriculum for pre-school is fantastic and the kids get to do lots of fun play stuff, the teachers are wonderful and genuinely care for the children, the food is brilliant - they work really hard to ensure the children are eating healthy delicious meals and gain the heart foundation for the menu. The management is extremely professional yet friendly. We've since had our daughter and had no hesitation sending her to Prodigy at 8 months old, she absolutely loves it. We would highly recommend Prodigy - I am often blown away at how many of the teachers have individual stories about our kids at the end of each day,we're wrapped.
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History of Cuthill
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Can anyone tell us the history of Cuthill
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Sunnyview Road.......
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Try living in this street! School functions and everyone needs to park in Sunnyview blocking our driveways,parking on our grass verges and making access to and from our homes near impossible. Not the Greenhithe that I enjoy living in!
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Heavens no!!! residents parking their carks on the street outside their house? a white nissan... and god forbid... a truck that doesnt fit in their driveway??? how dare they...
or instead of complaining about it, try making your child walk home like we used to back in the day... or at least elsewhere if waiting 30 seconds to giveway to another car angers you....
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i live on sunny view rd and i am amazed at the arrogance and stupidity of some of the people that come to pick to pick up there kids from the school and think it is beneath them to give way or to move over or they simply cant because there suv is to big and takes up the entire road.
if the traffic is such a problem to all you people make your kids walk to school. you know those things attached to the bottom of their bodies there for a reason and believe it or not where used for transportation before gas guzzling suv's where around. and we all know some of you mothers could do with the exercise too.
Why dosnt some one use there head and come up a solution to the problem such as making Sunny view rd a one way street between 840-915 and 245-330. this would keep the traffic flowing and keep everyone happy
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the truck belongs to a person who has lived in greenhithe all his life.so unless you are in the 40 year plus club(years living in gnh)soory but you have no say!!!!!!!!
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Having lived here for 40 years doesn't give you any more rights than someone who has moved in recently. After all, it is the people who have lived here for long that have profited from subdivision and at the very least, a rise in their property values. They probably also like the fact that there is a sealed road to their house, there is mains water and sewerage, and a choice of places to eat and drink.
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yeah f**** aye!! its greenhithe it takes about twenty minutes to walk from the school to the top of greenhithe rd get them bikes makes them run.rather then hoppin in your big x5 bmw's and looking like right f*** tarts.!!! or how bout f*** off to parnell.. f***ing roosters.
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Irrespective of how long one has lived in Greenhithe , Rules are Rules and no commercial vehicle is supposed to be parked in a residential area. Suggest that anyone who has a problem ring the parking dept at the council and make mention that is is a saftey issue especially as it is next to a school. Councils tend to react about the word saftey!, but seriously if a kid ran out and was bowled over due to an oncoming vehicle vision impaired due to the stationary truck, the owner of the truck would be culpable.
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Please guys, keep the language clean. This is a family show and I get bored of having to insert beeps.
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Now that we have an emissions trading scheme these evil carbon emitters will change their evil ways. Everyone will walk and we'll be able to feel the earth cooling again.
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Although laid down rather brutal.
It is a good point, that most of the kids being dropped off could in fact walk to school.
It's good for them, depending on their age of course (safety first) teaches them responsibility as part of their day and development.
I will also say that it seems a lot of mums just like to show off their cars and yak away trying to be top dog.
Think about the residents and traffic that is trying to get by.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: And what about that truck that parks there? I know it's not illegal, but it surely is annoying! And unsafe.
Now there is a white Nissan car parking there too. There goes the neighbourhood.
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And what about that truck that parks there? I know it's not illegal, but it surely is annoying! And unsafe.
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40yrs ago there were a few hundred people living in Greenhithe, not a few thousand - with probably less than a hundred kids at the primary, and obviously alot less cars (and certainly no carpark on sunnyview road) - that argument is totally irrelevant. The road is not wide enough to cope with parking on both sides, with a huge stream of traffic going up/down it (when vehicles are parked on both sides, it cuts the road down to 1 lane width, making terrible conjestion)
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I think its pretty f***** sad how all the snotty f***wits have moved into greenhithe and started complaining about s*** coz its in their way or it "degrades the neighbourhood". If you dont like it, get the f*** out.
If the truck wasnt parked on sunnyview road, then the stupid b**** that decided to drink drive one morning with her kid in the car and crashed into the truck, would have absolutely smashed the cars that were parked on the road. Harden the f*** up and stop complaining bout it.
The truck was parked on the road coz it does not fit in their driveway.. Can someone not make a living for their family.
And NO it wasn't such a bad thing, as it slowed down some of the losers who speed up sunnyview at ridiculous speeds.
Greenhithe use to be a nice place to live.. But now all we have is a bunch of stuck up tards who cant stop complaining about things that dont fit into their perfect little lives.
Man up, or MOVE OUT!!!!
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if its such a big deal did anyone actually say anything to the person who owns the truck and ask to get it moved. i bet your all to gutless and would rather complain about it behind their backs. if you dont like it move back to the perfect little world you came from before you moved here and ruined this place for the rest of us
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My gosh this whole discussion is a joke. Its either the bored mothers stop driving their children 15 meters or sunnyview road needs yellow lines. I shall bring it up at the next R&R.P meeting and see what the majority thinks is the right way to go and then see if we can act on it. Instead of people just posting pointless comments. It's not newtalk zb people. Poor old Barry I can't believe you have to read all this rubbish.
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I live on Sunnyview Rd, and it's DISGUSTING!!! how many parents pick up their children (people who I know live only a few minutes away).
Instead of moaning about how chaotic it gets, why don't we get a discussion going about the amount of people who park over my driveway at 3pm, blocking me in. Now, THAT'S a nightmare.
I have to plan my days around 9am and 3pm, because there's no way I'm getting in or out of my driveway.
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Use the walking school bus. The other day I saw someone who lives in Outlook drive down to the carpark, and then back again.
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This road is an absolute nightmare at school pick up/drop off time; due to cars (and that PITA truck) parked on both sides of the road, it means 2 lanes cannot go at the same time, consequently causing congestion. They need to have yellow lines up one side to enable both lanes to be able to flow. What do other residents (particularly Greenhithe primary school parents) think??
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Raw Sewerage Pumped into Public Reserve... :-X
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Rebecca, just go down to the said reserve, and take photos of it. It truly is disgusting.
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There is a house (maybe a couple) in Durbens Court whose RAW SEWERAGE is being pumped into the reserve (what used to be the bush but was cleared out) down Orwell Rd. You only need to go into the reserve to see it very clearly. This is RAW sewerage! Toilet paper, crap, tampons, condoms etc. All there for children to play in. Nice eh?
The owners are aware of this, as is the council. The council has stated it's a 'private matter' ummm, how is it a private matter when it is being pumped onto public land? Surely this is illegal? Or are we living in India or something? How can the council have allowed this in the first place, and continue to allow it to carry on.
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Council has been called, but the council wont do anything as they say it is a 'private matter' I urge anyone to go into the reserve to see for themselves, then contact the council; surely more people complaining will get them to do something.
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Rebecca here from The Aucklander newspaper. Interested in speaking to those concerned about this issue. Can be contacted on 373 6931 or rebecca.blithe@theaucklander.co.nz
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So you have called Actionline?
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INTERESTED IN EARNING A REGULAR INCOME FROM YUR UNUSED LAND IN GREENHITHE?
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6. Has vehicle access.
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Window cleaner in Greenhithe???
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Yep - recommend Scotty's Window Cleaning duo :-)
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Alan and Wilma Scott (Scotty's Window Cleaning)
Tel 444 1708
Mb 021 535 212
Nice couple - very pleasant and hard working.
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Hi - does anyone know of a good window cleaner in Greenhithe? If so please can you let me know name and number? Also any idea of going rate for window cleaning these days? Thanks
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~~*~~ FOUND WALLET ~~*~~
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I have today (5th June) found a wallet at the Churchouse Rd Park (on a table in the playground). It was quite wet, so I presume it was left sometime over the weekend. It is empty except for a couple of yu-gi-oh cards. If you think this is your wallet, send me a message through this forum and let me know what colour the wallet is & what brand it is & you can have it back.
Cheers. Bertha.
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Did it have any receipts in it for buying grass (Oh, sorry dealers don't give receipts). Perhaps the owner got to stoned and forgot it..
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Well, the owner is obviously into yu-gi-oh cards, so probably too young for grass?! Either that, or there an older geek who is still into them...and yes, geeks do grass too..
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free food
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Dependent on a few factors such as, are you male, single and not too smelly? I could hook you up with a free feed at the end of the week.
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im single not to smelly can i have a free feed? lol
just kidding
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oh yea bru , il cook up sum pork bones and puha g and we can munch it,
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you ppl are just sooooo sad....
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sometimes i get hungry when theres no food at home, usually towards the end of the week... is anyone willing to hook up some free food, maybe a pancake or two... eggs and toast etc..
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Moving from Wellington, is Greenhithe a good place for a 20 yearold couple?
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We moved into Greenhithe as early 20's many years ago and loved it from the beginning because there is such a mix of ages and the people were so welcoming and friendly. I would like to think we are still the same. It is definitely not just for families, there is a great mix of people and we have a very active tennis club and other groups to meet people including a fishing club. If you want a nice peaceful suburb that is close to the motorway and yet a relaxed environment where you can settle long term then I feel this is the place. We have had and look forward to many more wonderful times living in Greenhithe.
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Agree with above...
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Not really. It's more of a family place, and you'd practically need a car. It's not close to anything.
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Agree with # 2 - mostly families in Greenhithe and not much happens (for young people) and whist you can get around Greenhithe easy with no car, you really would need a car, cause the public transport is crap (especially compared with Wellington).. Rent/house prices are pretty steep too (not sure if you've already looked into that).. It is a beautiful place, but if you are after fun/night life etc, then it isn't the place.. If you are wanting to live around the area, you might be better to look at Albany or Glenfield or around the Bays (Mairangi Bay/Browns Bay for instance)
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Hey, what happens in Greenhithe? Is it relatively easy to get around without a car?
How is the public transport? It looks pretty central on the map but I am hoping to get some insight from Greenhithe residents.
Thanks :)
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You're leaving Wellington?! C'mon Phoenix. Wellington is awesome!
Oh WELLINGTON!!!
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You will have to be prepared to get over the fact that you can't do anything without going on the motorway.
Other than that its a nice hidden away suburb without much trouble.
MC
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So.... Who is actually FOR the airport???
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Previously Anonymous wrote: So, don't want to hear arguments against. How one-eyed is that! Maybe you here more arguments against because it's a fundamentally dumb idea. Get over it!
WHY IS IT DUMB - THE AIRPORT ALREADY EXISTS
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Previously Anonymous wrote: So what Burtha really wants is for the rail link to be built to Mangere (catch a train from Kumeu or Henderson if you want), and for there to be no fog. One of the reasons Whenuapai was rejected as the airport in favour of Mangere was the increased fog days at Whenuapai. If another airport is built it will divert infrastructure spending from Mangere. Any city worth being called a city has a reliable rail link to its airport, so that you know with absolute certainty that if you are on the train, you will get on your flight.
MANGERE HAS BEEN CLOSED WITH FOG ??????
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Do any of you realise that if the airport goes through, there will be alot tougher regulations regarding noise/pollution etc than the planes THAT ALREADY FLY OVERHEAD?! I can't understand why on earth you people that are whinging even bothered to move into Greenhithe UNDER AN ALREADY EXISTING FLIGHT PATH! You do realise of course that the airbase used to be Aucklands international airport?? and that it has been there (obviously now an airbase) since the early 40's?? It's not like this airport thing is a 'new whim'...Get real.. If you don't like it, maybe you should move out
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Hi Bertha
I am for the airport from a convenience and business growth perspective but against from a pollution and noise perspective. Did you know Infratil
want ultimately to go to 60,000 movements pa [this figure from Ministry of
Economic Development 2004 Report- para 47 Note 9]. This is not something they are loudly
promoting on their website for obvious reasons. Compare this to 6500 NZDF movements in 2006. More detail on
www.whenuapaiairport.co.nz
Regards, Stuart Broome
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I have deleted a number of posts because they are clearly the same person sniping at each point someone else made, and taking up a whole lot of real estate as a result. An online forum should follow the same rules as any debate: if you have something to say, consider what you are wanting to say before you commit it to posterity - once it is there only one of the moderators or admins can delete or edit it. If you want to quote someone else's post, please just quote the relevant bit. If you are a logged in member, you will find it a lot easier as you get a proper editor to work with. The moderators will also delete anything that is defamatory or obscene, not that it has been an issue on this (generally mature) discussion.
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We've all heard from those who are against... What about those of us that are for?? Personally, I've lived in Greenhithe all my life.. The current airport has been there for at least 50 years or so. The planes (Hercules etc) which currently fly over are a heck of alot noisier and let out more pollution than what a domestic carrier would. I had the misfortune of having to travel to Wellington a few months ago, the plane was leaving at 8:45am. As it was raining etc, and knowing Auckland Traffic, I left Greenhithe at 6am. Due to an accident near the airport, all motorways and arterials were completely congested. I got to the airport with 10mins to spare; fortunately the plane had been delayed due to fog otherwise I would not have made it on the flight. When I arrived back to Ak Airport (at about 6:30pmish) I had to contend with major traffic delays negotiating my way back to Greenhithe (I got home approx 8pm). Travelling to Whenuapai would have been a breeze compared to that. I've seen people complain about pollution, noise, traffic congestion and even someone wondering what would happen if a plane fell from the sky!! Please, with all the years an airport has been there has a plane fallen from the sky?! I love the planes, and even now still rush out to look at them when they fly over. I doubt a domestic airport would make any difference to what we already have 'on our back yard' and I fully support there being a domestic airport. Last council elections, I specifically voted for councilors who were 'pro airport'..
Who else is for? (don't want to hear from the 'against' people as there is enough support for you via WAAG etc...)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Above message looks to be an adult trying to talk in teenage lingo? Maybe one of those damn Hoons again?!
dont think so - old time residents appreciate the closeness of the airport
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DID YOU KNOW THAT WHENUAPAI WAS AUCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNTIL 1965 AND ALL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO NEW ZEALAND USED THE LUCAS CREEK FLIGHT PATH - IF YOU DONT LIKE PROGRESS - MOVE OUT
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
We've all heard from those who are against... What about those of us that are for??
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Who else is for? (don't want to hear from the 'against' people as there is enough support for you via WAAG etc...)
totally agree waag is not big.mainly Russel making a lot of noise!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I have lived near an airport in the UK, I can confidently tell any of those who support an airport on the Noth Shore's doorstep is making the biggest mistake of their lives. I lived near stanstead airport and when aircraft of any sort are flying a 1000 feet over your house you will notice it. Asthma was one of the biggest problems in the area and this was due to the fact that the traffic increased 10 fold and the aircraft noise and pollution increased dramatically. Why do we need an airport so close to a lovely shore line, ruining everyones lives for the sake of one or two people who winge about how long it takes to get their butts to the airport. If you live too far from your station, you move, if you have to travel frequently on aircraft, you move, why do we all have to suffer because of convenience of another person. I am sick of people who have never suffered from living near an airport having the right to vote for one, or indeed have a comment to make about something they have never experienced or have no idea of what it is like. Anyone live near Gatwick airport will know what I am talking about. One or two milatary aircraft is indeed acceptable, I chose to live here knowing I would have to indure that, but I didn't move here to be near an airport. Stick it in the North of Orewa, where there is no one to annoy!!!!
Let Greenhithe stay clean and GREEN!!!!
Pauline W
i as a member of a family which has bn in gnh since 1929 fully support the airport.as do most older residents.if u dont like the idea why not move away? its that simple. you wil prob make a nice capital gain on ur property as a bonus
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Keep the AirForce on Whenuapai
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
So, don't want to hear arguments against. How one-eyed is that! Maybe you here more arguments against because it's a fundamentally dumb idea. Get over it!
Another adult pretending to be a teen?! Or a Hoon pretending to be an adult? or...Gawd forbid a teenager pretending to be a Hoon?!
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Hi all
If the travel to Auckland airport is a hassle, go live in Mangere, you can see a lot more planed fly over and breathe the fresh air these leave.
BTW, there is only 1 airport in Auckland, Whenuapai is an airbase!
As for me I love the drive to Mangere. You are nieve if you think being buzzed at 6am on Sunday is not going to happen. Even Tim brown at Infratil is talking about insulation for houses on the flightpath, an admission in itself.
Regards
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
i as a member of a family which has bn in gnh since 1929 fully support the airport.as do most older residents.if u dont like the idea why not move away? its that simple. you wil prob make a nice capital gain on ur property as a bonus
Yeh, nice one.. all captial gains will drop out the back door as soon as International flying tin cans start ruling the sky above Greenhithe. Surely someone whom has lived here that long you would respect the environment, wildlife, and general nice appeal and feeling Greenhithe offers. So, give it to the Hoons then also.. Road Hoons & Sky Hoons (FANTASTIC)
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If a quick drive to an international airport is really important to you why are you living in Greenhithe? All the reasons you choose not to live in South Auckland are all the reasons I do not want an airport anywhere near me. For the first 8 years of our married life we lived right under the flight path at Mangere Airport. If you only knew what I know! Did you realise that your homes (inside and out), cars and gardens will be coated with a fine black dust? that you will have to halt phone calls and will miss hearing parts on t.v etc EVERY time a plane comes over and that one of the biggest impacts will probably be caused by the infrastructure that supports an airport- warehouses, large volumes of commercial vehicles, taxis, tour buses. Surrounding this will eventually be a large area of lost cost housing for the socio-economic group primarily employed in these industries. And hello Hobsonville is now the new Mangere.Don't say you weren't warned!
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
I love the planes, and even now still rush out to look at them when they fly over.
Let's get real - the planes we see are 1950's technology and the same every time they fly past. If you still find that amusing, then you are really no smarter than a dog that chases cars.
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Hi, having recently travelled to LA, by flight, both in and out, we experienced the average commute to the airport from our residence in the suburb of San Bernadino. Now LA boasts around 23,000,000 people !! Hey, thats a little bigger than Auckland. But guess what, they only have one international airport, ( what???, with all those people ???) Yes, and boy, was it a major job getting to the airport for a domestic flight up to San Francisco , departing at 11.05 am.
We decided, that travelling by car, via the motorways, ( they do have car pool lanes for 2 or more occupants per vechicle, which did help speed things up) we thought about 2 hours should get us to the airport on time, allowing for an hour check in.
Phew !! what idiots !!, three and half hours later, we were still fighting traffic around LA!!
We sat there and admid the chaos going on around us, we just burst out laughing, thinking of the pathetic moaning from Aucklanders, who get stressed at the drive to Manauka for a flight.
I would heartly suggest doing exactly what we did, after that experience, the drive out to Auckland airport, will be viewd with a lot more accepctance and enjoyment !!!
I tend to agree with an earlier post, just set your alarm a bit earlier, and then get to the airport on time, and maybe have a bit of time to watch the planes coming and going, or alternatively, buy a house out there, !! cheers
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I have lived near an airport in the UK, I can confidently tell any of those who support an airport on the Noth Shore's doorstep is making the biggest mistake of their lives. I lived near stanstead airport and when aircraft of any sort are flying a 1000 feet over your house you will notice it. Asthma was one of the biggest problems in the area and this was due to the fact that the traffic increased 10 fold and the aircraft noise and pollution increased dramatically. Why do we need an airport so close to a lovely shore line, ruining everyones lives for the sake of one or two people who winge about how long it takes to get their butts to the airport. If you live too far from your station, you move, if you have to travel frequently on aircraft, you move, why do we all have to suffer because of convenience of another person. I am sick of people who have never suffered from living near an airport having the right to vote for one, or indeed have a comment to make about something they have never experienced or have no idea of what it is like. Anyone live near Gatwick airport will know what I am talking about. One or two milatary aircraft is indeed acceptable, I chose to live here knowing I would have to indure that, but I didn't move here to be near an airport. Stick it in the North of Orewa, where there is no one to annoy!!!!
Let Greenhithe stay clean and GREEN!!!!
Pauline W
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From about 5pm I sit and watch traffic pour into Greenhithe, the pollution, noise, risk of dying every time I pull out of my drive. Shall I petition to have cars and roads removed?!
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http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/AbtCit/whenuapai/pdf/whenuapaiairbasereport.pdf
An interesting website which incudes information about when Whenuapai airbase was an international airport.
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So what Burtha really wants is for the rail link to be built to Mangere (catch a train from Kumeu or Henderson if you want), and for there to be no fog. One of the reasons Whenuapai was rejected as the airport in favour of Mangere was the increased fog days at Whenuapai. If another airport is built it will divert infrastructure spending from Mangere. Any city worth being called a city has a reliable rail link to its airport, so that you know with absolute certainty that if you are on the train, you will get on your flight.
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So, don't want to hear arguments against. How one-eyed is that! Maybe you here more arguments against because it's a fundamentally dumb idea. Get over it!
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Yip, the government will wreck greenhithe just like they are f'ing the rest of the country as we speak... Well with the NZ dollar being such a risk with housing, loans, debt etc.. no one will come here soon as the country will be broke..!!!
Previously Stuart Broome wrote:
Hi Bertha
I am for the airport from a convenience and business growth perspective but against from a pollution and noise perspective. Did you know Infratil
want ultimately to go to 60,000 movements pa [this figure from Ministry of
Economic Development 2004 Report- para 47 Note 9]. This is not something they are loudly
promoting on their website for obvious reasons. Compare this to 6500 NZDF movements in 2006. More detail on
www.whenuapaiairport.co.nz
Regards, Stuart Broome
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
i as a member of a family which has bn in gnh since 1929 fully support the airport.as do most older residents.if u dont like the idea why not move away? its that simple. you wil prob make a nice capital gain on ur property as a bonus
Believe me, those of us who don't fancy planes day in day out will move out of Greenhithe if this goes ahead. I personally can just about put up with the number of planes going overhead at the moment, but it were to increase, and add in road traffic to get people to the airport, I'm gonna be off.
You think this won't affect you? Know anyone that wants to buy a house under a flightpath? Hope you're not planning to sell your house anytime soon...
And if this airport does get the goahead, just take a drive around mangere and see what greenhithe will be like in 10 years.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I have lived near an airport in the UK, I can confidently tell any of those who support an airport on the Noth Shore's doorstep is making the biggest mistake of their lives. I lived near stanstead airport and when aircraft of any sort are flying a 1000 feet over your house you will notice it. Asthma was one of the biggest problems in the area and this was due to the fact that the traffic increased 10 fold and the aircraft noise and pollution increased dramatically. Why do we need an airport so close to a lovely shore line, ruining everyones lives for the sake of one or two people who winge about how long it takes to get their butts to the airport. If you live too far from your station, you move, if you have to travel frequently on aircraft, you move, why do we all have to suffer because of convenience of another person. I am sick of people who have never suffered from living near an airport having the right to vote for one, or indeed have a comment to make about something they have never experienced or have no idea of what it is like. Anyone live near Gatwick airport will know what I am talking about. One or two milatary aircraft is indeed acceptable, I chose to live here knowing I would have to indure that, but I didn't move here to be near an airport. Stick it in the North of Orewa, where there is no one to annoy!!!!
Let Greenhithe stay clean and GREEN!!!!
Pauline W
PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS NOT A NEW AIRPORT - IT HAS BEEN THER SINCE 1944 - IF YOU DONT LIKE LIVING CLOSE TO AN AIRPORT THEN I SUGGEST IT IS TIME YOU MOVED ON
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I still love the old planes going over & i dont think im as low as "a dog chasing my tail"
I think comments like that say alot about the speaker.
With my grandchildren in Greenhithe, makes five generations of our family to live here, we feel if the airforce does move out then another airport of some capacity must stay. THIS NATIONAL ASSET MUST NOT BE GIVEN UP. With existing structure and air rights in place, give this up and you will never get another airport in auckland again. All alternative ideas are much worse, already hobsonville airbase (next door to whenuapai airbase) is to be turned into 100's of houses.
Like it or lump it I doubt America will allow it to be anything other than an airport. (they built it in ww2) to bring their troops here to save us from the japanese invasion, (What if they had not bothered??) the japs had by then comandeerd a lot of the south pacific including the back door of Australia ( Darwin ) plus of course they bombed pearl harbour, and most definitely nz would have been next.
Its well known our army and navy is a joke, and now some of you are suggesting to get rid of yet another asset ? ( shakes head, rolls eyes ) You think the world is any safer now?? and you want to leave our major city with one in/outlet ??
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
We've all heard from those who are against... What about those of us that are for?? Personally, I've lived in Greenhithe all my life.. The current airport has been there for at least 50 years or so. The planes (Hercules etc) which currently fly over are a heck of alot noisier and let out more pollution than what a domestic carrier would. I had the misfortune of having to travel to Wellington a few months ago, the plane was leaving at 8:45am. As it was raining etc, and knowing Auckland Traffic, I left Greenhithe at 6am. Due to an accident near the airport, all motorways and arterials were completely congested. I got to the airport with 10mins to spare; fortunately the plane had been delayed due to fog otherwise I would not have made it on the flight. When I arrived back to Ak Airport (at about 6:30pmish) I had to contend with major traffic delays negotiating my way back to Greenhithe (I got home approx 8pm). Travelling to Whenuapai would have been a breeze compared to that. I've seen people complain about pollution, noise, traffic congestion and even someone wondering what would happen if a plane fell from the sky!! Please, with all the years an airport has been there has a plane fallen from the sky?! I love the planes, and even now still rush out to look at them when they fly over. I doubt a domestic airport would make any difference to what we already have 'on our back yard' and I fully support there being a domestic airport. Last council elections, I specifically voted for councilors who were 'pro airport'..
Who else is for? (don't want to hear from the 'against' people as there is enough support for you via WAAG etc...)
clearly you have never lived under a commercial airport flightpath. Airport = constant headache. House prices will plummet. (who wants to live under an airport) !
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Previously Anonymous wrote: If a quick drive to an international airport is really important to you why are you living in Greenhithe? All the reasons you choose not to live in South Auckland are all the reasons I do not want an airport anywhere near me. For the first 8 years of our married life we lived right under the flight path at Mangere Airport. If you only knew what I know! Did you realise that your homes (inside and out), cars and gardens will be coated with a fine black dust? that you will have to halt phone calls and will miss hearing parts on t.v etc EVERY time a plane comes over and that one of the biggest impacts will probably be caused by the infrastructure that supports an airport- warehouses, large volumes of commercial vehicles, taxis, tour buses. Surrounding this will eventually be a large area of lost cost housing for the socio-economic group primarily employed in these industries. And hello Hobsonville is now the new Mangere.Don't say you weren't warned!
I second that. Commercial airport is probably the stupidest thing that someone could do to Greenhithe. Very few people like the idea of an airport above our heads reasons include the drop in house prices the horrible headaches and the fine black dust you'll get on your car. Are you sure your for this. You need to think this through.
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
We've all heard from those who are against... What about those of us that are for??
While I appreciate your comments about going all the way to Mangere etc, your argument and justification is flawed. Well, you will say that you want only responses from people who are for it, well you get over it. You go and live under the noisy and polluting planes for a year, see your property vale drop and then come back and see if you still asking for 'pro' comments.
Traffic issue on getting to any airport in Auckland will still be the same, not due to the distance but more to do with the current roads. Have you considered how hard will it be for us to get in and out of Greenhithe with major influx of traffic for all from Upper North to mid city trying to get to the Whenuapai base.
Economically it does not make sense. Now if you are the Joe average, and are gullible enough to accept what a few politicians say, then you will vote for anything. With only 1.5 million people and current Auckland infrastructure already straining, we will eventually have to fork out more $$ for the upkeep of another airport. We will have to pay for two airports. if the new airport is just domestic then it is going to be even less viable. So what these politicians (the pro ones) dont tell you is the sneaky strategy may be to get a domestic one as a stepping stone to an international one with the big noisy jets and all its negative trimmings.
I agree with others on this thread, that if you want your airport trip to be a breeze and be right in your backyard, then go live in Mangere. I am sure you will get a bargain basement property overlooking the mills and tin sheds. I will even buy a house exactly the same size as yours here and then swap you for the place here. You should not complain because according to your logic, there is no perceived value difference.
All of abvove said, the most amicable and cheapest resolution for your problems in getting to the airport is for you to go to the $2 shop and buy an alarm clock. Then you can get up a couple of hours earlier, get to the airport and enjoy a cup of coffee and get on with your trip without any delays or hassles. So why would you support misery to 1000's, loss of $m's and all the other negative stuff, when a $2 alarm clock will do.
Cheers ad have a nice day in the clean green Greenhithe community...Richard R.
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definetly agree - vote for those who have some sense and support the airport
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Previously Anonymous wrote: From about 5pm I sit and watch traffic pour into Greenhithe, the pollution, noise, risk of dying every time I pull out of my drive. Shall I petition to have cars and roads removed?!
No - just support the airport
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Greenhithe=Utopia
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then get rid of the emo, the bogans, the gangsters, the wanab gangters, the goverment, the police, religion and all races but one mayb.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
ha ha, quite funny really, well it makes sense, hey, another thought, with no one living in greenhithe, that will make it easier for whenuapai to get an all clear for comercial flight, even better !!
been here 4 donkeys years. nothings changed
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Don't forget to get rid of all the people that live down the new end of Greenhithe.
Get rid of cars so we can tie our horse up outside Jamies or the Malthouse.
Blow up the playgrounds so the teenagers have nowhere to congregate.
Bring back National Service, never did me any harm!
too right.also just to let all u new residents know. you must live here for twenty years minimum to be a fully accepted greenhithean. no excuses its always been like that!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I agree with the comment, 'you must live in Greenhithe for at least 20yrs before becoming a full Greenhithean'.
children have automatic citizenship but must gro up here. i.e born and bred.i agree it is mor like 30 years now to b fully fledged.greenhithe peopl r the westies of the shore. nothing 2 b ashamd of. we wil always b here so honestly u cant beat us so u may as wel join us. i'll drink to that!
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I agree with the comment, 'you must live in Greenhithe for at least 20yrs before becoming a full Greenhithean'.
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Hear Hear Nurse Fanny Fart & Dr Ropata!! I completely agree; infact it was only last night I was frequenting Rame Rd and happened to see a rather raucous swar'e in full flight. These were NOT pre-teens, teens or even twenties but older, what I once thought responsible people. There was music, singing, dancing and a fair amount of stumbling, yelling & cursing. I hear Tauhinu is becoming a bit of a problem drinking area too...
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Excuse me Miss Fanny Fart and Dr Ropata, The top end of Greenhithe ie. Greenhithe Road, is the more respectable part of town. I have heard a rumour that Tauhinu Road is the Drinks capital of our fair town!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I agree with the comment, 'you must live in Greenhithe for at least 20yrs before becoming a full Greenhithean'.
I think you'll find it is actually 30yrs + whereby you will officially be able to call yourself Greenhithean. Anything prior to that & your still a Newbie.
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I have also heard that there is a dirty tomcat roaming the streets, keep all your Queens inside at night!
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Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I agree with the comment, 'you must live in Greenhithe for at least 20yrs before becoming a full Greenhithean'.
I think you'll find it is actually 30yrs + whereby you will officially be able to call yourself Greenhithean. Anything prior to that & your still a Newbie.
Do children have auotomatic rights to be a Greenhithean if they are born to parents that have been here for 30yrs?!
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Bertha Burts wrote:
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
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I agree with the comment, 'you must live in Greenhithe for at least 20yrs before becoming a full Greenhithean'.
I think you'll find it is actually 30yrs + whereby you will officially be able to call yourself Greenhithean. Anything prior to that & your still a Newbie.
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Do children have auotomatic rights to be a Greenhithean if they are born to parents that have been here for 30yrs?! Yes, providing of course that the parent (or at least 'a' parent) is currently residing in Greenhithe when the child is born.
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lol wtf
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Guys, if you want to have private conversations use email.
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Guys, if you want to have private conversations use email.
lighten up its just a few of us hasbeen hoons havn a bit of fun and lettn evryone know the tru undercurrent in gnh. smile .
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any one rmember this site
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I have heard of the rogue tomcat roaming the neighbourhood. Maybe we should round up a posse and chase him outa town. Save our sisters, daughters, wives, mums and grandmothers!
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Not sure even the Tom Cat would stoop to grandmothers?!
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Just think, get rid of; Hoons, old people(drive too slow), babies(cry too much), middle age (moan too much), teenagers (they don't seem to have much purpose) and we have a state of Utopia!
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Sorry, forgot the, toddlers(say NO too often) and Pre-schoolers(same as teenagers).
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Oops, and the school-age children(hold up traffic on crossingd)
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ha ha, quite funny really, well it makes sense, hey, another thought, with no one living in greenhithe, that will make it easier for whenuapai to get an all clear for comercial flight, even better !!
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Don't forget to get rid of all the people that live down the new end of Greenhithe.
Get rid of cars so we can tie our horse up outside Jamies or the Malthouse.
Blow up the playgrounds so the teenagers have nowhere to congregate.
Bring back National Service, never did me any harm!
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Any suggestions for a poll subject for May? Here are the last ones-
March , April
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Something to do with the 'hoons' or whenuapai airport? These seem to be rather contentious issues...
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Running groups in Greenhithe
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Hi there. I do know of people running and doing other fitness activities around Greenhithe. You are welcome to give me a call or email. Odette at Flex Fitness ph. 413 9963 (a/h) or flexfitness@xtra.co.nz
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Hello, I was wondering if there are any running groups in Greenhithe? I am just starting to try and embrace running at age 42 and its damn lonely running around by yourself, so I was keen to know if there were any friendly little groups of runners who team up & do there thing?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: no, there isn't. find some friends. Kapeish?
Wow, that was such useful advice, thank you. What say you find yourself a dictionary, it's actually spelt Kapish.
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no, there isn't. find some friends. Kapeish?
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Perhaps you can talk to some of the health & fitness practitioners in Greenhithe. There are listings here...
If they don't know of anything, then perhaps something could be started. Perhaps start with Rich Ellis (Fit 4 Life) and Odette Jury (Flex Fitness). And please post back here if you discover anything useful.
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Looking for descendants of Madeleine Irwin
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Hello Suzanne,
Here are several leads that you could follow-up.
A check of "Whitepages.co.nz" brings up two references to an R E King on the North Shore.
In his "Tauhinu. A History of GH" he is listed as a member of the Auckland Historical Society and the NZ Genealogical Society. Check them out.
My mother knew him from her association with the latter society.
My understanding is that Ray "retired" at a relatively young age. If that is so, then there is a good chance that he is still around. Further confirmed by post from Admin in post of May 16 - 2010.
His name also comes up in references in "localhistoryonline. ..... etc.
Google "Ray King, Greenhithe Historian" for references.
Good luck with your research.
Cheers,
Delta
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Hello. Thank you very much for your answer. Yes she his my ancestor !I made a mistake. Maillard is the name of her mother.
I give you the list :
Jacques Coche was the foundator of a fabrik of porcelaine in Ixelles (, Bruxelles, Belgia). He has towo sons : Jean-Jacques and Nicolas.
Jean-Jacques married to Mlle Mommens
They had a daughter (Marie Chantal Coche who married Ernest Vermeeren and a son, Jean Coche who married in 1840 Emma Louise Désirée Maillard in Paris (Montmartre)
They had 4 daughters : Marthe (+ Louis Demeuldre) they continued the fabrik of porcelaine (no child); Suzanne + Etienne Ovigneur (they lived in the North of France and had 4 children; Madeleine who married S. Irwin) ; Pauline Jeanne who married Charles Fumière and had two children.
Pauline and Charles are my direct ancestors. Their son, Pierre was my grand-father.
I have two photos of the landscape around their home ion NZ.
If you give me your email I'll send to you some scan of ancient photos.
I am certain that she had two daughters named Viviane and Jacqueline.
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Previously Greenhithe Editor wrote:
D - Ray King has given me permission to publish the book electronically on the site so there are no copyright issues if you want to.
I have been trying to contact Ray King, or if he is no long around, his family. I posted on this site a couple of years ago regarding Grey Oaks, which was owned by my Great Great Grandmother, Mary Forgham. I believe Ray collected some information which he did not publish in his books, but may be in his archives. Can anyone tell me how to get hold of him?
Also, is an electronic copy of the book available anywhere, as my only copy is getting very tatty as it as been well used for a research tool?
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D - Ray King has given me permission to publish the book electronically on the site so there are no copyright issues if you want to.
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I leave in Nice (France). One of my ancestors was Madeleine Irwin, born Madeleine Maillard in France.
She was the mother of two daughters : Viviane and Jacqueline Irwin.
Madeleine Irwin is the author of a pamphlet, "If I Were New Zealand’s Dictator" which is in the collections of your National libraries (Mac Millan Brown Library sent me gracefully a PDF copy of the text.) which is ending by the mention : Greenhithe, Auckland, 1935.
Do you know something about the descendents of Madeleine Irwin in your town ?
Thank you,
Katy Remy
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I give you my email :
katy.remy@free.fr
and I thank you very much. Have a nice day.
Katy Remy
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Hello Katy,
A local publication, "Tauhinu, ~ A History of Greenhithe, by R.(Ray) E. King," makes reference to a Madeleine Irwin, an early settler of Greenhithe, Auckland, New Zealand. (pages 77 - 78 )
This lady has a maiden name that differs from that which you have given, but there are marked similarities.
A summary from the publication:
This Mrs Irwin was born Madeleine Coche.
Madeleine was educated in Paris. She mastered five languages and studied Town Planning, Economics, History and Finance. She visited many countries, in order to improve her understanding of the languages.
At age 23yrs. Madeleine decided to leave home and travel the world, eventually choosing to settle in NZ.
Initially, in NZ, Madeleine taught as a French Teacher at a girls school in Mt Eden, a suburb of Auckland City. ( around 1920 - 1925 )
Madeleine married a Mr Stanley Irwin, ( date not given ) who was in the shipping business. They bought property on Whangaparoa Peninsula, - to the North of Auckland, later sold.
They subsequently purchased "Tauhinu Park", the Greenhithe property of Eric Graig, another early settler here.
Quote:
"Mrs Irwin was a very tall woman, and with her majestic bearing.etc. ..."
This is accompanied by a photograph of Madeleine Irwin. (Head and sholders)
It goes on to state that, in 1947, the Irwins sold the property and moved to Auckland.
It further states that:
Mrs Irwin died 10 April 1961 when in her eighties. Her husband, Stanley died on 26 January 1969.
There is no mention of any children.
A brief search of local cemetery records does not show any references to either Madeleine or Stanley Irwin.
Google notes references to Madeleine Coche and Madeleine Irwin referred to in the above referenced publication. The references tie in with Madeleine's academic achievements and other interests. See also Coche Falls.
Unfortunately, the reference publication is long out of print.
Do you have any photographs of the lady that you are enquiring about?
If so, perhaps you could send a copy of same to Editor / Webmaster at Greenhithe Portal, to be compared with the photo in the referenced publication.
(I do not have capability to scan the reference, and there may be copyright issues here, so cannot produce a copy at this time.)
The New Zealand Whitepages has one reference to Irwin in Greenhithe.
Hope this is useful.
Cheers,
D
Unfortunately, this book is long since out of print, but is sometimes available through
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http://yellow.co.nz/whitepages/Greenhithe/King-Ray/100859664_RES.html
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Revised bus timetable
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Thank you for your feedback regarding North Shore bus services.
Increased inter-peak services from Greehhithe to Constellation Station were implemented in 2005. However, two and a half years of extremely low patronage meant that we could not justify their continuation. The funding and resources were prioritised for other services on the North Shore.
The 133 now runs a regular inter-peak service although a transfer must be made in order to connect to the Northern Busway. This route is currently under investigation and could potentially link with the Busway in the future depending on the outcome of the review.
We are very sorry you have been inconvenienced. We would like to assure you that all customer feedback will be taken into consideration during a review of the Northern Busway and North Shore services which will take place over the following weeks.
Regards
On behalf of ARTA
Marcus Spedding
Assistant Customer Services Coordinator
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It seems incredible that $300 million plus is spent on a busway, and the park 'n ride facilities are hopelessly inadequate. I wonder how many consultants were needed to omit this rather crucial piece of information from the design brief. Speaking to someone who travels by car into the city everyday, their comment is that the "new" busway has had absolutely no effect on the number of cars on the motorway. That's $300 million well spent.
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Oh that's good then.
The 956 to Constellation just got slashed back to an even more minimalist timetable than before!
For those who work on the Shore it's a serious pain in the ass. We are now down to 3 morning services- unless you're cool with travelling via Glenfield.
Not happy about the consulation. Understand there were newspaper adds and mail-outs but we didn't get them, and it would have been a simple matter to post this up at the bus stops- especially the one opposite the school.
Maxx should get a big smack for this.
maxxenquiry@maxx.co.nz
Rick
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The ratepayers association is writing to various authorities about the situation. If you have specific examples, please post here
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I am wondering if there would be a number of interested people in a new bus service weekdays at or just after 8.30am from Greenhithe School, which travels through Unsworth Heights to Constellation Station and then express to the city. There is already a bus from Unsworth Heights at about 8.45am so it could be worth it to loop around Greenhithe first. Perhaps there are a number of parents who could be interested in dropping their kids at the Primary school at 8.30am then catching the bus. Current I do this, but need to drive to either Unsworth or Constellation (which at that time has well run out of park and ride spaces).
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So much for the hoped-for alternative to sitting in traffic in the car!
With only 3 peak-time buses morning and evening, using public transport from Greenhithe for flexi-time work arrangements in the city requiring off-peak travel is now a non-starter. With insufficient parking available at Constellation after the morning rush, using a combination of car to Constellation and bus to city is also a non-starter. Add to this a couple working different shifts - we've had to buy another car!!
No services to Albany at the weekend for shopping or to take our son to work!?
Have the transport authorities never heard of mini-bus feeder services for low-load routes?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The ratepayers association is writing to various authorities about the situation. If you have specific examples, please post here
I do not have a specific example... however I am concerned that the slash in bus service has a major effect on the commnunity. The Greenhithe community is growing and as such requires a reliable, regular bus service into the city and surrounding areas.
1. I am concerned that there is no bus service from the city to greenhithe except at peak times...this to me seems really ridiculous considering that we are meant to save the environment!
2. the new subdivision kyle/hunterlodge end road needs the services of a good bus route to reduce the amount of traffic that will no doubt increase when the new subdivison is complete. I am not sure whether this has has been considered.
3. the bus will be used if they are provided at regular time periods that suit the needs of our community
4. I resent the fact that MAxx etc did not communicate or consult widely before making the changes
Disgruntled resident
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Hi, I am an aspiring journalist undertaking a Diploma of Journalism at Aut. As part of this course I will be writing articles on local issues for the North Shore Times with the hope they will be published. I would be really keen to interview anyone who has been effected by the cuts in Bus trips to and from Greenhithe for a future story. I would be like to hear your stories and then contact maxx for a response. Hopefully, if the story is published, pressure could be put on the bus service providers to give the community a full service.
I'm not too sure of a secure way that i can leave my details, but you may be able to click my screen name and email me through this site. I don't understand the technology!
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I've endeavoured with the bus service (956 Opposite school and into the city) and constantly am amazed to see the bus leave either 10 minutes early or 10 minutes late. The 'late' I can understand but the bus should never leave early given that Greenhithe is the start of the run. I'm constantly overcharged as the drivers don't understand the new ticketing system and the reduced frequency makes the whole thing unworkable. The drivers are usually quite friendly though and mean well. Those who have a park in the city will know that driving is by far the best option in terms of time (and probably cost). For just a little more effort I think the bus service could work but doubt the resources are available
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i am a university student who does not need to be in the city until 10 and i often leave before 3, however i can no longer catch the 956 that used to run every hour during the day. this is really frustrating for me as i do not own a car and have no other way of catching a bus directly to the northern express route. i made a complaint to maxx and while the "understood my frustrations" and "would forward my concerns to the appopriate person" they could not guarantee me a reply nor could the provide a solution to my problem other than catching two buses to constellation station. this is ridiculous! especially as the new motorway has been opened and it could not be quicker to get from greenhithe to constellation!
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The ratepayers association is writing to various authorities about the situation. If you have specific examples, please post here
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One of our family now works part-time at the Albany Mega Centre (part-time). On a Sunday there is a very minimal bus service from Greenhithe direct to Albany Mega Centre. Considering that this is now billed as the "largest retail centre in NZ", we are stunned that a better service does not operate from say west Auckland via Greenhithe through to Albany. On the maxx web page when one googles the trip Greenhithe to Albany to arrive there before 10am (her work start time) there are 2 options. One is to leave 8:38am to arrive by 9:27am which is 49mins but 3 bus changes. If one bus doesn't arrive or leaves early then she's stuck. The other option is, Walk 8055 Metres to Albany Mega Centre. We kid you not, this is the alternative option given by Maxx. So to save a hassle for the kid we are driving her there and back until such time as she gains her drivers license and can take herself.
On the topic of day time bus services to the city, it seems to be a requirement to change buses at least once on the journey & also walk between buses. The morning trip for work into town is OK but the evening would be fine too if the bus came when it said rather than leaving early and leaving us stranded for another 40 minutes.
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Christmas trees - real pine ones
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Last year we got a tree delivered by two nice young students. Don't have their contact details anymore, but wondering if anybody knows if they're doing it again this year. Would rather support a local, if possible. Also having it delivered was great.
Or does anybody know of anybody else delivering Xmas trees?
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Motorway completion date
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So from one Anonymous to another, still on track for next week the 6th?
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Opening ceremony etc on the 6th, open to traffic on morning of the 7th.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
So from one Anonymous to another, still on track for next week the 6th?
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does anyone know what council want to build next to the Greenhithe road exist? They seem building some water pipes or things like that over that area..
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I believe the official completion/opening date is 19th November.. I heard they are also going to have a 'carnival' on the opening. Should be good.
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Motorway will open in December. There will be special opening events organised by Transit. I will keep you posted via the email list when events are planned.
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Wow they have done a stunning job of opening it in November!! Good old transit, so where do our taxes go again, oh yeah housing and compensatiing criminals, i forgot.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Hi,
Seems to me that there is precious little news to be found on the motorway opening date. One would expect that now the build is in the final stage it must be possible to give an accurate opening date. I find it interesting how Transit is capable of keeping this to itself. Any commercial project would have this out in the open.
Any ideas?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Hi,
Seems to me that there is precious little news to be found on the motorway opening date. One would expect that now the build is in the final stage it must be possible to give an accurate opening date. I find it interesting how Transit is capable of keeping this to itself. Any commercial project would have this out in the open.
Any ideas?
k
the official opening is planned for 6th december
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It will be opening on the 6th December
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Any other source of this date apart from an Anonymous posting?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It will be opening on the 6th December
Do-nuts and hoon racing night of the 7th
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I believe the official completion/opening date is 19th November.. I heard they are also going to have a 'carnival' on the opening. Should be good.
That is four weeks away. One would expect a more official anouncement by now
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From Transit:
The opening will take place on a weekday in the week of 3-7 December
(TBC)
An iwi dedication and ribbon cutting will be held for invited guests early
morning from dawn Following this, the deviation will be open for the community to come along and
have a look from approximately 8am - 12noon
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An iwi dedication?! WTF for?! The Greenhithe population is predominately european/new zealander; so the iwi get invited, along with 'invited guests' whoever the frig that means, before the Greenhithe population? Yeah, that makes sense.. Not!
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Hi,
Seems to me that there is precious little news to be found on the motorway opening date. One would expect that now the build is in the final stage it must be possible to give an accurate opening date. I find it interesting how Transit is capable of keeping this to itself. Any commercial project would have this out in the open.
Any ideas?
k
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Well, now it's open and isn't it fantastic!! So much easier getting to Albany!! Loving it.
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5 weeks time! this information came from a resident who lives next to the new motorway and is insisting that all planting be completed as promised before signing off as required for council. The motorway will open regardless but we should be thankful for all of the motorway neighbours who continue to accept nothing less than what we were promised.
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OK, it is officially the 5th of December.. Cool bananas!!
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The only information we have is that it will be 'November' - don't know when in November. Will keep you posted if we hear more. [edit: According to Transit, it is December. The November info came from North Shore Council through George Wood]
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So three weeks to go and no official news yet, apart from this swamped forum.
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Missing cat
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Tuesday January 5, 2010. 1807.
The "Wee One" has turned up! Very hungry. Don't know where she has been, but glad to have her back!
Subject closed.
Tnx,
D.
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Maybe someone of the many walkers who pass through the Village end of Rahui Rd with a dog or with family members, may have seen her on Christmas Day or the Saturday following. "Wee One" had a rather rough start, until she was taken in here. Would really like to find her, but any sighting info most welcome.
D.
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One of my cats has gone missing. Small black female with white whiskers. Often frequents an area on side of Rahui Road between number 8 and number 12. Sometimes can be rather friendly to passer's-by. A thorough search of the area and enquiries at places she is known to visit has drawn a blank. Last seen on the morning of Christmas Day. Someone may have seen her in the vicinity and picked her up in the mistaken belief that she was a stray. I would appreciate it if she could be returned to her normal home. If you have information as to her whereabouts please contact me here to make arrangement to have her collected.
D
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Localist and YellowLocal
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Thats why we keep coming back to your site, lets be honest sometimes residing in Greenhithe is like living an episode of "Desperate Housewives" all I can say is keep up the interesting commentry and the neighbourhood fracas a great read over a Chardonnay
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hear hear!! Cheers *ching*
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Has anyone looked at Localist http://www.localist.co.nz/albany or YellowLocal http://auckland.yellowlocal.co.nz/greenhithe/ and have an opinion about what is or isn't useful from your perspective? Does anything about them replace features or content on the greenhithe.org.nz site?
I can't for example imagine them tolerating some of the discussions on this site, or providing free web pages like http://www.greenhithe.org.nz/portal/sports/spin-class
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I am still struggling to find how localist might be useful to anyone. To me, yellow local is a bit more on the money with their layout and content. Now if only either of them delivered useful search results...
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
I am still struggling to find how localist might be useful to anyone. To me, yellow local is a bit more on the money with their layout and content. Now if only either of them delivered useful search results.
Have looked at both sites. Don't believe that they offer any advantage over our local site. They both carry material that I consider to be superfluous. Too much graphics oriented material. Just increases and wastes bandwidth that users must pay for.
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Kronic - sold by Greenhithe Dairy?
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Why on earth shouldn't they? It's perfectly legal, and will continue to be. If you are buying into the ridiculous media propaganda blitz, then you probably also support the current failing 'war on drugs', and yet on the other hand proclaim you are all about personal freedoms to all your little buddies. I personally think you should boycott all supermarkets since consuming excess steak or poorly cooked chicken can be detrimental to your health too! Don't forget boycotting the liquor store because they sell alcohol!
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"Same goes for other issues. Confront it head-on first, then blog about it online... Don't be a coward."
...anonymous
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If you don't want to buy it, don't buy it.. If it's legal, why should they be boycotted??
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It's good that they don't sell it.
This kind of synthetic cannibanoid is experimental and it's not known about any long term effects. The short term effects seem bad enough to ban it though.
It has been shown to have plastic in it...well duh, like that's good to suck into your lungs...you go for it - not me thanks.
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It bothers me that people in our community want to do all sorts of things by remote control, including sounding off in these forums. So IF the dairy is selling it (and it appears they don't) then wouldn't the sensible thing be to talk to them and ask them to cease and desist, BEFORE ranting here?
Same goes for other issues. Confront it head-on first, then blog about it online... Don't be a coward.
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They dnt sell it
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Why would you actively seek confrontation when there is a perfectly good moderated discussion forum here, that you can access from a comfortable chair in your own home?
That's what these blogs are all about.
You have seriously missed the point while you have been out confronting and hassling people with your narrow minded opinions - it's all very well being assertive, but people have different ways of seeing things at times and that should be respected.
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If that is the case - I'm boycotting the Dairy.
Devonport residents managed to do this in their area and the dairies have stopped selling it.
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Help! Do you know who these people are?
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I am sure we can find out for you--I will send out an email. Please contact me at info@greenhithe.org.nz with your contact details.
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...only 100-150 unique visitors per day (equating to several thousand 'hits' - the meaningless statistic often quoted), almost all from the local area. But most are looking at something specific like the Garden Tour pages at the moment. So our reader is correct that something like this doesn't attract the sort of response you'd want, hence my offer to send by email to 592 households in Greenhithe on the newsletter mailing list.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I don't think this site gets much 'through traffic' any more... You might want to try posting something in the noticeboard, or in the Greenhithe Village News...
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I don't think this site gets much 'through traffic' any more... You might want to try posting something in the noticeboard, or in the Greenhithe Village News...
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On Saturday 13th October i was involved in a jetski crash In greenhithe. There was a lovely couple who lent a hand and were absolutely awesome staying with me until the ambulance came. Was just wondering if anyone could lend any info as to who they were as i so want to thank them.
Thanks, Lisa
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
maybe you should move down to Gore or something..
I'm hoping to move to Al Gore - a place free of hydrocarbon fuel emissions from passing jet airliners. It is a bit inconvenient though.
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Of course I am serious!! Tell me, what else would you like to see there?? An industrial park? The noise, pollution and traffic would be ALOT worse with an industrial park than an airport.. Or hey, what about a race track like the current Mayor wants?? To loose the already existing infrastructure would be just plain stupid and there is nowhere else in Auckland that one could be built.. It's called progression.. If you don't like noise and progression etc, maybe you should move down to Gore or something..
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Or at least retaining of the current airbase.. You would have all received your Local Authority Elections Candidate Profiles by now.. Vote for those running WHO SUPPORT the airport. This may be our last chance so make sure you vote!!! If you have not received this in your mail box, let me know and I will post details of the names of those running who support it.
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Are you serious, you must be kidding yourself
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Disastrous Development of 162 Kyle Rd Greenhithe
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Perhaps your best option is to persuade the landowner that he/she/it will make more money if they keep the trees. Otherwise you will be left barking at the moon (not even the wrong tree).
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I noticed one person said this 'The property in question is a fully developed one with 1,000+ trees planted 20 years ago and you can walk thru it, look up, see & listen to the birds and not see the sky for the dense branches & leaves' which suggests they are ALREADY using it as a public reserve ('you can walk thru [sic] it') - why does this person think they can just 'walk through it?! It is PRIVATE PROPERTY! NOT PUBLIC!!
Exactly what I thought!
I have never "walked thru'" it either.
It is someone's garden. I hope the person doing the "walking" wouldn't mind me walking thru' his back garden. May even bring my kids for a play too.
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I think this thread is straying off topic a bit
yes, like totally agree.
What was the topic again?
I forgot
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Funny, I thought the whole Kyle Rd development was 'disastrous' years ago when they carved up all those beautiful paddocks and bush.. It's not too bad now that I'm used to it.. I'm picking that you live around the Kyle Rd area? So it's fine that you live on your little bit of carved up Greenhithe, but not OK for anybody else?
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I agree, but you have to admit this is a great thread - 10 days old and 7 pages already.
Yep. Going well.
I reckon all the people who don't want it there should buy it off the developer or whoever owns it now and turn it into a nice little park for everyone to enjoy.
If that were to happen I bet they would be selling it to another developer in a couple of years time.
Touche! BUT that wont happen, BECAUSE they already have their 'nice little slice of 500sqm paradise' lol... Bet they wont be willing to BUY the land to turn it into a public reserve (as you say, if they did, they would cut it up to make their money back!) I noticed one person said this 'The property in question is a fully developed one with 1,000+ trees planted 20 years ago and you can walk thru it, look up, see & listen to the birds and not see the sky for the dense branches & leaves' which suggests they are ALREADY using it as a public reserve ('you can walk thru [sic] it') - why does this person think they can just 'walk through it?! It is PRIVATE PROPERTY! NOT PUBLIC!! I'm guessing, that this person (like many others) is one that lives in their already cut up bit of Greenhithe, likes the trees, and is trying desperately to keep it; even though they moved into a rapidly progressing area.....
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Link to "The Aucklander" article: http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/greenhithe-neighbours-fear-loss-of-wakeup-call/3906276/
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Previously Anonymous wrote: >Something to think about when you sit in your house on a section of about 500 sqmts which was originally cut out of a larger block. I have lived in Greenhithe for more than 40 years. Recently I have wanted to cut a 2000 sqmt section out of a larger 15 acre bloc that has been owned by my family for 40 years. This is entirely with in the bounds of the district scheme. The section was not going to be sold. It was for me to build a family home on. I am a gardener and have already planted in excess of 300 native trees along the boundary. However thanks to short sighted people like you who try to tell me what I can do with my piece of land this has taken me over a year and cost a hell of a lot more money that expected. Please explain to me how this is fair? <blockquote>
Gosh, your section can't be that big - we can still hear you whinging, bleating, moaning and carrying on from here. Perhaps if you had declared everything in the first place upon trying to subdivide and not tried to cut corners, which only ended up costing you more because it was you yourself who stalled the process, then it wouldn't have cost you so much and taken so long.Theres a process and you tried to skip big parts of it. It might also be a good idea to stop buldging off your mother.
nice summing up but way off the mark.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Funny, I thought the whole Kyle Rd development was 'disastrous' years ago when they carved up all those beautiful paddocks and bush.. It's not too bad now that I'm used to it.. I'm picking that you live around the Kyle Rd area? So it's fine that you live on your little bit of carved up Greenhithe, but not OK for anybody else?
You're missing the point. 162 Kyle Road is not paddock. It is a woodland that has been created over 20 years (from paddock), and it should be 'sympathetically' developed, not bulldozed. I'm picking that you live in 'Olde Greenhithe'?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I am very upset by the application to subdivide this 10 acre jewel of a property that will involve cutting down approx 1,000 trees, or in the resource consent it is stated there are "too many trees to count." Most of them are 20+ years old and 112 of a total of 149 are protected trees (only 29 protected trees to remain). This formal application is sitting before NSCC right now and the 20 days are ticking away. If NSCC decides to make it a non notified application the chainsaws and bulldozers could move in before the end of November in spite of numerous letters to the mayor protesting. If you are interested in finding out more please email othernations@yahoo.com or call Jinni at 413-8344
I think you are all missing the point. This is some ones private jewel of a property with which they can do what they like.
Please tell me how you all got to live on your small pieces of land without a previous large land holder subdividing it up?
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The owners of this land are long gone and the developer is someone from Singapore so no one lives there. Aren't we a lucky bunch to have these overseas developers making such a lot of money down here in little ol' NZ!
So, because the owner doesn't live there, that makes it OK to use someones private property as a public reserve??
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I am very upset by the application to subdivide this 10 acre jewel of a property that will involve cutting down approx 1,000 trees, or in the resource consent it is stated there are "too many trees to count." Most of them are 20+ years old and 112 of a total of 149 are protected trees (only 29 protected trees to remain). This formal application is sitting before NSCC right now and the 20 days are ticking away. If NSCC decides to make it a non notified application the chainsaws and bulldozers could move in before the end of November in spite of numerous letters to the mayor protesting. If you are interested in finding out more please email othernations@yahoo.com or call Jinni at 413-8344
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Why? Becasue you don't want neighbours?
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Jinni sent me a newsletter about this opposition project. I have posted it here...
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I agree - skatepark it is!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Typical nimby. You have your slice of paradise, and now you want to stop others having theirs? How many trees were chopped down on your beautiful section when it was developed? I for one can't wait for the bulldozers to move in! God knows the economy needs a kick in the arse! And NSCC needs the development levy to keep my rates down. Maybe Kyle Road will also get completed. Anyone know where I can get some cheap firewood?
Not a single tree was chopped down on my section or any of the neighbouring ones. They were mostly gorse filled paddocks before being developed. This property at Kyle Rd is quite different.
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Something to think about when you sit in your house on a section of about 500 sqmts which was originally cut out of a larger block. I have lived in Greenhithe for more than 40 years. Recently I have wanted to cut a 2000 sqmt section out of a larger 15 acre bloc that has been owned by my family for 40 years. This is entirely with in the bounds of the district scheme. The section was not going to be sold. It was for me to build a family home on. I am a gardener and have already planted in excess of 300 native trees along the boundary. However thanks to short sighted people like you who try to tell me what I can do with my piece of land this has taken me over a year and cost a hell of a lot more money that expected. Please explain to me how this is fair?
Gosh, your section can't be that big - we can still hear you whinging, bleating, moaning and carrying on from here. Perhaps if you had declared everything in the first place upon trying to subdivide and not tried to cut corners, which only ended up costing you more because it was you yourself who stalled the process, then it wouldn't have cost you so much and taken so long.Theres a process and you tried to skip big parts of it. It might also be a good idea to stop buldging off your mother.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I am very upset by the application to subdivide this 10 acre jewel of a property that will involve cutting down approx 1,000 trees, or in the resource consent it is stated there are "too many trees to count." Most of them are 20+ years old and 112 of a total of 149 are protected trees (only 29 protected trees to remain). This formal application is sitting before NSCC right now and the 20 days are ticking away. If NSCC decides to make it a non notified application the chainsaws and bulldozers could move in before the end of November in spite of numerous letters to the mayor protesting. If you are interested in finding out more please email othernations@yahoo.com or call Jinni at 413-8344
I think you are all missing the point this 10 acre jewel of a property is some ones private property with which they can do what they like.
Please tell me how you managed to be living on a small section if a previous large land holder had not subdivided their block up?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I noticed one person said this 'The property in question is a fully developed one with 1,000+ trees planted 20 years ago and you can walk thru it, look up, see & listen to the birds and not see the sky for the dense branches & leaves' which suggests they are ALREADY using it as a public reserve ('you can walk thru [sic] it') - why does this person think they can just 'walk through it?! It is PRIVATE PROPERTY! NOT PUBLIC!!
Exactly what I thought!
I have never "walked thru'" it either.
It is someone's garden. I hope the person doing the "walking" wouldn't mind me walking thru' his back garden. May even bring my kids for a play too.
The owners of this land are long gone and the developer is someone from Singapore so no one lives there. Aren't we a lucky bunch to have these overseas developers making such a lot of money down here in little ol' NZ!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Lets just hope they build some lower cost houses so people from lower socioeconomic groups can afford to share in our lovely area.
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<br>And have more of every third house been the same like that bloody awful Universal homes development up at Greenbough? They chose around 3 colours and 3 designs and built 132 homes - Thats a scar on the land if ever i've seen one.
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<br>Don't think we need that again.
Mind you, there is always that god awful new thing that Golden Homes have built opposite the bus shelter on Greenhithe Rd by the roundabout (where the old trees have been replaced the other month)which has typical ancient Golden Homes 70s ugly brick style combined with butt ugly fence done in the same crap with half round wooden inserts - Its just an eyesore. Golden Homes build to a budget and thank christ there isn't much of that in Greenhithe. Sorry new owners, but Golden Homes had someones 6yr old son design that look.
Nice. Lets all hear where YOU live so we can criticize your home eh? There are PLENTY of houses in Greenhithe that I think are fugly, and wonder why on earth someone would chose that paint colour/those bricks etc, but would never put their properties down on a public message board! How tactless! If you ask me, the entire Kyle Rd/Te Wharau/Pitoitoi is tacky - cheap/intensive housing of which alot of us older residents watched beautiful paddocks and bush being carved up to make.. Didn't hear us complain did you? Nooo, now you NIMBY's have got your carved up 500sqm part of land, you want to stop others from having theirs.. Did you not realise, that when you buy a house in an intensive filled area, that it is highly likely that the growth is going to continue around you? Did you not bother to check the district plan before you moved in? Nooo, cause like alot of other idiots, you all just move in, without checking anything that's going to go on around you in years to come, and THEN try to stop it. Pull your head out of your own arses and get real. This is suburbia, not the fricken country. If you want land/trees etc surrounding you, move to the country.
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Is that the Olive farm they are planning on destroying? That's terrible! If we were successful in stopping the airport development at Whenuapai we can stop these money-hungry developers.
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If they have to build even more houses in that area, can they at least save more of the native trees and bush so that we don't have to look at bare sections and rooftops with no greenery at all......also it seems ridiculous that they would have all that extra traffic going along Pitoitoi Ave. Surely the council can make sure that this development is more attractive than some of the existing ones.
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Instead of carving up the land and filling greenhithe with more empty sections, the council should buy the land to extend the primary school as it has almost grown to capacity!
Just have a walk down Kyle road and note the amount of empty plots.......
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There is also the 'filling in' of a category 2 stream and underground spring as part of this development. As it borders the Te Wharau/Lucas Creek there will certainly be an environmental impact on this waterway which has been identified as having fish, eels and other marine life. Not to mention the birdlife which is very abundant on that property.
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Typical nimby. You have your slice of paradise, and now you want to stop others having theirs? How many trees were chopped down on your beautiful section when it was developed? I for one can't wait for the bulldozers to move in! God knows the economy needs a kick in the arse! And NSCC needs the development levy to keep my rates down. Maybe Kyle Road will also get completed. Anyone know where I can get some cheap firewood?
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If you want to be surrounded by trees - move to the country. Imagine if people had of fought tooth and nail against having all of that land around orwell/kyle road developed? you wouldn't be in your little 'slice of heaven' right now. It was always on the cards to be developed, and is logical with the school there and the amount of surrounding housing. No doubt you will probably all whinge when they connect kyle road up too.
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My names Amelia Wade,
I am a resident of Greenhithe and a journalism student. I'm currently doing an article on this issue and if anyone would like to express their opinions to me, please email me at ameliajanewade@hotmail.com.
Any responses are welcome, however the deadline is Wednesday 10th March.
Thank you,
Amelia Wade
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Love the idea of locating the skate park here - Yeeesssssss - LOL
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: the low socia-economic group have Beachaven...we work damn hard to move from there to Greenhithe!!! Anyhow I agree, with the school person...what kind of example is our generation showing those kids? That it's ok to keep destroying nature? There must be a better compromise? There are so many lovley Tui's in that area too it's pretty sad. But then I guess some kiwis just don't realise what they have and don't appreciate it. I come from another country and you guys don't realise how lucky you are to have what you have. Probably the person who made the decisions here have never travelled? Well after this development they will be able to afford to!
Sure any given part of NZ was at some point 100 years ago covered in native bush and was progressively cleared, and thats just what happens, and most of the Greenhithe/Wainoni we know and live in today was farming type paddocks 5/8/10/15 years ago and they get subdvided, houses go up - thats life. The property in question is a fully developed one with 1,000+ trees planted 20 years ago and you can walk thru it, look up, see & listen to the birds and not see the sky for the dense branches & leaves - Its just a huge shame that once its gone, its gone, and we are talking a HUGE site.
I guess its easy to feel less interested or resigned to losing something that you can barely see, because from the road you can see basically nothing. Put it this way, if i told you Greenhithe Pony club had just been sold to Universal Homes and a 720 dwelling subdivision using the existing road structure was going in, with no relocation of the Pony club would that have you a little concerned and upset? There are few of us in Greenhithe who don't drive by the Pony Club and admire its open fields. Of course there is no 720 dwelling subdivision going in but the thought of losing something like that can be equally felt once you have taken the time to stroll 162 Kyle Road.
Something to think about when you sit in your house on a section of about 500 sqmts which was originally cut out of a larger block. I have lived in Greenhithe for more than 40 years. Recently I have wanted to cut a 2000 sqmt section out of a larger 15 acre bloc that has been owned by my family for 40 years. This is entirely with in the bounds of the district scheme. The section was not going to be sold. It was for me to build a family home on. I am a gardener and have already planted in excess of 300 native trees along the boundary. However thanks to short sighted people like you who try to tell me what I can do with my piece of land this has taken me over a year and cost a hell of a lot more money that expected. Please explain to me how this is fair?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Lets just hope they build some lower cost houses so people from lower socioeconomic groups can afford to share in our lovely area.
Not thanks, we are all ok - You're already here.
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I agree, but you have to admit this is a great thread - 10 days old and 7 pages already.
Yep. Going well.
I reckon all the people who don't want it there should buy it off the developer or whoever owns it now and turn it into a nice little park for everyone to enjoy.
If that were to happen I bet they would be selling it to another developer in a couple of years time.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Perhaps your best option is to persuade the landowner that he/she/it will make more money if they keep the trees. Otherwise you will be left barking at the moon (not even the wrong tree).
This is why we have a council - if it came down to money, the developers would destroy every bit of nature and we would be left with dreadful housing estate after housing estate the suburbs of London. Come on North Shore City Council, we need you to reject this application - DO NOT ALLOW THIS!!! - there are enough brown field sites around.
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greenhithe was once greenfields. not so long ago all of te wharau,admirals,pitoitoi, were our rural childhood playground.progress cannot be stopped.i sy go the developers
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Funny, I thought the whole Kyle Rd development was 'disastrous' years ago when they carved up all those beautiful paddocks and bush.. It's not too bad now that I'm used to it.. I'm picking that you live around the Kyle Rd area? So it's fine that you live on your little bit of carved up Greenhithe, but not OK for anybody else?
I got an idea - why dont we put the skatepark on part of it aswell, they are trying to get it into Collins Park behind the Playcentre - Having it on this Forest site at the end of Kyle Road would be perfect, it would stop all the kids that hang around the streets down there anyway and stop me nearly running them over on my way home from work..... But I suppose some people would not want this either? I think the people who are apposing this area for developement definately should have done their homework and was told by real estate that this land could possibly be developed on 5 years ago and when are they going to open up Kyle Road?? the sooner the better.
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I got an idea - why dont we put the skatepark on part of it aswell, they are trying to get it into Collins Park behind the Playcentre - Having it on this Forest site at the end of Kyle Road would be perfect, it would stop all the kids that hang around the streets down there anyway and stop me nearly running them over on my way home from work..... But I suppose some people would not want this either? I think the people who are apposing this area for developement definately should have done their homework and was told by real estate that this land could possibly be developed on 5 years ago and when are they going to open up Kyle Road?? the sooner the better.
Me too.
Their parents are typically ignorant letting 5 year olds run across the road like that. Idiots.
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I think this thread is straying off topic a bit
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Previously Anonymous wrote: the low socia-economic group have Beachaven...we work damn hard to move from there to Greenhithe!!! Anyhow I agree, with the school person...what kind of example is our generation showing those kids? That it's ok to keep destroying nature? There must be a better compromise? There are so many lovley Tui's in that area too it's pretty sad. But then I guess some kiwis just don't realise what they have and don't appreciate it. I come from another country and you guys don't realise how lucky you are to have what you have. Probably the person who made the decisions here have never travelled? Well after this development they will be able to afford to!
Sure any given part of NZ was at some point 100 years ago covered in native bush and was progressively cleared, and thats just what happens, and most of the Greenhithe/Wainoni we know and live in today was farming type paddocks 5/8/10/15 years ago and they get subdvided, houses go up - thats life. The property in question is a fully developed one with 1,000+ trees planted 20 years ago and you can walk thru it, look up, see & listen to the birds and not see the sky for the dense branches & leaves - Its just a huge shame that once its gone, its gone, and we are talking a HUGE site.
I guess its easy to feel less interested or resigned to losing something that you can barely see, because from the road you can see basically nothing. Put it this way, if i told you Greenhithe Pony club had just been sold to Universal Homes and a 720 dwelling subdivision using the existing road structure was going in, with no relocation of the Pony club would that have you a little concerned and upset? There are few of us in Greenhithe who don't drive by the Pony Club and admire its open fields. Of course there is no 720 dwelling subdivision going in but the thought of losing something like that can be equally felt once you have taken the time to stroll 162 Kyle Road.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Lets just hope they build some lower cost houses so people from lower socioeconomic groups can afford to share in our lovely area.
You have got to be kidding
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Lets just hope they build some lower cost houses so people from lower socioeconomic groups can afford to share in our lovely area.
And have more of every third house been the same like that bloody awful Universal homes development up at Greenbough? They chose around 3 colours and 3 designs and built 132 homes - Thats a scar on the land if ever i've seen one.
Don't think we need that again.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Lets just hope they build some lower cost houses so people from lower socioeconomic groups can afford to share in our lovely area.
And have more of every third house been the same like that bloody awful Universal homes development up at Greenbough? They chose around 3 colours and 3 designs and built 132 homes - Thats a scar on the land if ever i've seen one.
Don't think we need that again.
Mind you, there is always that god awful new thing that Golden Homes have built opposite the bus shelter on Greenhithe Rd by the roundabout (where the old trees have been replaced the other month)which has typical ancient Golden Homes 70s ugly brick style combined with butt ugly fence done in the same crap with half round wooden inserts - Its just an eyesore. Golden Homes build to a budget and thank christ there isn't much of that in Greenhithe. Sorry new owners, but Golden Homes had someones 6yr old son design that look.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Why? Becasue you don't want neighbours?
I have some very nice neighbours - I also like some nature around me
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: the low socia-economic group have Beachaven...we work damn hard to move from there to Greenhithe!!! Anyhow I agree, with the school person...what kind of example is our generation showing those kids? That it's ok to keep destroying nature? There must be a better compromise? There are so many lovley Tui's in that area too it's pretty sad. But then I guess some kiwis just don't realise what they have and don't appreciate it. I come from another country and you guys don't realise how lucky you are to have what you have. Probably the person who made the decisions here have never travelled? Well after this development they will be able to afford to!
Sure any given part of NZ was at some point 100 years ago covered in native bush and was progressively cleared, and thats just what happens, and most of the Greenhithe/Wainoni we know and live in today was farming type paddocks 5/8/10/15 years ago and they get subdvided, houses go up - thats life. The property in question is a fully developed one with 1,000+ trees planted 20 years ago and you can walk thru it, look up, see & listen to the birds and not see the sky for the dense branches & leaves - Its just a huge shame that once its gone, its gone, and we are talking a HUGE site.
I guess its easy to feel less interested or resigned to losing something that you can barely see, because from the road you can see basically nothing. Put it this way, if i told you Greenhithe Pony club had just been sold to Universal Homes and a 720 dwelling subdivision using the existing road structure was going in, with no relocation of the Pony club would that have you a little concerned and upset? There are few of us in Greenhithe who don't drive by the Pony Club and admire its open fields. Of course there is no 720 dwelling subdivision going in but the thought of losing something like that can be equally felt once you have taken the time to stroll 162 Kyle Road. If the pony club was to be developed then so be it. This is suburbia and the urban sprawl needs to be contained within a certain area. If i want to look out onto bush and paddocks then I will move to the country.
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You're a shocker! I am not even a "greenie" but I am appalled at your statements! I guess karma may sort you out oneday.
I agree, but you have to admit this is a great thread - 10 days old and 7 pages already.
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Hi there, I am new in this area and live not far from the proposed subdivision at 162 kyle road, I was just wondering if anybody knew when the council is expected to notify everyone of the their deliberations or any notices issued by the council since submissions closed, or is it still a waiting game at this stage?
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One other thing to note is that there looks to be only one entrance to this subdivision - thru Pitoitoi Ave/ Admirals Court intersection - for 53 houses, Can either of these streets handle a minimum of 53 + cars coming and going every day? It does not look like Kyle Rd is being openned up.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Funny, I thought the whole Kyle Rd development was 'disastrous' years ago when they carved up all those beautiful paddocks and bush.. It's not too bad now that I'm used to it.. I'm picking that you live around the Kyle Rd area? So it's fine that you live on your little bit of carved up Greenhithe, but not OK for anybody else?
You're missing the point. 162 Kyle Road is not paddock. It is a woodland that has been created over 20 years (from paddock), and it should be 'sympathetically' developed, not bulldozed. I'm picking that you live in 'Olde Greenhithe'?
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I think you are all missing the point this 10 acre jewel of a property is some ones private property with which they can do what they like.
Please tell me how you managed to be living on a small section if a previous large land holder had not subdivided their block up?
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The latest newsletter is attached
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GWWAC newsletter feb 2010.pdf
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I have watched many parts of beautiful Greenhithe turn into intensive housing. Many of those areas with old magnificent trees including the orchard which held great childhood memories. This is the price of progress and living in the suburbs. Get over it and move on or move to the country (making sure you check the local plan and the future intentions for the land surrounding you).
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Lets just hope they build some lower cost houses so people from lower socioeconomic groups can afford to share in our lovely area.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: If you want to be surrounded by trees - move to the country. Imagine if people had of fought tooth and nail against having all of that land around orwell/kyle road developed? you wouldn't be in your little 'slice of heaven' right now. It was always on the cards to be developed, and is logical with the school there and the amount of surrounding housing. No doubt you will probably all whinge when they connect kyle road up too.
in support of this person here...you obviously don't live anywhere near where this is happening? Or you are the developer, or someone who will gain alot from this development taking place? Are you a kiwi - as then you would prob want to save a bit of what you are proud to have compared to most other ruined countries. If anything, they should be showing our future generation (all the kids at the school) a better example. They will be watching their 'parents' allow their beautiful outlook to be destroyed - and learning that this is how it goes...see trees = destroy.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Typical nimby. You have your slice of paradise, and now you want to stop others having theirs? How many trees were chopped down on your beautiful section when it was developed? I for one can't wait for the bulldozers to move in! God knows the economy needs a kick in the arse! And NSCC needs the development levy to keep my rates down. Maybe Kyle Road will also get completed. Anyone know where I can get some cheap firewood?
You're a shocker! I am not even a "greenie" but I am appalled at your statements! I guess karma may sort you out oneday.
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the low socia-economic group have Beachaven...we work damn hard to move from there to Greenhithe!!! Anyhow I agree, with the school person...what kind of example is our generation showing those kids? That it's ok to keep destroying nature? There must be a better compromise? There are so many lovley Tui's in that area too it's pretty sad. But then I guess some kiwis just don't realise what they have and don't appreciate it. I come from another country and you guys don't realise how lucky you are to have what you have. Probably the person who made the decisions here have never travelled? Well after this development they will be able to afford to!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: >Something to think about when you sit in your house on a section of about 500 sqmts which was originally cut out of a larger block. I have lived in Greenhithe for more than 40 years. Recently I have wanted to cut a 2000 sqmt section out of a larger 15 acre bloc that has been owned by my family for 40 years. This is entirely with in the bounds of the district scheme. The section was not going to be sold. It was for me to build a family home on. I am a gardener and have already planted in excess of 300 native trees along the boundary. However thanks to short sighted people like you who try to tell me what I can do with my piece of land this has taken me over a year and cost a hell of a lot more money that expected. Please explain to me how this is fair? <blockquote>
Gosh, your section can't be that big - we can still hear you whinging, bleating, moaning and carrying on from here. Perhaps if you had declared everything in the first place upon trying to subdivide and not tried to cut corners, which only ended up costing you more because it was you yourself who stalled the process, then it wouldn't have cost you so much and taken so long.Theres a process and you tried to skip big parts of it. It might also be a good idea to stop buldging off your mother.
You have an interesting but totally untrue persepective on the situation. Perhaps you are confusing me with someone else.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Why? Becasue you don't want neighbours?
I have some very nice neighbours - I also like some nature around me
The site concerned is absolutely huge and filled with the best part of 1,000 trees, something quiet unique these days in Greenhithe. Sure, we have all benefited to some degree at some point when original plots of land were divided and divided again so none of us are beyond that, but just because that is what has always been done across the world, shouldn't we as local residents at least recognise that within our community that it is now a unique site and worth trying our best to protect. Go down and have a looksie for yourself, at the top of Pitoitoi avenue. It is something very special indeed, and an fantastic site filled with trees of all types with birds to suit.
Reality is that it will be developed to a degree, thats life and thats fine, but the current plans on the table have the 1,000 odd trees reduced to less than 50 and that can never be replaced. It just seems that little thought has gone into the development and we aren't talking about a paddock here but a real treasure.
Glenn Haslem
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
It would take a nerd to notice the barely perceptible difference in speed between the two.
The big difference is in the immediacy and 'always-on' nature of broadband vs dial-up. Things like virus software updates and Windows updates come quickly. Not to mention that you can practically play online games, run a website ('nerd stuff'), use iTunes, quickly look up an address, etc etc. Not having broadband is like the difference between having your own car and relying on public transport in terms of what it allows you to do.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I have not been turned down for broadband as have had it for some time but I have been advised to lobby Orcon etc in order for the unbundling date to be brought forward for Greenhithe (set for 18 months time at present) which will also increase the speed of broadband for all. It is very slow here at the moment compared to other areas that have been unbundled. Perhaps we should be looking to put pressure on as a group rather than individuals. I am a little unsure to whom exactly we should be directing our anger? Does anyone have any more information? I guess if everyone signed up for release dates at www.Orcon.net.nz this may help.
I understand that it is the size of the Telecom exchange in Greenhithe prevents the addition of more broadband capacity. The article from 2007 highlights Greenhithe as a problem area.
http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/netw/2FF7F8A124272FEACC2573240078C833
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Previously Greenhithe Editor wrote:
This website is hosted in Greenhithe on an ADSL2+ circuit through Orcon. I get a consistent download speed in excess of 17Mbps. Obviously mileage will vary depending on how far you are from the exchange and the website you are looking at.
The Greenhithe exchange has ADSL2+ which is the fastest ADSL available in NZ (and world-wide).
What you are really doing is buying Telecom Broadband and getting billed on an Orcon invoice... and yes Telecom's broadband is good, reliable and fast!
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From the Ratepayers Association perspective, we were willing to pick this up as a community interest issue, but it turned out to be an smallish pocket of households. If this is not correct, then let us know at info@greenhithe.org.nz
The same applies to other issues of community interest.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: We were late paying our bill this month so Telecom decided to hand our port away immediately on our disconnection. We now go to the bottom of the wait pile and have been told it could take a year to get reconnected. Moral of this story, pay your bills on time as Telecom are unforgiving a******s. Ps. To the person in possession of our port - ENJOY! and your welcome.
Why would a company hold onto a valuable and limited resource for someone who cant get organised enough to pay their bill? I know if it was my company i would do the same thing. Remember Telecon (sic) arent a charity! Dont get me wrong I think they are the biggest criminals our country has, but what they did to you was reasonable.
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Wow, three people waiting for broadband is a story for the aucklander. No need to give the fact that it is illegal for Telecom wholesale to give telecom retail customers preference. Will we get an update when they get the broadband?
For those interested in a solution these maps http://www.telecomwholesale.co.nz/maps, and http://broadbandmap.govt.nz/map/ show where you can get broadband in Greenhithe, and who from.
The telecom wholesale one is the one to use for adsl (the one that uses the phone line) as all the companies that provide 'better' broadband use telecom and rebrand it. (see www.orcon.co.nz for details)
The government one shows everyone who provides broadband in Greenhithe, which is Telecom plus some wireless companies such as Whoosh. Maybe these 3 people could get whoosh? It would stop the computer gathering dust, but wouldn't be much of a story for the aucklander. 'Family calls whoosh and gets broadband.'
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Warning to anyone looking at moving into the area serviced by the Greenhithe telephone exchange. Don't bank on being able to access the internet using broadband.
We tried to sign up this week only to be told by Telecom that the exchange is full and won't be upgraded until October 2010. Until then our only chance of getting broadband is to go on a waiting list. If someone either elects to forego their connection or disconnects whilst in the process of moving house then we may be lucky. Otherwise we are stuck with dial-up.
Other ISP's can offer no help either as they say Telecom own the lines and will give any free connections to their customers first.
There is still alot of development going on in Greenhithe. I can't imagine all these new residents are going to be satisfied with dial-up for the next 18months yet are probably totally unaware that the problem exists.
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Sounds like you were given a chance to pay the bill and didn't. But you could find even more to pay for Vodafone's prepay broadband...which as about as expensive as it's possible to be, and certainly a lot slower than Telecom provides for Greenhithe, which, given it is ADSL2+ is fast broadband for anyone on the planet, let alone Kiwi's...and if you did the comparison's yourself rather than looked at the rubbish talked about by the press you'd see the cost of broadband is about the same as Aussie and overseas...so not expensive at all.
You are willing to pay more for less then i'm not surprised someone will take your money...and repatriate the profit to the UK by the way. And if you really did refuse to use Telecom's services then you'd be able to contact pretty much no-body...after all they put in the lines to Greenhith and anyone who sells them to you has simply put their logo on the Telecom bill.
I've never had an issue with the Telecom helpdesk and if I did I'd talk to a supervior who could listen to the recording...I bet even Paul Reynolds would get involved if the truth were anything like what you say you've experienced.
Overall don't believe this story at all.
Also think it would be for more productive for those that get the services off the single cabinet that looks like it is full to call Telecom and put their names to a list of people who want the braodband...if there really were a big list then I'd be surprised if Telecom doesn't change the plans to upgrade cabinets sooner rather than later if it could
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If anyone has any further information on this can you please reply to this thread or email info@greenhithe.org.nz. It may be a cause that the Ratepayers Association and council need to take up with Telecom and the other ISPs.
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FYI:
"EPMU spokesman Joe Gallagher says Telecom's contracting model is putting the future of New Zealand's network at risk.
He says the dispute is not just about members' employment, but about an industry that has been run-down and squeezed for profit until it is dry.
He points out that a lot of our telecommunications infrastructure dates back to the 1930s."
NZ Herald Mon 23 August 2009
It looks like Telecom won't have the time or resources to be updating any outdated cabinets soon.
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If you look at the speedtest result that people have posted, you'll see that the 'ping' or latency for Telecom customers is around 70ms, while that for Orcon is 15ms. That is sometimes more significant than download speed, especially if you are trying to play online games or even browse web sites. It probably means that traffic is getting to you via a more convoluted path, perhaps through some slower devices than for Orcon's customers.
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Hello,
I recently signed up for broaband through Inspire, Palmerston nth. They have been very quick, reliable and pleasant to deal with. Their Help Desk is helpful and talks in my (limited IT) language. I do find that the line drops out on occasions which is annoying but the speed is reasonably good.
Christopher Deane
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From what i can tell from the Telecom Wholesale map, all of Greenhithe with the exception of the area around Willam Gamble Drive (Albany side of Kyle Rd 'divide') is served from either Greenhithe or Albany exchange, and can get the high speed ADSL2+ service.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Also, does anyone know if Vector/United Networks or any lines company are planning on using their power lines for delivery of ADSL?
Not as far as anyone has heard. Perhaps you can haggle with Telecom to give you a better mobile broadband 'deal' as you are unable to get their wired service? You might have some better luck going to a Telecom retail outlet as they probably know how to get 'deals' done.
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We were late paying our bill this month so Telecom decided to hand our port away immediately on our disconnection. We now go to the bottom of the wait pile and have been told it could take a year to get reconnected. Moral of this story, pay your bills on time as Telecom are unforgiving a******s. Ps. To the person in possession of our port - ENJOY! and your welcome.
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I have been on the release dates for Orcon for over 12 months and as yet am still being told 18 months. We were lucky enough (obviously!) to get a broadband connection when we moved into Greenhithe in Nov 07 but the connection is patchy and slow.
I would be keen to support a local lobby group to the larger ISP's and would even suggest a chat to Woosh to instal a sender/receiver accessible within our area.
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This website is hosted in Greenhithe on an ADSL2+ circuit through Orcon. I get a consistent download speed in excess of 17Mbps. Obviously mileage will vary depending on how far you are from the exchange and the website you are looking at.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Actually it is my understanding that ADSL2 is alive and well in Greenhithe - even old Greenhithe.
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12 meg for me.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Wow, three people waiting for broadband is a story for the aucklander. No need to give the fact that it is illegal for Telecom wholesale to give telecom retail customers preference. Will we get an update when they get the broadband?
For those interested in a solution these maps http://www.telecomwholesale.co.nz/maps , and http://broadbandmap.govt.nz/map/ show where you can get broadband in Greenhithe, and who from.
The telecom wholesale one is the one to use for adsl (the one that uses the phone line) as all the companies that provide 'better' broadband use telecom and rebrand it. (see www.orcon.co.nz for details)
The government one shows everyone who provides broadband in Greenhithe, which is Telecom plus some wireless companies such as Whoosh. Maybe these 3 people could get whoosh? It would stop the computer gathering dust, but wouldn't be much of a story for the aucklander. 'Family calls whoosh and gets broadband.'
What's the update on these families?
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Valerie Schuler wrote this in The Aucklander (www.theaucklander.co.nz):
Wait does not compute
Some Greenhithe residents
face a frustrating time after Telecom told them they cannot have
broadband until the exchange is updated in 2010. Valerie Schuler reports
Like any modern family, the Smyths spend a fair bit of time online.
The Greenhithe family recently invested in a new personal computer, with the aim of getting broadband internet.
"My husband recently started his own business and my oldest daughter is in her final year of high school. We want the phone lines to be free, so decided it was about time,' says Sonya Smyth.
Easy peasy, right? Just give Telecom a call and get hooked up. Think again.
Mrs Smyth spent hours on the phone, only to be told she cannot get broadband in her area.
"We were told by Telecom that the Greenhithe exchange is full and won't
be upgraded until next year,' she says.
Now the family has a brand new computer which is not compatible with dial-up internet access. Signing up with another internet service provider is not an option - Telecom owns the lines and gives any free connections to its customers first.
"It's annoying and very frustrating," says Mrs Smyth. "The girls spend a lot of time on the computer doing research for school. If my husband or I are working from home, we cannot cope."
The family's only options are to go on a waiting list or pay extra for mobile broadband access.
"If someone either elects to forego their connection or disconnects while moving house, then we may be lucky,' says Mrs Smyth.
"Of course, we could get mobile broadband, but it's more expensive, and I don't see why we should have to. So it looks like we are stuck on dial-up.'
The mother-of-two is worried about future development in the area.
"I can't imagine new residents will be satisfied with dial-up for the next 18 months, yet are probably totally Unaware the problem exists," she says.
Telecom says the problem does not apply to the entire Greenhithe exchange, but rather to one of the roadside cabinets that serves around 120 connections in the area.
"The cabinet that appears to serve the customer you refer to is at capacity, unfortunately,' says spokesperson Ian Bonnar. "It currently has three people waiting for broadband. Customers buy new connections and switch off old ones all the time, but we are unable to guarantee exactly when a port will become available."
The roadside cabinet is scheduled to be upgraded in the middle of next year.
Mrs Smyth says that's not good enough.
"I don't think we should have to wait that long. We live in the biggest city in the country."
Meanwhile, the family's brand new computer gathers dust.
30 04 09
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Great story...just a lttle biased don't you think?
Go here and you can download the plans for the next 2 years for upgrading the ADSL2+ around the country and even in Greenhithe.
http://chorus.co.nz/cabinet-notices
File is the may 2009 forecast
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Valerie Schuler from The Aucklander is writing a story on this to be published next Wednesday (The Aucklander North Shore is distributed with The Herald).
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: We were late paying our bill this month so Telecom decided to hand our port away immediately on our disconnection. We now go to the bottom of the wait pile and have been told it could take a year to get reconnected. Moral of this story, pay your bills on time as Telecom are unforgiving a******s. Ps. To the person in possession of our port - ENJOY! and your welcome.
Why would a company hold onto a valuable and limited resource for someone who cant get organised enough to pay their bill? I know if it was my company i would do the same thing. Remember Telecon (sic) arent a charity! Dont get me wrong I think they are the biggest criminals our country has, but what they did to you was reasonable.
Yes you are absolutely right; they have every right to pass our connection on to someone else. Only what bugged me (and why I posted) was the way David at Telecom made us feel like the absolute criminals, only for wanting to pay and get their service back. Of course you could never respond or raise your voice to them, however rude or loudly they ‘speak’ to you, the idiotic and high paying customers.
And for the record, it wasn’t due to unorganisation it was simply down to our business struggling in this economy. We begged and borrowed to cover bills this month including our mortgage, and had that very afternoon received income to pay Telecom as it happens. We've had money owing to us from clients for months and we’ve been decent enough to give them time fairness, especially when families have lost hard earned savings to the real criminals at Bridgecorp, Blue Chip et al. It’s going back to the good old fashioned approach of helping your neighbour. There are still people who have fortunately not lost their jobs or haven't lost savings to those finance companies, and sit quite cushy in their middle management roles with corporate mentalities, quite ignorant to the economic reality of small businesses and others struggling in our community.
So, if Telecom continues to offer third world, behind the times service I will continue to spread the word of their injury. Nonetheless, the same afternoon I purchased Vodafones mobile broadband prepaid service and the cost to get this service running could pay Telecom, if only they were even remotely friendly to us – less rebuking anyway. I now refuse to use any of their facilities, until they scrub up all service including customer. And to be really honest, I would rather speak to some gentle Filipino offshore with broken English, than David the bad-mannered twat from Auckland.
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I have not been turned down for broadband as have had it for some time but I have been advised to lobby Orcon etc in order for the unbundling date to be brought forward for Greenhithe (set for 18 months time at present) which will also increase the speed of broadband for all. It is very slow here at the moment compared to other areas that have been unbundled. Perhaps we should be looking to put pressure on as a group rather than individuals. I am a little unsure to whom exactly we should be directing our anger? Does anyone have any more information? I guess if everyone signed up for release dates at www.Orcon.net.nz this may help.
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Over 10 MB
I am exactly 1km walk to Greenhithe Exchange
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
It would take a nerd to notice the barely perceptible difference in speed between the two.
The big difference is in the immediacy and 'always-on' nature of broadband vs dial-up. Things like virus software updates and Windows updates come quickly. Not to mention that you can practically play online games, run a website ('nerd stuff'), use iTunes, quickly look up an address, etc etc. Not having broadband is like the difference between having your own car and relying on public transport in terms of what it allows you to do.
When you get slowed down it is only in speed...still get the always on, but stuff takes ages to load. We did it this month and didn't lie waiting even for herald and facebook etc to load. Upgraded the plan to have more gigs
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Only 4 meg for me, we are in old Greenhithe
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I arrived here in October as did my broadband. The last two months I have used up my allocation before the end of the month so I end up on dial up. I would not get too upset about not being able to get broadband. It would take a nerd to notice the barely perceptible difference in speed between the two.
Lou.
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Same for me, same distance
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Sounds really believable...
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Can you get wireless in Greenhithe?
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Previously Greenhithe Editor wrote:
From the Ratepayers Association perspective, we were willing to pick this up as a community interest issue, but it turned out to be an smallish pocket of households. If this is not correct, then let us know at info@greenhithe.org.nz
The same applies to other issues of community interest.
We need to be careful not to become known as a community that cries wolf. Disappointing that the Aucklander got involved for what seems to be a non-issue. I bet the people on the waitlist are now on broadband and making no fuss about that.
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Also sort out your internal wiring and modem. I just got rid of a 3 metre internal extension cable, which increased my speed from 6Mbps to 11Mbps. Updated modem from dlink to ping from 70 ms or so to 21.
See attached.
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I've just moved in...mint speeds!
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I recently moved into Greenhithe and I am unable to get ADSL as the cabinet is full. I am in a rather new sub-division and can see a few houses coming up rather quickly and I can only imagine the calls Telecom is going to get about people trying to get broadband in this area. I am currently using a T-Stick, but that's a joke at 1GB per month. I contacted Woosh and they said that even if I had line of sight, the signal would not reach Greenhithe.
Looks like the cabinet (GNH/P) isn't going to be upgraded until 1/07/2010. So it is July 2009 now and all I need to do is wait another full year.
Also, does anyone know if Vector/United Networks or any lines company are planning on using their power lines for delivery of ADSL?
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You can test your own speed at speedtest.net
This is what I got...nearly 9meg download, which is a very high score by all accounts.
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We recently changed from Telecom to TelstraClear, however the TelstraClear service is a resold Telecom Wholesale service off the same cabinet (named GNH/Q) which is unfortunately only ADSL. The worst part of it is that we are relatively close to the cabinet, get a good sync speed of 7.6Mbps, however as the cabinet is backhauled by 4 x 2Mbps links to the Glenfield (not Greenhithe) exchange we have to share this backhaul bandwidth with the other 200 odd houses off this cabinet and therefore get pretty poor real throughput. However this cabinet is in Telecom's plan for upgrade to ADSL2+ in 2010, this may even change to VDSL2 as Telecom have announced a VDSL2 strategy.
There are two Telecom ADSL2+ DSLAMS (the DSL equipment in the exchange) in the old Greenhithe exchange supporting up to 768 lines per DSLAM, hence why old Greenhithe is supported by the newer faster DSL technology.
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Hi there
Would you be keen to speak to me about this, I'm a journalist for The Aucklander community newspaper. If so, email me please: valerie.schuler@theaucklander.co.nz
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I have just signed up for a new landline and broadband with Telecom - with absolutely no problems..
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I think it's pretty easy to understand. If you look at sites like Orcon and the types of service they offer, there's a clear distinction between 2 types of broadband. What that amounts to is that areas like ours in Greenhithe are still under the "old" ADSL type, but there's been upgrades to ADSL in various parts of Auckland. It's that upgrade to ADSL 2 that's allowing non Telecom service providers the ability to offer the faster speeds and enhanced services.
The old system requires some large volume of space for cabinets, etc, while the newer one can be managed with smaller space requirements. So, as the original poster implied, Telecom are fresh out, while the other exchanges that have been upgraded probably aren't facing this same issue.
Now, what's been maddening to me about the service is the plans to upgrade and when they will occur. It boggles my mind that relatively sparsely populated areas such as Dairy Flat already have this service, while the area between Albany/Glenfield and Western Auckland is obviously on the tail end of the plan. Really? A thriving, vibrant and growing community is being put behind the plans for an area with fewer people on lifestyle plots?
It's not just about broadband capability, it's a quality of service, bandwidth speeds and yes, other enhanced services that we're missing out on that are ultimately going to cost us more for a poorer service until they can be upgraded. It's obvious to see when you look at the Orcon site and the costs you incur when you're on the Plus network type bandwidth versus the "regular" or old network.
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I have moved here three weeks ago from Campbells Bay and although I had to get a new Telecom phone number it was no problem to bring my Telecom broadband package with me.
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Actually it is my understanding that ADSL2 is alive and well in Greenhithe - even old Greenhithe.
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Any updates on this ? I have bad connection & speed - OLD Greenhithe
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Old School Bell
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An old resident of Greenhithe wants to know if anyone has knowledge of the whereabouts of the bell from the OLD school? The bell in question was a ship's bell from the barquentine "Frank Guy", that plied the NZ coast in the early part of the last century. Many, many years ago the bell was donated to the Old School by a former resident of Greenhithe. The enquirer has a family connection, hence the enquiry. Does anyone have a bell of unidentified origin stowed away in the back of the garage or even hanging at the front door? (as a ship's bell, it would very likely be engraved with the ship name) It would appear that there were, in fact two bells, a hand bell and a big bell mounted somewhere high up on the Old School building, and rung by pulling on a rope. Any information leading to location of either or both bells would be greatly appreciated.
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Greenhithe Real Estate
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Discuss real estate, and ask questions to be answered by local Real Estate professionals from any business.
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Hi everyone
I am Lucas Bonné, the manager at the local Barfoot & Thompson office . I am on this site most days, so feel free to ask questions. Alternatively, drop into the office for a chat.
Click here to check me out Lucas
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Good idea Lucas, nice to see local businesses getting involved with the web site.
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Dutch Delight
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Just wondering if anyone has been here lately? I've walked passed this place many times and I never knew what to expect so went to other places instead. Now I wish I walked in here a long time a go, what a great place! Our kids had a great time in the kidsroom and we really enjoyed the great food and coffees. We'll definately be back very soon.
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Interested in earning a regular income from your undeveloped rural section in Greenhithe?
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Not sure if you know much about Greenhithe, but it certainly isn't rural or farm land - used to be maybe 20-30yrs ago, but certainly not now.
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INTERESTED IN EARNING A REGULAR INCOME FROM YOUR UNDEVELOPED RURAL SECTION IN GREENHITHE?
If the answer is "yes" and your property ticks many boxes from our wish list below, then I would be most interested in discussing this with you ASAP.
My husband (Andy) has just accepted a new management position in North Harbour, so we are currently in the process of relocating from Vanuatu to Auckland. As we don't wish to purchase any land at this time, no longer want to reside in noisy crowded cities/suburbs and are seeking a self sufficient mobile lifestyle; we are presently looking for some land to rent/lease in an inland rural location such as Greenhithe to park our 3 bed self-supporting relocable home on. Ideally the property will have the following features:
1. Be located not more than 30 minutes drive from North Harbour.
2. Be positioned in a secluded location on a hill with a nice view - not too close to neighbours, shops, roads etc.
3. Be spacious (at least 2 acres) with grass and native bush.
4. Has a river, creek or dam on the property - or nearby.
5. Has a flat area suitable for positioning our home on, or an area which only requires minor excavation work (NB we will take care of any planning permission and site preparation required and will make good any changes at the end of tenancy).
6. Has vehicle access.
7. Is fully or partly fenced.
8. Has great country/bush walks in the surrounding area.
9. Is suitable for growing our own vegetables and keeping a few egg laying hens.
10. Is suitable for 2 well behaved pet dogs.
11. Is available for a 12 month tenancy/lease, with option to renew.
My husband and I are a professional couple who work full-time, so we would employ a full-time gardener to maintain the whole section. We are responsible, genuine and easy going people, who would make ideal tenants.
This would be an ideal opportunity for a farmer or rural property owner who currently has disused land not earning its keep, but who does not want to sell or develop this land in the current market.
If you have any queries, or wish to discuss our proposition further, please either email me at lesleyrimington@gmail.com or call me on my mobile in Vanuatu: +678 5554252.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
Lesley Rimington
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Bare land for building
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Is there any north-facing land available for building in Greenhithe, over 1400m2?
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Yes, there are a number of unbuilt sites fitting your requirements in Greenhithe. A search on www.barfoot.co.nz
will quickly show you a number of basic options. If you call our office on 413 6528 a salesperson can narrow things down for you and provide you with addresses. (I don't think it would be appropriate to list specifics on this site - things change all the time).
Lucas
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Greenhithe Skatepark
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Discuss issues around the establishment of a skatepark in Greenhithe.
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Getting involved - assistance required
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We have a subcommittee on the ratepayers assoc to get some movement on a skatepark, or 'teenpark' as I'd prefer to call it. I don't want to be limited by just a skate park. Perhaps MTB, basketball hoops, etc.
Anyway, it isn't going to happen unless people volunteer to be part of the team to organise something.
It needs:
A location Funding Council involvement Community support
If you are willing to get involved, email teenpark@greenhithe.org.nz
Cheers,
Barry
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Previously teenpark wrote:
There are not enough basketball hoops that are public they are all privately owned in households so you cant use them. I would be willing to come up with ideas sketches etc.. any skatepark that is about as good as the one in browns bay will fit the bill nicely. have a basketball court next to it or something as well.
So apart from criticism, what are you willing to contribute to the effort? If anything is to happen then you'll need to step up, otherwise I'm just going to close down the subcommittee due to lack of interest.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
teenpark is a stuid name because its not only teens that skate evryone of all ages skate look at tony hawk hes in his 40s and still skates but still its good to see something being done.by the way im shure there is enough basketball hoops in greenhive
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teenpark is a stuid name because its not only teens that skate evryone of all ages skate look at tony hawk hes in his 40s and still skates but still its good to see something being done.by the way im shure there is enough basketball hoops in greenhive
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So apart from criticism, what are you willing to contribute to the effort? If anything is to happen then you'll need to step up, otherwise I'm just going to close down the subcommittee due to lack of interest.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
teenpark is a stuid name because its not only teens that skate evryone of all ages skate look at tony hawk hes in his 40s and still skates but still its good to see something being done.by the way im shure there is enough basketball hoops in greenhive
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PROS OF A SKATEPARK
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Well Said MC, im sick of the whole arguement that tagging and alcoholism will get worse! its pathetic. I am glad to see that there is still some intelligence in the community.
Matt
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Wainoni Park, designed for our youth, sports + dogwalking, plenty of space etc is definately a better place for the proposed skateboard youth facility (if we MUST have one which I seriously question). NOT OUR COMMUNITY VILLAGE GREEN.
My kids survived ok without specific youth facilities and I don't see any signs in Greenhithe which states that skateboarding is banned on the streets. A 'meeting place' is always going to be somewhat problematic, the fact that Collins Park has been mooted 'to keep an eye on' the proposed Skateboard Park users says it all really.
At least Wainoni Park is spacious enough to be able to not impinge it's noise and clatter on residents.
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What is the latest? Is it happening? I thought it was going ahead, is this not true?
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'Ditto last post - and I see that the 'CON' discussion has 64 posts and this one has 3!! No surprises there really, because MOST Greenhithians DO NOT WANT A SKATEPARK - GET IT??'
Duh - perhaps you should read the comments. Most of them are pro!
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Well the residents around Wainoni Park dont want the skate park in their area either, and to be honest Greenhithe does not want it. The Waterpump in the Wainoni park playground, you know the one where little kids play and have a great time , well some boof kicked it in at the weekend and now is vandalised. This is what can happen with the bored skanky teens hanging around .
Also little kids wouldnt want to play at the park, families would feel uncomfortable and the teens with an attitude would take over, and our beautiful park would be gone forever. Do us a favour say NO to the skate park.
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Why is this even a topic of discussion???? There are NO 'PROS' to getting a skatepark aka a public drug hang out in Greenhithe.
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Sometimes I wonder how it's possible to live amongst some of these people without getting hooked on drugs. It's the least one could do to block out the narrowmindedness that seems to be Greenhithe's defining characteristic.
Well, that and the horse poop.
Since all I ever see happening at skateparks is (turn down your talkback radio and brace yourselves) skating, I suppose that would be a tremendous letdown to any self-respecting, self-righteous old fart with a master's degree in Notinmyneighbourhoodonomics to know that there's nothing for them to complain about. No crime, no drugs, no problem. It's just sport.
You people remember sport, don't you? It's that thing people do before the arthritis and Coronation Street get to be too much.
Yours,
The 21st Century.
Yep, good on ya.
Sometimes I wonder how some of these people manage to keep living in a community that is obviously inhabited by teenagers just dying to start taking drugs, drinking alcohol and no doubt inflicting violence on innocent passers-by. I worry about the future. Who is going to fill all the jobs to pay the taxes to support us all in our old age? Obviously all the youngsters are going to be in re-hab.
Maybe all the Kiwis living in Oz will come back.
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I think the last poster just convinced me why a skate park is a good idea.
Duh - how do you figure that?? It is most definitely NOT a good idea.
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I think the last poster just convinced me why a skate park is a good idea.
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Sometimes I wonder how it's possible to live amongst some of these people without getting hooked on drugs. It's the least one could do to block out the narrowmindedness that seems to be Greenhithe's defining characteristic.
Well, that and the horse poop.
Since all I ever see happening at skateparks is (turn down your talkback radio and brace yourselves) skating, I suppose that would be a tremendous letdown to any self-respecting, self-righteous old fart with a master's degree in Notinmyneighbourhoodonomics to know that there's nothing for them to complain about. No crime, no drugs, no problem. It's just sport.
You people remember sport, don't you? It's that thing people do before the arthritis and Coronation Street get to be too much.
Yours,
The 21st Century.
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Skateboarding
Freestyle scootering
Freestyle BMX'ing
Physical co-ordination
Meeting new people, developing relationship skills
Taking up a new hobby
Somewhere for dad to take his sons and daughters, to let them have a few tumbles and learn the hard way.
Something for the kids to do after Saturday sports
A foundation for a new local sportsman/woman
The list goes on........
Smoking, drinking, drugs, and tagging go on anywhere, anytime. Stating that a skatepark is going to promote this is pretty harsh on the kids when its adults that have created this world for them.
If they tag on the bowls. Then so what? better than your fence? if they start on drugs, then educate them properly, if they start drinking, then stop getting drunk in front of them, if they start smoking, then make them stop.
All that stuff is the norm, and happening in the school playgrounds. In other words, come up with something better than daily life issues of why there shouldn't be one.
Support the idea, and you will see some happy kids for a change.
Mint.
MC
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Ditto last post - and I see that the 'CON' discussion has 64 posts and this one has 3!! No surprises there really, because MOST Greenhithians DO NOT WANT A SKATEPARK - GET IT??
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Brilliant idea...my son is an avid 14.5 yr old skateboarder. Obviously the person who states all the cons for this is completely clueless about kids in general! Or will never trust their own kids!
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Notification from Council - discussion
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"The test for posters really ought to be, would you say this face-to-face to the person concerned?"
I could not agree more with you Site admin. I suspect the nasty posters on this site most certainly would not.
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Personally if there was a choice between a skateboared park and NO skateboard park , I would as many others, choose NO skateboard park. As skating appears to be a 3-4 year fad for some boys.
Now that the ratepayer will pay for a facility , then please ensure that it caters for the local kids in the community ie dont make it to big as in Browns Bay as this will attract to many kids from other areas , which can increase problems like bullys, tagging etc.
Having the skateboard facility by Collins Park is the best position to minimise potential bad behaviour and unruly incidents.
However as an idea the kids that promoted this project with the skateboard committee, could be responsible to police the facility ie clean up any rubbish , bottles paint over tagging and let them be responsible for making this project work , even liase with the local community police to name kids that may violate this facility by issuing a month traspass notice etc Or will this be the responsibilty of the the good folk of Greenhithe.
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I am in agreement that a skateboard facility would be a good idea in Greenhithe - on saying that I'm not sure that the proposed Collins Park location will work as,not only will it be an eyesore 'on the green' at the village heart it will also be right across the road from elderly accomodation and will interfere with the residents right to a quiet and peaceful life which is why they bought there in the first place.
Wainoni Park seems to be a more suitable location for the reality of a skate board park as it is alongside the sports ground and there's plenty of space to develop such a project, cameras will ensure that the park is monitored and anyone abusing it's intended use would be captured on camera.
The bus shelter across the road from Collins park has not been protected from vandalism and I've lost count of the times it has been smashed to pieces, therefore just because a public facility is in full view of the street it really doesn't prevent wilful damage occuring, in fact it is often somewhat of a challange.
I am very much AGAINST the youth project being located in our lovely COLLINS PARK, the road is busy and has a dangerous bend which makes crossing it a hazzard already without the extra
concern of dodging young people zooming around on skateboards.
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Yes We like it and I am sure our grandchildren will like it too! Go for it!
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This looks fantastic! I have 3 school age children, 2 have outgrown the playground and are looking for something like this to challenge themselves. I see so many 10-14 year olds skating on the roads and in the dairy carpark and this would not only be far safer but also more fun. Busy, active kids are far less likely to be hanging around looking for mischief.
Someone is concerned about access to the Old School Building but the skate park has it's own access and does not obstruct any of the existing access points to the building.
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Much discussion from this obviously contentious project. Those in favour of Collins Park being the location of a skateboard facility seem to be very selfish, self righteous individuals who in one sentence say, "give the kids a chance" and in another suggest "security lights" are needed! Some say "yes we moved to Greenhithe for it's green/country image" and then say "oh well, times change we're now suburbia so stop whinging and let the children of our community dictate how the community will be represented in the future".
At the moment the Council close the gates into Collins Park every evening and re-open the park in the mornings. Why do they do this? For SECURITY people. The Old School Building was moved to it's present site to be preserved for all future generations of local people. Once it is burnt down or vandalised then it will be destroyed forever.
Once New Zealander's said "No to allowing the USA to bring their ships into our waters". We would not be bullied then and we should not be bullied now on this community issue. The parents of "skate board age children" should work out where is the best place for all and not expect the rest of us to put up with the noise, the distruption, messy vandalism and so on that these facitlity bring with them. They do create all of the above. Build it in the new housing area then the parents of these kids can watch out for their own or is that the problem, they don't want it in their backyard?
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Report from Rates & Residents AGM for information
"As an aside, the elected members passed on to me that Greenhithe has a reputation of having a bunch of whingers who object to positive change in the community, and this results in a reluctance by Council officials to do anything in our area, as it ends up being 'too hard' and the consultation and consenting process eats into the available budget. The skatepark/youth park initiative being an example of this (it should have been built already, but now the kids are missing out). Use this information as you will."
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Personally I agree with you , and as this issue has polarised the community there should be NO skatepark. Suggesting Wainoni as a location also has its flaws as the skate park would have to be located deep in the park as set fields for soccer , rugby and cricket take alot of the park. There is the carpark area where some skaters hang out but would you really want a skatepark next to the kiddies playground ?, the council has to be aware of security and safety concerns if the skatepark is not roadside, Wainoni is the domain for families, sports , joggers , dog walking etc Best place for it is roadside by the dog training school which then adds a new facility to the new and old Greenhithe or better still no Skatepark!
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Council "information" evening in Collins Park tonight. What a sham. Shame, shame, shame on the Council, the Skatepark (Greenhithe Youth Development Committee) and those who have steam rolled this concrete eye-sore on to our pristine, green park. I am sadden and dis-heartened by the lies I heard tonight and those who are our "community supporters". They don't know what community is.
Well good luck to this area when the concrete, westie-type "playground" is constructed and our elders, our young children,are no longer able to use the Collins Park. Our democratic rights have completely been eroded over this project. What next people?
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I agree with the above post there is general agreement in the village that a facility for older kids is required but it is and and always has been the location that is contentious. It is important that full consultation takes place considering all locations where a "skatepark" could be built. I understand this was being carried out why have we not seen the results??? The Council own large sections of land around Greenhithe it is important that all locations are considered fully so the right choice is made as once it is built it is not something that can be "undone"
Collins Park although central to the older village is not the right location for two main reasons.
1. It is the historic center of the Village and contains the old schoolhouse building which is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in the Albany area and it is also recognised as such in the District Plan as requiring protection both to the building itself and the setting. Any facility within a short distance of the building is likely to have a major impact on the setting of the building and views across the park will be destroyed by the "youth facility" both now and for future generations. This cannot be mitigated by any planting. We all live in Greenhithe because of its unique character are we content that part of this will be lost.
2. Wainoni Park although not currently supported by the "Skateboard Park Committee" is central to both old and current and future developments therefore likely to be used by more of the community and can be developed within a large area of open space having little or no impact on ajoining neighbours and has plenty of safe car parking and access.
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We are and aspire to be a village. Villages have centres and common areas. The other thing about villages is that everyone feels part of it and helps to control the place and mentor the younglings. I'd be more than happy to pick out kids if I see them doing something dodgy - but we won't get that opportunity if we relegate them to far-far-away. So I am in favour of a youth focal point close to the centre of the village.
Barry.
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What a fantastic move. Give them somewhere safe to go where it's open and public. Their skateboards have caused too much damage at the school, and it's not an appropriate place for older kids to be hanging out. The park is the perfect place. (Although yes, it would be a shame to intrude on the view of the hall...)
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Please look at the location of the skate park in the proposed plan before commenting that it will be "a few hundred metres down the road" from the hall. It is directly outside the OSB,(Old School Building), within 1 metre of the building. I applaud a skate park, but consideration must be given to this heritage building's safety.
As for the park being rarely used, it was gifted to the Greenhithe Community by the Collins family for the Greenhithe Communitys' use, not given to the Auckland Council to parcel off as they choose.
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Great idea as Greenhithe is still isolated for the kids who are not old enough to drive or use the bus by themselves.
I think the activities of the young will be limited to weekends and after school and school holidays so the infringement on the use of the Old School House will be minimal. A couple of security lights will prevent mischief.
Also if there is a youth rec area, hopefully the graffiti and vandalism will cease.Maybe site the area as far away from the Hall as possible and put a curfew on it,such as 9.30 pm.
MeemeePhipps
16a Kingfisher Grove
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'Blot on the landscape' - - - or how about 'Taking the GREEN out of GREENHITHE'
OR How to ruin an attractive residential location ie build a skatepark on the village green.
Wainoni is the place for a skatepark, loads of parking, accessable, loos, and plenty of space that doesn't impinge on others right to enjoy peace and quiet.
ANONYMOUS by necessity
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Right next to your house. Oh let me guess,...that is where it is proposed hence your "put it down the new housing area" comments.
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How about we give our local 'kids'a bit of credit - and have some faith that the majority will appreciate this gift - and they will in turn respect our local heritage. Greenhithe is a special community - this is a great way to remind our kids that we care about them. Well done!
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Well good luck to this area when the concrete, westie-type "playground" is constructed and our elders, our young children,are no longer able to use the Collins Park. Our democratic rights have completely been eroded over this project. What next people?
So not only do you seem to dis-like people down "the new housing area" you don't like westie-types either!
What makes you feel so superior?
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The test for posters really ought to be, would you say this face-to-face to the person concerned?
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Not sure what difference a skate park will make to the use of the Old school building, or if it is that important that the skate park has any influence on the OSB. It will be good to see the park being used, by more people who live in the area
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I have noticed just lately on this forum that there appears to be one or two, tho' probably the same person that gets extremely abusive to others
that may not share his/her point of view. I suspect it is a male,
probably short, bald, frustrated and disappointed with his position in life. Most certainly he is a gutless coward, not to mention a bigoted rascist.
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Wainoni Park is off the main road and I believe NOT a good area for the youth park - I believe being off the road would increase any risk of undesirable behaviour occurring after hours. I'm not sure what the relevance to the Old School Building is all about - yes, it's near it, but hey, there's also a kiddies park right next to it - has this ever had any 'major impact' to the OSB? No.
I can't see how it will effect the retirement village; it isn't 'right accross the road' - the retirement village is more down the road, and off the road (access to the village is not even on Greenhithe Rd, but up the end of Waipuia Place).
People need to realise that Greenhithe isn't the once rural, countryside village it once was, and is infact, now full on suburbia. Yes, some people may like to keep the 'green/rural' look, but hey, if you want that, move to the country. It isn't practical and it's about time the youth of Greenhithe had something for THEM. There's something for every other age group (toddlers/young children/adults/elderly etc).. Alot of us moved into Greenhithe for it's 'unique character' only to have it fully subdivided and lose the ruralness of it. But hey, nobodys complaining about that, because it's called progression and things change over time.
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Read the letter here...
Discuss in this forum if you want
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Fantastic, for too long the kids have had nothing to do in Greenhithe but get into mischief at the school. My six year old spends hours on the half-pipe at Pauanui, he and his little mates have a great time with the big kids.......and guess what he hasn't even been gobbled up by the drug crazed, beer swilling bogey man that supposedly lurks in the shadows at these sorts of places!
This will also be a win for all the normal Greenhithe Mum's and Dad's who prefer their kids getting outside and playing, as opposed to those parents who prefer their kids being locked away playing playstation so the "big bad world can't hurt their little angles"!
Too all those prudish mum's and dad's out there....drag yourselves away from your TV, take the kids up to the skate park and have some fun with them, you may actually enjoy yourselves for the first time in your lives!
Hats off to those behind this project...this is great!!!
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Collins Park was gifted for the enjoyment and use of ALL of greenhithe, not just a select few. It already has a childrens playground, why not one for older children? So the 'undesirable elements' don't go to Marlborough/Browns Bay, but decide to come into a close nit community, visible from the road? Yeah right.
Obviously you live right near Collins Park, as you are happy for it somewhere else in Greenhithe, just not near you eh.
Being on the main road is one of the MAIN keys of keeping the 'undesirable elements' that you think will frequent the place away..
It's happening. Get over it.
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You all should check out the pros and cons on "The location of the skateboard park" where their is some interesting reading , and so as not to repeat many of the well scripted observations ,re where this youth facility should be located in Greenhithe,we really need to ask why we need this skatepark in the first place.
Much of the observations are concerned about unruly elements coming into Greenhithe, and tagging , noise ,kids being bullied, possible drugs etc irrespective of where this is to be located.
I spoke to a well known skater today, who has mentioned that there are older boys that frequent the Browns Bay Skatepark and they are keen to check out the Greenhithe skatepark to make it their hangout! he also mentioned that they smoke weed , cause petty mayhem ,known as bullies and see young girls as fair game etc DO WE REALLY NEED THIS HERE !or do we pretend that this skatepark will be only frequented by well meaning younger local kids where smiling proud mums clap at their sons skating tricks
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Oh get over yourself! The skatepark is only going to take up a very small portion of the park, have you even bothered to check out the plan? There is still going to be ALOT if not most of the green park there for the elders and children to use.
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People will participate more readily in discussions if they don't get 'flamed'. So calling someone a 'pompous prat' is unhelpful to the debate. If you imagine that you are in a public meeting at the village hall, would calling someone names get you closer to resolution or would it further divide the community?
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The supporters of a skate park are making comments such as this one and I quote "Their skateboards have caused too much damage at the school" or are name calling already in this message board, yet why are these same supporters not concerned about the location next to an historically significant building? Is it because they want it, they want it now and they don't care how they get it? Would they be so keen if they had to fund raise to get it?
Questions:
1. Do the majority want a skate park in Greenhithe at all or is it the vocal minority spreading propaganda?
2. If it is really wanted, Why not let the location be in the Wainoni Park vicinity which has large parking areas, easy access from both Wainoni and Greenhithe areas and masses of open playing fields for kids to hang around in?
3. Who will pay for vandalism and/or wilful damage to the Old School Building, the Playcentre and the existing playground? The parents of the Playcentre, the Lions club or the City Council?
And finally let's be frank and adult about this discussion. Name calling is very "school yard" mentality so let us please not pretend or be policitally correct about this. Damage will occur to the above buildings in one form or another. It will happen because it already does. Damage at the school, damage to private fences, broken windows in the OSB and fires being lit on the verandah are happening now and so on and whether or not a skatepark is there or somewhere else vandalism will still happen in our community but let us not encourage it with facility that only attracts problems. Our community doesn't need it now or in the future.
regards
a concerned resident: P
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"They do create all of the above. Build it in the new housing area then the parents of these kids can watch out for their own or is that the problem, they don't want it in their backyard?
If the cap fits etc.
As someone who lives in the "new housing area" I find your comments pompous, prattish and mildy offensive.
Are your children better than my children?
Nic
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"They do create all of the above. Build it in the new housing area then the parents of these kids can watch out for their own or is that the problem, they don't want it in their backyard?
If the cap fits etc.
As someone who lives in the "new housing area" I find your comments pompous, prattish and mildy offensive.
Are your children better than my children?
Nic
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I think the skatepark will be great for our local kids, who currently have nothing to do in Greenhithe. Collins Park is sufficiently open and central so that the sight can be viewed easily and it is better for the kids to have somewhere to meet and hang out and socialise. My son is now grown up and living in Sydney, but when he was here he was always looking for somewhere to skateboard and I always had to drive him somewhere else like Birkenhead, Browns Bay etc. The parents and community need to take an active part in establishing this area and also keeping an eye out for any problems and reporting to the Community Constable, accordingly. There are a lot of kids in this area now and skateboarding, rollerblading, etc is great exercise for them too, much healthier than being stuck indoors.
M Wright
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For years council has had submissions for facilities for older children in Greenhithe. In this time the population has exploded with development. The under 12s' are very well catered for in Greenhithe - better than most other suburbs and villages. This facility is not a feature destination to attract youth from all over, it is a response to a well documented need for a community space with options for skaters. If you look closely at the plan, it will take up less room than the pre-school playground adjacent to it. This is for Greenhithe (old and new) kids who are at an age where they are still requiring supervision. The concerns expressed in this discussion are valid in the main, and it will be a notified resource consent hearing with independent commissioners - this will allow you to formally raise concerns and have them addressed. I have had several people comment on the bend in the road (at Roland) and this can be passed on to Auckland transport for review.
This isn't a high rise mega extreme bowl or anything remotely like it - it is a safe space with some basic pieces of infrastructure. The budget wouldn't allow more. A report is coming to the Feb local board meeting which will detail all of the options considered. Once this is available I will be happy to provide it on this site so concerns about other options considered can be allayed.
This year there will be a fantastic addition to the citys' youth amenities created in Hooten Reserve (opposite Mitre 10 Mega) and this is where not only Greenhithe kids, but any skaters from the region can head to for a bit of challenge. The budget for this is 5 times that for Greenhithe.
I hope this helps and puts some of the wilder fears to rest in terms of both process and outcome
Lisa Whyte
Upper Harbour Local Board
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Great, the park is no over bearing and skateboarding is a healthy sport for kids to get into.
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'Blot on the landscape' - - - or how about 'Taking the GREEN out of GREENHITHE'
Did the one in Browns Bay take the Brown out of the Bay?
Taking the Glen out of Glenfield?
take the Man out of Manukau?
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Obviously you are not a teacher at Greenhithe primary, otherwise you would know just how many primary aged kids are skateboarders! Infact, I don't see many (if any) teens (particularly older teens) skating around greenhithe, only primary aged kids! So what are these 'undesirable elements' you speak of? Primary aged kids out having fun, getting some fresh air and exercise? Oh no!!
The 'other' local residents also deserve to have something to offer our children, other than preschoolers parks, of which we have 3 of in Greenhithe!! Try going to Marlborough park skatepark at some stage, and see how many 'undesirable elements' hang out there - every time I've been, it has been filled with children having lots of fun and getting the exercise our rapidly increasing child obese youth need!
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I'm all in favour of children getting fresh air and exercise, who isn't, but that's not the issue here. I'm looking at the bigger picture for Greenhithe Village, especially the main street!! The undesirable elements have been listed above, and they will unfortunately become an issue. The Marlborough area in a very different type of location to Greenhithe so you can't really compare the two.
I'm not against skateparks in the right location but Collins Park is NOT the right location. We don't need the constant sound of "whizzing" skateboards until all hours. Collins Park was not gifted for that. Wainoni Park would be a more suitable place to establish this facility, at least there's more room there and it's away from the main road.
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I would like to voice my views regarding the proposed skateboard ramp which is to be constructed in Collins Park, Greenhithe. Collins Park is on the main Greenhithe Road and is the first park to be encountered when people visit our lovely, clean, green village. It is neat, tidy and visually appealing with it's Old School building, swings and slides for the wee ones, rose garden, beautifully maintained field and further back, the Greenhithe Playcentre, all located in a peaceful setting. Over the road from Collins Park is a retirement village, a doctors studio and car park.
The placement of a skateboard ramp facility, would visually scar the beauty of Collins Park, whilst attracting undesirable elements. These elements invariably include high noise levels and swearing(with teenagers) plus littering, tagging and damage to the buildings in the park and nearby. Of special concern is the attendance of older teens who can legally obtain alcohol then consume and ditch their bottles on site in Collins Park. So compounding this will be noisy, unruly, drunken teenagers. Parents who believe that their young children will be able to skate here will be sorely disappointed as it will be the teenagers who take this over!! This is not what we want to encourage in the main street of Greenhithe, it would be a bad look and poor planning!
The local residents (many whom are elderly) deserve to have the continued peace and decency that Greenhithe offers.
Teacher and long term Greenhithe resident.
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"Manukau & Glenfield are shitholes anyway, so a appropriate place for SB Parks.
Keep it out of Greenhithe, it is a short trip to BBZ & GF anyway"
exactly the kind of attitude expressed by the elected members.. what an absolute twat.
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(it should have been built already, but now the kids are missing out
Lets be honest kids in Greenhithe rarely miss out on anything!
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Totally agree with the above. I've lived in Greenhithe for over 30yrs, and used to live in 'new Greenhithe' (back then there wasn't a distinction though!) and funnily enough, back then, 'olde Greenhithe' used to be all new subdivisions!
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Manukau & Glenfield are shitholes anyway, so a appropriate place for SB Parks.
Keep it out of Greenhithe, it is a short trip to BBZ & GF anyway.
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Of Course you are going to get GRAFFITI was the response from the skatepark designer, its part of the youth culture! when at the meeting on 7th Feb.
Just let the kids have fun , you should trust them ! was the response from a council member
Kids do drugs anyway , so why not at the proposed skatepark was the response from another council member.
As the kids were corralled to sign on mass the submission form promoting the skatepark, after all they are part of the community was the response from the landscape architect.(Im sure if Disneyland was going to be planted smack middle of Greenhithe you would get the same very kids signing up!)
This proposed Skatepark will be a mistake, and Greenhithe residents and ratepayers will regret this decision, however on the bright side one of the council proponets has volunteered to clean up and paint out graffiti , because after all according to him we have a graffiti problem anyway! and so the proposed skatepark will make very little difference anyway. mmmmmmm
Good bye to Greenhithe the quiet,tranquil haven we once knew, and welcome the skanky teens ,and by the way could you please clean up the rubbish after you leave!
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"Good bye to Greenhithe the quiet,tranquil haven we once knew, and welcome the skanky teens"
Oh you are funny. I don't think you mean to be but you really are!
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I also felt similarly "insulted" by a council representative who was that person. I thought that a information day was about allowing my concerns to be heard I really did not feel like that and that made me feel really let down. Should we not all have the chance to be reasonably heard and get a reasonable response.I thought we lived in a democratic society.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Fantastic - can't wait to see this go ahead - great place for the skatepark to be!
Hi there, I am also TOTALLY in favour of a skate park in Greenhithe for our young skate boarders who range in age from 8 to 15. It is great to see the little skate boarding community gathering together looking out for each other as I have seen. They all take their turns and the comradery is commendable. Now that Greenhithe School have banned these youngsters along with grouping them with dogs and smokers, we desperately need this facility.
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What impact will this facility have on the Old School Building, it's security especially in light of the on going vandalism that occures in our community? What of the groups that use the hall? Will their peaceful pursuits be hindered by the youths outside using the skate park? Discussion needed indeed.
Don't want to stop healthy out door pursuits but this needs careful consideration.
In the Lions Club of Greenhithe 2011 calendar there is an iconic shot of the Old School Building. This view will be lost forever with the skate park constructed so close to it. Many elderly use the hall, will they have unhindered access still? Many questions are needed to be answered.
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*round of applause* brilliant! so pleased this is actually going ahead, even after all the nay sayers thinking it would bring 'undesirables' into greenhithe (maybe they should look at their own kids first; majority of vandalism in Greenhithe over the years has been caused by 'good kids' from 'good homes'!).
The skatepark wont interfere with people at the hall! you really reckon a group in the hall are gonna hear a few kids skateboarding around a few hundred metres down the road? get real.
I personally would like to see it a bit bigger even, and incorporate a basketball court maybe. This is a FANTASTIC idea for our kids. There are 3 playgrounds for young children, what about the older kids? Has anybody seen how many kids at the primary skate? And even after countless times being told not to skate in the school, it still happens (and they damage the rails/wooden ramps).. Collins Park is the ideal location - all that area is very rarely used and pretty much goes to waste.
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Information evening with council staff and elected representatives present: Monday 7th February 5pm - 7.30pm at Collins Park
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"They do create all of the above. Build it in the new housing area then the parents of these kids can watch out for their own or is that the problem, they don't want it in their backyard?"
No skateboarders in Ye Olde Greenhithe? Or do we agree to one in the "new housing area" and only let the children of the "new housing area" use it?
Believe it or not but the house you live in was once part of "the new housing area".
What a pompous prat you really are!
Nic
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As you are well aware we have been working through the planning phase of the proposed youth facility for the
Greenhithe area. There have been a number of issues to work through in regards to location and final design
outcomes to address the concerns of the surrounding residents, park users and the local Greenhithe Residents.
We are aware of your concerns in regards to the proximity of your residence to the proposed location within Collins Park
and would like to discuss these with you to see if there are any opportunities to address these concerns.
Update from Auckland Council:
We have prepared a report to update the Upper Harbour Local Board on the project and process to date and to ask them to endorse the proposed locations. This should be on the agenda for the meeting on the 14th of June. You are welcome to come along to this meeting and discuss the proposal with the Local Board.
Once the board have been updated we will look to update the community in regards to the proposal and the planning and consenting process to follow and how they can follow up on feed back provided to date.
Please feel free to either email me or call on 027 240 7668 to discuss.
Regards
Mary Claire Bodmin I Project Leader
Asset Development & Business Support West
Ph 09 301 0101 (42) 8230 | Mobile 0274 240 7668
Fax 09 301 0100
Auckland Council, 6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson
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Fantastic - can't wait to see this go ahead - great place for the skatepark to be!
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Looks great can't wait for the kids to be able to use it - good positioning close to the road with good visibility
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There are alot of teenagers in greenhithe and more following them. we need somewhere for them to hang out and i do believe that they will be constructive with the skatepark. I know The Old school Building is a big part of the history of Greenhithe but our children are going to be part of that history too. We need somewhere for them to play and where we can see them too. Give it a chance and if they do play up then we can montior them with a parent roster or something. They need to be given the opportunity to express theirselves. We need the Skate Park!
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I can understand the concerns around Collins Park, Old School House building etc however does anyone know what other locations have been looked at and if this included Wainoni Park South although some of it used by the pony club there are big areas which are not...Surely we as a village can find a compromise away from peoples houses, near Greenhithe Road so it can be seen from the road and accessible for kids from the whole of Greenhithe. We have much more recreational land than most of the rest of the North Shore put together. The skate park could be combined with sorting out the parking north of the school so everyone could benefit and hopefully slow cars down as they come into the village.
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Nic
As an obvious advocate for a skatepark where do you think it should be located and why?
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So where CAN the kids skate?!
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The kids can go to Forrest Hill and skate there.
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i agree with you both and thank you for your support!!
i idealy think collins park would be perfect for it being close to the shops and all
plus being able to see whats goin on from the main road..
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To the first poster, (and anyone else with similar thoughts). Don't. Have a word with the Community Constable, before you get yourself into trouble with the law. Contact details are on this board.
I believe that skateboarding in the school grounds is a prohibited activity. In view of the above posts, all the more reason to build a decent skatepark.
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I deleted a post because it violates the terms of use of this website. These are quite reasonable and written in plain language so I don't expect that anyone should breach them.
You can also read guidelines for posting here .
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Notice in the school newsletter this week about kids skating at the school, and the damage being caused to the wooden ramps/rails etc.. These kids NEED somewhere to skate where they can't cause damage (ie. a skate park). I think it's brilliant these kids are out getting fresh air and exercise. Lets get this skate park thing moving and give our kids something to do! Maybe include a basketball court, some ramps for bikes and call it a youth park?
Totally agree with you, kids need to be kids and getting out there playing is fantastic. Give them a skatepark, you will know where they are instead of roaming the street and getting on residents nerves with their skateboards, my son would love one. How about putting it on the Kyle Road developement....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Notice in the school newsletter this week about kids skating at the school, and the damage being caused to the wooden ramps/rails etc.. These kids NEED somewhere to skate where they can't cause damage (ie. a skate park). I think it's brilliant these kids are out getting fresh air and exercise. Lets get this skate park thing moving and give our kids something to do! Maybe include a basketball court, some ramps for bikes and call it a youth park?
Totally agree with you, kids need to be kids and getting out there playing is fantastic. Give them a skatepark, you will know where they are instead of roaming the street and getting on residents nerves with their skateboards, my son would love one. How about putting it on the Kyle Road developement....
Just a wild stab in the dark, but my guess is, you don't live on the "Kyle Road development"?
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I'm getting my kids to design a skate park to send off to the Council. Money has been allocated for a park - therefore it should be built. Perhaps they need ideas of what the community wants. So get drawing skaters and tell the Council what you want!
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Is 50 skaters a few. Not to mention everyone who rides scooters :P
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Notice in the school newsletter this week about kids skating at the school, and the damage being caused to the wooden ramps/rails etc.. These kids NEED somewhere to skate where they can't cause damage (ie. a skate park). I think it's brilliant these kids are out getting fresh air and exercise. Lets get this skate park thing moving and give our kids something to do! Maybe include a basketball court, some ramps for bikes and call it a youth park?
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go to browns bay
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Exactly! The school has been there for (no doubt) longer than anyone living around it!! In saying that, the school does have signs saying no skateboarding etc, and it's also locked after hours... The school has also said no skateboarding on school grounds (as they are damaging the wooden ramps/rails etc)....
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Since there has been some recent discussion about the school (some of which unfortunately was contained in deleted threads and posts), there is the policy from the school from today's newsletter:
"Skateboarders continue to use our school over the weekends and after school. The school policy is for no skateboarding around our buildings and this year signage has been put up to remind all. I have been out to speak to groups of teenagers repeatedly to pass on the message. They are welcome to use the bottom tennis court or carpark but not to use or skate around our school buildings. This means all decks, including the one in front of the school hall. Unfortunately this message doesn’t always get through or is totally ignored and we have had some damage around the school. Rather than approaching groups yourself, if you do notice people making a nuisance of themselves, can I suggest you ring our Community Constable. We are not being heavy handed but we do spend a lot of time and money trying to renovate our school. As you will see with future projects planned we are continuing to modernise and we want to keep our school looking great." Peter Marshall, Headmaster
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Took our kids to a great skate park in Paraparaumu the other weekend - was great, kids playgound near by, pond area, beach, community constable station right there too in the middle of it - no reason for a skatepark to be squalid or attract or let undesireables intimidate. Bring it on!
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Once again, same old arguement, why should a few(skaters) get Ratepayers money to build a permanent structure in Greenhithe especially a potential eyesore in Collins Park that will get little use in winter ,school hours , night time , so some kids can get their jollies by skating.
Let them all enjoy the facilities in the new skatepark to be built in Oteha Valley Rd,( has anyone skated down the Greenhithe bridge?)
For the school being constantly used where , the Head master has been fair and accomadating, next time their is damage then those responsible should be named and shamed, issued a trespass notice and made to pay for damages and may be it is time to consider a total ban on skateboarding for all school grounds
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The above argument is invalid - why should ratepayers money go towards childrens parks, that alot of people don't use - what about concerts in the park etc etc. There are plenty of things ratepayers money goes towards, that has no bearing in alot of peoples lives, yet they still contribute towards it.
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How absurd, I dont have a problem re ratepayers money going to a childrens park, Did you actually read the previous posting? and your example re concerts in park is ridiculous ( I presume you meant free concerts and of course a family focussed conert caters for the broader community, not to mention once the concert has finished then the park reverts back to its original state)but I do understand where you are coming from and uncle Len Brown will make sure that North Shore rates will pay for many facilities down South Auckland
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Where can the kids skate? Not around here.
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stop being so selfish seriously, have a heart, support children, skateboarding is a sport just like soccer or rugby. just cause it wasnt around in your day doesnt mean theres anything wrong with it, you people are so strongly opinionated, and many of your points are invalid. you people are disgracing the greenhithe community yourselves!skateboarding is a serious sport and commitment to me, it has nothing to do with looking cool or acting to impress. its a sport like any other so have some respect, and stop being so selfish.
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Talk about generalisations! Young people can be equally selfish!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I quite like fly fishing. Can the pond in Te Wharau be cleaned out and a few Rainbow thrown in. I promise I will not throw beer bottles in or take drugs whilst casting. Be cheaper than a skatepark and the local teens might enjoy it.
Nic
Tosser.....
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I think a good idea would be for Hermion Kok , who is trying to do a good job, to move to Greenhithe and have the skateboard park built next to her house. Don't scoff I am being serious. I would be willing to contribute to the cost of her house. Come on if we all bunged in a grand it could happen. I'm sure Hermion would be happy as would the skateboarders. yeah right!
Just as a matter of interest how many skateboarders are there????????????????
I saw a couple in the summer but since then . Zilch.
Come on let's get real
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I quite like fly fishing. Can the pond in Te Wharau be cleaned out and a few Rainbow thrown in. I promise I will not throw beer bottles in or take drugs whilst casting. Be cheaper than a skatepark and the local teens might enjoy it.
Nic
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Previously Anonymous wrote: LOL his name is kok
I think you will find that if you open your eyes dickhead, she is actually a woman.
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LOL his name is kok
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Previously Anonymous wrote: LOL his name is kok
Constable KOK
=] LOL ROFL LMAO
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I quite like fly fishing. Can the pond in Te Wharau be cleaned out and a few Rainbow thrown in. I promise I will not throw beer bottles in or take drugs whilst casting. Be cheaper than a skatepark and the local teens might enjoy it.
Nic
fishing is gay, skate or die
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Hermein kok
BEST CONSTABLE WE EVER HAD!!!!!
Even though she arested me i still have respect for the woman. Who else could work the greenhithe beat while all the young roundy bastard like me were there?
Who else tried to help us? A select few in the comunity who let us hang out with them.(regardless of age)
you know who you are. . .
18 years old now.
was going to leave my name but realised some people would act like a-holes if i did
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Tosser.....
gutless twat
Nic
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F*** THE FISHING..GET BLAZED AND GO SKATE.
Hermein kok is a cool cat
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The idea is to set up a committee. At present I am talking to the council
in regards to a possible site for the skate park to go. (won't cost
anything). We still have to talk to other official & local councils
regarding some funding. There is a way of putting the whole thing into a
plan for the council to fund the park 100% but as the council works in 3
year "waves" for plans we could not put it through the council until 2009
(which is really not too far away). The other option is fundraising. We are
in the beginning stages and a lot of ground has to be covered.
Anyone who wants to be in the committee or can help in anyway (due to
fundraising experience for instance) please email me.
I will be on leave until the end of August so don't expect a reply until
the beginning of September.
Hermien Kok
Community Constable Albany & Greenhithe
hermien.kok@police.govt.nz
ph 0274 776235
Lilbits says: - I'm willing to be part of the committee as i did have words to the council about this about 1 1/2 years ago but the guy i was dealing with left - it all became a little to hard for one person - so yes a committee is the answer!
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Personally I think if all the old fuddy duds got off their stuck up high horses they would see how much the younger generations of the community need something like a skate park. It would give them a place to hang out after school or on the
weekends. Because really if you don't drive and you live in Greenhithe
then it sucks to be stuck here with nothing to do.
According to Anonymous
who posted on July 11. 2007 there is no skate culture out here in Greenhithe, but he has probably looked no further than his nose, so he wouldn't know a skater if it bit him where the sun don't shine.
You should all realise how nice to live in an area that has a community constable that has an interest in the community, and an interest in it's young people (your children). It's just a pitty that so many people out here are too wrap up in their life styles and whatever else to give a real damn about the kids.
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I'm up for this too.. Could we also dig a inlet and let salt water flow in so I can catch some snapper also.. With fly fishing as long as you tag and release. Also, don't take more than your quota if you don't tag and release. We will have to ensure the local fisheries officers patrol the area to stop poachers..
Previously Anonymous wrote: I quite like fly fishing. Can the pond in Te Wharau be cleaned out and a few Rainbow thrown in. I promise I will not throw beer bottles in or take drugs whilst casting. Be cheaper than a skatepark and the local teens might enjoy it.
Nic
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Ratepayers Assoc Skatepark Subcommittee
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Just save someone the time and effort. We don't need this skate park and Don't want it either... Thanks very much..!!!
Previously Site Admin wrote:
At the most recent Ratepayers Assoc meeting,we agreed that a skatepark subcommittee be established. If anyone is interested in being part of this working group to fully research the subject (pros, cons, location, funding, experience elsewhere, etc) then please let me know ( info@greenhithe.org.nz ).
Other subcommittees are:
Pre-school education (to get more kindy space) Whenuapai (to oppose the airport) Village plan (to promote a village plan and respond to planning submissions) Community Hall (to manage the hall)
A subcommittee to oppose toll roads was abandoned with a successful result.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Just save someone the time and effort. We don't need this skate park and Don't want it either... Thanks very much..!!!
Previously Site Admin wrote:
> At the most recent Ratepayers Assoc meeting,we agreed that a skatepark subcommittee be established. If anyone is interested in being part of this working group to fully research the subject (pros, cons, location, funding, experience elsewhere, etc) then please let me know ( info@greenhithe.org.nz ).
> Other subcommittees are:
> Pre-school education (to get more kindy space) Whenuapai (to oppose the airport) Village plan (to promote a village plan and respond to planning submissions) Community Hall (to manage the hall)
>A subcommittee to oppose toll roads was abandoned with a successful result.
we f*c*in do want a skatepark
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At the most recent Ratepayers Assoc meeting,we agreed that a skatepark subcommittee be established. If anyone is interested in being part of this working group to fully research the subject (pros, cons, location, funding, experience elsewhere, etc) then please let me know (info@greenhithe.org.nz).
Other subcommittees are:
Pre-school education (to get more kindy space) Whenuapai (to oppose the airport) Village plan (to promote a village plan and respond to planning submissions) Community Hall (to manage the hall)
A subcommittee to oppose toll roads was abandoned with a successful result.
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The Association believes in informed decision making. As a democratically elected committee, we will do proper research. Of course, community opinion is important too. However, note in the poll on the left that more than 50% support a skate park at the time of writing.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Just save someone the time and effort. We don't need this skate park and Don't want it either... Thanks very much..!!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Just save someone the time and effort. We don't need this skate park and Don't want it either... Thanks very much..!!!
Previously Site Admin wrote:
> At the most recent Ratepayers Assoc meeting,we agreed that a skatepark subcommittee be established. If anyone is interested in being part of this working group to fully research the subject (pros, cons, location, funding, experience elsewhere, etc) then please let me know ( info@greenhithe.org.nz ).
> Other subcommittees are:
> Pre-school education (to get more kindy space) Whenuapai (to oppose the airport) Village plan (to promote a village plan and respond to planning submissions) Community Hall (to manage the hall)
>A subcommittee to oppose toll roads was abandoned with a successful result. EA WE NEED 1 TO KEEP UZ OCCUPIED I MEAN AL OF UZZZ HAV GOT YUOUR THINGZ LIKE TENNIS COURTS MALT HOUSE ETC.... I MEAN ISNT NE HARM 2 JUST PUT 1 IN DA COLLINS PARK
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i am a local skateboarder in greenhithe and i think we should have a skate park because thay have stop us skateboarding in the greenhithe school so we need so were to skateboard so why should we wait please could the north shore city council make all the greenhithe skateboarders a skate park
ryan mccook
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Most people who live in Greenhithe are more concerned about the outside elements coming into the area, bringing their bad influences etc, Im pleased to read that some of the local skaters are not the stoners, drinking idiots, however you cannot restrict outsiders coming into the area causing grief.
Unfortunately greenhithe does suffer from vandalism and always as usual it is the a--holes from Glenfield etc, so if they do go for a skateboard park , Im concerned that tagging , rubbish, bullying and worse will be prevelent and it is a no brainer that a proposed skateboard park should at the very least have street frontage on our main road, preferbably in Collins Park., where the public can keep a casting eye.
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Do you think that other suburbs that have skateparks have concerns of 'outsiders' coming and using their skatepark? I think not - just remember, littering by kids is a reflections on how they have been parented - don't blame the kids, blame the parents for unsocial behaviour - not the skating
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Actually, most of the vandalism over the past 10yrs around greenhithe has NOT been caused by the 'a-holes from Glenfield etc' - most of it has been caused by a couple of local greenhithe lads, and yes, from 'well to do' families too! You only have to go to Wainoni park playground now, to see the amount of rubbish being left by the parents of young children (and you can tell by the wrappers etc that it is toddlers/young children) or the young (primary aged) kids I have seen stripping the trees of fruit and breaking/ripping/destroying the trees/shrubs etc - bet these are the parents complaining about the 'youth' too - maybe they should check themselves first.
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youre most likely a nerdy teen who sits inside all day and plays world of warcraft.haha im a greenhithe skater and im one of the more popular and well known skaters and im mates with practically all the skaters in ghtihe even the wee ones they are inspirational in the way they are so passionate about skating. plus i know just about all the skaters in ghtihe none of them are stoners or drunks thankyou so please take your stereo typical opinion to yourself.
thanks.
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your a teen jeze are u stupid? not everyone does that.
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Sorry poster # 1, but I highly doubt you are a 'teen' yourself. I actually disagree with your post that it will be a place for teens to tag, drink, smoke etc at as I think it will mostly be youngish kids (or pre-teens) hanging skating there etc. My children are only 5 & 7, and I know they would love to go and have a blat themselves.
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No offence, to whoever decided it would be a good idea for a skate park, but you obviously dont understand some of the idiot tennagers who live in Greenhithe. Giving them a skate park is basically giving them yet another place where they will tag, drink get stoned and be general annoying bums like they already are!
An lets be honest, teens who have a life will not be going to go to the skate park, and itll just be the low lives who hang around there. Im a teen, trust me i know what im talking about and im sure many others would agree with me!
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Anon,
You have to understand the calibre of the people whom are downing you on this issue.
In an area like this you are barely going to get a result.
Thing to do is hammer the community boards, get onside with the local constable, and try to get people on board "That actually matter" for the issue.
It is sad I will admit that as an adult I am surrounded by a community of such negative fools who think that this place should be kept without things for kids to do.
Back in their day, it was fun to go driving their V8's drunk listening to the Supremes....hey man its the 2000's now, you, you young people shouldn't be doing anything.
MC
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I have deleted a number of obscene posts. Please, there is no need for that. Freedom of speech and expression can only be maintained as long as people respect the rules.
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FYI yes i am a teen, just one with a vision for life and not wanting to end up like the IDIOTS who hang around the streets of Greenhithe. If they wernt stoned for 5 minutes of the day, perhaps they could learn to drive and then they would be able to take thier annoying, greasy, drug f*&^%d selves away from here.
Perhaps it is not the teens we should be targeting anyhow... perhaps their drug selling friend living in a not so nice place in old greenhithe. Perhaps the community conswtable could pay him a visit?
Jusst an idea however.
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SNITCH! GHB!!!
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Get rid of this shit dont want skate park rb chur
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Anybody seen a skateboarder lately? Neither have I
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No way jose - NO to the Skatepark
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Previously Anonymous wrote: So they can continue to skate along greehithe road then no probs... Issue sorted. We don't need this pile of doom, if kids want to skate they will skate anywhere if they want and no probs there at all.. But a skate park That is a problem.
Previously Anonymous wrote: In the weekend I saw four young (about 10-12 year old) boys skateboarding along Greenhithe Rd.
>I would be dubious about sending my son to cubsscouts after all the negativity surrounding the industry...
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They were obviously skating to get somewhere. We need ramps and rails, not footpaths next to the busiest road in greenhithe
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What parents would be comfortable to send there kids to a skate park in greenhithe. Even our playgrounds have drunk stoned teenagers hanging around. A skate park is not going to change them. Half the time they cant even speak or walk let alone skate. Shame.
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We skate at the primary school everyday so this is stupid. There are at least 20 Greenhithe skaters.
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In the weekend I saw four young (about 10-12 year old) boys skateboarding along Greenhithe Rd.
I would be dubious about sending my son to cubs/scouts after all the negativity surrounding the industry...
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Skaters are not all punks and rebles so why should you ruin the fun of other children because you dont want your boys skating. Not everyone wants to be a boy scout. Just build a skate park do it for the children
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Stop advocating the possibilities of disaster and catastrophe. Build the bloody skatepark!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: So they can continue to skate along greehithe road then no probs... Issue sorted. We don't need this pile of doom, if kids want to skate they will skate anywhere if they want and no probs there at all.. But a skate park That is a problem.
you don't get it arsehole skating along greenhithe road isn't skating its riding a skateboard skating is doing trick while riding the skateboard stop being a dick and let the kids have a skatepark
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Here here old chap !!!!
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Not everyone wants to feed the ducks.....but we have a duck pond !!!
Not everyone wants to go on the swings in the park.... but we have a park !!
We are all individual in this big bad world and if it keeps the kids off the streets....give them a skate park. We cant please everyone all the time... there will always be some miserable bugger moaning about kids enjoying themselves. AND....by the way my son is into skateboarding and he is a well mannered well educated young guy.....and I certainly wouldn't let him go anywhere near a 'scouts' club.....that's what you call 'weird' !!!!!!
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Never mind about skateboarders causing a problem. It's you bloody Kiwi drivers. You are aggresive, bloody rude impatient and down right dangerous ! You all need to slow down driving through Greenhithe it's not a bloody race track. And get off the car in fronts arse....haven't you heard of keeping your bloody distance. I have never seen such 'bad' driving in my life....it makes me wonder what sort of maniacs you all are !! And don't think it is just young people cause it bloody well isn't . I saw an old guy the other day could hardly stop at the roundabout he was driving sooooo fast...well very sorry for making you have to stop you idiot but where i come from you give way to traffic on a roundabout !!!
Now give them a skatepark and spend more time sorting out bigger issues...your dangerous, ignorant, incapable drivers before MORE people get killed !!!
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i skate and i know soooo many skaters in greenhithe, and im one of the older , and better skaters in greenhithe and i have never been stoned or drunk the guy who poested that comment seems to be a very stereotypical person, i know just about every skater in greenhithe and none of them are drunks or stoners, you know nothing im afraid so just be quiet and stop offending us skaters. not nice.
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You speak about "them" as if you are superior. The guys I see at the school car park from time to time on their skateboards arn't annoying anyone or destroying any property, and don't appear to be drunk or stoned.
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parents needa stop being so damn selfish and let kids have the skatepark honestly, a skatepark could do alot of good things for greenhithe and put our little village on the map so stop being selfish please
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I saw 2 young girls sort of kicking a couple of skateboards around down the village today. Not actually skateboarding but I'm sure that perhaps, maybe, they could've if they wanted to. Come on let's build a skatepark, maybe two so they can have one each!
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im a skater of 3 years..... im 14 live in greenhithe...but never can skate there......i have to travel long distances to just have a skate at a park.......its either that or reck the greenhithe hall stairs or the schools rails..... skaters have a bad reputation u see.....jus 4 this reason....... not being able to skate due to lack of parks...and turn to the streets and public places to play.....so i dont see the harm in building a skatepark !
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So they can continue to skate along greehithe road then no probs... Issue sorted. We don't need this pile of doom, if kids want to skate they will skate anywhere if they want and no probs there at all.. But a skate park That is a problem.
Previously Anonymous wrote: In the weekend I saw four young (about 10-12 year old) boys skateboarding along Greenhithe Rd.
I would be dubious about sending my son to cubs/scouts after all the negativity surrounding the industry...
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Agree with above post!
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Well said and how true. we do have the worst drivers ever and we arnt very curtious. doesnt hurt to say thanks when someone lets you out. come on nz remember your manners.
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Nope not seen one lately...
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you only have to look in the school car park any late afternoon till dusk and you will see any amount of well behaved kids skateboarding, its not the real thing though, there are no half pipes or ramps or jumps where they can develop there skills. Give them them the real thing and place to do it.
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you only have to look in the school car park any late afternoon till dusk and you will see any amount of well behaved kids skateboarding, its not the real thing though, there are no half pipes or ramps or jumps where they can develop there skills. Give them them the real thing and place to do it.
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i see people skateboarding on waipuia every day of the week. its one of the fastest growing sports in the world. there are more skateboarder in america than the populatiuon of NewZealand if you have seen any see an optometrist.
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"Build it, and they will come" Yeah Right!
By the way, the cub and scout groups need more boys. Now, I would far rather that my boy was interested in scouts and boats that that he were hanging around a skate park. What do other parents think?
Perhaps it's just me and my deluded wishful thinking that other parents would want something decent and great fun for their kids, but I used to ride my skateboard in our scout hall as a boy so I put the two thoughts together.
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Anyone seen any kids shooting hoops at the school until dark?
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I'm sure if we got the council to spend our rates on a skatepark, our teenage kids would know how much we love them and value them, and start to act and behave like sensible young adults. Right now, they don't know how much we value them because we haven't given them a skatepark. Girls get ponies, boys neeeeeed skateparks.
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Perhaps you should go along and make up your own mind before jumping to conclusions about cubs/scouts - an incredibly wholesome organisation run mostly by dads and mums who care about their kids. I suppose you avoid church too in case you catch something.
Previously Anonymous wrote: I would be dubious about sending my son to cubs/scouts after all the negativity surrounding the industry...
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Last Sunday I caught the flu at church...
Previously Anonymous wrote: Perhaps you should go along and make up your own mind before jumping to conclusions about cubs/scouts - an incredibly wholesome organisation run mostly by dads and mums who care about their kids. I suppose you avoid church too in case you catch something.
Previously Anonymous wrote: I would be dubious about sending my son to cubs/scouts after all the negativity surrounding the industry...
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We have a skate park next door to our beach house on the Coromandel Peninsula. It is not all bad, when we see the children playing there during the day it is a great sight, somewhere for them to have fun. But the problems seem to start after dark. The down side, it is a graffiti magnet, the litter is a big problem even though there are litter bins, usually broken bottles etc. There is even a water fountain there but it is often vandalised. The skate park is only to be used during daylight hours but that is impossible to police. We knew of the skate park next to our property when we bought it and went ahead anyway. If a skate park was to go ahead in Greenhithe it must be in an existing park like Wainoni or Collins, preferabley not visible from the road or exquisite walkways we are blessed with.
Do we know how many children are keen to have the skate park?
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I'm all for a skate park. It seems many people on these forums associate skating with petty crime - the two things aren't necessarily related. Boredom is a big contributor to the problems. The more outdoor activities we adults can support the better for our children. I'd far rather our kids went somewhere they can work some ramps and get some exercise than have them cruising around bored or having to venture far from home to a suburb that supports their sport.
As for tagging, I say let it rip on the skate park. There's nothing wrong with putting some colour on otherwise grey concrete, and may the best tagger win. Hell we could even run some competitions! The same does NOT go for other public or private property, of course, but the skate park could be fair game.
And lastly, I rate the idea of getting the community involved in building it. What better way to engender respect for a place by the people who use it than get the people who use it to help design and build it?
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Chris, how do you propose to explain that tagging on the (publicly owned) skate park is OK, but not OK on the fence next door? It is either an acceptable activity or not. Setting and patrolling clear behavioural boundaries for kids and adolescents is an important part of them developing into great adults. It would be a bit like saying that you shouldn't drink and drive ... unless you promise not to crash in which case it is OK.
Apart from that, I agree :-)
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im a skater of 3 years..... im 14 and live in greenhithe...but never can skate there......i have to travel long distances to just have a skate at a park in devonport glenfield or henderson.......its either that or reck the greenhithe hall stairs or the schools rails..... skaters have a bad reputation u see.....jus 4 this reason....... not being able to skate due to lack of parks...and turn to the streets and public places to play.....so i dont see the harm in building a skatepark !
the perfect place 4 a skatepark would be behind the playcentre
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this is a brilliant idea....im a sponserd skater and would be happy to help out in the design of a great skatepark
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I think the skate park is a great idea for our kids. Why don't we get them involved in the planning of it (design, funding, location etc) AND the building of it. I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised by how many will be willing to get involved. If the kids have a say and participate in building it, then they WILL respect it and I guarantee they will even 'protect it' from any vandalism/damage from 'outsiders'. Hey, even get them to even paint/spray paint it in their graffiti/mural style and that will hopefully stop tagging etc and for generations to come they can go back and say 'I did that'!. What does everyone else think??
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i wolud will be happy to help as well.but the idea of paniting it is pretty dumb like a devonport skate park they painted it and its never drys up and is slipery.they need to bulid a good sized park not like the ones at medowood and hooten park in albanly they are a waste of money you need to build one that you can spend all day there and it would be good to have a alot of diffrent ramps and rails
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Lets see, if those teens didn't have mates in Greenhithe to smoke, tag and steal cars with, do you think that many would come here?
Let the teenies abuse themselves all they want, just in the privacy of their own home and if they wanna tag something, t they can tag the side of their house instead of a public place, it's all total drivel anyway, that none of them have actually any right to claim as their own.. Tagging was born of the poverty, violence and prejudice in the slums of America and teenies over here would not survive 2 seconds in that REAL world.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
when people are not skating they will hang out with there mates and chill and just have fun spend time with there mates!
have u seen all the other people that come in to greenhithe that dont live in greenhithe and tag nd steal cars and do all that shit, so dont blame it all on the greenhithe teens!
i think if the skate park goes a head it will be great!
and its the kids life so if they wana smoke drink and do that it is fine! because there not going to change and u cant do much to stop them!
remember the saying dont judge a book by its cover!
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when people are not skating they will hang out with there mates and chill and just have fun spend time with there mates!
have u seen all the other people that come in to greenhithe that dont live in greenhithe and tag nd steal cars and do all that shit, so dont blame it all on the greenhithe teens!
i think if the skate park goes a head it will be great!
and its the kids life so if they wana smoke drink and do that it is fine! because there not going to change and u cant do much to stop them!
remember the saying dont judge a book by its cover!
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youth night at village hall? wtf. its not the 60s anymore. id like to see you try and get your teenagers to spend their friday nights ballroom dancing. skate or die
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Maybe we should think about what else we could put in place for our kids in Greenhithe, if they need somewhere to hang out, i would love to see a skate board park and even a youth night at the village hall would be cool when i was growing up we had somewhere to go on a friday night that was monitered and safe to hang out.That is what teenagers do. look at the malls, it's all about girl meets boy. At least we will be able to see where they are and what they are doing !!!!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: when people are not skating they will hang out with there mates and chill and just have fun spend time with there mates!
have u seen all the other people that come in to greenhithe that dont live in greenhithe and tag nd steal cars and do all that shit, so dont blame it all on the greenhithe teens!
i think if the skate park goes a head it will be great!
and its the kids life so if they wana smoke drink and do that it is fine! because there not going to change and u cant do much to stop them!
remember the saying dont judge a book by its cover!
If Kids are going to get involved in dope, drink,etc. they'll do it anyway....
Let them have somewhere to meet their mates and hang out other than the Dairy!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: young kids hang out graffiti smoke pot, sniff aerosol cans drink smoke ciggies
I know kids that skate and they are good kids who just want do something they love and it will keep them fit too! Better than sitting around playing playstation all day!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Maybe we should think about what else we could put in place for our kids in Greenhithe, if they need somewhere to hang out, i would love to see a skate board park and even a youth night at the village hall would be cool when i was growing up we had somewhere to go on a friday night that was monitered and safe to hang out.That is what teenagers do. look at the malls, it's all about girl meets boy. At least we will be able to see where they are and what they are doing !!!!!
I agree, why not set up a Youth Club at the Village Hall where they can have their music and get together.
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um yes i do think that would still happen!
and how are they abusing themselves? if you dont like it then why dont you move out of greenhithe!? nothing stopping you is it cause you seem to have alot of problems with greenhithe so if you move none of this would happen anymore!
the teens can do what they want and if you have a problem with them smoking and drinking then talk to there parents about it!
well maby thay suld tag there own walls at home dont think of a second that they wouldnt be tagging at home cause they do on paper and stuff!
theres not that much tagging around!
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young kids hang out graffiti smoke pot, sniff aerosol cans drink smoke ciggies
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So, what is happening with the Skatepark????
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Good on you Debra at Barfoots, I am glad you are happy to contribute your time, and Im sure it will be well used by picking up the strewn rubbish, bottles ,cans etc that the skateboarders will leave behind at Wainoni Park, and I hope you are handy removing the tagging that will eventuate from the undesirable elements locals and outsiders, and no doubt you can assist with the survellance needed to ensure no kids get bullied, hurt, violated etc,and introduced to the wonderful world of drugs and alcohol mmmm the family park will be no more and the the skanky teens will rule . Thank you North Shore Council who have ratepayers the best interests at heart, bowing down to the whims of those bored teenagers.
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I understand that Hermien is now aware that the “…focus has shifted to Wainoni Park...” for the location of the skate park.
Not only is the focus on Wainoni Park, but I am lead to believe that the location is to be next to the changing rooms, out of site of any road. I believe that, if this goes ahead, this will make the skate park more prone to attracting the undesirable elements we are all aware of since they will not be visible from the road. A lot of rate payers’ (you and me) money has been spent to create a pretty park for us to use; this will all be wasted once the tagging, litter and vandalism has become common place.
Hermien also mentioned that “If the plans don't go through quickly it is not happening at all.”
If Greenhithe were to have a skate park, it appears to me that the option of Collins Park was a more favourable one being in the centre of the village where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic (i.e. a lot of visibility) and not hidden behind the changing rooms at Wainoni park.
From what I see, there has been a lot of thought and debate about a skate park at Collins Park, to change the location at the last minute because of artificial time constraints without the same level of debate regarding Wainoni Park is a recipe for disaster that we will all be able to repent of at our leisure.
One final thought, Hermien also noted that “..The good thing is that a big skatepark is being facilitated at Albany on Oteha Valley Rd”. This being the case, I see no urgency in getting a skate park for Greenhithe.
Let us open the debate and talk more.
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Oh I see the NIMBYs from Wainoni Park getting active. Collins Park ok, Wainoni Park bad.
Souds like the snotty Churchouse rd & Faith Grove residents do not approve. Lo an behold someone from Te Wharau Rd come accross the border to a new skate park in Wainoni. Never know, in the non flood lit surrounds thay may bring some riff raff mates from Glenfeild/Albany with them to descrecate the old established Greenhithe areas. God forbid.
I see a skate park in Wainoni as a good idea. At least it is a long park that is closed at night so no cars can get into it. A midnight law breaking gathering is less likely than at Collins Park where the carpark is open 24/7 and the distance to the fencing is small.
Wainoni Park is a better option, my sons and their mates say Wainoni is better as they have a toilet area and there is more open fields to do other things such as cricket & soccer.
Never know, kids from Churchouse Rd & surrounds might enjoy it too??????????????
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How about placing the proposed skateboard park either in the 'New Greenhithe " or by The dog training school so its available for the kids from old/new Greenhithe to enjoy and would have road visibility.
To suggest that the proposed skateboard park placed by the toilet block patronised by primary/intermediate kids in a secluded, out of site area, 200m from the road would have saftey implications not to mention , the "Raincoat Brigade" might want to teach the kids a few new tricks......does not bear thinking!! Road visibility is a must , or we will regret this hasty decision and read in the news about the kid who got molested at the park ,Greenhithe get real ....yes there are creeps in our community!
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I'm all for the skatepark/bb court etc, but agree that Collins Park is the WAY better option than Wainoni - it is more central and more visible - being secluded at Wainoni does open it up to the potential for undesireables to hang out, out of view of the public. Collins Park is visible from the road where residents can more keep an eye on it (security lights would be good to alert any after hours activity). Also, the large fields at Collins Park are mostly unused, and seem a waste, whereas Wainoni fields get alot more use with soccer games/cricket etc..
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If you wish to get an idea of the troubles that come when you build a skate park away from houses and roads, ask the North Shore City Council about the massive problems that they had in Devonport when the skate ramp was build there.
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Haha.. GREAT come back.. Bet it took you ages to think of that one huh?
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Plans are the skatepark is to go in Wainoni Park. Supposed to be built by July 2011. Exact details to be released at a later date. Also plans for half court for basket ball and a few other things for "the girls" as well.
Hermien
Community Constable Greenhithe
10/08/10
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Fantastic news that it is finally going ahead! Absolutely stoked it is also going to include a BB court. Has anybody seen just how many kids skate at the Greenhithe school? These are young kids (primary/intermediate aged), not drug taking, stoned, drunk, glue sniffing, vandalism causing youths. This is fantastic news for Greenhithe. About time. Glad to see the NIMBY's didn't win in this instance.
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Where are things at at the moment?
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Fantastic news re skatepark, this will play an important role in ensuring our kids have a place to meet, play, socialise and grow together. I for one will be contributing my time to make this happen.
Debra Manley
Barfoot & Thompson
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A concerned neighbour mentioned the prospect to me about this and I completely agree with him!
Sorry to be a nimby, but as a resident living very close to the park ,I have some serious concerns about the positioning of the skateboard park at wainoni.
Safety and security being first on the list !
Surely it should be placed on a street frontage, not tucked away out of sight - how easy will it be to police it and ensure no unwanted behaviour is occuring eg drinking, drugs( taking and selling)tagging ,vandalism etc.We see enough evidence of this around now !
Is it going to have to be lit at night to stop misuse, like the toilet block - causing unnecessary light pollution and encouraging out of hours use and noise.
How is the extra noise going to be buffered from residents?
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Wainoni Park.... are you kidding me? You would seriously stuff up a beautiful park with a skatepark?
I agree with the above thread with the unwanted behaviour and also have concerns re safety and security as the skatepark would not be road frontage.
I often let my kids walk to wainoni on their own as I know its safe, with a skatepark there I would have to reconsider this as the entire dynamic and atmosphere of the park would have changed.
The skatepark needs to be road frontage so all residents in Greenhithe can see whats going on!
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It seems a travesty to consider placing a skate park at Wainoni after the tens of thousands of dollars of our rate payer funds have been spent creating such a beautiful peaceful place. The sounds of tuis, children playing and horses will be replaced by screeching of skate boards and plenty of foul language no doubt.
Personally I think it will be both visual and noise pollution. The amount of young children using the park would decline as parents would be cautious of allowing them around large groups of adolescent boys who are often under the influence of alcohol, drugs and of course peer pressure.
The proposed site being off the road is in itself alarming. The locked gates will stop noisy boy racers at night but will make it harder for residents, police or ambulance to gain access and keep an eye on things.
This is a major decision for the community and as such should be open to debate and discussion and it is concerning that it is 'word of mouth' only that appears to be highlighting the proposal.
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At the moment the skatepark is NOT included into the Councils plans so at the moment nothing is happening. No wurry, everybody will be kept up with the play if anything is happening at all.
Hermien
Community Constable Greenhithe
0274 776 235
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It appears that many of our residents want to be heard. The forums for formally raising your opinions are the ratepayers assoc meetings. It would also be appreciated if people signed up the Ratepayers Assoc and made a $15 contribution, some of which helps to support the infrastructure costs for this website. There is a link on the right where you can pay be credit card or Paypal if that is more convenient.
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Plans are the skatepark is to go in Wainoni Park. Supposed to be built by July 2011. Exact details to be released at a later date. Also plans for half court for basket ball and a few other things for "the girls" as well.
Hermien
Community Constable Greenhithe
10/08/10
"Things for the girls" ? Should include knitting, cleaning, cooking - as long as they don't bloody well burn it, and general home "duties" then we have a chance of returning to the "good old days."
When kids were happy with an orange and a football for Christmas and if they stayed small we could send 'em up the chimlies!
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Pro's of a skatepark
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
You are just so self absorbed in your own rot. You think if we build this thing your kids will become the next Tony Hawk..? and if we don’t we are robbing them of there future. Come on.. get real how many times have you bought things for your kids cause this is flavour of the month. Mum, “I want to play rugby..” Dad “I want to play hockey..” Mum “I to play the flute..”. And next month... Dad “I want a skate board because the Greenhithe Skate Park is open” Well, you had better clean out the cupboard, and make way for rugby boots, hockey sticks and old musical instruments. So, go and by that skate board cause Greenhithe is going to start breeding Tony Hawks..
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Previously build a skatepark wrote:
You Would keep kids off the streets from vandalism, and they will start up a new sport and it will become more popular. Before you know it they will be sponsored by a local skateshop or something.
Great agree with you 100%.
You completley missed the point. your so absorbed in your own rot. No not everyones gonna be tony hawk but a sport is a sport and it keeps people active. there have forever been problems surrounding skateparks and i dont kno why. Skateboarding has been around since the 60s by the way not last month. Think before you comment. If we had a skatepark that was a decent size and not some crappy miniramp cos the council cant be F*&^paying i would go their everyday and skate. and for those peopel who think your going to get assaulted at a skate park or raped where are you coming from.
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Exercise
Fun
asset for future teens
Horse riders have the pony club
Soccer players have the fields
children have the playgrounds
Walkers have countless tracks
Bowlers have the hall
Tennis players have the courts
All these sports cater for a small percentage of Greenhitheans (I would be surprised if there are more than 10% of the Greenhithe pony club members actually living in Greenhithe!) What is wrong with adding another sporting complex to Greenhithe, something that won't cost a fortune for children to be able to participate. Something for existing and future teens, something that will actually be used by OUR community members rather than outsiders(pony club)!
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yes it would keep kids of the street 4 sure ! i am a skater that lives in greenhithe and has to travel to marlborough glenfield every day that i want to skate, it would b great to have a skatepark in grenhithe 4 easy access
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Discuss the advantages of a skatepark in Greenhithe. Let's try and keep this on topic and discuss on ly the advantages. Discuss diasdvantages in the 'Con's' thread.<br />
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You Would keep kids off the streets from vandalism, and they will start up a new sport and it will become more popular. Before you know it they will be sponsored by a local skateshop or something. <br />
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Previously Anonymous wrote: How can you say "yes it would keep kids of the street 4 sure !" .? Also, how is this different "i am a skater that lives in greenhithe and has to travel to marlborough glenfield every day that i want to skate" from going for a surf or getting petrol and anything that is not provided here presently.
So, should we build a surf beach and a petrol station as well..? one of these makes sense and would be better for Greenhithe rather than this ramp business.
Previously Anonymous wrote: yes it would keep kids of the street 4 sure ! i am a skater that lives in greenhithe and has to travel to marlborough glenfield every day that i want to skate, it would b great to have a skatepark in grenhithe 4 easy access Be positive about these issues we have a community here that requires some activity for the young people. Giving them a car so they can get out of the area is not an option that I am happy with. A basketball hoop, skateboard and volleyball area is a great way to get activity into our youths and stop them hanging around the malls. What a life.
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I guess you have a car... any panels need painting yet as you must drive around with your eyes closed. Ever seen how much mess these things make. Through the usage by certain lazy people that can't be bothered to put away there rubbish. Think it is funny to smash bottles, and also the "this is our patch" and spray the thing until it looks like some US subway tunnel..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Exercise
Fun
asset for future teens
Horse riders have the pony club
Soccer players have the fields
children have the playgrounds
Walkers have countless tracks
Bowlers have the hall
Tennis players have the courts
All these sports cater for a small percentage of Greenhitheans (I would be surprised if there are more than 10% of the Greenhithe pony club members actually living in Greenhithe!) What is wrong with adding another sporting complex to Greenhithe, something that won't cost a fortune for children to be able to participate. Something for existing and future teens, something that will actually be used by OUR community members rather than outsiders(pony club)!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I never had a skate ramp built in our area of town and well did I hoon, tag, take drugs, become a looser..? NO.. It is not the communities problem to look after kids "It is the parents.. PULL UP YOUR SOCKS and help your KIDS GROW UP PROPERLY.."
If they got a part time job they could go to the movies, the beach. They don't need to be out at night after 9:00pm anyway...
Previously Anonymous wrote: With a huge number of young families in the Hithe this is a great idea - something for growing kids to play on / meet up with friends, instead of being bored at home! We need to promote activities that keep kids active! So we spend good ratepayers money to build and upkeep three parks for children under the age of eight. Why can we not spend money on children over this age. I used to spend time at the park but now unless it is not wet and the grounds not being used my older children have no area to play in. Sure we have a netball hoop and back yard but why should all this money go into the young and the old and nothing in between. You obviously dont understand the meaning of a community.
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Previously build a skatepark wrote: You Would keep kids off the streets from vandalism, and they will start up a new sport and it will become more popular. Before you know it they will be sponsored by a local skateshop or something. Great agree with you 100%.
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You are just so self absorbed in your own rot. You think if we build this thing your kids will become the next Tony Hawk..? and if we don’t we are robbing them of there future. Come on.. get real how many times have you bought things for your kids cause this is flavour of the month.
Mum, “I want to play rugby..” Dad “I want to play hockey..” Mum “I to play the flute..”. And next month... Dad “I want a skate board because the Greenhithe Skate Park is open”
Well, you had better clean out the cupboard, and make way for rugby boots, hockey sticks and old musical instruments.
So, go and by that skate board cause Greenhithe is going to start breeding Tony Hawks..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously build a skatepark wrote: You Would keep kids off the streets from vandalism, and they will start up a new sport and it will become more popular. Before you know it they will be sponsored by a local skateshop or something. Great agree with you 100%.
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With a huge number of young families in the Hithe this is a great idea - something for growing kids to play on / meet up with friends, instead of being bored at home! We need to promote activities that keep kids active!
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I never had a skate ramp built in our area of town and well did I hoon, tag, take drugs, become a looser..? NO.. It is not the communities problem to look after kids "It is the parents.. PULL UP YOUR SOCKS and help your KIDS GROW UP PROPERLY.."
If they got a part time job they could go to the movies, the beach. They don't need to be out at night after 9:00pm anyway...
Previously Anonymous wrote: With a huge number of young families in the Hithe this is a great idea - something for growing kids to play on / meet up with friends, instead of being bored at home! We need to promote activities that keep kids active!
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There are no Pro's - might aswell delete this forum now.. save peoples time
Previously Site Admin wrote: Discuss the advantages of a skatepark in Greenhithe. Let's try and keep this on topic and discuss on ly the advantages. Discuss diasdvantages in the 'Con's' thread.
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How can you say "yes it would keep kids of the street 4 sure !" .? Also, how is this different "i am a skater that lives in greenhithe and has to travel to marlborough glenfield every day that i want to skate" from going for a surf or getting petrol and anything that is not provided here presently.
So, should we build a surf beach and a petrol station as well..? one of these makes sense and would be better for Greenhithe rather than this ramp business.
Previously Anonymous wrote: yes it would keep kids of the street 4 sure ! i am a skater that lives in greenhithe and has to travel to marlborough glenfield every day that i want to skate, it would b great to have a skatepark in grenhithe 4 easy access
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Con's of a skatepark
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
It is a stupid idea... Oh, we had a nice pub where all could go, no the new owner is turning it into a sports bar.. Now we are going to build a skate park were by all walks of life can go and probably do everything but skate..
Smoking
Drinking
Drugs
Tagging
Oh, don't forget trying to wreck the ramp... I mean come on people, Greenhithe DOES NOT NEED A SKATE PARK....
We should get a night club aswell then, and a local pimp shop.. then we could be complete.. Let them build one in Albany... and well we all know these little sh1ts have cars cause you hear them all the time.. they can drive to teh ramp..
Oh, but then they risk getting picked up for drinking and driving etc...
SAY NO TO THIS STUPID VENTURE.....!!!!
The majority of skate boarders in Greenhithe are between 8 & 15 years old, so drinking, smoking, drugs, and tagging are things that would be of no interest to them.
As you point out, just check around Greenhithe late at night and see how many of the people out and about fit into the 8 - 15 age group, none.
I would figure that within the late night group is where you will be more likely to find the drugs etc, the ones you refer to as little s**** with cars. These people will not use a skate park, which is great, because the skate park is for the young ones so that they can play together safely.
I can't respond to your night club and local pimp shop, as I don't see any relevance or link to a skate park.
These young kids are good kids, and yet we, and especially the Board of Greenhithe School who have grouped these kids with "smokers" and "dogs", banning them from the School that we as taxpayers help fund, do our best to make them feel that they are bad, and what they do is bad, when all they are doing is playing, I used to do it, you probably did to. And no, skate boarding does not interest me, but how we treat our young kids does.
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I was just trying to suggest some good things for this neighbourhood with a view of open discussion of other suggestions to help! Perhaps the skating thing isn't the key but something could be.
People are so agressive on these forums and I don't understand why this should be.
Personally I don't live here but in an inner city suburb where there are more dealers, taggers, glu sniffers, homeless, halfway houses and drunks than here. There are also parks, playgrounds, skateramps which everyone uses and it's great to see young people with loud car stereos shooting hoops while parents play with their children on the playground equipment in the same park all getting along. (Don't like the dealers tho!)
The feeling I get from people on this site is that children should be banned so I'll leave your neighbourhood problems for you locals to sort out.
Good luck because with the attitudes displayed here it's appears to be a lost cause and a waste of time.
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Mate go screw yourself.. This about the dumb stake thing... not the simple fact you don't have anything better to do than just add your 5c worth... just like the coin go away...
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Says WHO.. HOW do you know a skate park will be a fix all... how do you know people will use it at all... Tell the insurance companies we have a skate park in town and they'll probably put our insurances up..!!!
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>With the huge amount of houses being built in this area there are going to be more and more kids growing up here who need more than a playground as they get older and a skatepark fits the bill.
> The younger ones do not have cars and get told off for skating the footpaths so what are they supposed to do around here?...Well, all of the above I guess!
>Think your comments through before knee jerking. Greenhithe is no longer a sleepy little retirement area - get used to it and the changes it brings
Sadness that boofheads like this believe that Greenhithe is their's alone....
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Greenhithe has always had a unique character. With the advent of "ticky-tacky" housing encroaching on the village aspect and the occupants of such housing having the copy cat mentality we are now facing, boy racers through our quiet suburban streets, unsafe environments around our village green/play ground and so on. Where is the location of this "skate ramp" going to be? In the Kyle Rd area or in the original village area? Our own children are not "bored" as they grow up in this area. They can take walks with the dog, ride their bikes and enjoy the beautiful tree environment that is unique to Greenhithe. If children need to skate board then travel to Glenfield or is that too hard for their parents to actually arrange to do?
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I agree that it is a bad idea. I have 2 small sons and we quite regularly go to parks that have a skate ramp so that they can ride their bikes on it. Unfortunately, these parks are also frequented by the local (in whatever area) young men and boys that are quite rough and my sons often comment on the language that they use. There are always empty beer bottles and graffiti and rubbish around. I don't believe that these are the sorts of things we want to encourage in the Greenhithe area.
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The other point is there is plenty to do for little kids.. how many playgroungs has Greenhithe got?? It is the 12+ ages who have not been catered for. The school by the way attracks many skate boarders which the school allows to skate there. Which other school does that? And there are many complaints about skateboarders constantly being on the road. So why not make it safe and give them an area to hang out. And by the way, the skatepark is supposed to be a "community" skate park, not a state of the art one that is bound to attract outsiders..
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Quite right. I have deleted posts that have no value other than to insult other people; no opinions of any consequence to the actual discussion have been deleted. So if your posts have been deleted, then take a look at what you are writing and change your approach, otherwise they will simply get deleted again. Most readers don't want to read through posts that add nothing, having quoted unnecessarily. All this does it makes it hard for anyone to follow the thread of the discussion.
I also deleted a number of posts elsewhere, see here .
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Well as per norm, one of the site admins remove content from the chats oh well....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: With the advent of "ticky-tacky" housing encroaching on the village aspect and the occupants of such housing having the copy cat mentality
and there lies the crux of the issue .Snobbery !
My 'ticky tacky ' house is in the midst of some of the nicest people i have met , we have wonderful neighbours and a great sense of community which is rare.
Kepp those sort of comments to yourself .. it is 2007.. we do not live in Victorian England !!
This community should prepapre itself for the large amount of young people who are going to be in their teens before we all know it and we should look at ways of engaging them in a positive fashion and show them , by example, how to become responsible adults. Without this life will indeed go down the pan.... So perhaps indulge in a few moments of reflection as to what would have amde your teen years more interesting , Skate park , softball pitch , basketball / netball courts .. and write on here about them..
meanwhile if you re ever in Lower Wainoni look around at all the graffitii and skid mark.... you ll be hard pressed to find any !@ are they exclusive to the Olde Village
D./Dock Green
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James B isnt actually the problem with greenhithe. The problem is the place in greenhithe where they actually are allowed to purchase these drugs etc. As a greenhithe citizen who lives kilometer or so away from such house im sure the neighbours of this property arent so dim witted that they cant figure out that they liuve next to a tinny house..... perhaps they have inhaled a bit too much smoke floating over from next door??
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Says WHO.. HOW do you know a skate park will be a fix all... how do you know people will use it at all... Tell the insurance companies we have a skate park in town and they'll probably put our insurances up..!!!
With the huge amount of houses being built in this area there are going to be more and more kids growing up here who need more than a playground as they get older and a skatepark fits the bill.
The younger ones do not have cars and get told off for skating the footpaths so what are they supposed to do around here?...Well, all of the above I guess!
Think your comments through before knee jerking. Greenhithe is no longer a sleepy little retirement area - get used to it and the changes it brings
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Oh, and if people like you carry on this way Greenhithe will become a grotto.. and yes then you will be right no longer a "sleepy little retirement area". No, you get used to it and if you don't like it you should move somewhere else that is a party skate park.. that gives away spray cans at the local school..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: It is a stupid idea... Oh, we had a nice pub where all could go, no the new owner is turning it into a sports bar.. Now we are going to build a skate park were by all walks of life can go and probably do everything but skate..
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>Oh, don't forget trying to wreck the ramp... I mean come on people, Greenhithe DOES NOT NEED A SKATE PARK....
>We should get a night club aswell then, and a local pimp shop.. then we could be complete.. Let them build one in Albany... and well we all know these little sh1ts have cars cause you hear them all the time.. they can drive to teh ramp..
>Oh, but then they risk getting picked up for drinking and driving etc...
>SAY NO TO THIS STUPID VENTURE.....!!!!
With the huge amount of houses being built in this area there are going to be more and more kids growing up here who need more than a playground as they get older and a skatepark fits the bill.
The younger ones do not have cars and get told off for skating the footpaths so what are they supposed to do around here?...Well, all of the above I guess!
Think your comments through before knee jerking. Greenhithe is no longer a sleepy little retirement area - get used to it and the changes it brings
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"What - grateful that the Council are WASTING $150,000 of our rate money on a very small section of the community who will use their use of this so called 'Youth facility' as a gathering place for vandals, drug takers and general mayhem makers???? Yeah right! Grateful that the Council haven't listened to the people who actually PAY those rates - haha ha. Yet again a bulldozing through of something that (judging from most of the sensible comments on these discussion forums) hardly ANYONE is is favour of having!!!"
Seeing as the title of the post is "Cons of a skatepark" it's a little biased to begin with don't you think?
How about "Pros of a skatepark?"
The council continuously spend money on small sections of the community. That is what they do, until we have all had something spent on us.
It is nice that you have such confidence in our youngsters. Just because yours ended up "drug-takers, vandals and mayhem-makers doesn't mean everyone else's kids will end that way. Remember it is their taxes that are going to be paying your pension and bills later on.
Get a grip on yourself.
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I was "making a point" too! In case you missed it - that it is selfish and unreasonable to try to influence a community initiative from such a limited viewpoint. Stopping plans for something designed to benefit teenagers because it wont suit small children is as ridiculous as an elderly person trying to stop a playground beimg built at a public park because they don't want noisy preschoolers playing where they enjoy a quiet walk.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Gee mate take it easy.. and lighten up on this person... They are just making a point so keep your comments to yourself...
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I agree that it is a bad idea. I have 2 small sons and we quite regularly go to parks that have a skate ramp so that they can ride their bikes on it. Unfortunately, these parks are also frequented by the local (in whatever area) young men and boys that are quite rough and my sons often comment on the language that they use. There are always empty beer bottles and graffiti and rubbish around. I don't believe that these are the sorts of things we want to encourage in the Greenhithe area.
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>Wake-up! firstly your boys shouldn't be riding their bikes on skate ramps and secondly if you choose to take small children to places designed for older kids be prepared to discuss with your children your attitude to undesirable behaviour like bad language. Oh and before you start taking them to some sports bar be warned that adults swear when they think that they are in a child free environment too.
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Duh - this thread is for CONs of a Skatepark which = Against - apart from the bad grammar, don't post your PRO (For) comments on a CON (Against) thread. Thanks.
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well the skatepark would be made of concrete so no vandilism apart from tagging. the kids mainly habg around in groups and cause trouble because they are the ones without a car. it needs to be for the kids because theres nothing for them to do.
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<Hello, we have lived here for 10 years and we feel for those who have lived here for longer.
Opting out of the city life, Ha!
The city caught up with us.
So, let our kids have something.... To Do .
What a joke ! Really...this subject...
"Oh, our kids REALLY NEED A SKATE PARK, or something similar
Too late now the place is over run./..
Well, it's obvious that no-one really cares about our kids..
Whoo Whoo, the money, the money...how dare the kids grow up with nothing to do ??
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Says WHO.. HOW do you know a skate park will be a fix all... how do you know people will use it at all... Tell the insurance companies we have a skate park in town and they'll probably put our insurances up..!!!
>With the huge amount of houses being built in this area there are going to be more and more kids growing up here who need more than a playground as they get older and a skatepark fits the bill.
The younger ones do not have cars and get told off for skating the footpaths so what are they supposed to do around here?...Well, all of the above I guess!
>Think your comments through before knee jerking. Greenhithe is no longer a sleepy little retirement area - get used to it and the changes it brings
Yeah, we gotta move because the new people here totally suck
That's so true, from my 8 year old daughter,
Oh yeah, you don't have kids.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: how come this one name always seems to be allowed to be accepted on this website when so many other comments (even without names) are not accepted It would be a miracle if this posting gets through!!! Previously Anonymous wrote: I think its a great idea. It just needs to be in sight of a main road so that it is difficult to smoke tag etc.. Im pretty sure that if it is not visible to a main road it will be occupied by James Benett and his cronies which would not be pleasant.
Because everyone knows.
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i rekon ahy why all the negativity even if it does attract outsiders its boosts greenhithes economy the likes of jaime at the dairy - the little kids parents going to the sports bar i mean k'mon this is supposed to b great ther is 11 pages worth of cons which people just copy the person above them drugs alchol etc this is NZ im not szying that people dont do this in NZ just look on the news and while your doing so check out any stories bout skateparks ..... They are only good stories nothing about stoners selling stuff to kids etc
The onli con is the bikers
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NO NO NO NO NO NO and again NO to building a skatepark - totally unnecessary and NOT in keeping with the Greenhithe village feel. It will also attract undesirables to the area. Already there has been a problem with vandalism to the bus stops and letterboxes....watch this space - this undesirable activity will only increase if there is a skatepark in Collins Park.
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In summary of the submissions to date in this forum it would be safe to say, Kids belong to parents, not the community so as pointed out above it is the Parents that need to help there kids be entertained etc... No everyone else.
How many times do you have to say it. Also, why are you all so dead set on an ugly construction piece in Greenhithe. We bought a house here a few years back to live in a nice place, not a potenial skate park.
Glenfield has one, so come on parents get involved with your kids and show them you are interested in there activties get them off the xbox and out with you and enjoy the day... "As a Family"
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first up thats bull****!!il hit that shit up all the time so will about 50 other kids everyday!!! go take a look at the school..dont hate on the things you old pr***s cant or never could do.i think greenhithe needs a skatepark before some kid does get hit ive been skating the streets of green for some 13 years now and have been trying to get this park for some time.lets just say would you rather have a place were the kids can skate safely or just let us shred the streets..
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i dont see why anyone is against it. giving kids a place to skate is important cos all you do is bitch at them when they skate on the street or in schools. you think itll turn into a drug spot or whatever but its not otara, just cos they skate doesnt mean theyre dropkicks.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: a skate park is a very good idea we need somthing to do considerin thea is nufin else in this hole
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Discuss the negative aspects of a skatepark
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It is a stupid idea... Oh, we had a nice pub where all could go, no the new owner is turning it into a sports bar.. Now we are going to build a skate park were by all walks of life can go and probably do everything but skate..
Smoking
Drinking
Drugs
Tagging
Oh, don't forget trying to wreck the ramp... I mean come on people, Greenhithe DOES NOT NEED A SKATE PARK....
We should get a night club aswell then, and a local pimp shop.. then we could be complete.. Let them build one in Albany... and well we all know these little sh1ts have cars cause you hear them all the time.. they can drive to teh ramp..
Oh, but then they risk getting picked up for drinking and driving etc...
SAY NO TO THIS STUPID VENTURE.....!!!!
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A skate park is better then no skate park.
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As a long term resident I find it astonishing to view the amount of prejudice and lack of the traditional values of 'caring for those in our village' I keep seeing on this forum, under different guises. In the 30 plus years I have lived here, there has regularly been groups lobbying for a skate park for our communities children and sadly to date one has not been built in a public park, although there have been private ones in cul de sacs and gardens over the years. What seems to be getting forgotten here is that boys of around 11 to 12, the age that skateboarding first takes their interest, is the age when the conventional type of playgrounds no longer capture their interest, and, they NEED to test themselves and take risks - that testerone is flowing - and what better than something physical, that wears them out, in a safe, local facility? I would far rather have had my son, at that age, practising his sport in a local facility where myself and others who know him, could keep an eye out without having to get in my car and spend hours waiting for him to burn off his energy etc in an'other area. Surely it is time to start thinking about our local children's real needs rather than 'kneejerk anti everthing new reactions some locals who use this forum seem to delight in doing. As an extra, surely as we are all supposed to be reducing our carbon footprint, what better way to start than a local skatepark so the kids (yes girls skate too) can get there under their own power rather than being driven and burning morre fossil fuels!
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Great response above.
The 'mate go screw yourself' comment was purile. that person was offering a valid viewpoint.
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just cause you people who are against the skate park are to OLD to be able to use the skate park doesnt mean you have t rewen it for the youth.
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having not contributed to our local website lately, I am surprised to see the same negative people here... Bring back Dr Ropata I say... I know James B(sorry for the naming) personally and I know he is an amazing individual that has a lot to offer our community... like all our other teens... Maybe all those perfect people need to look at their lives and explain why they are unhappy with everyone else's teens...???!!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Says WHO.. HOW do you know a skate park will be a fix all... how do you know people will use it at all... Tell the insurance companies we have a skate park in town and they'll probably put our insurances up..!!!
>With the huge amount of houses being built in this area there are going to be more and more kids growing up here who need more than a playground as they get older and a skatepark fits the bill.
The younger ones do not have cars and get told off for skating the footpaths so what are they supposed to do around here?...Well, all of the above I guess!
>Think your comments through before knee jerking. Greenhithe is no longer a sleepy little retirement area - get used to it and the changes it brings
Sadness that boofheads like this believe that Greenhithe is their's alone....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Says WHO.. HOW do you know a skate park will be a fix all... how do you know people will use it at all... Tell the insurance companies we have a skate park in town and they'll probably put our insurances up..!!!
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>With the huge amount of houses being built in this area there are going to be more and more kids growing up here who need more than a playground as they get older and a skatepark fits the bill.
> The younger ones do not have cars and get told off for skating the footpaths so what are they supposed to do around here?...Well, all of the above I guess!
>Think your comments through before knee jerking. Greenhithe is no longer a sleepy little retirement area - get used to it and the changes it brings
Sadness that boofheads like this believe that Greenhithe is their's alone....
Don't judge, other wise be judged.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
I agree that it is a bad idea. I have 2 small sons and we quite regularly go to parks that have a skate ramp so that they can ride their bikes on it. Unfortunately, these parks are also frequented by the local (in whatever area) young men and boys that are quite rough and my sons often comment on the language that they use. There are always empty beer bottles and graffiti and rubbish around. I don't believe that these are the sorts of things we want to encourage in the Greenhithe area.
The problems in Greenhithe are not the young ones who skate board, or ride their bikes. It is not the young ones that we see over at Greenhithe school at night smoking, and drinking. It is not the young ones that roam the streets at night doing damage to letter boxes and other things. It is not the young ones that race their cars around Greenhithe at all times of the night, and yet it is the young one's that are penalized. Where are the parents of these older kids, and why don't they care?
The skate boarders that you see around Greenhite are on average, between 8 to 15 years old, and they do not do damage or cause problems, but they are made to feel that they are bad kids because of the actions of the older ones.
In response to your comments, you say you take your own children to other parks in other areas regularly, which is wonderful for your young ones, but then you also don't support a park in Greenhithe.
Most of the young skate boarders around here (you wont see older ones, they prefer their cars) used to skate at the Greenhithe school, and they were never a problem. However the Board of the school in its infinite wisdom, or more likely in a display of misguided power, have grouped these young ones with the "smokers" and "dogs" in being banned from the school with, as we have been told a threat of Police action if they breach the rules ( this excludes scooters and bikes). My guess is that this action is a result of a Police complaint laid against a local resident (whose property backs on to the school) after he assaulted one of the young children, even taking his skate board off him, an action that was supported by a senior member of the school board (I won't give his position on the board) who supported this mans action ( I was there and spoke to both men after the incident) while I gave support to the extremely distressed youngster. These young ones need somewhere safe to play, which after all is what they are doing, and with the school Boards unbelievable stance, it is our responsibility to support these young ones, and re-instill in them that they are not bad, and that they are not doing anything wrong.
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Or, just maybe the neighbours are minding their own business?? You obviously know where this 'tinny house' is, so I can only assume you know because you have frequented it...
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Gee mate take it easy.. and lighten up on this person... They are just making a point so keep your comments to yourself...
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I agree that it is a bad idea. I have 2 small sons and we quite regularly go to parks that have a skate ramp so that they can ride their bikes on it. Unfortunately, these parks are also frequented by the local (in whatever area) young men and boys that are quite rough and my sons often comment on the language that they use. There are always empty beer bottles and graffiti and rubbish around. I don't believe that these are the sorts of things we want to encourage in the Greenhithe area.
Wake-up! firstly your boys shouldn't be riding their bikes on skate ramps and secondly if you choose to take small children to places designed for older kids be prepared to discuss with your children your attitude to undesirable behaviour like bad language. Oh and before you start taking them to some sports bar be warned that adults swear when they think that they are in a child free environment too.
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Well as per norm, one of the site admins remove content from the chats oh well....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Well as per norm, one of the site admins remove content from the chats oh well....
Yep, when someone gets the power, they cannot help but use it.
Don't know why they just don't write everything on here themselves instead of deleting all that they disagree with.
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Yeah they could just have there own little site and we could just look on as they battle it out...
they could also have multiple usernames so pretend to be someone else... hahahahahhahahaha
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Well as per norm, one of the site admins remove content from the chats oh well....
Yep, when someone gets the power, they cannot help but use it.
Don't know why they just don't write everything on here themselves instead of deleting all that they disagree with.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
The other point is there is plenty to do for little kids.. how many playgroungs has Greenhithe got?? It is the 12+ ages who have not been catered for. The school by the way attracks many skate boarders which the school allows to skate there. Which other school does that? And there are many complaints about skateboarders constantly being on the road. So why not make it safe and give them an area to hang out. And by the way, the skatepark is supposed to be a "community" skate park, not a state of the art one that is bound to attract outsiders..
The Greenhithe School Board have erected signs around the school banning "smokers", "dogs", and "skate boarders". Great public relations from the School Board to lump our kids in with smokers and dogs. We have been told that Police action will be taken if kids breach this directive. Fantastic job Greenhithe School Board, pat yourselves on the back and have a cigar for making our kids feel that they are bad,. and are doing bad things, we used to call it playing.
You are right, these young ones, and they are young, need a safe area to play, something the Greenhithe School Board have taken away from them. It's the older teenagers that are the problem, not these young ones. Your other point about it being a "community" skate park is also correct. It is our responsibility to support and look after our young ones.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
So the proposed skate-park would attract drug-takers and alcoholics?
I think you would find more alcoholics in The Malthouse, why not shut down the Malthouse?
I think most people will go there to skate and socialise with friends. I don't understand why people think Greenhithe kids are so much more superior to all the other kids in NZ.
If the council are willing to spend $150,000 upgrading the park shouldn't we be grateful?
Well said. More people need to look past themselves.
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I agree - naming individuals should not be allowed - why has site admin not edited this?!
Previously Anonymous wrote: how come this one name always seems to be allowed to be accepted on this website when so many other comments (even without names) are not accepted It would be a miracle if this posting gets through!!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It is a stupid idea... Oh, we had a nice pub where all could go, no the new owner is turning it into a sports bar.. Now we are going to build a skate park were by all walks of life can go and probably do everything but skate..
Smoking
Drinking
Drugs
Tagging
Oh, don't forget trying to wreck the ramp... I mean come on people, Greenhithe DOES NOT NEED A SKATE PARK....
We should get a night club aswell then, and a local pimp shop.. then we could be complete.. Let them build one in Albany... and well we all know these little sh1ts have cars cause you hear them all the time.. they can drive to teh ramp..
Oh, but then they risk getting picked up for drinking and driving etc...
SAY NO TO THIS STUPID VENTURE.....!!!!
With the huge amount of houses being built in this area there are going to be more and more kids growing up here who need more than a playground as they get older and a skatepark fits the bill.
The younger ones do not have cars and get told off for skating the footpaths so what are they supposed to do around here?...Well, all of the above I guess!
Think your comments through before knee jerking. Greenhithe is no longer a sleepy little retirement area - get used to it and the changes it brings
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Someone told me to come here.
All I gotta say is.
Concrete skateboard bowl. Concrete and metal everything. Works everywhere else.
Wood is a thing of the 80's.
Go have a look at how many kids are using the concrete bowls around town.
Its mean.
Give the kids a break man, what do you expect them to do? its energetic, fun, develops co-ords, they make mates,
As for the drugs and all that rubbish. Hey man that stuff is everywhere.
I am all for a skate park. What are the kids supposed to do? walk up and down the hills around here?
Mean.
MC
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So the proposed skate-park would attract drug-takers and alcoholics?
I think you would find more alcoholics in The Malthouse, why not shut down the Malthouse?
I think most people will go there to skate and socialise with friends. I don't understand why people think Greenhithe kids are so much more superior to all the other kids in NZ.
If the council are willing to spend $150,000 upgrading the park shouldn't we be grateful?
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Greenhite is out in the middle of no where, the only people that will be skateing at greenhite skatepark will be people from greenhite!! who would go all the way out there to skate at a skatepark that wont be nearly as good as MSP (Marlborough skate park) and devonport!!. All you people on this site against this skatepark need to think, since its only people at Greenhite going to this skatepark, and according to you people greenhite and its residents are all nice people, it will be a good place for teenagers and younger kids wishing to use this skatepark. stop being so bloody stuborn!!! let young people live a little!
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I think its a great idea. It just needs to be in sight of a main road so that it is difficult to smoke tag etc.. Im pretty sure that if it is not visible to a main road it will be occupied by James Benett and his cronies which would not be pleasant.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Greenhithe has always had a unique character. With the advent of "ticky-tacky" housing encroaching on the village aspect and the occupants of such housing having the copy cat mentality we are now facing, boy racers through our quiet suburban streets, unsafe environments around our village green/play ground and so on. Where is the location of this "skate ramp" going to be? In the Kyle Rd area or in the original village area? Our own children are not "bored" as they grow up in this area. They can take walks with the dog, ride their bikes and enjoy the beautiful tree environment that is unique to Greenhithe. If children need to skate board then travel to Glenfield or is that too hard for their parents to actually arrange to do?
i dont want to skate in Glenfield thats where you'll get problems.
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how come this one name always seems to be allowed to be accepted on this website when so many other comments (even without names) are not accepted It would be a miracle if this posting gets through!!! Previously Anonymous wrote: I think its a great idea. It just needs to be in sight of a main road so that it is difficult to smoke tag etc.. Im pretty sure that if it is not visible to a main road it will be occupied by James Benett and his cronies which would not be pleasant.
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how come this one name always seems to be allowed to be accepted on this website when so many other comments (even without names) are not accepted It would be a miracle if this posting gets through!!! Previously Anonymous wrote: I think its a great idea. It just needs to be in sight of a main road so that it is difficult to smoke tag etc.. Im pretty sure that if it is not visible to a main road it will be occupied by James Benett and his cronies which would not be pleasant.
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For the main point that people say this skate park brings teen trouble in forms of alcoholism, drug taking and defacing/destruction of property, these problems already exist and there is no skate park. People can take drugs anywhere these days from local parks to their very own home. Same can be said with tagging, it has been done on bridges, billboards and local shops, should that mean we stop building bridges? Kids/adults also get drunk and smoke anywhere these days, from parties to parks to their own houses with or with out a skate park. local hoons doing donuts around roundabouts can also do that with or without the influence of a skate park.
A great way to combat the tagging is to have artists work in areas where tagging would normally go. We see the beautiful mural along Fanshawe St in Auckland City that has never been tagged as taggers have respect fro other artists work, while having this it will also show a positive side of teenage interaction and socialisation in a community setting. as well as this it will make a park like collins park look less empty and more of an inviting park.
I myself have lived in Greenhithe for 19 years (as i am 19) as is sick of having to leave my community to look for something fun.
Matt
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It is a stupid idea... Oh, we had a nice pub where all could go, no the new owner is turning it into a sports bar.. Now we are going to build a skate park were by all walks of life can go and probably do everything but skate..
Smoking
Drinking
Drugs
Tagging
Oh, don't forget trying to wreck the ramp... I mean come on people, Greenhithe DOES NOT NEED A SKATE PARK....
We should get a night club aswell then, and a local pimp shop.. then we could be complete.. Let them build one in Albany... and well we all know these little sh1ts have cars cause you hear them all the time.. they can drive to teh ramp..
Oh, but then they risk getting picked up for drinking and driving etc...
SAY NO TO THIS STUPID VENTURE.....!!!!
Hi I would like to say to you big shit that I am only 11 and I am well away from getting my drivers license and how do you know that the cars you hear are from people who live in greenhithe other people do drive through here its not a private suberb and sorry for my swearing before but I get that from you big shits always swearing. Why dont you get into your car and drive off to another local radio station whilst listening to youur car radios along the way
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omg you adults are so selfish please give the skaters a chance ive never seen such a negative attitude from elders. and you guys are supposed to be role models for children, you haters should be ashamed , i think the skatepark is a great idea and those people talking about drugs alcohol etc are just finding exuses why we shouldnt get one, so selfish, and i promise you that if this skatepark is built there will be no stoners or drunks etc, so lets prove these selfish people rong.
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why dose everyone think if you bulid a skate park there will be drinking ,drug taking and taging this will happen in alot of things not just a skatepark why is everyone picking on skateboarders like the skatepark at forrest hill there never drug taking there and not much taging you just need the park close to the road
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> The only thing a skakepark will bring to Greenhithe is teenages who smoke and drink at the park and invite thier loud friends with loud fast cars and spray cans. We have beautiful park areas and walking tracks in Greenhithe that promote healthy clean exercise and fun. Say no to the skatepark we don't this sort of activity in Greenhithe. I would hate to see our area degraded by the kind of crowd a skatepark would attract.
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So you are more than happy to have it next to your house then are you?
No, course you're not.
Tell us more about the"caring for those in our village".
Previously Anonymous wrote:
As a long term resident I find it astonishing to view the amount of prejudice and lack of the traditional values of 'caring for those in our village' I keep seeing on this forum, under different guises.
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I have no problems with a skate park near my house - for several years
there was a ramp in my neighbours back yard built by the boys who lived
there (approx 15 years ago) There were never any issues to it and they
would have all their friends around to enjoy it. At the time my
children were very young and they enjoyed watching the skills the boys
had developed - and skating requires a lot of skills. The caring I was
talking about refers to the neighbourly, caring for those in need, that
I have personally have received and given to others over the years.
That is part of what makes Greenhithe such a special place to live. I
think that anything that gives our kids pride in their area -
skateboard park, basketball courts etc. will only help to build their
pride in the area they live in. If parents teach their children to
respect and care for their local amenities - again teenagers behaviour
comes back to the values instilled by their parents and families -
which will ensure that they are looked after and cared for, for those
coming after them. If the young people have a creative outlet
physically for their energy, surely there will be less grafitti,
vandalism etc bred by boredom etc?
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Tell us more about the"caring for those in our village".
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I don't think a skatepark would get used. It would be a massive white elephant, and a blot on the landscape. There are really nice basketball hoops the the primary school that hardly get used, and I seldom see anyone skating there either.
If there was a genuine need, we'd see far more kids building wooden ramps, but if they can't be bothered and don't have the passion to do something themselves (however simple) then why spend $500k for their amusement?
So sure there may be some positives to a skatepark but I think for the limited patronage it would get it's just not worth it. Families that want 'urban' can go somewhere else.
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Ok, ya got a big back yard.. Lets build it at your place. Then you can pickup all the mess, clean it when it gets tagged and keep an eye on the activities that happen while in use. Enjoy
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I have no problems with a skate park near my house - for several years
there was a ramp in my neighbours back yard built by the boys who lived
there (approx 15 years ago) There were never any issues to it and they
would have all their friends around to enjoy it. At the time my
children were very young and they enjoyed watching the skills the boys
had developed - and skating requires a lot of skills. The caring I was
talking about refers to the neighbourly, caring for those in need, that
I have personally have received and given to others over the years.
That is part of what makes Greenhithe such a special place to live. I
think that anything that gives our kids pride in their area -
skateboard park, basketball courts etc. will only help to build their
pride in the area they live in. If parents teach their children to
respect and care for their local amenities - again teenagers behaviour
comes back to the values instilled by their parents and families -
which will ensure that they are looked after and cared for, for those
coming after them. If the young people have a creative outlet
physically for their energy, surely there will be less grafitti,
vandalism etc bred by boredom etc?
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Tell us more about the"caring for those in our village".
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a skate park is a very good idea we need somthing to do considerin thea is nufin else in this hole
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lol are u serious?
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Up'd a pros.
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What - grateful that the Council are WASTING $150,000 of our rate money on a very small section of the community who will use their use of this so called 'Youth facility' as a gathering place for vandals, drug takers and general mayhem makers???? Yeah right! Grateful that the Council haven't listened to the people who actually PAY those rates - haha ha. Yet again a bulldozing through of something that (judging from most of the sensible comments on these discussion forums) hardly ANYONE is is favour of having!!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I agree that it is a bad idea. I have 2 small sons and we quite regularly go to parks that have a skate ramp so that they can ride their bikes on it. Unfortunately, these parks are also frequented by the local (in whatever area) young men and boys that are quite rough and my sons often comment on the language that they use. There are always empty beer bottles and graffiti and rubbish around. I don't believe that these are the sorts of things we want to encourage in the Greenhithe area.
Wake-up! firstly your boys shouldn't be riding their bikes on skate ramps and secondly if you choose to take small children to places designed for older kids be prepared to discuss with your children your attitude to undesirable behaviour like bad language. Oh and before you start taking them to some sports bar be warned that adults swear when they think that they are in a child free environment too.
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ha post number 1 your a joke if you dont like it leave greenhithe.ive lived here my whole life this is were i grew up and my family ..and here u are downgrading it and teens around ...u kan go get .... lol ..ghb
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"Grateful that the Council haven't listened to the people who actually PAY those rates - haha ha"
Well, I think you will find that alot of supporters ALSO pay rates (me being one of them).. ALOT of "MY" rates was spent making a young childrens park (Wainoni) which I personally don't utilise.. Did you see me complaining that "MY" rates was going on something I will never use??
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DO you know how many skaters there are in greenhithe. As well as closer communities. There is HEAPS. I think its a great idea.
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Mate, you still don't get it.. How do you know that is the fix for all... So we build this dam thing and we already know that every teen in Greenhithe has a skate board so she'll be right.. Don't think so.. Just a big waste of time and money. But by all means put it in your yard since you think it is such a good idea.
Previously Anonymous wrote: I think some people in here are suffering from NIMBYS (Not In My Back Yard Symdrome...). Honestly, some people in Greenhithe have to have a whinge about everything. Obviously these people were never children, pre-teens, teens or adolescents at some stage of their lives.. Most adults whinge today that kids are spending far too much time inside, playing with their Xbox or PS, watching too many violent videos (or TV in general), or when they are outside, they are causing trouble.. Finally, there is some consideration towards providing for the youths in Greenhithe, and still people are going to whinge. Providing a skate park for our youngsters is much like having playgrounds for the younger children (of which Greenhithe has 3!!). It's about time the next generation of kids also had some entertainment (and excercise while they are at it!!).. Come on people, lets get behind this great idea and make it happen!!
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Yes about as simple as you....!!!!
Previously Anonymous wrote: Parks are for everyone, not private play area for the surrounding houses that back onto them. If you don't like living next to a park (which comes with the assumption that in the future it might be developed into any manner of PUBLIC amenities). DON"T BUY A PROPERTY RIGHT NEXT TO A PARK. Very simple concept.
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The park should definatly be put up and people shuld stop ruining it for the kids hu skatejust because they have a little problem about the skateboard park being put there
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Previously Anonymous wrote: the best place 4 a skatepark in greenhithe would most likely be behind the playcenter in colins park, never gets used any way.....i no alot of teenagers and children that would appreciate a skatepark in greenhithe.
Yes, agreed, behind Colins Park, you've already pathway in. why doesn't the new pathway lead to one.
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the kids in greenhithe that cause trouble and vandalise and tag are the ones without cars and nothing to do in greenhithe. there is alot of kids that are younger 5-15 that would a prreciate a skatepark aswell
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We have just received a letter notifying us as regards the Skatepark from auckland Council it is going to be in Collins Park in front of the school house next to the road.
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Oh my goodness - I am not sure whether we need a skatepark for the kids (shortsighted to think its just teens who will use it), or conselling for all the rude adults who lodge comments on this blog? I thought the entries were meant to be moderated? Really - I know this may be a contentious issue but please take a chill pill!
I for one would support a skate park - both my boys have skateboards and they get hepas of fun (and exercise) using them. Having a skateboard does not mean kids swear - if they are going to do this they will anyway.
Right at the road front in Collins Park would be great - means kids are less likely to hang out for dodgy reasons, and they will be further away from a lot of the houses.
There is alwasy the option of having it like a tennis court where it can be locked up after dark? That should help with the noise factor after hours?
Its really easy to sling mud and make rude comments when you are posting anonymously - perhaps you should have to use your real name then people would be more likely to think before they send blogs.
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If there is to be a skate ramp in Greenhithe, then I agree with the above comment that it should be a road frontage site at Collins Park - how many of you would let your kids go to a skate park located behind the play centre!?
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Well why don't you tell us where you live and volunteer to have it next to your house then?
No, of course you wont.
Now who is the NIMBY?
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I think some people in here are suffering from NIMBYS (Not In My Back Yard Symdrome...). Honestly, some people in Greenhithe have to have a whinge about everything. Obviously these people were never children, pre-teens, teens or adolescents etc etc.
also, everybody seems to forget how many kids are moving into greenhithe. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY..most of the kids are nice, good kids who would have nice, good, clean fun..Bad eggs will always be around.EVEN in Greenhithe.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: the best place 4 a skatepark in greenhithe would most likely be behind the playcenter in colins park, never gets used any way.....i no alot of teenagers and children that would appreciate a skatepark in greenhithe.
Yes, agreed, behind Colins Park, you've already pathway in. why doesn't the new pathway lead to one.
</pThat was my son, both times, and I totally agree. We've been waiting for 10 years, and some locals have told me that this idea has been in the pipeline for a LOT longer.
Bring it on people...!!!!
Steve , Rob, Russel, Graham, Stuart, Dave, Pete , Chris ! James (especially you !) -those that owe it back to the community are the ones that needed it years ago. !
It's stupid that we have such a wonderful community, yet we have no provisions for our kids...
Let's make it happen !
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Wow, what a mature response..I prefer to live in my multi million dollar house by the water thanks..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Well if you earn more money then you maybe able to afford to buy next to the park then...
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
the best place 4 a skatepark in greenhithe would most likely be behind the playcenter in colins park, never gets used any way.....i no alot of teenagers and children that would appreciate a skatepark in greenhithe.
Our house happens to be located behind the playcentre in Collins Park and we certainly don't want to listen to the noise of skateboards and bad language from teenagers all day. Why don't you locate it next to your house!!!!!!
We didn't buy houses next to parks!!! what- you want to live next to all that space and then not have anyone using it- just special for you!bet you bought there cause you can't get on with neighbours, well newsflash- the whole of Greenhithe is your neighbour!!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Can I ask one simple question :-
Why does the community have to provide something to do for teens... Oh, my dog needs something to do during the day.. could the community play with him..?
I need some food etc... can the community get this for me..?
Kids are made by parents, and therefore there care and provisioning is required to ensure these teens don't get into trouble and have something to do. Why should we as a community change how life is just for a few that are to lazy to do anything and just complain they are bored and simply find it funny to trash other peoples things..
Oh, so we pay for the community provided skate park, they still continue to do their other pastimes and we pay again for that to.
Why don't we build a race track around greenhithe while we are at it.. so they can hoon till they run out of gas... "Yes now there is an idea..!!!!"
oh, don't forget to remove the internet from your homes as this is bad for teens also in providing them ideas and access to bad information and as a community we should be stopping this....
ENJOY
who wants to play with you dog you should go play with yourself
get a job and buy your own food or go to the shelter and pick some up
i guess your kids are downys they must not know what fun is you dont need to go out wiht your kids for them to have fun they can skate to the park and back by themselves and not have there parents bitching about them getting hurt
with the skatepark they wont trash other peoples "things" maybe there property but not there "things" unless they get them in bed and i dont think that is very likely since it would be hard for a 14 yr old to pick up a 30 yr old...
why shouldn't we have a race track turn whenuapai airbase into one so they can run out of fuel??? thats dumb you might drive your car till you run out of fuel but young kids thats the only tihng on there mind and picking up babes
you should go and pull out all internet so we can't join al queda and learn N.W.A lyrics and make pipe bombs
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Definition of simple;
Easy to understand or do.
Plain and not elaborate.
Not combined or complex.
Leading an uncomplicated life...
I don't mind being simple...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: How about Albany... then they can take there hoon cars and get outta it.. do donuts and burnouts rev them till they blow... etc, etc... Oh, and if need be have a skate.
rofl. When someone says skatepark why does everyone automatically think hoons and cars and burnouts. its anoyying i am a skateboader and i hate this negativity. you get more problems with a rugby game for gods sake.
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Well good for you then...
Previously Anonymous wrote: Actually, I live backing onto Wainoni Park, and have already suggested the skate park would be suitable for either Collins Park or Wainoni Park.. I think it's a great idea, and wouldn't mind at all it being placed directly behind my house.
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So what is wrong with doing a paper run. It teaches the value of money and give them something to do, and also preps them for the real world of working etc... So, if you are such a fine parent have you built your kids a skate ramp yet..? if not, why not... you should be providing as you stated you do..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: Actually, I live backing onto Wainoni Park, and have already suggested the skate park would be suitable for either Collins Park or Wainoni Park.. I think it's a great idea, and wouldn't mind at all it being placed directly behind my house.
Thankyou, also we wouldn't mind it beside (or behind) our house either, unfortunately we don't live directly beside any of our local parks, but our kids would use the skatepark... no doubt about that !
All you sticks in the mud oughta get a grip on the realuty of today.
Yes, parents support their kids...Yes, peer pressure is a real thing..Yes although our kids may be led astray, it doesn't mean we turn our backs on them and say "no, there is nothing here for you, go and do what you like"...
The posters that reckon the wayward kids in GH come from unloving homes, are ignorant. Many if not most of these kids come from fine families. The kids are just lacking of substantial things to do, that's all.
When I was 12, I had an after school job...on the weekends I could work too if I so chose to do so.
These days, if you under 15, legislation says you cannot work unless you are over the age of 15 (unless you want the paper run (yeah right)).
Have some tolerance and understanding people.
Give our kids a place for themselves.
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Parks are for everyone, not private play area for the surrounding houses that back onto them. If you don't like living next to a park (which comes with the assumption that in the future it might be developed into any manner of PUBLIC amenities). DON"T BUY A PROPERTY RIGHT NEXT TO A PARK. Very simple concept.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: How about Albany... then they can take there hoon cars and get outta it.. do donuts and burnouts rev them till they blow... etc, etc... Oh, and if need be have a skate.
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we dont want a skate park here!!! go live somewhere else!!!
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Perhaps you can 'take your own advice'!
Previously Anonymous wrote: we dont want a skate park here!!! go live somewhere else!!!
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Has anyone asked Collins House about this....???
Previously Anonymous wrote: If there is to be a skate ramp in Greenhithe, then I agree with the above comment that it should be a road frontage site at Collins Park - how many of you would let your kids go to a skate park located behind the play centre!?
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most of your daughters will be down there!! with me watching me shred getting all wet and shit!!!!
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Stuck up... @%^#^^$#@!#%!!.. so if you have lots of money then why haven't you built a skate ramp there then.. or are you a try hard big noter that only pays the interest to try and impress or even one of the sad freaks here that just rent someone elses water front house and call it your own....
Previously Anonymous wrote: Wow, what a mature response..I prefer to live in my multi million dollar house by the water thanks..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Well if you earn more money then you maybe able to afford to buy next to the park then...
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Agree here too, or Wainoni park (churchouse rd). The impact in these areas would be no more than what is already there, as the teens already hang out in the parks anyway (like teens always have).. Give them something to do (i.e. skatepark) and we may not get so many broken bottles in the parks..
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How about Albany... then they can take there hoon cars and get outta it.. do donuts and burnouts rev them till they blow... etc, etc... Oh, and if need be have a skate.
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I agree Collins Park, but think it should be on the road frontage so that it has good lighting and visibility to discourage any night-time visitors from getting up to no-good.
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Something for our toddlers to drown in
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THere is always some tosser willing to toss a negative comment in for each great thing the council has done Previously Anonymous wrote: Something for our toddlers to drown in
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Previously Anonymous wrote: growing up in greenhithe i had lots to do if they want to skate they could just skate around the school heeps of cool rails and things for a skater, how many people skate in Greenhithe anyway, mmmmm 5, all a skate park will bring is drifters young boys with pants around ankles graffiti and a huge Eye saw, how about you take your kids to a skate park like browns bay
Actually, if you cared to read the signs on the entrances to the school, you will see the it says 'NO SKATING', so no, kids can't go to the school and skate. In anycase, this is how 'cool rails' (which obviously weren't put there with the intention of skaters) get damaged.. I've seen alot more than 5 skaters in Greenhithe; stop being so ignorant - what 14yr old wants his mummy or daddy to take them to the Browns Bay skate park?? Not many, if any...
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I'm a NIMBY and proud of it. Can anyone explain why I shouldn't be? Why I shouldn't want the best for myself, my family and my largest single investment?
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growing up in greenhithe i had lots to do if they want to skate they could just skate around the school heeps of cool rails and things for a skater, how many people skate in Greenhithe anyway, mmmmm 5, all a skate park will bring is drifters young boys with pants around ankles graffiti and a huge Eye saw, how about you take your kids to a skate park like browns bay
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<can i be the first to graffiti your fence or tell you to fac off
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Previously Anonymous wrote: the best place 4 a skatepark in greenhithe would most likely be behind the playcenter in colins park, never gets used any way.....i no alot of teenagers and children that would appreciate a skatepark in greenhithe.
Our house happens to be located behind the playcentre in Collins Park and we certainly don't want to listen to the noise of skateboards and bad language from teenagers all day. Why don't you locate it next to your house!!!!!!
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Where would be the best place to put a skatepark? What would be the impact of that location?
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the best place 4 a skatepark in greenhithe would most likely be behind the playcenter in colins park, never gets used any way.....i no alot of teenagers and children that would appreciate a skatepark in greenhithe.
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Mortgage free thanks, and haven't rented for over 40yrs. I do support the skatepark, and would be more than happy with it next to my house, if I lived next to a park.. I there was free land near our house, again, I would be happy for there to be a skatepark next to my house. I don't have a problem with it.. Whats YOUR problem with it???
Previously Anonymous wrote: Stuck up... @%^#^^$#@!#%!!.. so if you have lots of money then why haven't you built a skate ramp there then.. or are you a try hard big noter that only pays the interest to try and impress or even one of the sad freaks here that just rent someone elses water front house and call it your own....
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Well if you earn more money then you maybe able to afford to buy next to the park then...
We didn't buy houses next to parks!!! what- you want to live next to all that space and then not have anyone using it- just special for you!bet you bought there cause you can't get on with neighbours, well newsflash- the whole of Greenhithe is your neighbour!!
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I think Colins Park, although it would have to be by the roadside - just inside Collins Park to monitor safety/security of kids.
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There are children about 10-14 years old who dont have cars and still like to skate have you ever thought about that.
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A bit over the top don't you think? We provide playgrounds for our
children. Is this not just a playground for older kids? I'm sure you
(or people you know) also enjoy other community facilities such as the
community parks/fields (playgrounds for people), soccer clubroom
facilities, community hall etc. Why is this any different? No single
initiative will suit all people - don't be such a grinch!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Can I ask one simple question :-
Why does the community have to provide something to do for teens... Oh, my dog needs something to do during the day.. could the community play with him..?
I need some food etc... can the community get this for me..?
Kids are made by parents, and therefore there care and provisioning is required to ensure these teens don't get into trouble and have something to do. Why should we as a community change how life is just for a few that are to lazy to do anything and just complain they are bored and simply find it funny to trash other peoples things..
Oh, so we pay for the community provided skate park, they still continue to do their other pastimes and we pay again for that to.
Why don't we build a race track around greenhithe while we are at it.. so they can hoon till they run out of gas... "Yes now there is an idea..!!!!"
oh, don't forget to remove the internet from your homes as this is bad for teens also in providing them ideas and access to bad information and as a community we should be stopping this....
ENJOY
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
A bit over the top don't you think? We provide playgrounds for our
children. Is this not just a playground for older kids? I'm sure you
(or people you know) also enjoy other community facilities such as the
community parks/fields (playgrounds for people), soccer clubroom
facilities, community hall etc. Why is this any different? No single
initiative will suit all people - don't be such a grinch!
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Can I ask one simple question :-
Why does the community have to provide something to do for teens... Oh, my dog needs something to do during the day.. could the community play with him..?
I need some food etc... can the community get this for me..?
Kids are made by parents, and therefore there care and provisioning is required to ensure these teens don't get into trouble and have something to do. Why should we as a community change how life is just for a few that are to lazy to do anything and just complain they are bored and simply find it funny to trash other peoples things..
Oh, so we pay for the community provided skate park, they still continue to do their other pastimes and we pay again for that to.
Why don't we build a race track around greenhithe while we are at it.. so they can hoon till they run out of gas... "Yes now there is an idea..!!!!"
oh, don't forget to remove the internet from your homes as this is bad for teens also in providing them ideas and access to bad information and as a community we should be stopping this....
ENJOY
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Where would be the best place to put a skatepark? What would be the impact of that location?
I thought that big concretey thing in the middle of the new playground at Wainoni Park was a new skatepark?
It's not?
What is it then?
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Yeh, nice one mate.. Please tell us all what it is... or do we need 2..?
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Site Admin wrote:
> Where would be the best place to put a skatepark? What would be the impact of that location?
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I thought that big concretey thing in the middle of the new playground at Wainoni Park was a new skatepark?
It's not?
What is it then?
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Can I ask one simple question :-
Why does the community have to provide something to do for teens... Oh, my dog needs something to do during the day.. could the community play with him..?
I need some food etc... can the community get this for me..?
Kids are made by parents, and therefore there care and provisioning is required to ensure these teens don't get into trouble and have something to do. Why should we as a community change how life is just for a few that are to lazy to do anything and just complain they are bored and simply find it funny to trash other peoples things..
Oh, so we pay for the community provided skate park, they still continue to do their other pastimes and we pay again for that to.
Why don't we build a race track around greenhithe while we are at it.. so they can hoon till they run out of gas... "Yes now there is an idea..!!!!"
oh, don't forget to remove the internet from your homes as this is bad for teens also in providing them ideas and access to bad information and as a community we should be stopping this....
ENJOY
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I think some people in here are suffering from NIMBYS (Not In My Back Yard Symdrome...). Honestly, some people in Greenhithe have to have a whinge about everything. Obviously these people were never children, pre-teens, teens or adolescents at some stage of their lives.. Most adults whinge today that kids are spending far too much time inside, playing with their Xbox or PS, watching too many violent videos (or TV in general), or when they are outside, they are causing trouble.. Finally, there is some consideration towards providing for the youths in Greenhithe, and still people are going to whinge. Providing a skate park for our youngsters is much like having playgrounds for the younger children (of which Greenhithe has 3!!). It's about time the next generation of kids also had some entertainment (and excercise while they are at it!!).. Come on people, lets get behind this great idea and make it happen!!
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Well why don't you tell us where you live and volunteer to have it next to your house then?
No, of course you wont.
Now who is the NIMBY?
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I think some people in here are suffering from NIMBYS (Not In My Back Yard Symdrome...). Honestly, some people in Greenhithe have to have a whinge about everything. Obviously these people were never children, pre-teens, teens or adolescents etc etc.
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Actually, I live backing onto Wainoni Park, and have already suggested the skate park would be suitable for either Collins Park or Wainoni Park.. I think it's a great idea, and wouldn't mind at all it being placed directly behind my house.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Actually, I live backing onto Wainoni Park, and have already suggested the skate park would be suitable for either Collins Park or Wainoni Park.. I think it's a great idea, and wouldn't mind at all it being placed directly behind my house.
Thankyou, also we wouldn't mind it beside (or behind) our house either, unfortunately we don't live directly beside any of our local parks, but our kids would use the skatepark... no doubt about that !
All you sticks in the mud oughta get a grip on the realuty of today.
Yes, parents support their kids...Yes, peer pressure is a real thing..Yes although our kids may be led astray, it doesn't mean we turn our backs on them and say "no, there is nothing here for you, go and do what you like"...
The posters that reckon the wayward kids in GH come from unloving homes, are ignorant. Many if not most of these kids come from fine families. The kids are just lacking of substantial things to do, that's all.
When I was 12, I had an after school job...on the weekends I could work too if I so chose to do so.
These days, if you under 15, legislation says you cannot work unless you are over the age of 15 (unless you want the paper run (yeah right)).
Have some tolerance and understanding people.
Give our kids a place for themselves.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: If there is to be a skate ramp in Greenhithe, then I agree with the above comment that it should be a road frontage site at Collins Park - how many of you would let your kids go to a skate park located behind the play centre!?
Agree 100%. It must be in a highly visible area - preferrably roadside otherwise it will simply become a place of trouble (smoking, drinking, drugs etc.)
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Come on people.. wake up.. all you are doing is creating a meeting place for problems, I'm not paying a cent towards this and will do everything to stop it..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Maybe approach the local council to see if there is any funding for this sort of thing?? Otherwise, it could be fundraised for within G'hithe, maybe even rally together some locals to build it, possibly approach the skateshop people for advertising/sponsorship. There is plenty of area at the Collins Park or Wainoni Park (chrchse) to locate it.
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I hope the person with the tricky keyboard fingers is 13 years old and not an adult as this could explain why there is a problem in this community if this is a reflection of adult thinking.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stan, stan, staaaaan... stop being such a stick in the mud... did anyone complain when their rates money went to a very expensive 'childrens' park? (even when we already had 2 in Greenhithe....).. The skatepark idea is a brilliant one and it WILL HAPPEN....
Hactually I complained about that too.
There was nothing wrong with the one that was there before, had a lot more for kids to climb on. This present one looks like a bloody skatepark!
The skatepark idea is a stupid one and WONT HAPPEN....
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I agree that there is a potential risk of bringing in 'bad' elements but you need to look at our community - we have a huge amount of young families which are rapidly growing up, with very little to do/play in their own area. Instad of poo-pooing the idea and trying to stop it, perhaps we should be looking at what it takes to make it work? E.g. security, lighting
Previously Anonymous wrote: Come on people.. wake up.. all you are doing is creating a meeting place for problems, I'm not paying a cent towards this and will do everything to stop it..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Maybe approach the local council to see if there is any funding for this sort of thing?? Otherwise, it could be fundraised for within G'hithe, maybe even rally together some locals to build it, possibly approach the skateshop people for advertising/sponsorship. There is plenty of area at the Collins Park or Wainoni Park (chrchse) to locate it.
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An approach to the NSCC would be the ticket.
They (I think it's them) seem to be able to spend wadloads on fancy gates to the park off Greenhithe Rd past the school. You know the ones with all the cast leaves set in a nice pattern. This to me seems a waste of money when there is obviously a youth problem in this neighbourhood and a skate park / ramp would be great.
The young guys could graffitti the ramps to add their own flavour (or flava!) and make it their own place.
Long time coming I say and I don't even live in Greenhithe.
Peter.
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Ah, so that's why my 14 yr and 15 yr old's son's addition to this forum was deleted.
[snip] Stop deleting our posts, mods.
If you have a complaint about moderators, please contact me at info@greenhithe.org.nz
I haven't personally deleted anything in this forum (other than blank posts) but one of the other moderators might have. You'll note that this is an unmoderated forum specifically to keep the ideas flowing. So far so good.
Sensible ideas not your cup of tea ?
Do you think we would have started this discussion if we weren't interested in hearing all sides of the story? Especially 14 and 15 year olds.
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Maybe approach the local council to see if there is any funding for this sort of thing?? Otherwise, it could be fundraised for within G'hithe, maybe even rally together some locals to build it, possibly approach the skateshop people for advertising/sponsorship. There is plenty of area at the Collins Park or Wainoni Park (chrchse) to locate it.
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Can we compare our beautiful Greenhithe to the jewel of the Coromandel, Pauanui?
The Pauanui skate park is not grafitti'd
The Pauanui skate park is enjoyed by a lot of the local and holidaying kids (my own kids included)
The Pauanui skate park is not a hub of drug abuse and gangland warfare
The Pauanui skate park is enjoyed by all ages - skaters, bikers, scooters and observers.
My kids could spend hours on their scooters, bikes or skateboards at a skate park. What healthy fun.
It's high time we had something like that for our kids in Greenhithe.
It seems to me the nay-sayers are middle-aged to elderly bigots who complain about everything.
I'm all for it. We pay our rates, lets get something back for our kids to use.
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Someone said to me the other day: "The problem is that babyboomers control the budgets, and they just don't get it!". Is this a case of that? Is it that the oldies (and I am one) simply struggle to see beyond the beanies/ hoodies/ baggy pants to see the blossoming young adult that will be faster/ smarter than us?
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well if u think about it.... if teens r off the streets and not vandalsing.....the money that would usually go towards cleaning graffiti, picking up alcohol bottles and whatnot.....would build up to fund the skatepark?
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UPDATE: 24/07/08
At this point in time the skatepark plan has not been included in NSCC's plans for next year... So that means that the people against it all can sit back and relax a bit for a while whilst the Skatepark committee will get together and rethink it all and see if there are any other ways of getting the money together. So, keep on posting ideas for funding or give us a call.
Hermien KOK
Community Constable Greenhithe
0274 776 235
Email
hermina.kok@police.govt.nz
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Why are you looking for a 13yr old friend.. sickooo
Previously Anonymous wrote: I hope the person with the tricky keyboard fingers is 13 years old and not an adult as this could explain why there is a problem in this community if this is a reflection of adult thinking.
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So lets put it right next to your house shall we?
>See how long it would take for you to get fed up with lights noise rubbish and all the rest of it.
Lets put it down Kingfisher Grove, there is a bit of space in the middle there, or Oakford Park there is still a couple of empty sections.
Brilliant idea! Kingfisher Grove it is.
Even sounds good.
"I'm going skateboarding down Kingfisher monday night, I'll meet you there about 9 o'clock"
You can even get a good run to it down Roland Road.
I could drop my 4 kids, Bazza, Dazza Gazza and Wazza at the top of the road and let the cops bring em home at midnight.
Kingfisher gets my vote.
Daughter shazza will pick 'em up on her way home.
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This discussion is about funding a skatepark. Please keep on track out of respect for other readers.
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
This discussion is about funding a skatepark. Please keep on track out of respect for other readers.
Ah, so that's why my 14 yr and 15 yr old's son's addition to this forum was deleted.
O.K. To reiterate, Collins Park is the best area.
Get real all you newbies, your kids are going to want somewhere to go also, in the future.
Stop deleting our posts, mods.
Sensible ideas not your cup of tea ?
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Given that land isn't free, it costs a few hundy to build and needs to be maintained, how would it be paid for? Who would push this through and organise funding and upkeep?
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I agree that there is a potential risk of bringing in 'bad' elements but you need to look at our community - we have a huge amount of young families which are rapidly growing up, with very little to do/play in their own area. Instad of poo-pooing the idea and trying to stop it, perhaps we should be looking at what it takes to make it work? E.g. security, lighting
Previously Anonymous wrote: Come on people.. wake up.. all you are doing is creating a meeting place for problems, I'm not paying a cent towards this and will do everything to stop it..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Maybe approach the local council to see if there is any funding for this sort of thing?? Otherwise, it could be fundraised for within G'hithe, maybe even rally together some locals to build it, possibly approach the skateshop people for advertising/sponsorship. There is plenty of area at the Collins Park or Wainoni Park (chrchse) to locate it.
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a local skateshop maybe? from selling boards and clothing etc. get enough money to help fund a skatepark.
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Well said site admin!
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come on guys. a skate park would be a great idea! you cant give a young boy a greater present than take him down the local skate park on a sunny summers day! my god the amount of enjoyment i had/have and skate parks is almost indescribable! sure there are the few that leave some rubbish about. there are also the greater amount of people that clean up after them! graffiti is always going to be a unstoppable problem but if its not going to be there it will be some where else. so no using that same for drinking/drugs.
give the children some enjoyment! if not whats the point..!
ALL FOR! SUPPORT! where is this poll!?
Michael
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'creating a meeting place for problems' !!Well it's got to be better than outside the dairy or the carpark of the hall. If they had somewhere to go where they could do what they do instead of being bored and getting little or no support from parents and community...
Give them a go!
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Further to 'wake up people' who is opposed to the skate park...I guess you're right. It is better that they hang around the playground where they can buy and sell drugs and drink alcohol so they can show the kids how to do it for when they grow up.
Your thinking is closed minded and is not going to solve the problem.
Rather than just oppose please suggest something to help these young people.
I, for one, look forward to your reply.
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Your thinking is closed minded and is not going to solve the problem.
Rather than just oppose please suggest something to help these young people.
I, for one, look forward to your reply.
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Given that land isn't free, it costs a few hundy to build and needs to be maintained, how would it be paid for? Who would push this through and organise funding and upkeep?
Could somebody please tell me, a rough estimate, how many skateboarders are there in Greenhithe?
It's not like we are being over-run with skateboarders, or am I completely missing something.
I am now keeping an eye open to spot them.
Wish me luck.
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Yeah, that's why a race track and local dump would be a better idea cause we all know how many dam hons are around.. and when they total there cars we can store them in our new dump.
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Site Admin wrote:
> Given that land isn't free, it costs a few hundy to build and needs to be maintained, how would it be paid for? Who would push this through and organise funding and upkeep?
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Could somebody please tell me, a rough estimate, how many skateboarders are there in Greenhithe?
It's not like we are being over-run with skateboarders, or am I completely missing something.
I am now keeping an eye open to spot them.
Wish me luck.
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Maybe they should hold a youth concert in the area and proceeds from this concert could go towards the funding of this skate park
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how about a skate comp 5 dollars to enter and a sauggage sizzle that would rasie a few dollas
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Come on people.. wake up.. all you are doing is creating a meeting place for problems, I'm not paying a cent towards this and will do everything to stop it..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Maybe approach the local council to see if there is any funding for this sort of thing?? Otherwise, it could be fundraised for within G'hithe, maybe even rally together some locals to build it, possibly approach the skateshop people for advertising/sponsorship. There is plenty of area at the Collins Park or Wainoni Park (chrchse) to locate it.
YO THIS GUY DOESNT KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT HE OBVIOUSLY HAS NEVER PLAYED A SPORT WAT IF IT WERE A BASKET BALL COURT OR A TENIS COURT NO ONE WOULD HAVE A PROBLEM BUT JUST BECAUSE PEOPLE THINK STERIOTYPICALY ABOUT SKATEBOARDERS THIKING THERE HOLLIGANS THEY DONT WANT A SKATEPARK MAYBY THEY ShOULD VISIT A SKATEPARK THAN U WOULD FELL DIFFERENTLY. signed R U SERIOUS
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Just look at the poll thats all i can say
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Interesting I'm with the person who doesn't want it. I have small kids and don't even want to think what will be going on at this skate ramp / park. Take a look at the one in Town, it is filthy covered in tagging, rubbihs everywhere. Broken bottles, and not to mention the parties that go there. Do you people want our lovely place to become like Auckland CBD.
Concerned Parent.
Previously Anonymous wrote: I hope the person with the tricky keyboard fingers is 13 years old and not an adult as this could explain why there is a problem in this community if this is a reflection of adult thinking.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I agree that there is a potential risk of bringing in 'bad' elements but you need to look at our community - we have a huge amount of young families which are rapidly growing up, with very little to do/play in their own area. Instad of poo-pooing the idea and trying to stop it, perhaps we should be looking at what it takes to make it work? E.g. security, lighting
So lets put it right next to your house shall we?
See how long it would take for you to get fed up with lights noise rubbish and all the rest of it.
Lets put it down Kingfisher Grove, there is a bit of space in the middle there, or Oakford Park there is still a couple of empty sections.
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So lets put it right next to your house shall we?
See how long it would take for you to get fed up with lights noise rubbish and all the rest of it.
Lets put it down Kingfisher Grove, there is a bit of space in the middle there, or Oakford Park there is still a couple of empty sections.
Brilliant idea! Kingfisher Grove it is.
Even sounds good.
"I'm going skateboarding down Kingfisher monday night, I'll meet you there about 9 o'clock"
You can even get a good run to it down Roland Road.
I could drop my 4 kids, Bazza, Dazza Gazza and Wazza at the top of the road and let the cops bring em home at midnight.
Kingfisher gets my vote.
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Stan, stan, staaaaan... stop being such a stick in the mud... did anyone complain when their rates money went to a very expensive 'childrens' park? (even when we already had 2 in Greenhithe....).. The skatepark idea is a brilliant one and it WILL HAPPEN....
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Good.
Bloody stupid idea in the first place.
Stan.
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Good thinking, go ahead and start a survey - the Ratepayers Assoc could back you up on that I'm sure. If you identify yourself to me I can put you in touch with the right resources. I can also help you by doing it online. All teens have access to the internet.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Why not ask the teens of Greenhithe - do a proper study that is statistically valid and reliable. Determine what they are currently involved in, what they would like to be involved in and barriers to participation etc
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
The skatepark idea is a response to a need in the community for something for teens to do, but what other alternative ideas are out there?
How about a pony club?
Oh I forgot we already have one of them.
We should have a soccer club or Rugby.
Oh we have those too.
What about tennis? Karate? Fishing clubs? Oh we have those too.
We are not far from beaches, swimming pools, BMX tracks, Forests, Gyms.
Come on guys ,Get a Life.
Open your eyes and realise how lucky you are.
Nic
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RUBBISH! your more likely to get hurt fishing. Im a youth though i dislike the term how come all teens are categorized under hoons or stupid adolescents its disgusting. We could call you old bats. These things are not dangerous if you where the right gear i have skated for 5 years and never hurt myself. Why do you deserve a reply for that useless waste of ink.
Learn the values of keeping a nice neighbour hood. Helping there parents and learning core values would be a good start. In stead of kicking that old lady, help that old lady.. Talk to her and you might learn something.. The youths of today have NO RESPECT for anyone apart from themselves. So, why do they deserve a Skate Board Ramp..? If you could put your hand on your heart and say... If we build they will come and stop all other problamatic activities then fine build this pile of doom, but I bet no one can. Also, if it gets built and someone is seriously hurt who will be to blame..? these things are dangerous..!!!
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Why don't we just skip the Skate thing and start running night classes on;
Under age Drinking
The best bang for buck drug taking
Spray painting with ease
How to buy drugs and spray paint and still have enough money left for a 6 pac
The fine arts of hooning, the best burnouts
Car servicing - fun things like how to maker your car louder
Stealing cars with little effort
Yip, think that would give the teens something to do and they would be interested. Perhaps we can even get gov funding and make it a NZQA registered qual. They could sit exams at the end but can only answer the exam in txt lingo.....
swt as mn.. b cl 4 da gvb
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How about a good old fashion dump.. Kids always love diggin through stuff at a dump... even if they get some good stuff they can put it back on trademe and make a buck..$$$$$
We could probably have a nice community dump by collins park, then it wouldn't be too far when the play ground gets cleaned up of glass and wot not to drop it off.
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The skatepark idea is a response to a need in the community for something for teens to do, but what other alternative ideas are out there?
Why not ask the teens of Greenhithe - do a proper study that is statistically valid and reliable. Determine what they are currently involved in, what they would like to be involved in and barriers to participation etc
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Yeh mate, it is a craze alright... right up there with the spray painting around the place.. the black marks on the roads from burn outs and the little kids just waiting to be run down by some unless sh1t
Previously build a skatepark wrote:
> nothing skateboarding is an awesome craze!
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Get over the spray painting and burnouts. That happens everywhere. Why are cars associated with skateboarding?
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What about a mountain bike track. Just something with a few jumps and hills etc, doesn't need to be too large. This sort of activity tends not to promote people just hanging around and watching and the kids love it.
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a skate board park would be great.because at the moment kids(that enjoy skate boarding,bmx,rollerblading) have no were to ride.apart from the greenhithe school and when they ride there the stupid head master tells them they cant. even tho they are not causing any dammage.
i say get a skate park.its going to keep the kids away from the school and places that they shouldnt.
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A small percentage of adults go to the pub, get blinding drunk, abuse people, then sometimes kill people driving home, do we ban all pubs because of this and do we lump all people that go to the pub in the same category? NO!
A skatepark will be for everyone, from the littlies to the adults and if anyone hurts themselves(heaven forbid)Whats the worst they can do, broken bones, concussion... Children aren't allowed to take risks nowadays, they are missing out on an important part of learning.
I think a skatepark is a brilliant idea and the other suggestion of a bike track is great too, perhaps a bike track at Wainoni might be suitable?
Previously Anonymous wrote: Learn the values of keeping a nice neighbour hood. Helping there parents and learning core values would be a good start.
In stead of kicking that old lady, help that old lady.. Talk to her and you might learn something.. The youths of today have NO RESPECT for anyone apart from themselves. So, why do they deserve a Skate Board Ramp..?
If you could put your hand on your heart and say... If we build they will come and stop all other problamatic activities then fine build this pile of doom, but I bet no one can.
Also, if it gets built and someone is seriously hurt who will be to blame..? these things are dangerous..!!!
Previously Site Admin wrote:
> The skatepark idea is a response to a need in the community for something for teens to do, but what other alternative ideas are out there?
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Yeh mate, it is a craze alright... right up there with the spray painting around the place.. the black marks on the roads from burn outs and the little kids just waiting to be run down by some unless sh1t
Previously build a skatepark wrote:
nothing skateboarding is an awesome craze!
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Previously Anonymous wrote: okay guys just one thing.... G.V.B stands for gay virgin boys....
its an inside joke.... its not a gang in anyway shape or form....
and btw most skateparks have been tagged on.... its everywhere not just greenhith....
people come from over suburbs to tag here i hope you know that....
skatepark would be the best thing.... put it in the old side of greenhith....
were the friendly people are.... the other side seems to be full of rich snobs....
btw ive been liveing in greenhith alot longer than most people and i can say....
this wont ruin greenhith.... itll make it more attractive....
I agree with you! (especially about the putting it in olde Greenhithe) I've been here for decades and the kids have got organisations such as junior football and little league cricket but after that and from intermediate upwards theres nothings for us. Sports are always a good way of bringing the community together, when people are competing and representing their own community. I love Greenhithe, the primary was brilliant when we didnt have uniforms (the year i left was when the brought it in. haha.
Having the skate park will make greenhithe have more of a community feel if its in Collins park as all the other parks and areas are tucked away.
Matt
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Learn the values of keeping a nice neighbour hood. Helping there parents and learning core values would be a good start.
In stead of kicking that old lady, help that old lady.. Talk to her and you might learn something.. The youths of today have NO RESPECT for anyone apart from themselves. So, why do they deserve a Skate Board Ramp..?
If you could put your hand on your heart and say... If we build they will come and stop all other problamatic activities then fine build this pile of doom, but I bet no one can.
Also, if it gets built and someone is seriously hurt who will be to blame..? these things are dangerous..!!!
Previously Site Admin wrote:
><p>The skatepark idea is a response to a need in the community for something for teens to do, but what other alternative ideas are out there?<br >
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Yeah thanks for grouping us "troublesome teens" in one generalised stereotype. It’s true that respect for others is in decline but that is not just in the teenage age bracket. I for one have never in my life kicked anyone let alone a member of the elderly community, nor do I act like an idiot in a car. I have lived in this community for my whole life (19 years) and I am well aware of the absence of anything for a teenager to do in Greenhithe and a skate park does sound like a good idea, as long as you get kids using it to treat it with respect without the tagging, litter and the cigarettes and crap I dislike. For me I would like a place to just play my guitar and be respected for that (and no, I don’t play death metal or any “gangster beats”) and meet people in Greenhithe my own age. In a social context where everyone is having fun, there will be less likely the chance of defacing public property and violence as there will be no incentive of doing this. When Kids and teenagers grow up in a positive social context where members of levels of the community are involved we will see a rise in Respect from teenagers, but grouping us all up and stereotyping us will only make the divide greater.
Matt
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Good thinking, go ahead and start a survey - the Ratepayers Assoc could back you up on that I'm sure. If you identify yourself to me I can put you in touch with the right resources. I can also help you by doing it online. All teens have access to the internet.
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Why not ask the teens of Greenhithe - do a proper study that is statistically valid and reliable. Determine what they are currently involved in, what they would like to be involved in and barriers to participation etc
Best way to contact us Ghithian teenagers is probably on facebook. Start a greenhithe group (although there already is one on greenhithe in Kent, England. haha.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Why don't we just skip the Skate thing and start running night classes on;
Under age Drinking
The best bang for buck drug taking
Spray painting with ease
How to buy drugs and spray paint and still have enough money left for a 6 pac
The fine arts of hooning, the best burnouts
Car servicing - fun things like how to maker your car louder
Stealing cars with little effort
Yip, think that would give the teens something to do and they would be interested. Perhaps we can even get gov funding and make it a NZQA registered qual. They could sit exams at the end but can only answer the exam in txt lingo.....
swt as mn.. b cl 4 da gvb
As long as its not an NCEA standard... we'll still Fail it. Thanks for the stereotype.
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okay guys just one thing.... G.V.B stands for gay virgin boys....
its an inside joke.... its not a gang in anyway shape or form....
and btw most skateparks have been tagged on.... its everywhere not just greenhith....
people come from over suburbs to tag here i hope you know that....
skatepark would be the best thing.... put it in the old side of greenhith....
were the friendly people are.... the other side seems to be full of rich snobs....
btw ive been liveing in greenhith alot longer than most people and i can say....
this wont ruin greenhith.... itll make it more attractive....
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Learn the values of keeping a nice neighbour hood. Helping there parents and learning core values would be a good start.
In stead of kicking that old lady, help that old lady.. Talk to her and you might learn something.. The youths of today have NO RESPECT for anyone apart from themselves. So, why do they deserve a Skate Board Ramp..?
If you could put your hand on your heart and say... If we build they will come and stop all other problamatic activities then fine build this pile of doom, but I bet no one can.
Also, if it gets built and someone is seriously hurt who will be to blame..? these things are dangerous..!!!
Previously Site Admin wrote:
The skatepark idea is a response to a need in the community for something for teens to do, but what other alternative ideas are out there?
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nothing skateboarding is an awesome craze!
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The skatepark idea is a response to a need in the community for something for teens to do, but what other alternative ideas are out there?
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Sorry, had a spam problem on this forum.
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I think I have blocked the offender, so it should be back to normal again
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If you spot forum spam, please let me know via info@greenhithe.org.nz
-- the spammers are sneaky and keep changing their address.
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the skatepark setup!!!
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the skatepark should be something like this. would be so sick!!
http://www.skateparkhunter.com/new-zealand/castlecliff-skatepark/
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Wow. that is nice. it's in w(h)anganui and they have a very open-minded council and mayor. vote michael laws for auckland super-mayor!
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i also agree a b-ball court would be a great idea even just a half court..
and maybe there could also be something done for the kids on bikes (bmx track) etc etc
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As a rollerblader I say cool.
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How about NOT??
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yer i understand what you are saying about the bikers
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Nice story about how skating made your shy boy confident, did he not kick a ball around at the park with other kids and adults, good thing about a park and ball and kids , helps out confidence as well exersice ,(doesnt cost the ratepayers any $) but at the end of the day the ball goes to a home somewhere unlike a skatepark where it will unfortunately get graffited etc and become a eyesore , show me a skatepark in NZ thas has not been graffited .
We "haters" as you call us object to this project because we are realistic , and no one can really predict if this is really a good idea for Greenhithe.
ps I wonder if your son has out grown his skateboard
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Since when doesn't the local park/fields cost ratepayers any $? Council spends a fortune on maintenance of fields and parks, and they take up a lot of otherwise rateable space.
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I agree - I also think there should be a BB court - make it more of a 'youth park' than just a skate ramp...
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the skatepark should have a sick street run with boxs,rails,ledges,hips,and a mini halfpipe for sure..should be the size of marlborough at least.
it should also be made out of concrete rather then wood,
should maybe take a look at the dc skate plaza or sumthing like that
with the right landscaping and concrete work it will look amazing.
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This is and has always been a project to support young prople in our community and give them somewhere to go and play.
I will make no apologies for getting involved with a group of people who care enough for their children and their communities children to do something positive for them.
The committee decided in 2007 to go ahead with pushing for a skate part only after getting 300 signatures in support of the project. That seemed to us like reasonable community support.
As far as keeping the community informed of what was happening. Well we were the second or third committee over a 12 or 13 year period pushing for this.And for 11 of those years nothing happened absolutely nothing, so we had nothing to inform anybody of.The council has now taken over the project and has done a great job on informing the community.
As far as location of the skate park goes , looking at the available council land in Greenhithe it looked like we had huge choice as to where the park goes. That IS certainly what I thought when I spoke to the parks department in 2007.In fact when you take out the land that is not zoned for this type of use and add in the council requirement for the location to be close to a public toilet , bus stop , road frontage , and away from as many residential properties as possible,there are only two locations that can be used.
The council has gone for Collins as it is the best option.
For those who are against the project for whatever reason you have the ability to talk to council , the community board get involved in the resource consent process.
For those in favour of the project , please do the same and the committee thanks you for your support.
If anyone wants to talk to me or the committee directly please contact Tina Dyer at council
She will take your details and I will call. I've seen some of the comments on this site and have no interest in getting call at my home from some of the contributoer to this forum , but am happy to talk anyone prepared to put their name to their opinions. Thanks Jeff
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no actually he hasn't...and not all kids like kicking around balls (which he does too) and all sports grounds(worked for counties manaukau sport)cost a tens of thousands of money to maintain, mowing, drainage, management etc but after the skatepark is built the only ongoing costs are emptying rubbish bins. Palmy skate park has no graffiti and neither does the Foxton, Masterton or Botany....I am sure there are more. BTW my old school friends who are now in their late 30's and some 40's are still skating.
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My son was a painfully shy kid until he started skating-he is now a really well adjusted 16 yo (been skating 3 yrs) that was helped at his local skate park in Palmy by kids not only his own age but also the older kids/adaults (yes adults skate too) and he in turn is now helping out the new kids. For the haters out there against the skate park, put your pre conceived ideas aside and actually go visit a skate park for a day and watch instead of assuming all skaters are into drugs/alcohol and disrespectful etc- my son isn't and none of his wide range of friends are either, in fact to skate well you can't do those things. If you put in a decent park (like skate hunters pic of castlecliff) you will have an awesome addition to the community and provide an excellent form of outdoor exercise (don't tell the kids that) and provide a wonderful opportunity for the kids/adults in your area and surrounds for years to come.
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if you want to check out a better park which would be amazing for greenhithe the park is PAUANUI !
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and us scooterers ???
Whanganui looks great even something like malborough which is very versitille for bikers skaters and most of all us scooterers
Although most kids and youths like me we would hope that not too many bikers come because 9/10 dont give a toss for anyone else and if a collision happen which does alot usually the skater or scooterer comes of worse because of the speed and what not
HURRY UP WITH THE SKATEPARK PEOPLES !!!
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and us scooterers ???
Whanganui looks great even something like malborough which is very versitille for bikers skaters and most of all us scooterers
Although most kids and youths like me we would hope that not too many bikers come because 9/10 dont give a toss for anyone else and if a collision happen which does alot usually the skater or scooterer comes of worse because of the speed and what not
HURRY UP WITH THE SKATEPARK PEOPLES !!!
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make it not for scooters thats what browns bay is for
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How about making another one for scooters too?
It must be cheaper to build two at the same time than making another one further down the track?
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screw a bike park and a bball court the bballers can just stop being lazy and walk down to greenhithe school to play. we want a skatepark and it needs a five stair with handrail and a hubba, and some boxes and a quaterpipe and thats all we need cause us skaters have nothing in greenthithe . shot
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$150k Funding approved for Greenhithe Skate Park
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Yep its happening. Was in the North Shore Times the other day.
Will be good. There will be a few anti's that will try to ruin it though. Better spent money on local kids then on Boat's that never win the race or some stupid dock for our pretend "Supercity" to come.
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In Collins Park. Anyone know any more? I'll post as soon as I know anything.
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http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/3418657/14m-panic-spend-up
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Wow, I hope so.. Brilliant!!
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I had the pleasure of going to a skatepark the other day....
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Took the kids out to Browns Bay and had lunch in the childrens park there. Immediately beside the childrens park, is a skatepark and guess what? There was no tagging/graffiti, no drinking, no drugs, no vandalism, no obscene behaviour; all I saw was ALOT of young people (from pre-teens to older 20 somethings) having ALOT of fun. They were all getting on and mingling with each other (remember that from our youths??), having lots of fun and getting some fresh air and exercise while they're at it.
The Skatepark is a great idea, and I would personally like to see it extended to include a couple of basketball hoops and other things (more like an 'activity park' than just a place to skate).
All you people who think druggies are going to go start hanging out there are ignorant. Go check out some of the other skateparks around the Shore. Stop being so narrow minded, pig headed and selfish. Lets get this plan in action for the kids and the future generation of kids in Greenhithe.
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I submited a similar letter on this web site about a week ago, which was never posted by the monitor, saying exactly the same things. I take my Grandson to Browns Bay, Marlborough, Birkenhead and Devenport. And all the kids are well behaved and enjoy themselves immensely. It would be fantastic to have our own skate complex in greenhithe, and if these people making ignorant comments got involved with our youth they might be enlightened.
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I'm so pleased to get a positive response (wasn't expecting it going by other posts in this forum...).. There is a committee, which could use some other people involved to help things get moving. The local constable is involved, along with a couple of others including at least one young person. If my children weren't so young, I would like to be involved myself (the meetings are at night time when I am unable to attend due to having kids unfortunately).. I urge people to join the committe so this can become a reality..
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Show your Support - NO STAKE PARK
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Show your support and say no to this stupid idea. It will not stop any problems by simply giving kids / teens something to do. Teens think they are small adults so they should be able to sort there own daily schedule.
A building of this nature requires planning and consent which is up for public debate so... Say NO
muppets. havnt even spelt skate right.
a skate park in that area would be a sweet idea. that place is dead. it would give kids something to do thats fun, thats what its all about right? obviously you people grew up living a shit boring life, still do, and with all your success/money you have very few friends and have probably forgotten what fun is.
when i was young i spelt a hell of alot of time at my local skate park, respected it alot and even cleaned up after the few that had left rubbish around the place. that gave me some good memories of what i still have left of my childhood.
if teenagers wont to graffiti/drugs/drink there gonna do it. having a skatepark wouldnt make them take up those habbits.
all for it. whatever makes the children happy!!
"A building of this nature requires planning and consent which is up for public debate so... Say NO" what a joke. you= middle age fag, no friends, no fun, no one would miss you.
Michael
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough.
There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote: Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
Sweet as mate we'll just skate at the school then. A skatepark is exactly what Greenhithe needs. There is heaps of young people here with nothing to do apart from sit outside the hall. A skatepark can be the new place to hangout. Why is this such a problem?
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Hopefully, since the new supercity council got into power this tiddly little fly in the ointment about putting a stupid skatepark in the middle of lovely Greenhithe has been passed over, never to be resurrected. NO to any skatepark along with the associated riffraff that convene on such places.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Show your support and say no to this stupid idea. It will not stop any problems by simply giving kids / teens something to do. Teens think they are small adults so they should be able to sort there own daily schedule.
A building of this nature requires planning and consent which is up for public debate so... Say NO You are an ignorant fool - you sound very bitter and no doubt old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re above post - You have written on the wrong forum - this is CON the Skatepark (i.e. - AGAINST) not PRO (i.e. - FOR)
Skateparks are places where losers hang out at night and become unsafe for the general populace because of all the tagging and drug dealing.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Well I guess we could use the skate boards as firewood to get it started..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Burn the witches at the STAKE (PARK)?
if theres no skate park we will skate every where and if there is a skate park we will have somewere to skate
all you people who are against the skate park should get a life and let us live our life and hav fun :)
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Burn the witches at the STAKE (PARK)?
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Well I guess we could use the skate boards as firewood to get it started..
Previously Anonymous wrote: Burn the witches at the STAKE (PARK)?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: all u adults jus had no fun when u were kids...dont take it out on the children.....let them enjoy life...and a skatepark would help that immensly
Anything else you want? A local Disneyland?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough.
There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote: Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
That is a completly negative ideal.
Where do you come up with this? do you get around? I urge everyone to go check out the other skate parks on the shore and see just how well they do.
Go down to Browns bay on a saturday and check it out. Music, kids, having fun????
What else do you have in mind......for your kids????
There is nothing to do here for them!
MC
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Anyone else noticed how many kids have been wandering around the 'Hithe with a skateboard under their arm? Anyone who thinks it wont get used in G'Hithe has got a screw loose.. Poor things have got nowhere to use them! They CAN'T use them at the school (there is a no skateboard sign outside the gates) so where do people expect these kids to skate? These kids don't want to cause 'trouble' - they want somewhere to skate (I would have thought people would be stoked to see kids out there getting exercise and fresh air!).. Kids are more likely to get up to mischief when they are idle and have nothing else to do... Give the kids a skatepark! Actually, maybe we should call it a 'Youth Park' instead, as 'Skate Park' seems to put people off.. Add some ramps/tracks for bike riding too, and a couple of basketball hoops and give our kids something to do!
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im sorry the above comment was completely irrelevant. local disneyland come on! a skatepark is a good idea its not a multi million dollar investment like disneyland.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Show your support and say no to this stupid idea. It will not stop any problems by simply giving kids / teens something to do. Teens think they are small adults so they should be able to sort there own daily schedule.
A building of this nature requires planning and consent which is up for public debate so... Say Your are a ignorant pig - obviously have no children and are f?*&$ boring!
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So you 'know' that it won't? That's why the constable wanted this unneeded facility close to the road - so she and - when she is not on duty - (which must be often, because I never see her around)the local community can keep an eye on things (as previously posted.
This would generate the logical thought that yes the Police do have an inkling of what kind of person this facility might attract - other than genuine skateboarders.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Gee that's harsh words coming from a mayoral candidate, don't even think I have heard that from Hubbard or that other funny fellow..
I don't think pushing this issue will help in your Campaign. Anyway to answer your question, for a start did I say out Teens...? "NO" stop reading into things.. Secondly late night activities around these types of things do increase the chance of more issues arising.. Something along the lines of minor gang related issues where GVB claim it them selves and others from Massey and other surrounding areas will challange it just cause they are bored. But, congrats you have now created something for the other areas kid to do... Nice One You've got my vote
GVB is all shit what the hell are you talking about minor gang issues i reckon you watch to much tv greenhithe doesn't have gangs just wannabes who don't do anything if you went up to a suspect "GVB" and said GVB is gay they wouldn't do shit
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please keep it clean and we can keep this discussion alive - we really do want both sides of the argument
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In all the anti skate park discussions I have yet to see any constructive suggestions as to what our young people could do with their spare time. A skate park would give the 'experts' a chance to share their skills with learners and give the kids somewhere to burn off their excess energy in a positive way and surely if the community monitored what is happening there (and I include the skate park users in the community I am describing) problems can be dealt with. If the skate park is done with the sensitivity and beauty that the Wainoni Heights development has received surely the kids using it will take great pride in it and work to ensure that it remains a community asset and will ensure that undesirable behaviour is reported to Hermien to ensure the culprits can be dealt with. It never fails to amaze me how some people 'can't see the wood for the trees!' Perhaps some of the NIMBY"s in our community need to look at possibilities rather than being such doomsayers.
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Hahahaahaha. Your precious school will just get vandalized because you might be able to stop the park but you can't stop skating
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Gee that's harsh words coming from a mayoral candidate, don't even think I have heard that from Hubbard or that other funny fellow..
I don't think pushing this issue will help in your Campaign. Anyway to answer your question, for a start did I say out Teens...? "NO" stop reading into things.. Secondly late night activities around these types of things do increase the chance of more issues arising.. Something along the lines of minor gang related issues where GVB claim it them selves and others from Massey and other surrounding areas will challange it just cause they are bored. But, congrats you have now created something for the other areas kid to do... Nice One You've got my vote
Previously Lilbits wrote:
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><blockquote>Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough. <br > There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
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><p>Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??<br >
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><p>So our hoonsteenagers are now rapists????? We already have rubbish, drinking, smoking & drugs ... tell me how a skate park makes this worse?? Apparently public toilets are meant to attract no gooders also so lets remove our one from the park while we are at it!
><blockquote> oooch
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dont you have better things to do like learn to spell skate Properly i think a skate park is a good idea most skaters dont do drugs or tag its just a streotype most a good people most of you think if you build a skate park it will just be fully of drugies and drunks it will be just kids havin a good time
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Gee that's harsh words coming from a mayoral candidate, don't even think I have heard that from Hubbard or that other funny fellow..
I don't think pushing this issue will help in your Campaign. Anyway to answer your question, for a start did I say out Teens...? "NO" stop reading into things.. Secondly late night activities around these types of things do increase the chance of more issues arising.. Something along the lines of minor gang related issues where GVB claim it them selves and others from Massey and other surrounding areas will challange it just cause they are bored. But, congrats you have now created something for the other areas kid to do... Nice One You've got my vote
Previously Lilbits wrote:
> Previously Anonymous wrote:
> Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough. There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
> Previously Anonymous wrote:
> Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
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> So our hoonsteenagers are now rapists????? We already have rubbish, drinking, smoking & drugs ... tell me how a skate park makes this worse?? Apparently public toilets are meant to attract no gooders also so lets remove our one from the park while we are at it!
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For a start GVB is nothing they don't even exist the people who thought they were tough and GVB left greenhithe to do drugs somewhere else they don't live in greenhithe aymore
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Although skate parks may be fun for young people, everyone i have seen is an eyesore. They have tagging, broken bottle, cigarette butts and groups of roudy youth congregating. We love our young people in G hithe but personally I would rather see them getting together for a bike ride or having a kick around with a soccer ball at the park than congregating in a skate park. Keep Greenhithe beautiful...please
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The Council has put aside $150,000 for this, what happens next, is it up to us to organise, plan, design this park and eventualy implement this, or are NSC Parks doing this? Does anyone know?
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typical selfish adults
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Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
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i agree ^^ i am a parent myself. give them something to do before they all end up killing themselves of boredom. there is no need to hate on skateparks. most skaters and bikers are very friendly and will help anybody out who just asks with politeness :)
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If we have a steak park, it will attract rats and stray dogs.
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Previously Lilbits wrote:
Harsh words.... gee look what one of our MP's called John Howard! mind you had to agree with him. And you are correct you did not say our teens. However i cannot see how a skate park would attract more problems, i have done a little research into this on the net and have not seen anything to back up these claims, by all means if someone can show an increase in gang related problems because of a skate park then i would be keen to see it, yes i agree graffiti probably can be an issue around a park but there are ways to address this problem. Obviously there are alot of issue to look at, always pros and cons, but i just can not see how a lump of concrete in an open space sends out message to gangs!
I took my daughter to the skate park over in Browns Bay as she had organized to meet some friends. The friends hadn't shown up and while we waited I observed very mature young men/adults skating and being so aggressive my daughter was too scared to use the skate park. This was broad daylight in the school holidays when these guys should have been at work. The police turned up to do a check of the cars the skaters had arrived in, checking for drugs and ended up arresting someone. I was so horrified by what I witnessed we left and I have banned my daughter from going to skate parks. She seems very happy with my parenting decision and didn't even protest! We felt very unsafe at the park even with the police station close by. It's not cute little kiddies’ skate parks attract. Its 18yrs+ young adults, it’s somewhere to hang out with mates for a skate, drink, smoke or whatever. At night cars full of older people do rock up with loud music pumping out of car stereos, to hang out...and unfortunately all the unsavory behavior that comes with alcohol, drugs and groups of bored adults from all walks of life.
Do some more research, go and spend a few hours at different times of the day and night at a skate park and see what you think.
Skate Park users are not just preschool, primary school or our lovely school age teens, which I imagine alot of parents in Greenhithe wanting a fun place for their kids would love.
I would be thrilled to have a safe skate park in Greenhithe for my daughter to use, but I am also aware we have no control over who uses it.
My eyes were well and truly opened wide!
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With the new mental facility up the road we will definitely have more drug dealing, tagging and general vandalism around Greenhithe.
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I thnk that having a skate park would be a great idea. I have lived in Greemhithe for nearly 2 months now and I skate. I think that us fellow teenagers of Greenhithe need a skatepark.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough.
There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote: Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
I certainly hope/wish that you are not a parent? Your view and attitude show exactly where your head is at and the sad and pathetic state you are in. Take some accountability for setting the standards,values and morals that your children will operate to. Get real and positive and it will add a whole lot more value to you,your children(heaven forbid you have any) and your community.
Why do you hide behind "anonymous" not such a great example to teach your children about being honest and communicative.
Have a safe and realxing Christmas and I wish you a stress free and positive New Year
Georg
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You are a retard, it will help problems, with a skatepark kids will stop skating at shopping centers and stuff, use your brain for more than holding your ears apart aye? That would help you in many ways, a skatepark is a great idea, it will keep kids of all ages happy if they like skating and as I said, it will keep them off the streets and stop them being in trouble with cops and security for skating at the shopping centers.
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Right, looks like I must start again....
Hear Hear! to the fellow or fellowess who posted this comment.
Our kids need a place to go and 'hang out'.
I am personally sick of the idiots and doomsayers, particularly those new to Greenhithe, who only condemn the idea of a skate park here.
This issue has been going on for near on 40 years now, if my memory serves me right, and I certainly hope that the issue is not going away.
My children now have children of their own, and we would still like to have a decent skate park here.
If South Auckland youth are capable of running a suitable skate park, then surely we Greenhithians are too.
Bugger off all you who just squash the idea, I'm sure you have never had teenagers and therefore you have no right to comment.
Sign Off.
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all u adults jus had no fun when u were kids...dont take it out on the children.....let them enjoy life...and a skatepark would help that immensly
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Brilliant last 2 comments! Fully 100% agree!! I guess all those who are against, are more than happy for the 3x childrens playgrounds and the tennis courts etc... Maybe we shouldn't have a tennis court either? Heck, lets get rid of anything that may induce a slight amount of fun or sportsmanship or 'people gathering' etc.... To those who support the idea, make sure you let it be known to the RIGHT people - GO to the Residents & Ratepayer meetings, talk with Hermein and confirm you support it, do WHATEVER you can to actually support this!
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I think a skate board park would be magic for the kids of Greenhithe, I have a Grandson who loves boarding and i currently take him to parks outside of greenhithe i.e. Brownsbay Marlborough Devenport, and the kids i have met there while keeping an eye on him are for the most part polite decent young people who help and give advice to my grandson as how to improve his techniques, show him new tricks, which are more difficult. They also accept his old Grandad being there. He also takes his mates with him from Greenhithe and school and has made new friends from his hobby. It would be great if we had our very own complex. Dont be narrow minded get out there and experience it for yourself before making groundless comments. A big Yes for the kids of Greenhithe.
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The very fact that it has been mentioned that the reason the skatepark will 'need' to be located in Collins Park, is to 'keep an eye on things' is surely the reason NOT to have the skatepark.
The 'powers that be' (ie., the Police) know EXACTLY what kind of riff raff this sort of neighbourhood facility brings around. Just don't bother with it - get your teens out playing tennis, bike riding, yachting, fishing and walking or running (training for a marathon perhaps) all good healthy outdoor pursuits that can be carried out within the Greenhithe region......WITHOUT the so called 'need' for a concrete eyesore in our lovely Collins Park.
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You must have just happened to get a bad day... I've been to Browns Bay park with my kids heaps, and never seen anything but a wide variety of young and older kids/teens enjoying the skate/bike ramp.. As you say, these were NOT kids/teens/young adults, but MEN.. Sounds like they were on something (drugs/alcohol); these men would have been doing what they were doing regardless of the skateramp; if the skateramp wasn't there, then they would have no doubt been in the kids park, or down on the beach.. Do we remove access to children's parks because they encourage unsavoury behaviour? No, we don't. Get your head out of the sand; skateparks do NOT encourage unsavoury behaviour. Put it in an area well seen from the road (Collins Park is an ideal spot, with a large area of park hardly used all year around).. Regular security patrols and spot lights/security lights will benefit not only the skatepark (or youthpark because I personally think it should have a bike ramp and basketball hoops as well as a skateramp), but the adjoining playcenter, children's park, public toilet and old school building; all of which currently get subjected to regular destructive vandalism.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough.
There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote: Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'?? </bl I agree that this is a dumb thing to build. Every skate park gets tagged and ends up looking like crap. We will end up with loser kids hanging out and then car racing etc. Dont build it.
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NO !!!!! we will end up with idiots car racing and tagging. Where is an UN-Tagged skate park?? the place will look like crap !!! Say NO !!!
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OMG this previous poster just pointed out why the skatepark would attract vandals....if they don't have the SPark to vandalise, they will just use the school!
I rest my case your Honour.
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To the poster of April 19th, the local Community Constable is a driving force behind the skatepark. So to suggest that the police 'know' that a skate park will attract 'riff raff' is just untrue.
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Show your support and say no to this stupid idea. It will not stop any problems by simply giving kids / teens something to do. Teens think they are small adults so they should be able to sort there own daily schedule.
A building of this nature requires planning and consent which is up for public debate so... Say NO
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Hear hear! We have so much for preschoolers and under 8's to do, but once the children become too big to use the available playgrounds there is nothing left for them to do to challenge themselves. It's time for ostriches to get their heads out of the sand! As you say it's obvious they have never had teenagers or if they have they have forgotten what it was like.
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Hahahahahha
Previously Anonymous wrote: If we have a steak park, it will attract rats and stray dogs.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: If we have a steak park, it will attract rats and stray dogs.
Nah, they are already hanging around outside the local chop!
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Yeh and then ginger tom will be back too...
Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: If we have a steak park, it will attract rats and stray dogs.
Nah, they are already hanging around outside the local chop!
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Previously Lilbits wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough. There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
So our hoons/teenagers are now rapists????? We already have rubbish, drinking, smoking & drugs ... tell me how a skate park makes this worse?? Apparently public toilets are meant to attract no gooders also so lets remove our one from the park while we are at it!
i agree 100% wht about young boys why is it always young girls. sorry skateparks dont cause problems people cause problems dont get rid of the skate park get rid of JB and his gang.
"where isnt chuck norris"
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Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough.
There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote: Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
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Why is this "not" a stupid idea..?
Previously Anonymous wrote: Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
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look at the parks in south auckland, they are clean safe and well looked after,or you can have no park and have kids sitting inside all day getting depresed and dressing like "EMOs", if
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Great kids -Great sport- give them a skate park.
I think a skate park is a great idea and the local kids would appreciate it. The problem will be at night with non Greenhithe residents (youths) coming to the park for somewhere to drink and fight. It happens at Browns Bay all the time and the Police station is right there. If its going to go ahead it needs to be somewhere, where people cant roll up in their cars park and drink.
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Right on team
MC
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btw i would love to tell you haveing no place to go is the reason everything gets smashed broken etc etc etc.
noone cares about the young in greenhithe. where are they saposed to go? the beach? the point? how long does that last befor they get bored?
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Gee that's harsh words coming from a mayoral candidate, don't even think I have heard that from Hubbard or that other funny fellow..
I don't think pushing this issue will help in your Campaign. Anyway to answer your question, for a start did I say out Teens...? "NO" stop reading into things.. Secondly late night activities around these types of things do increase the chance of more issues arising.. Something along the lines of minor gang related issues where GVB claim it them selves and others from Massey and other surrounding areas will challange it just cause they are bored. But, congrats you have now created something for the other areas kid to do... Nice One :-) You've got my vote
Previously Lilbits wrote:
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough. There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
So our hoons/teenagers are now rapists????? We already have rubbish, drinking, smoking & drugs ... tell me how a skate park makes this worse?? Apparently public toilets are meant to attract no gooders also so lets remove our one from the park while we are at it!
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Harsh words.... gee look what one of our MP's called John Howard! mind you had to agree with him. And you are correct you did not say our teens. However i cannot see how a skate park would attract more problems, i have done a little research into this on the net and have not seen anything to back up these claims, by all means if someone can show an increase in gang related problems because of a skate park then i would be keen to see it, yes i agree graffiti probably can be an issue around a park but there are ways to address this problem. Obviously there are alot of issue to look at, always pros and cons, but i just can not see how a lump of concrete in an open space sends out message to gangs!
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hard out wat problems will it prevent even if the skatepark wasnt there the drinking will still occur and so will the partys
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no wounder we tried "TRIED" to get our skate park.... any idea how many years we tried? this sucks. they dont even use the cricket pitch any more. Why do you guys have to be so immature?. Theres not even the hooliginism in greenhithe like there was a few years ago. Just let the kids have the park?. do you realise how much effort it takes to even put it to the north shore district council?.
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Previously Anonymous wrote:
Stop using your only brain cell for one second and think... you are all thinking it will be this magic fix for all the tagging, drinking and general issues caused around the place. And a built it they will come attitude is not good enough. There will be rubbish, drinking, smoking (under age), drugs even someone getting hurt. General rift raf hanging around and getting upto no good. Along with it will bring young and probably not so young teens and girls and then well... some poor girl may get attacked or even worse and you want to provide a place for that.. "I know I Don't.!"
Previously Anonymous wrote:
Why is it a stupid idea? And what problems 'will it not stop'??
So our hoons/teenagers are now rapists????? We already have rubbish, drinking, smoking & drugs ... tell me how a skate park makes this worse?? Apparently public toilets are meant to attract no gooders also so lets remove our one from the park while we are at it!
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I agree about the tagging issue too. Also greenhithe is very beautiful right now and we don't want it covered in vandalism. SAY NO!!!
By Lydia Age:9
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Hey maybe the rift raf can hang at the stake park ;O)
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I thnk that having a skate park would be a great idea. I have lived in Greemhithe for nearly 2 months now and I skate. I think that us fellow teenagers of Greenhithe need a skatepark. Get involved with the process if you want it to happen.
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Great kids -Great sport- give them a skate park.
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SKATE - Silly Kids Acting To Empress
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Any other ideas about what skate stands for?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Any other ideas about what skate stands for?
Seriously Kool Activity Teenagers Enjoy ?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Any other ideas about what skate stands for?
Skate = Short for skateboarding.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Stupid Kleptomaniacal Ass, Tiptoeing in Excrement
so what your trying to say is skate stands for stupid some word that's come forma willy wonka in yoru chocolate factory a donkey walking on the tips of your toes and shitting... "Wanker"
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Serious Kicks for Adolescents Trying to Escape
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Slow Knight At The e'Malt House
Previously Anonymous wrote: Serious Kicks for Adolescents Trying to Escape
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Stupid Kleptomaniacal Ass, Tiptoeing in Excrement
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ummmm, don't you know how to spell impress????
Previously Anonymous wrote: Any other ideas about what skate stands for?
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hahahaha this is so lame , get a life seriously
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super kool angry teens enjoying (themselves)
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Skateboarding
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I'm all for it - there is absolutely nothing for the young teenagers to do in Greenhithe - a skateboard park would be fantastic - so for all you negative Greenhithe people get into the 21st century!!!
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nicely spoken mate!! i also agree with the skatepark
il even admit that when i was 16 and lived in greenhithe there wasnt anything other to do then go around get pissed,stoned and cause kaos..
a skatepark has been an idea for greenhite for years now just build the fucking thing!!!!!
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I'm all for it - there is absolutely nothing for the young teenagers to do in Greenhithe - a skateboard park would be fantastic - so for all you negative Greenhithe people get into the 21st century!!!
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GRASPAG - Greenhithe Residents Against Skate Park Action Group
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i bet everyone against the skatepark is elderly
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What else do the teens have to do in Greenhithe unless they have a car?
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Well all seems quiet around here now the mighty DEL key has been pressed on a few forums..
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hahah this group is a fail, stop being so selfish old prunes.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: here here, this thing must not be built it will be a thorn in our backsides.
Is this a real group or is someone being funny?
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here here, this thing must not be built it will be a thorn in our backsides.
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You could think of a better name fpor your group :S
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What's on offer at the 'auction'... Skate ramps perhaps?
Previously Anonymous wrote: Come and have your say in the auction group.. :-O
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Come and have your say in the auction group.. :-O
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I've got a better idea.........
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The skatepark appears to be gaining a bit of momentum.
I do think a local radio station would be great. Especially seeing the rate at which Greenhithe is expanding.
Surely some revenue could be generated from sponsorship by locals to cover running costs. At least it would be for all the community not just skateboarders.
Pete
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I doubt many young people would use a radio station to be honest, and I know I wouldn't, so it wouldn't be for the whole community at all.. The skatepark (or should it be youthpark, cause I would like to see hoops and other things go in, not just a skate ramp..) certainly does seem to be gaining momentum tho; has anyone seen the petitions they had at the dairy & bottle store? There were ALOT of signatures supporting the idea. Glad to see it hasn't been poo-pooed just because of a few bitter people who seem to make alot of noise against it..
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I doubt many young people would use a radio station to be honest, and I know I wouldn't, so it wouldn't be for the whole community at all..
and then went on to say;
Glad to see it hasn't been poo-pooed just because of a few bitter people who seem to make alot of noise against it..
I think the word is hypocrisy.
You never listen to the radio?
What if they are playing the music you like, or talking about something that interests you?
Or a family member is presenting a show?
What if you were presenting a show on anything that tickled your fancy? or playing your own music?
Still would not listen?
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I tend to agree with Stan on this one. I think that a local radio station where local people can contribute to local issues and reflect the community demographic and spirit would be more beneficial. I am in favor of a local radio station and see little point to a skate park that benefits a select few.
Rob
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It seems to me that some people may be missing the point here.
Has anybody spoken to the local kids and asked them what they want?
Please think back to the time when you were a teenager.
I remember that hanging out at home with the oldies was a real downer. In the evening, I would seek out my mates and we would hang out at the local shops or playground, just to have somewhere to meet.
We were not really welcome at the shops and we were a bit big to be hanging out at the playground, but there was nowhere else to go and just be with your mates.
I take the point that a local radio station would be a good idea for many. The local focus would be very beneficial for the Greenhithe community. That being said, a local radio station is more for the adults than the youngsters in the community; a local radio station cannot be all things to all people – it has the very real possibility of not fully meeting anyone’s needs and therefore nobody’s needs.
The youngsters who would be using the skate park are not "aliens" in the community (although some appear to treat them that way); they are part of the community with their own needs to be satisfied and contributions to be made.
Remember that a skate park is not just a place to skate, but also a place to be.
Maybe I’m the one missing the point!
I would appreciate seeing any feedback from the people who the skate park is aimed at. It would be foolish for all this work to be put into gaining a skate park, only to find that our kids don’t want one!
Blessed be,
R
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worst idea ever
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I'm just thinking, it's summertime, it's peeing down with rain this evening, how many people are going to use a skate-park?
There is nothing on the box. I know if we had a local Greenhithe Radio Station I would give it a go. I am sure some of the local businesses(sorry I mean Estate Agents), would advertise/sponsor shows.
It could be something for everybody in Greenhithe, young and old and even those of us in the middle.
Who knows we could have the next, insert-name-of-your-favourite-radio-presenter-here; in our midst.
George
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Previously Anonymous wrote: And who will be paying for it?
I'll give you a clue, it wont be the people using it.
Sad that the residents of greenhithe would prefer local teenage boys wandering the streets smashing letterboxs, breaking road signs and tagging. Not to mention the vandalism targeting the fire station and dairy. Have you all forgotten what its like to be young? When I was young the streets were safer and we had more freedom. The youth today live in a different world. At least we'd know where they were hanging out if we had a skate park. Given the large number of young families flocking to live in greenhithe I'd of thought that a skate park would be enthusiastically supported. It's got my vote!
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No youngster would ever listen to a greenhithe radio station as old country western would be played through it. Also
there are enough stations around already - Mai FM
- Flava FM
- The Edge
- The Rock
- ZM FM
and so fourth...
Is that what you would play if you were a presenter on it? You are obviously missing the point.
A low powered station, ( there are loads of them in NZ), for the locals run by the locals. There must be loads of people young and old in Greenhithe who would love to play their music, let's face it, we all think we have the best taste in music. I am sure there would be plenty of youngsters who would listen to it especially if a "youngster" was the presenter, playing music for "youngsters".
Take your blinkers off and stop being so negative. At least wait until you have a mortgage and bills to pay.
Stan
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Previously Anonymous wrote: And who will be paying for it?
I'll give you a clue, it wont be the people using it.
who will be paying??
council and fundraising.. That's what budgets
are for.. Just like all the kiddies playgrounds
around greenhithe.. Are the little kids paying for that?
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a radio station would be a cracking idea. Especially now that Greenhithe has grown so much. It would be great to have something that involved everybody. A community station for the community. Young and old. I can imagine a station playing a bit of everything. Jazz, Rock, Dance, Hip-hop, funk, classical, a talkback show, imagine that would get people talking about skate-parks, developements and the like. It could be a truly beautiful thing.
Millie
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The local school could also be involved. be a good way of advertising local events e.g. the village fete. Local businesses could sponsor shows. What a great idea. Wish I had thought of it.
Daffyd
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okay let's be honest Stan who the hell is gonna listen to Greenhithe FM wow who cares it'll play music that can't be spread amoung all the generations and people already listen to ther own favourite radio stations
A little bit of punctuation would probably make your comment easier to understand. What do you think?
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Radio is at least an all-weather activity. Not sure how it would fund itself though, as there are not a lot of business interests in Greenhithe. Albany Basin might be more suitable as a target area.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
Currently running at close to 60% support. What I don't know is how representative the sample is. The poll is however immune from people registering lots of votes.
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Previously Site Admin wrote:
Radio is at least an all-weather activity.
And it is also not just for youngsters, could cater for all ages/ groups,school etc. And would not be a blot on the landscape.
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Na it would be a pretty gay idea aye
Like you were. aye?
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Previously Anonymous wrote: a radio station would be a cracking idea. Especially now that Greenhithe has grown so much. It would be great to have something that involved everybody. A community station for the community. Young and old. I can imagine a station playing a bit of everything. Jazz, Rock, Dance, Hip-hop, funk, classical, a talkback show, imagine that would get people talking about skate-parks, developements and the like. It could be a truly beautiful thing.
Millie
Na it would be a pretty gay idea aye
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There are so many skaters in ghithe that the park will work fantastically. Most skaters are under 14 (hardly stoners) so that eliminates the risk of drugs and no skater wants to see their park get defaced so tagging won't happen by skaters. I skate as much as I can but am sick of having to use streets when the opportunity to get a skatepark is on our doorstep. I expect that this post will get slagged but I couldn't care less. We skate because we love it...
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There are so many skaters in ghithe that the park will work fantastically. Most skaters are under 14 (hardly stoners) so that eliminates the risk of drugs and no skater wants to see their park get defaced so tagging won't happen by skaters. I skate as much as I can but am sick of having to use streets when the opportunity to get a skatepark is on our doorstep. I expect that this post will get slagged but I couldn't care less. We skate because we love it...
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I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
I'm just thinking positive.
Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
Stan
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Totally support the idea of a Radio Station, skate parks are a trouble magnet at best and , as below, are also a niche item and lets face it teenage boys will skate anywhere any time they want as they do not follow any rules anyway.
A community Radio Station would be great fun and also would likely promote even more community unity.
Pretty cool for us musos too.
CW
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
I'm just thinking positive.
Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
Stan
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Previously Anonymous wrote: The local school could also be involved. be a good way of advertising local events e.g. the village fete. Local businesses could sponsor shows. What a great idea. Wish I had thought of it.
Daffyd
To bad the radio station idea isnt as good as a skatepark seeing as there isnt any thing to do in greenhithe and the bus service is appauling. There is only 4 buses that run to and from greenhithe on sunday which is a prime skating day.
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The skatepark has been suggested, committee formed, supported by most residents, teens, children within the community (there will always be the negative people in a community that will stamp their feet and throw the bottle)and will eventually be a facility for the youth of Greenhithe and others from surrounding areas.
All those that think a radio station is a good idea, get off your proverbial and make it happen!
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No youngster would ever listen to a greenhithe radio station as old country western would be played through it. Also
>there are enough stations around already - Mai FM
- Flava FM
> - The Edge
- The Rock
> - ZM FM
and so fourth...
Is that what you would play if you were a presenter on it? You are obviously missing the point.
A low powered station, ( there are loads of them in NZ), for the locals run by the locals. There must be loads of people young and old in Greenhithe who would love to play their music, let's face it, we all think we have the best taste in music. I am sure there would be plenty of youngsters who would listen to it especially if a "youngster" was the presenter, playing music for "youngsters".
Take your blinkers off and stop being so negative. At least wait until you have a mortgage and bills to pay.
Stan
Well the local police lady seems to be in favour of the greenhithe skatepark, have you talked to her and heard what she has to say on the matter instead of people just automatically thinking that skateparks are a "trouble magnet." which they are not. The children in greenhithe have absolutely nothing to do in greenhithe unlike you older people who have your drivers license, a car and petrol money so you can go off and do as you please in the world. The bus service in greenhithe is so bad that we cant just bus off to a skatepark we need one in greenhithe and as someone mentioned above, basketball courts and other things can be put in conjunction with skatepark so there will be stuff for all the children of greenhithe to do. Also I'm not just thinking about the present children of greenhithe I'm talking about the children of the future that live in greenhithe, the skatepark, basketball courts or whatever is decided to go in at greenhithe can be used forever because skateparks dont wear down they stay strong. So after 80 years has passed then the skatepark in greenhithe would of been used by everyone (at some point in there lives).
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
I'm just thinking positive.
Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
Stan
get a skate park u fuckwit
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
>Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
>How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
>It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
>Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
>I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
I'm just thinking positive.
>Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
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Stan
get a skate park u fuckwit
I agree the children of the greenhithe residency are in desprete need of a place to hang out instead of skating illegally at the greenhithe primary school so cut these children a break and give them a childhood worth living or in this case skating.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It seems to me that some people may be missing the point here.
Has anybody spoken to the local kids and asked them what they want?
Please think back to the time when you were a teenager.
I remember that hanging out at home with the oldies was a real downer. In the evening, I would seek out my mates and we would hang out at the local shops or playground, just to have somewhere to meet.
We were not really welcome at the shops and we were a bit big to be hanging out at the playground, but there was nowhere else to go and just be with your mates.
I take the point that a local radio station would be a good idea for many. The local focus would be very beneficial for the Greenhithe community. That being said, a local radio station is more for the adults than the youngsters in the community; a local radio station cannot be all things to all people – it has the very real possibility of not fully meeting anyone’s needs and therefore nobody’s needs.
The youngsters who would be using the skate park are not "aliens" in the community (although some appear to treat them that way); they are part of the community with their own needs to be satisfied and contributions to be made.
Remember that a skate park is not just a place to skate, but also a place to be.
Maybe I’m the one missing the point!
I would appreciate seeing any feedback from the people who the skate park is aimed at. It would be foolish for all this work to be put into gaining a skate park, only to find that our kids don’t want one!
Blessed be,
R
On behalf of all the greenhithe youths I know as a fact that all the greenhithe youths want a skatepark seeing as I am a youth myself. Even just walking down the road you can see many children skating but they need a designated skating area and it would be used. It would be used 24-7 infact.
Local Skater
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Yeah man, good point, that would ,like, having to be responsible or something, y'know.
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And who will be paying for it?
I'll give you a clue, it wont be the people using it.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: Previously Anonymous wrote: I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
>Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
>How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
>It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
>Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
>I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
I'm just thinking positive.
>Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
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Stan
okay let's be honest Stan who the hell is gonna listen to Greenhithe FM wow who cares it'll play music that can't be spread amoung all the generations and people already listen to ther own favourite radio stations
Stan, I don't know if Browns Bay, Devonport, Orewa etc all have radio stations but I do know they all have Skate Parks. I don't see why Greenhithe residents should object to having one, the teenagers in Greenhithe have precious little else in the way of activities here, anything that gets young people up and moving I would of thought should be supported. As for a skate park not being used on rainy days I don't see people flocking to the Tennis court either but we still have one. Devonport and Browns Bay appear to have plenty of female skaters, along with 20, 30 and 40 year old skaters, this sport has been around for a long time. I dont see it will be a "trouble magnet" for young people anymore than hanging around the fire station, parks and store as they already do. We are now lucky to have an excellent community constable who I understand supports a skate park in Greenhithe, she has met with local teenagers to discuss there needs in the community.
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I'll give you a clue, it wont be the people using it.
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Totally support the idea of a Radio Station, skate parks are a trouble magnet at best and , as below, are also a niche item and lets face it teenage boys will skate anywhere any time they want as they do not follow any rules anyway.
A community Radio Station would be great fun and also would likely promote even more community unity.
Pretty cool for us musos too.
CW
Previously Anonymous wrote:
I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
Have you actually gone to another skatepark and seen what goes on. If you actually look yourself you will see a bunch of kids having fun and helping each other with tricks. You wouldnt have a clue what goes on in skateparks and it is'nt what you are saying at all you just assume the worst dont you so next time you make a comment saying skateparks are trouble how about you get your facts straight first aye. Kids are only skating the streets and the local primary school because there is no were else to go. Havent thought about that have you?!
...Local Skater who actually knows what goes on in the heart of skating (fun)
I'm just thinking positive.
Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
Stan
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
I'm just thinking positive.
Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
Stan
No youngster would ever listen to a greenhithe radio station as old country western would be played through it. Also
there are enough stations around already - Mai FM
- Flava FM
- The Edge
- The Rock
- ZM FM
and so fourth...
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Previously Anonymous wrote: It seems to me that some people may be missing the point here.
Has anybody spoken to the local kids and asked them what they want?
Please think back to the time when you were a teenager.
I remember that hanging out at home with the oldies was a real downer. In the evening, I would seek out my mates and we would hang out at the local shops or playground, just to have somewhere to meet.
We were not really welcome at the shops and we were a bit big to be hanging out at the playground, but there was nowhere else to go and just be with your mates.
I take the point that a local radio station would be a good idea for many. The local focus would be very beneficial for the Greenhithe community. That being said, a local radio station is more for the adults than the youngsters in the community; a local radio station cannot be all things to all people – it has the very real possibility of not fully meeting anyone’s needs and therefore nobody’s needs.
The youngsters who would be using the skate park are not "aliens" in the community (although some appear to treat them that way); they are part of the community with their own needs to be satisfied and contributions to be made.
Remember that a skate park is not just a place to skate, but also a place to be.
Maybe I’m the one missing the point!
I would appreciate seeing any feedback from the people who the skate park is aimed at. It would be foolish for all this work to be put into gaining a skate park, only to find that our kids don’t want one!
Blessed be,
R
I just read your comment and I agree 100% that a skatepark should be built in greenhithe and it would be appreciated a lot
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radio stations lame , this is the 21st century we have ipods , iphones etc no ones going to want to listen to it. however the skatepark is a guaranteed success i know tons of skaters who are dying for one so lets go ahead with that. thos people who dont want it shut up and take your selfish negativity towards our youth of tomorow somewhere else.
thanks.
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Previously Anonymous wrote: I have got a better idea. Instead of a skatepark, which let's be honest caters for teenage boys.
Yes OK now and then you may see a young girl on a skateboard but that is a novelty.
At best support for a skatepark is 50% and that is being optimistic.
How about a local low powered radio station?
Devonport has one, Browns Bay has one, Orewa has one and I believe Helensville has one or the last I heard was setting one up.
It would not only interest youngsters but oldies too.
It could contribute to community spirit which I feel is waning at the moment.
Everyone listens to the radio.
I don't know how difficult it would be to set up or obtain a frequency but I do know it would be a helluva lot cheaper than a skatepark.
I'm sure there would be a bit of space in the new development next to Jamies.
I'm just thinking positive.
Or is it just crazy talk?
Whaddya think?
Stan
okay let's be honest Stan who the hell is gonna listen to Greenhithe FM wow who cares it'll play music that can't be spread amoung all the generations and people already listen to ther own favourite radio stations
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New and secondhand sports goods, coaching, events, camping, tramping, climbing
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Community
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Folder for community-based clubs and societies
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Lions Club of Greenhithe
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The Greenhithe Lions have a fabulous website
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Other useful contacts and information
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To suggest something new or change the details, please use the 'contact' link at the top or email info@greenhithe.org.nz
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Residents and Ratepayers
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Folder for GRRCHA, mostly for minutes and such. GRRCHA = Greenhithe Residents, Ratepayers and Community Hall Association, Inc.
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Credit Card Payments
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Contains instructions for online credit card payments
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Online and Credit Card Payments
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You can choose how to pay your $15 annual subscription to the Greenhithe Residents, Ratepayers and Community Hall Association, Inc.
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Submisssions from NSCC on Auckland Governance
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15 July 2009
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NSCC submissions on Auckland Governance
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NSCC Submission
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Colmar Brunton Telephone Survey
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NSCC Oral Submission Iwi Support
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NSCC Oral Submission Press Release
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NSCC Oral Submission to Select Committee
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GRRCHA AGM July 2010
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Minutes from the AGM held 13 July 2010 including written subcommittee reports
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Archive - pre 2009
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Notes from residents meeting Nov 2006
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Meeting of residents:
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Submission to Transit November 2006
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GRRACHA's submission to Transit regarding tolling of the Western Ring Route, in particular the Greenhithe Section.
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GRRACHA Meeting Minutes May 2006
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Submission on road funding options
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Comments about road funding options including tolls/ cordon charges
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The Ratepayers Association has made submissions to the Council regarding the 10 year draft plans, as follows:
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GRRACHA Meeting Minutes Dec 2005
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Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 6 December
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GRRACHA Meeting Minutes October 2005
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March Newsletter
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Hobsonville Land Company backgrounder
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About Hobsonville Land Company, including the vision for Hobsonville.
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Hobsonville Land Company Newsletter March 07
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GRRACHA Membership form
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A form to confirm your application for membership to the Greenhithe Residents, Ratepayers and Community Hall Association, Inc.
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GRRCHA minutes Apr 07
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GRRCHA Submission to Council June 2007
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Final Submission on Greenhithe Street Upgrade Draft Plan after community consultation
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Churchouse Rd Upgrade
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Documents relating the the Churchouse Rd upgrade
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Greenhithe Rd end
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Next Section (around Cottonwood)
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Including Wainoni Park intersection
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Beyond Wainoni Park
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End, including Birchwood Grove (plan says Kingfisher Grove)
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Submission to Council - Annual Plan - 2008
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Hobsonville Newsletter June 2008
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News from the Hobsonville Land Company including information on the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) application now before Waitakere City Council for the first development stage.
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Hobsonville Land Company Newsletter January 2008
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Hobsonville Land Company Newsletter October 2007
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Hobsonville Land Company Newsletter June 2007
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Shore Grace Church
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Shoregrace Church
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Shoregrace Church that meets in the Greenhithe Community Hall
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Fusion Youth Group
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Youth group 10-13yr olds on Friday night at Greenhithe Hall
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Services
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St Michael's Church, Greenhithe
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Services Sunday 9AM
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WAAG
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Whenuapai Airbase Action Group
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St Thomas More, Glenfield
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Your local Catholic Church
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Greenhithe Bridge Club
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The club meets every Monday evening at 7:30pm except Public Holiday weekends.
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Jazz Club
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Jazz Club
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Community Hall Bookings
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Greenhithe Community Hall Booking Form
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Greenhithe Clubs, Societies and Community Services
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This page contains links to Greenhithe community pages and blogs on this site and links to other relevant Greenhithe community web sites and information. These web pages and blogs are free to and Greenhithe organisations (or from neighbouring suburbs including Albany, Schnapper Rock, Upper Harbour, North Harbour, Hobsonville, Whenuapai, etc).
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Scouts
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Tauhinu Sea Scouts
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Tauhinu Sea Scouts
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Tauhinu has it's home or 'ship' at the bottom of Rahui Rd.
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Picture Gallery
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Anzac Day Parade 2007
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The Tauhinu Group including Scouts, Cubs and Venturers attended the 2007 Anzac Day Parade at Hobsonville RSA
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Anzac 2010 Wreath
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Continuing Education for Venturer Leader Vicky
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Last weekends practice tramp in Goldies Bush Mokoira Falls and Stream in the Waitakeres. Pictured on the right Vicki Upton Tauhinu Venturer Leader brushing up on some river crossing training with the Mountain Safety Council all in all we crossed the river some 12 times at different depths, cooked welsh cakes for lunch beside the river where an eel watched and tramped through plenty of mud making for a great day. Venturers turn next.
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Cubs
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Tauhinu Cub Pack meets Monday evenings 6.30 at the Hall on Rahui Rd. Contact cubs#@#greenhithe.org.nz or come to a meeting if you are interested in joining
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Girl Guides
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Greenhithe Girl Guides 9.5 years -13
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We enable girls and young women to reach their full potential and make a difference in the world.
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Picture Gallery
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Committee
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Guides
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Guides are for 10 to 14 year old girls. Greenhithe has 2 Guide Units. Monday nights from 6.30 till 8.30. Tuesday nights from 6 till 8.
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Brownies
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Brownies is where girls aged 7 to 10 years come to make new friends, learn new skills & have heaps of FUN!!!
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Pippins
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Girls aged from 5 to 7 years.Pippins have the most fun. We play games, make craft things, go out on trips & even get to have sleepovers!
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Community News and Blogs
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News from our Greenhithe community clubs and societies
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2009 ERO report on Greenhithe School
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As reported in the school newsletter of 6 May 2009: Greenhithe School is a Year 1 to 6 contributing primary school that is...
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A very informative 2011 AGM
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The GRRACHA (Greenhithe Residents Ratepayers and Community Hall Association) AGM held on 5 July was well attended and very in...
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April Greenhithe Garden Club
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For our April meeting weventured out of Greenhithe to a 4 ½ acre garden in Whenuapai. 'Cornerlea' has beencreated, whe...
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Black Dove BBQ
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The Black Dove Youth group of St Michael's, Greenhithe, and Holy Cross, Albany, thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to provide...
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Camera Found in Wainoni Park
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We found a camera and case in the wainoni park recently and would like to heare from anyone who has lost their's. pls contact...
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Community Constable
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Monthly contributions from Hermien Kok, Community Constable for Greenhithe and Albany
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Tauhinu Scouts
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It has been a reasonably quiet month so I haven't got a lot to write about. Over the last few months 2 dinghies have disappea...
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Community Constable August 2011
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Hi there This month has seen Greenhithe having a few burglaries on Tauhinu Rd in which jewellery and other goo...
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Community Constable August/Sept 2010
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There has been a reported increase ofdisorderly behaviour in regards to a group of teens moving through ChurchouseRd on S...
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Community Constable December 2010
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The Holiday season is upon us again. This means holidays and houses unoccupied for upto a few weeks. Please start taking prec...
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Community Constable Feb 2011
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1. KIDS BEING PICKED UP BY A STRANGER I had an incident reported to me of 2 children being picked up on Greenhithe Road wh...
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Community Constable July 2011
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I have had several complaints of garden ornaments and pots that have been stolen of porches and gardens. Some of thes...
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Community Constable June 2011
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Over the last month we have had 2 burglaries, one on Greenhithe Road and one on Upper Harbour Drive. In one of them a...
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Community Constable March 2009
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It has been pretty good in greenhithe over the last month. The main thing I would like to draw your attention to is the fact ...
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Community Constable March 2010
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We have had a few incidents in Greenhithe of late. There have been around 3 burglaries on Greenhithe Rd and Upper Harbour Dri...
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Community Constable Nov 09
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This month there is so much to write about I do not know where to start really. Starting with the worst incidents which ha...
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Community Constable October 09
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It has been a fairly uneventful month since my lastarticle which I suppose is good news. In relation to the boatburglarie...
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Community Constable Report July 2010
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A few things of note that have happened this month: In recent times I have had a few reports of mail not arrivin...
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Community Constable Report October 2010
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Please be aware that there have been quite a few reports of car break ins all over Greenhithe in the last week or 2. All the...
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Community Constable - Sept/Oct
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After my article last month I got an amazing amount of reports frompeople who had experienced break-ins in their cars. I ca...
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Community Constable September 09
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Over the 3 weeks we have had 8 reported burglaries in Greenhithe which is a huge amount really!! Upper Harbour Drive appear...
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Community Constable update January 09
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During the months of December 08 and January 09 therehave been a few reported burglaries and theft ex-cars. In one of the...
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Fire Brigade April 2011
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Change your clock – check your smoke alarm. When changing over from daylight savings did you check your smoke alarm bat...
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Fire Brigade August 2011
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As part of the Get Firewise Programme delivered in schools children are made aware of what to do in case of a fire, but what ...
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Fire Brigade July 2011
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Nearly eight years ago now, our Chief Fire Officer at the time Floyd Roscoe was tragically killed in a motor vehicle...
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Fire Brigade March 2011
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He jumped out of his car and jogged barefoot to the station. As he passed in front of me to open the station door, some...
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Fire Brigade May 2011
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Winter season – ready yourself for another set ofrisks It’s the time of the year to start thinking aboutother t...
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Fire Brigade News April 2010
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Devastating bushfires, fiery scenes, hectares of land burnt, communities’ shattered, an unimaginable death toll…everyone has ...
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Fire Brigade News February 2010
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Did youknow…unattended frying pans have been the largest cause of house fires over thelast ten years, causing 25 per ...
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Fire Brigade News January 2010
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As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, the Greenhithe Fire Brigade is a volunteer brigade i.e. there are no full-time paid staf...
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Fire Brigade News Mar-Apr 09
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Daylight savings ends April 5th and as such, a good reminder that even though the weather is still fine, summer is going and ...
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“Structure fire…Herald Island…person’sreported...Greenhithe 841 responding to incident…” was the message we could...
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Fire Brigade News September 2009
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Change your Clock – Check your Smoke Alarm! Check that your smoke alarms are working whenyou change the clocks for...
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Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade News June 2010
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The Fire Service attends hundreds of callouts each year to house fires that start in or around the chimney. Many result...
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Greenhithe Garden Club
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The March garden club meeting was held at Alison and Gill's in Churchouse Rd. Fifteen years ago, when they first moved to the...
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Greenhithe School April 2008
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Term One over and now into term two already! Greenhithe School Village Fete Thank you to all to everyone wh...
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Greenhithe Tennis Club - Trivial Pursuit Night
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It’s the last edition of the year and I’m sure everyone is preparing for the summer holiday season. Please do have a sa...
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Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade News July 2010
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Fatal house fires lately on the North Shore are a growing concern. Though these incidents are still under Police and Fi...
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Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade News May 2010
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A whole lot of bits and pieces from your local volunteer fire brigade this month… We managed to get our annual cricket match...
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Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade News November 2010
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Guy Fawkes is always a high-risk time for people and property despite a drop in fires and injuries in recent years. In...
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Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade News September 2010
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Fromhumble beginnings… There’san adage that “the more things change...the more they stay the same.” TheGree...
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Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade Web site and 50th Anniversary
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We have a new web-site http://www.greenhithefire.org.nz/ The web-site has a Greenhithe brigade history, photo galleries an...
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Halloween fun
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Well done to all the businesses and families that went to such an effort to make Halloween fun and safe for the community. In...
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Holiday Colouring Competition – Easter 2009
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The competition run by Barfoot & Thompson proved very popular thisyear and 112 entries were received in total. Standa...
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GVFB Cartoon September 09
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Half way through the term already and the school holidays approachingfast – A reminder that the term ends on Fr...
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New Venturer David
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Newsletter re Kyle Rd subdivision
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Proposed plans of the rowing pontoon
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School Fair - Excitement is Building
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First ofall please note that we have had a date change. Initially we had advisedthe fair date to be Sunday 21 s...
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This weeks newsletter
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Continuing Education for Venturer Leader Vicky
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Venturers Coromandel Trip
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See attached letter . Feel free to comment using the comment feature, facebook or emailing the contact in the letter.
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The fishing club meets at the Malt House
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The Malthouse Fishing Club, Greenhithe
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Greenhithe Village Community Hall Hire contract
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The form you will need to complete prior to rental of the Village Hall, including contractual terms and conditions.
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Old School Building Bookings
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Greenhithe Property
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Auckland Council
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Well, we have voting forms in out letterboxes …… from 1 November, Auckland will have a new council! What does this mean fo...
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The Greenhithe team had the best January ever! Whilst new listings are very low in number, we were lucky to have a number of ...
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October & November saw the rise in listings, which normally occurs earlier in the season. Buyers responded, so sales volu...
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IT'S SPRING!! Spring is traditionally a time of new beginnings and fresh energy. This year, we had a false start in ...
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Upper Harbour Primary School is the newest school on the North Shore!
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Upper Harbour Primary School opened in February 2006. We now have around 320 pupils and a staff of 26. We are growing! Our Mission Statement is simply 'Sharing The Journey'. We believe in strong partnership with our community and a real team approach to each child's learning. Our Enrolment Zone is displayed on our website at www.upperharbour.school.nz. We only enrol 'in-zone' families. There are no positions available for 'out of zone' families or International students.
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Our "Beginners Guide To Upper Harbour Primary School" is an A to Z of information about life at Upper Harbour Primary School.
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Greenhithe Primary School
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Cnr Isobel and Greenhithe Rd
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Albany Junior High School
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Intermediate/ middle school in Albany servicing Greenhithe. AJHS has years 7-9.
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Greenhithe Kindergarten
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10 Isobel Rd Greenhithe - opposite Greenhithe Primary School
Ph 413 9171
To enrol at out Kindergarten you can put your child onto the Waiting List from 2 years of age. Entry to Kindergarten is on age as the eldest on the Waiting List takes the place of a child who leaves to go to school. The children start in the Afternoon Session, coming Monday to Thursdays and then move into the Morning Session - Monday to Friday - as places are available. You are welcome to call in and meet us and see our wonderful environment at any time.
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Prodigy Preschool
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Prodigy preschool is a private kindergarten situated on Greenhithe Rd (opposite the Fire Station, next door to Greenhithe Motors)
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Greenhithe Playcentre
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Parent-led preschool located in Collins Park providing quality early childhood education. Playcentre is a great place to develop friendships and support networks within the Greenhithe community.
If you would like to find out more about Greenhithe Playcentre, please give us a call on 413 8053 or check out our website www.greenhitheplaycentre.org.nz.
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Greenhithe Primary School TravelWise Plan
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A North Shore City Council document dedicated to getting Greenhithe children to school without going by car.
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14th Annual Greenhithe Garden Tour
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Home page for the Greenhithe Kindergarten Garden Tour
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Greenhithe Playgroup
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Keeping Greenhithe Green
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Keeping Greenhithe Green
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A collection of projects in Greenhithe which are beautifying the neighbourhood.
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Beachhaven Tennis Club
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Cresta Avenue, Beachhaven
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Becroft Tennis club
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Bond Crescent, Forrest Hill
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Belmont Park Racquets Club
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133 Bayswater Avenue, Bayswater
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Birkenhead Tennis Club
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Cnr Verran Road and Waipa Street (entrance off Verran Rd), Birkdale
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Browns Bay Racquets Club
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Freyberg Park, Woodlands Crescent, Browns Bay
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Campbells Bay Tennis Club
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Centennial Park, Rae Road, Campbells Bay, Phone 09 410 5688
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Castor Bay Tennis Club
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Midway Avenue, Castor Bay Phone 09 410 4035
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Dairy Flat Tennis Club
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Glenfield Tennis Club
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Elliott Reserve, Elliot Ave, Glenfield Phone 09 444 4338
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Greenhithe Tennis Club
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War Memorial Park, Roland Road, Greenhithe Web Address www.greenhithe.org.nz/tennis phone 4138638
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Helensville Tennis Club
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Rautawhiri Rd, (Next to Helensville Rugby Club) Helensville
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Lake Pupuke Tennis Club
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38 Pupuke Road, Takapuna
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Phone 09 489 4175
Email membership@lakepupuketennis.com
Web Address www.lakepupuketennis.com
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Mairangi Bay Tennis Club
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Ramsgate Terrace, Mairangi Bay
Phone 09 479 4329
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Marlborough Park Tennis Club
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Marlborough Park Complex, 13a Chartwell Ave
Glenfield
Phone 09 443 6041
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Milford Tennis Club
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Address Dodson Ave, Milford
City North Shore
Phone 09 489 8716
Email secretary@milfordtennisclub.org.nz
Web Address www.milfordtennisclub.org.nz
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Ngataringa Tennis Club
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Stanley Point Rd, Devonport
Phone 09 445 3199
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Northcote Lawn Tennis Club
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Lake Road, Northcote
Phone 09 480 7467
Email northcote.tennis@xtra.co.nz
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Orewa Tennis Club
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Victor Eaves Park, Florence Avenue, Orewa
Phone 09 426 8276
Email orewatennis@yahoo.co.nz
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Silverdale Tennis Club
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Silverdale War Memorial Park, Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Silverdale
Phone 09 426 9791
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Takapuna Tennis Club
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Bracken Avenue, Takapuna
Phone 09 489 9557
Email secretary@takapunatennis.co.nz
Web Address www.takapunatennis.co.nz
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Torbay Tennis Club
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Watea Road, Torbay
Phone 09 473 8924
Email torbaytennis@yahoo.com.au
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Waimauku Tennis Club
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State Highway 16 (Opp the BP Station), Waimaukau
Phone 09 411 7012
Email secretary@waimaukutennis.co.nz
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Whangaparaoa Tennis Club
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Edith Hooper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly
Whangaparaoa
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Greenhithe Junior Soccer Club
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Greenhithe Junior Soccer
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Teams and fixtures for Greenhithe junior Soccer club.
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Rosedale Park Soccer Fields
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Home Fields for Albany United Soccer Club
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Albany Domain
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Beach Haven School
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Tramway Rd Beach Haven
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Victor Eaves Park, Orewa
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Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay
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Team Folder for 10th Grade Lions
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Sporting
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Directory of health & fitness providers and sports clubs in Greenhithe. Contact info@greenhithe.org.nz to add or update your listing
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LOCAL SPIN CLASSES
This is a website for everyone in the Hobsonville (West Harbour), Greenhithe and Albany and Glenfield areas, who want to improve cardio fitness in a group fitness environment or maintain your own fitness levels when you wish.
SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY......... Take up the 6week challenge at our local spin class
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Punch up fitness - Greenhithe Boxing classes
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A High impact 45 minute cardio workout incorporating all the fundamental training components of boxing, including Bag work, focus pads and technique.
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LilyBel Studio has been created from a love of details and party planning, something I discovered when my twin girls Lily and Isabel had their very first birthday party.
I enjoyed the process of putting their first birthday party together so much I found myself planning their second birthday party six months in advance, and soon realised I needed to have an outlet for my ideas, and so LilyBel Studio was created!
My main focus has been to design invitations and co-ordinating accessories that would appeal to children, but also provide parents with stylish products and something a little different to what you see at every other party and celebration.
It’s important to me that customers have the choice of how to shop at LilyBel Studio, so you can choose to purchase single items and therefore only order the exact quantity you need, or you can order our packages. Packages are available in each of our nine themes which provide you with a complete party and celebration at the click of a button.
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Happy shopping for the little person in your life.
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That rule 13.2 of the association be changed to provide that
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Josephine Kim
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Josephine would like to represent you as a City Councillor. In 1999 she became the first Korean woman lawyer in New Zealand. For over a decade, she has worked for Russell McVeagh and Brookfield’s Lawyers as a senior solicitor specializing in commercial property, and dealt with many investment projects involving trade and development. She has lived in Auckland since 1992 and for many years in Albany Ward. Josephine is passionate about the community and is determined to ensure that the new council is focused on delivering value for money and investing in effective transport and roading infrastructure and to put in place structures to encourage economic prosperity for the region. She will ensure that the new council works collaboratively with everyone to celebrate things we share and to make Auckland region a great place to live. She is standing for election to represent our community and would appreciate your support.
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I am standing as an Accountable Independant. I am currently a Rodney District Councillor living in the East Coast Bays Subdivision(Okura).
I have been active in my local community for the last eight years amd established our local ratepayer
association. Through it I challenged to the Environment Court level, an application for a cleanfill that threatened the rural qualities of the Okure Catchment . I also worked with Council to transform an unofficial dump on DOC land to provide a local riverside park.
My initial association with the Greenhithe Community was in my job as District Supervisor for 2006 Census. I came to appreciate the special nature of the Greenhithe environment eg houses in bush close to coast.
As your Auckland Councillor I will effectively communicate with the Greenhithe Community and each of the six members elected to the Upper Harbour Community Board. Details of my Action Plan are contained in my Election Brochure.
On Council I will adopt a financially prudent approach to spending as debt per ratepayer is already excessively high.
I have proven to be an effective team player and will strategise with the other Coucillor to obtain the best possible outcomes for communities in the Albany Ward.
I fully endorse all of Colin Craig's Mayoral Policies.
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Oakford Park History
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reply to Richard Raj enquiry
History as i know it, by long time resident Richard Burrows.
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That rule 13.2 of the association be changed to provide that
on dissolution of the Association in accordance with the
Incorporated Societies Act 1908, the surplus assets after
payment of all costs, debts and liabilities shall be
distributed to the Greenhithe Residents Ratepayers and
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That rule 10.7 be amended to provide that on the Members
resolving to Dissolve, Liquidate, or otherwise wind up this
organisation the members present at the statutorily required
ratification meeting, will constitute a quorum for that meeting,
and those members constituting the quorum must have regard
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That it is resolved that the purpose of the Organisation
having ceased to exist, the organisation be liquidated, and
Victor John Hayes of 78 Te Wharau Drive, Greenhithe,
Retail Finance Manager, FACA, be appointed liquidator.
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Glad not to be a passenger on this one! (c) Barry Page 2007
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Greenhithe Village Market Days
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On Sunday 7th October at the Community Hall 10am-2pm, there will be a Village Market Day!
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Market Days - Pictures and next market day
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COMING BACK TO TOWN --- GREENHITHE VILLAGE MARKET DAYS
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Golf Day 29 November 2007 Huapai Golf Course
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Greenhithe School presents The 8th Annual Greenhithe School Golf Day.
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Blues Concert 8 December
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Greenhithe Lions Club Presents: A Night of the Blues
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Community Carols 7pm Sat 15 Dec, Greenhithe School Hall
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Shore Grace and Greenhithe Lions present a Kiwi Christmas Production
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Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade 50th Anniversary Open Day
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Saturday 26th April
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Greenhithe Kindergarten Trike-a-thon
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Sunday May 18th
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Lions Epicurean Evening May 3rd
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Bluesfest Concert Poster
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Trivia Quiz Night Flyer
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Poster/Flyer for Greenhithe Kindy Trivia Night
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ACT's 20 point plan
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A document describing the ACT Party's 20 point policy plan
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Mid-Winter Warmup Party!
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Saturday, 6 September - 7.30pm until late
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Greenhithe Playcentre 40th Jubilee Party
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Sunday 19th October 12 noon - 3pm
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Jubilee Poster
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Poster for Greenhithe Playcentre 40th Jubilee
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Celebration for Olympians Fri 5 Sept 11-3
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On Friday 5 Sept 11am - 3pm NSCC is organising a city celebration for our
returned Olympians, coaches, managers and prominent North Shore residents at the
Olympics such as Mike Stanley and Peter Montgomery.
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Greenhithe Village Twilight Market - 13 December
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Community Hall, Saturday, 13 December 2008 3-6pm
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Artworks @ Pinehurst 28 - 30 November 2008
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This promises to be a spectacular exhibition of New Zealand art
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Artworks Brochure
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Greenhithe Village Market Sunday 15 February
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This market is extended and features Beading!
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Girl Guide Biscuits for sale from 7th March
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We will have original plain biscuits, chocolate biscuits & the mini chocolate biscuits. All are priced at $3 per packet.
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UHPS Car boot sale 7 March
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Upper Harbour Primary School is holding a car boot sale on Saturday 7 March from 9am to 11am.
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Parenting from a united front - Sunday 8 March
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Tune up your Parenting -- With Parents Inc CEO-Bruce and Amanda Pilbrow
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Car Boot Sale 22 March 3-6pm
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USAAF C17 Globemaster
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The mighty C-17 Globemaster III can transport up to 144 troops, 102 paratroops, or 48 stretchers.
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RAAF F/A18 Hornet
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The formidable RAAF F/A-18 Hornet is a multi-role fighter designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
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Opening Celebrations Sat 9th 10-2
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On Saturday 9th of May Greenhithe Care Chemist has its opening celebrations and we will like everyone to join us from 10am-2pm -- rain or shine.
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Lions Epicurean Evening May 23rd
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The Greenhithe Lions are proud to announce another "Epicurean Delight" evening to be held on May 23rd 2009, from 4.00pm to 8.00pm at the Greenhithe SCHOOL Hall (note change of venue).
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Hot tips on Parenting Teenagers Tues 9 June
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With John Cowan
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"Fairy Picnic Day" at Ivy Cottage these school holidays - Monday 13th July 2009, 10am-4pm
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Big Night in collection Sat 8 August
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The Greenhithe Lions and the Greenhithe Fire Brigade will be beating the streets of Greenhithe on Saturday 8th of August rattling buckets for donations to the TV3 "Big Night In" Telethon, in support of KidsCan StandTall. If you hear the siren between 10.00 and 12.00 on Saturday morning it’s your call to rush out and make a donation.
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Neighbourhood Watch AGM 20 August
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Booksale 19th/20th September
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Hobsonville Hall
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Greenhithe Jammers Open Mike Night 3rd October
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Following on from several successful events the Greenhithe Jammers are hosting another live mike night on 3rd October in the Greenhithe Hall at 7.30 PM. If you are a local amateur musician(s) and would like to perform a few numbers please contact Len on 413 9967.
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Lions dance Sat 5 September
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Blow out the winter cobwebs and have a well earned fun night with your friends.
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Beerfest Saturday 26th September
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West Harbour Rotary Club presents "Septemberfest", Saturday 26th September, Greenhithe Hall 7.00pm now only $30
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Parenting Workshop Tuesday 20th October 2009 7.15pm – 10.00pm
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UNDERSTAND THE PERSONALITIES IN YOUR HOME - AND HOW TO PARENT THEM
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Lions Seniors Concert Sat 21 November
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The Lions Club of Greenhithe present their annual Seniors Concert, 1.30pm Saturday 21 November in the Greenhithe Village Hall. Come along to enjoy the entertainment and free afternoon tea. Admission is free.
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Brendon Ham & Chet O'Connell 15 December 2009
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Come and get your Christmas Ham for only $10!
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Twilight Market 5 Dec 4-8pm
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This is a extra special Xmas Twilight market on Saturday 5th Dec, from 4 p.m.till 8 p.m at the Greenhithe Village Hall in Greenhithe Rd. Featuring Santa!
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Community Carols Sat 19th Dec 5.30pm
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Greenhithe School Hall | Free programme | Scouts BBQ Fundraiser
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Shore Grace Programme for December
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Here are some opportunities to celebrate the real meaning and spirit of Christmas as a community.
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Spice up your Marriage
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Course starts 17th February, week nights in Greenhithe
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Neighbourhood Support Garage Sale - Herald Island Community Hall, Sat 27th Feb 7am-midday
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Bookfairs for Neighbourhood Support
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Greenhithe School Fair Sunday 28 March 2010
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Movies in Collins Park 26th and 27th Feb
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The Polkadots 13 March 2:30pm and 3:30pm
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FREE at Dutch Delight
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The Lost Son - Easter 2 April
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Have You heard the story of The Lost Son?
Coming to Greenhithe Easter Friday 2nd April 2010
Greenhithe School Hall.
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Calling All North Shore Residents – Learn How To Compost For Free
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Greenhithe Food and Wine Festival 24 April
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4pm - 8pm Greenhithe School Hall
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Koninginnedag - Queen’s Day - 2 May 2010
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Come and celebrate Koninginnedag (or Queen’s Day) with the team at Dutch Delight, Greenhithe on Sunday, 2 May 2010.
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Halloween Carnival 31 October
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Community meeting on new Auckland Council Mon 15 Feb
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With Nikki Kaye MP
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Walk/Ride the Hobsonville Motorway Sunday 21 Feb
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The NZ Transport Agency and HEB Construction invite you to a motorway walk on the SH18 Hobsonville Deviation and SH16 Brigham Creek Extension. Come and see the motorway and bridges by walking the 6.3km route before it is completed.
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Nutrition Uncovered - Wed 24 March
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Greenhithe Playcentre is pleased to bring you CLAIRE TURNBULL BSc(Hons) Dietetics, Accredited Sports Nutritionist, Healthy Food Guide Nutritionist, Director Mission Nutrition
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Booksale
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Rotary Beerfest 26th September 2009. Greenhithe Hall 7pm
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Angelite New Age Fair
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Village Hall on the 4th Sunday of the month
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Greenhithe Food and Wine festival poster
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Albany Farmers Market
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Ivy Cottage Wed 14 July, 10am-3pm (school holidays)
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GRRCHA AGM July 2010
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13 July - Ratepayers and Hall Assoc AGM - 7.30pm Old School Building Collins Park
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Neighbourhood Support AGM 17th August
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Neighbourhood Watch (Now known as Neighbourhood Support). The AGM of Neighbourhood Support North Shore will be held on the 17th August at the Community Board Rooms, Bute Road, Browns Bay, commencing at 7:30pm.
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Playcentre Casino Night Sat 28 August (updated)
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Greenhithe Playcentre Presents ... Bet on a Shore Thing ... Casino Night followed by Fundraising Auction with Mikey Havoc
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Hobsonville fun family day 22nd August
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Hobsonville Land Company and AVJennings are pleased to invite you and your family to join us and help celebrate the opening of Catalina Café and the Hobsonville Point Information Centre with a fun fi lled day of activities.
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Raffle Flyer
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Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite Helicopter Training Mission
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Rotary Book Fair 28th August
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Starting 7am Greenhithe Village Hall
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Book fair poster 2010
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Public meeting-water fluoridation 23 Sept
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Thursday 23rd September
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Greenhithe Kindergarten Trivia Quiz Fri 17th Sept
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Friday 17th September 2010 at 8 p.m.
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Kindy fundraiser poster
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UHPS Family Fun Day Out Sat 30 October
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UHPS Gala Poster
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Antiques Roadshow 16 October 2010 2pm-6pm
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School Holiday programme
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SKIDS Kristin After School Care and Holiday Programme
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"Fairy Picnic Day" at Ivy Cottage and the Enchanted Garden! Fri 8th October, 10am-1pm
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Spring Carnival Sunday 31 October
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A Halloween alternative in Collins Park, presented by the Greenhithe Community Trust
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Spring carnival Poster
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Barnardos Toddle Day Wed 13th October
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Golf Day Thursday 18 November
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Hobsonville Point Park Opening and First Release of Homes 17 October
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Pancake Breakfast Sunday 31 October 8.30-11am
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Greenhithe Village Hall
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Carols Evening Sunday December 19th 5pm
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At Greenhithe School Hall
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Carols Evening Flyer 2010
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North Shore Aero Club open day 26 Feb 2011
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Car Boot Sale Sat 19th March
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Tennis Club Trivia Quiz Night 19th March
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Family Fishing Competition 20th March
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Malthouse Fishing Club Presents: Greenhithe Family Fishing Competition | Harbour Bridge to Riverhead | Snapper, Kahawai, Yellowtail, Sprats | Entries close Saturday 19th March
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Fishing Comp Flier March 20 2011
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Pinehurst Fair Sunday 13th March
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10am - 3pm | Loads of exciting rides, activities and entertainment | 75 Bush Rd Albany
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Pinehurst Fair Poster
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Hobsonville Point Runway Challenge
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Sunday 15 May 2011
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Hobsonville runway challenge
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The Greenhithe Volunteer Fire Brigade will again be organising an Anzac Day service at War Memorial Park in Roland Road on Monday 25th April. The service will start at 10:00am.
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Zumba fundraiser for Nat Murphy Thursday 5th May
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Zumba fundraiser
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Community planting day Oratau Reserve 5 June
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Community Planting Day Sunday 31 July
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Te Wharau Reserve, Te Wharau Drive Greenhithe
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Community Planting Day Te Wharau 2011
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Hobsonville Motorway Open Day 6th August
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The NZ Transport Agency says people will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to walk and cycle along Auckland's newest highway - the 6 kilometre-long Hobsonville motorway - on Saturday, 6 August, before it opens to traffic.
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Larry Crowne Movie Fundraiser Wednesday 3rd August
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Greenhithe Junior Soccer now online
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Greenhithe Teen Rebecca Dew to tour with Tall Ferns
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By BEN WATSON - North Shore Times | Tuesday, 22 May 2007
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Greenhithe Sculptor takes on Phar Lap
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By JEAN WHITE - North Shore Times | Thursday, 28 June 2007
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Tauhinu Venturer Unit in the medals
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Tauhinu Venturer Unit are proud to represent Greenhithe in the Waikato Spring Regatta on 8th September bringing home 2nd place in the Senior Rowing and 3rd place in the open rowing congratulations to Cameron Adrian Fred and Anna an awesome team.
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Albany Highway set for upgrade
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North Shore City Council is planning an upgrade of Albany Highway and is asking for community feedback.
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Barfoot & Thompson Opens Greenhithe Office
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Source: Scoop
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Harbour Crossing Options
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Waitemata Harbour Crossing Study -- A joint project between Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council, Auckland Regional Transport Authority, North Shore City Council and Transit New Zealand to identify a preferred option for an additional transport link across the Waitemata Harbour
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Motorway Opening Pictures and Information
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Pictures from the Opening Day and Facts about our new Motorway and bridges
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Wayne Matthews from Greenhithe breaks record
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Wayne Matthews has circumnavigated New Zealand in a home-built plane. From the North Shore Times:
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Waitakere and North Shore City Mayors at one with Auckland governance vision
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Condolences to Wayne Matthews' family
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Wayne Matthews of Greenhithe sadly lost on April 26th at Whenuapai airbase.
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Fit freak: Kid aces All Blacks
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A world-renowned test has revealed the fitness of a 14-year-old Greenhithe boy is up with New Zealand's rugby elite.
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Days of big spending are over, says mayor
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North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams says his council must look at spreading its spending on capital works over a longer period if it is to avoid a bigger rates rise next year.
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Greenhithe Doctor becomes Master at 65
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Dr Lannes Johnson has proved you’re never to old to keep learning.
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Cool vest opens design doors
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Greenhithe designer Stephen Smith has slotted into his job with one of the world’s largest vacuum manufacturers with ease.
LUCY VICKERS - North Harbour News | Friday, 13 June 2008
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Expensive projects on slowtrack to avoid rates rise
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From NZ Herald Wednesday June 18, 2008
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Sound-proofing for new air base homes
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From NZ Herald Tuesday June 17, 2008 | By Wayne Thompson
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Greenhithe artist displays Phar Lap in USA
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Adapted from NZ Herald, 15 June 2008. Reporting NZPA.
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Shopping centre for Greenhithe
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From NZ Herald Wednesday August 20, 2008 | By Anne Gibson
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Dr Nick to trial new Flu Drug in Greenhithe
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NZ Herald 5:00AM Sunday August 05, 2007 By Alice Hudson
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U9 Soccer team win big
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Greenhithe team win U9 section at Whangarei Tournament
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Motorway link drives ahead
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JODEAL CADACIO - North Shore Times | Tuesday, 23 September 2008
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New Hobsonville motorway begins construction
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7 October 2008: The new section of the SH18 motorway has officially begun construction after a sod turning ceremony this morning.
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It's time to talk shop in Greenhithe
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Instead of driving up to 12km just to buy groceries, locals will soon be able to stroll, reports Rebecca Lewis | The Aucklander, 9 October 2008
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Professionals Office closing
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NZ Herald reports that Classic Real Estate -- or The Professionals -- is closed.
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Change of government settles Whenuapai issue
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In what appears to be a win-win for all concerned after the election, the air force look set to stay, according to the Western Leader. However, Waitakere City Council are still determined to push through a District Plan change (Plan Change 22) that will ensure that the land can never be anything but a commercial airport.
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Residents push for lower speed limits
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By PIPPA O'ROURKE - North Shore Times | Thursday, 27 November 2008
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All go on Whenuapai airport plans
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North Shore Times | Tuesday, 06 January 2009
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Transition town Greenhithe
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Story by Valerie Schuler in The Aucklander
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Police chase focuses on Greenhithe
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Cabinet confirms plans for Whenuapai
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Cabinet has confirmed the retention of Whenuapai as an active Air Force base. The decision reverses the previous Government's intention to consolidate the Air Force's operations at Ohakea in the Manawatu.
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2nd Hand Book Sale Hobsonville
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8am-3pm Sunday 17 May Hobsonville Hall
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Hobsonville Book Fair
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Greenhithe Village News available online
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Harcourts Greenhithe has kindly supplied the Greenhithe Village News for download from this site.
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Condolences to Colin Moore's family (updated)
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Colin Moore of Austin Rd tragically passed away on Friday 5 June
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Greenhithe rower in drama on the seas
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Lost and found again.
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'Lost' rowers finish their race (and homecoming)
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Greenhithe rower Pete Staples and his team have completed their Indian Ocean crossing in second place.
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Cindy the Cockatiel lost from Kindy
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Please help to find her
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News Items
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This folder is used to hold News Items.
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School holiday ideas
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from Upper Harbour School
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UPDATE: Diving NZ Fundraiser - Support Liam Stone
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Support National Rep Liam Stone and buy a calendar from the dairy or the Malthouse
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Liam back dive
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Liam pike
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Liam playing
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Pictures from the Lions seniors concert
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Thankyou Lions for the great work you do providing this Seniors Concert in Greenhithe for the past 32 years. We enjoyed being part of it. Our seniors are so worth it. We really appreciate you! From the members of Shore Grace Church.
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Changes to Brigham Creek Road
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From Wednesday 3 February until Friday 19 March, the section of Brigham Creek Road between Kauri Road and Hobsonville Road will operate as a one-way road for motorists heading from Hobsonville Road to Kumeu.
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Changes to Brigham Creek Road
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Brigham Creek Road map
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Photos of the Hobsonville Motorway
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From the walk on Sunday 21 February 2010
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Super city model fundamentally broken says Mayor
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The super city governance model is fundamentally broken and is pretty much beyond repair, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said today when presenting the Council submission on the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill to the Auckland Governance Select Committee.
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Blaming ‘Wellington’ a smoke screen says North Shore Mayor
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$150k Funding approved for Greenhithe Skate Park
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Numerous community projects are in line to be accelerated after agreement was reached between the Auckland Transition Agency and the North Shore City Council to allow the disposal of the former council works department in Albany and apply the funds to legacy community projects across the Shore, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said today.
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Positive outcome from Local Government Commission process says North Shore Mayor
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The final boundaries for the Auckland Council and local boards are positive for the North Shore community and provide a good basis for democratic representation, North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams said today.
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Court of Appeal ‘leaky homes’ decision to be discussed at Auckland Mayoral Forum
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North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams will discuss yesterday’s Court of Appeal decision with his colleagues on the Auckland Mayoral Forum, which meets this Friday, Mayor Williams said today.
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Changes on Brigham Creek Road in April
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Riding for the disabled
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The End of an Era for Greenhithe Riding for the Disabled
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Greenhithe Riding for the Disabled’s chairman, Arthur Eckstein will not be standing for President this year - a position that has been held by him for the last 25 years.
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Pink Ribbon Breakfast raises $2200
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Greenhithe firefighter is red hot at Poker
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Gareth Wallis (middle)
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Greenhithe Business Directory
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The Lions of Greenhithe are organising for a directory of local businesses and services to be printed. The directory will be available free to all residents of Greenhithe.
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New Auckland Council website
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A website for the new Auckland Council has gone “live.”
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Auckland Council Logo
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Hobsonville Point
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Our August newsletter marks the completion of civil works for the first stage at Hobsonville Point and touches on the many activities we now have underway to get the site ready for you to come and explore. A fantastic cafe and our Hobsonville Project Information Centre will open shortly and we have been busy building pathways and tidying the site.
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Changes to Cycle Lane west of bridge
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Cyclists using Hobsonville Road and the Upper Harbour Bridge will notice changes to their daily route from Friday 20 August, as part of the NZ Transport Agency’s SH18 Hobsonville Deviation motorway project.
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SH18 Temp cycle route
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Greenhithe Youth Facilities
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Council has allocated funds in the 2010-2011 financial year for the development of a youth facility in the Greenhithe area.
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stables
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Greenhithe's Pete Staples receives honour from PM
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Pete and his team of Trans-Indian-Ocean rowers has received a North Shore City Award from PM John Key
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Graeme Hunt dies
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Our sincere condolences to Greame's wife, two children, family and friends
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Whenuapai - George Wood is at it again
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Local Board Kick Off - report
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Ian Kerr - 4 November 2010
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Priorities for Greenhithe
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As expressed to new Councillors and Community Board members
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Pancake Breakfast Thank You
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Pancake Breakfast letter
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On behalf of the Tauhinu Sea Scout Group I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our sponsors and supporters for making our recent Pancake Breakfast another successful fundraiser for the group. Through your support the Group has raised $1,600 which will go toward the maintenance of our equipment and premises.
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Having problems with your Neighbour?
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Greenstone Pictures is producing a television series tackling disputes between neighbours.
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2011 Inaugural Lions Club Calendar
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The 2011 Inaugural Lions Club of Greenhithe Calendar has been a resounding success with sales now exceeding all expectations.
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Tauhinu Sea Scouts extension proposal for comment
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Greenhithe Youth Facility - memo from Council
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Extension to feedback on Tauhini building
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Caterer required for Lions meetings
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Update on skatepark process
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From Auckland Council
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Auckland Council re youth facility
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Missing pots and ornaments
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We have had many complaints over the last week of pots and ornaments being stolen from front doors and gardens. Many of these pots are extremely expensive.
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Missing Pots - offenders apprehended
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Update on the pots/ornaments story.
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Advice for a safer community
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Billy Lawrence - a police officer who has worked in South London and Auckland - offers advice for a safer community.
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How to create content for the greenhithe.org.nz site
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How to create and upload content to the greenhithe.org.nz site
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A brief how-to to get you going
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Upper Harbour Primary Board Concerned over Whenuapai Airport
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The Board Of Trustees of Upper Harbour Primary School wish to share information arising from the proposal to convert Whenuapai Airbase to commercial aviation. The school (along with many other North Shore schools) is within the predominant flight-path and could therefore be negatively impacted.
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Community Constable
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Hermien Kok is Community Constable for Greenhithe/Albany
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Classifieds and Discussions live on the Greenhithe Web Site
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Web site users can now post or browse classifieds for free, and discuss items of local or general interest.
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Acceptable Use Policy
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Terms and conditions for users of and content providers to this site (greenhithe.org.nz)
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Request a sports team web page
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Complete this form to get a web page for your sports team
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Mailer
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E-Mails Form Input
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Enter any special requests here
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Map of Greenhithe, North Shore, New Zealand
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Greenhithe is on the upper Waitemata Harbour, bounded by Lucas Creek to the North West and Hellyers Creek to the South East. Albany is to the North East and Hobsonville (across the Upper Harbour Bridge) to the South West.
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Shore Grace
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Harbour crossing options map
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Logos
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Wayne Matthews with Rosie 3
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How to establish your web presence
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This describes some basic steps to take if you want a web presence for your club, society or community group on the locallywired.com platform.
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Bera
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Bera MacClement
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Be Firewise on Guy Fawkes Night!
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The Fire Service encourages people to attend public fireworks displays, but if you do plan to use fireworks at home then the following fire safety tips will help
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162 Kyle Rd Development
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162 Kyle Rd letterbox drop flyer
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162 Kyle Rd subdivision drawing
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Kyle Rd Subdivision letter to NSCC
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lions senior concert
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Greenhithe Village Hall
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7 Greenhithe Rd
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NSCC recycling calendar 2010-2011
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Downloadable calendar in case you ever forget which is recycling week
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2010
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Folder for 2010 Auckland Council Elections
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archived_content
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Skatepark Quick Poll
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What do you think about a skate park in Greenhithe
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Albany Community Board candidates
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There are 4 positions available. The Community Board serves Greenhithe, Paremoremo and Albany. The boards respond to resident and community issues and submissions, and where problems may arise or where issues or initiatives need to be promoted, they act as community leaders. Community boards maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community such as community activities, footpaths and community
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