JULY 2016

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There's been a lot of discussion about the apartments planned for the top of Meadowbank Rd (behind the BP), so we've arranged for the developer to come and speak to us at our meeting on August 2. If you're interested in this project we hope you'll join us - details below.

Also causing lots of local - and national - gossip is the TV show 'The Block NZ' which is being filmed right here on St Johns Rd. Up to 6,000 people are expected to visit our 'hood for the open homes on Saturday August 6! Read on to find out more and plan your travel accordingly.

More local news and information below! As always, we appreciate your feedback. Please email us at mail@mbsjra.co.nz.

5+ STOREY APARTMENTS FOR MEADOWBANK RD?

Come and hear developer Murdoch Dryden talk about Auckland Council's Special Housing Area (SHA) planned for 6-14 Meadowbank Rd. Although plans and drawings are not yet finalised, Murdoch will be able to discuss many aspects of the design such as heights of the buildings, the potential site layout and who the apartments might appeal to. All welcome, see mbsjra.co.nz/events for details.

GOING ROUND THE BLOCK

St Johns Rd will be closed between Dorchester St and Blackett Cres and detours in place on Saturday August 6 for 'The Block' open homes. Our temporary neighbours from this popular home renovation TV show have been very courteous and we've enjoyed making them welcome! However we do expect a day of traffic chaos as up to 6,000 people are expected to attend the open homes. If you're going, consider walking, biking or using public transport! More details at mbsjra.co.nz/events

NEW RULES FOR YOUR PROPERTY

The final Unitary Plan recommendations go public on the afternoon of July 27. This means you'll be able to search for your property online on the Auckland Council website and find out what new planning rules (e.g. maximum number of dwellings permitted) are likely to apply to each property in Auckland. See the article in the NZ Herald for more details.

1,100 TREES PLANTED AT WAIATARUA RESERVE

It's amazing what can be achieved when locals put in the spadework together! Read our report on the fantastic efforts by all volunteers - kids and dogs included - at the planting day at Waiatarua Reserve on July 9. Read more...

LOCAL CRIME WAVE?

Locals on social media site Neighbourly.co.nz have reported an increase in thefts from cars in our area, and Remuera Golf Club has recently endured several burglaries and cases of vandalism. You can report suspicious activity at the golf course to the police or Matrix Security on 579 1567. Please everyone, remember to lock your cars and do not leave ANY valuables in them overnight! 

JOIN US!

A reminder that subs are due for the 2016-17 financial year (valid until April 2017). Your subs help us stretch our funding grants from Orakei Local Board and are a bargain at $10 per household. See mbsjra.co.nz/join.

And if you're a local design guru who can volunteer some time to help us design eye-catching flyers for our events, please get in touch! Email mail@mbsjra.co.nz.

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 1: Public meeting hosted by our local MP for Tamaki, Simon O'Connor, about housing redevelopment in Tamaki ward. Includes parts of St Johns (Felton Mathew Ave across to Howard Hunter and Colin Maiden Park, all of Auckland Uni campus and the industrial area off Morrin Road). 7pm, St Heliers Church and Community Centre, 100 St Heliers Bay Rd.

August 2: Next meeting of the Meadowbank & St Johns Residents Association. Guest speaker: Murdoch Dryden, developer of the Special Housing Area planned for Meadowbank Rd. 7.30pm, St Chads Church, 38 St Johns Rd. More information at mbsjra.co.nz/monthly-meeting-august-2016

August 6: 'The Block' open home event and road closure on St Johns Rd. More information at mbsjra.co.nz/events

August 8: If you missed our AGM, here's another local opportunity to engage with candidates for Auckland's mayor: 7.15pm, St Heliers Church and Community Centre, 100 St Heliers Bay Rd. More information at www.orakei.org

September 14: 'Meet the Orakei Local Board Candidates' event at St Chads Church, 38 St Johns Rd. Details on Facebook. More information to come. 

© 2016 Meadowbank and St Johns Residents Association

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