Moerewa skateboarders will have their own skate ramps soon after lockdown ends. As part of the PGF-funded redevelopment of Kerikeri Skate Park, the existing wooden ramp and half pipe are being dismantled and will be rebuilt at Simson Park in Moerewa. The Far North District Council had planned to truck the ramps to their new home on August 18 but that was the day lockdown started. The current plan is to move the ramps as soon as lockdown ends. The $680,000 Kerikeri Skate Park upgrade is part of a wider Domain Revitalisation Project paid for by the Provincial Growth Fund (now Kānoa Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit).
Lucky Lotto winner
A ticket sold in Whangārei was among five nationally that each won more than $26,000 with Lotto Second Division on Wednesday. The ticket, which was sold online through MyLotto, won $26,736. The winning Lotto numbers were 2, 10, 18, 25, 27 and 30 with the bonus number 40. Powerball was not struck on Wednesday and will be worth $7 million tonight.
Crash cuts power
Power was cut to 750 homes in Whangārei on Tuesday night after a car crashed into a power pole. Fortunately no one was injured in the collision on Kamo Rd around 9.15pm. The power pole was damaged and lines were brought down. Police closed the road between Percy St and State Highway 1 while both were replaced by Northpower contractors. In the meantime, 750 homes in Whau Valley, Western Hills, and Kensington were left without power until repairs were completed.
Cooking fire prompts 111 calls
Smoke billowing from a flat on Boswell St in Kawakawa about 5.30pm on Tuesday turned out to be from a pot left on a stove. Several people called 111 after seeing the smoke but the occupant managed to douse the flames before Kawakawa Fire Brigade arrived. Fire and Emergency NZ advises Northlanders to ''keep looking while you're cooking''.
Business awards postponed
Northland businesses are being reassured that the NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards will go ahead, despite having to postpone the event until the New Year. The planned October 29 awards ceremony will now be held on February 18 due to Covid lockdown and to ensure the judging panel is able to interview entrants face to face in their businesses. NorthChamber Board president Tim Robinson says face to face contact is critical to accurately assess the entries of businesses and gauge the various business operations by seeing them first hand.
