The Kaipara District Council is seeking feedback about proposed connectivity improvements for Dargaville. KDC is devising ways to make it easier and safer for people to cycle and walk between Dargaville’s residential area and town centre with the Kaipara Cycle Network Connections project. Two proposed designs provide dedicated routes for active modes of transport, reducing emissions locally and making it easier for residents and visitors to walk, scoot, and cycle where they want to go. That’s right, unicycling to school, work or to see friends and whānau could be on the cards soon. Drop-in sessions are organised for next week. The first session is between 5pm and 7pm on July 25 at the Kaipara Community Centre on 38 Hokianga Rd in Dargaville. The second is between 12pm and 2pm on July 27 at the same venue. More information can be found at www.kaipara.govt.nz.
Bronze for butchers
Miller’s Meats: Bream Bay Butchers in Ruakākā scooped a bronze medal for their Miller’s Made shoulder bacon at the 100% NZ Bacon and Ham Awards. Judging took place over three days, with a team of butchers and culinary experts inspecting and sampling the country’s finest bacon and ham products. A Hawke’s Bay producer scored double gold and took out the overall supreme award for both the bacon and ham categories. Wild Game in Hastings impressed the judges with their middle eye/loin bacon and boneless ham entries.
Single-vehicle crash
No one was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Whangārei on Tuesday evening. Fire and Emergency NZ northern shift manager Josh Pennefather said a call was received at 7.20pm and two fire trucks from Whangārei were sent to Morningside Rd. The road was not blocked.