https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/490031/lessons-from-bola-unheeded-we-created-a-false-sense-of-security New Zealand was warned 35 years ago about the effects of deforestation of hillsides, draining of wetlands and building behind stopbanks, a freshwater expert …
‘We haven’t learnt much’: Environmental advocate lays down challenge to councils over flood mitigation
“It’s not just climate change that is causing this problem. We have engineered or contributed to these disasters. “We have taken the wetlands, or sponges, …
Block Emergency Preparedness Handbook
Block Emergency Preparedness Handbook This handbook gives you practical, detailed information on how to prepare, plan and recover from emergencies. You’ll learn how to make …
Kumeu College Update
An update from the Ministry of Education on the new Kumeu College/HS. “Work has been ongoing and the Ministry is due to complete its detailed …
Potential slowdown on SH16 Upgrades Averted
GOOD NEWS! Kumeu Community Action has been advised that FUNDING HAS BEEN CONFIRMED for Stage 2 ( Brighams Creek to Kumeu) of the SH16 safety …
The Long Awaited High School by 2026?
This is the full Ministry of Education statement regarding a local secondary school in the NW. It was sourced by Olga Sakey, Kumeu Community Action …
Auckland Unitary Plan Changes
From 1 April 2022, Aucklanders are being invited to comment on draft changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan. Then from August, submissions on the AUP …
Writing letters about the possible SH16 upgrade delays.
Kumeu Community Action posted about the possible delaying of Stage 2 – SH16’s safety upgrades. If you are writing to NZTA to express your concern, …
Budget Blowout Threatens SH16 Upgrade
We have been advised from discussions between the Rodney Local Board and Waka Kotahi (NZTA) that the project cost increases to stage 2 for the …
Left with nowhere to turn-More delays-more frustration
$50m West Auckland busway delayed up to nine months by Covid-19, building hold-ups https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/127722345/50m-west-auckland-busway-delayed-up-to-nine-months-by-covid19-building-holdups?cid=app-android&fbclid=IwAR3wUWVzo7-1M615Q8d5wiYsE5aGCSEj9dmnvOiB05kpbFOSSk4cj6C_VEg