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Ask Phoebe: Ramp lights' use part of big picture
The NZ Transport Agency is responsible for the operation of ramp signals. They are managed to try to improve traffic flows throughout the motorway network.
Ask Phoebe: Engine brake evils roll on
Compression release engine brakes, also known as Jacobs brakes, are the noisiest type of brakes.
Ask Phoebe: Cycle lane no-go for motorbike commute
Scooters and motorbikes are not allowed in bike lanes or shared paths like those in Tamaki Drive (or in Advanced Stop Boxes, for that matter).
Ask Phoebe: Smoky vehicles still an offence
There used to be a campaign regarding drivers who had excessive smoke emanating from their vehicles and a free phone number to call and dob them in.
Ask Phoebe: Copters likely on police mission
Why there are so many helicopters flying over Mission Bay?
Ask Phoebe: Smashed car headache to remove
ADVICE: Auckland Transport is your best bet. If the car has not been reported stolen, the police are unable to help, as you now know.
Ask Phoebe: Drillers after Orakei sediment
Can you enlighten me as to the reason for the small drilling rig moored in the middle of the Orakei Basin lately?
Ask Phoebe: Slower users go first on shared path
ADVICE: The road code has the following to say: "Some councils have created shared paths that both cyclists and pedestrians can use.
Ask Phoebe: Rubbish run catches up on Saturday
I've always wondered about rubbish and recycling collection around public holidays.
Pedestrian barriers removed for taking departing Alice to port
The main drive was shifted on the back of a 48-axle, double-width trailer, pulled by three tractor units with another one behind to give it an extra push.
Ask Phoebe: Pukeko bridge's faded legs too well covered to merit replacing yet
Sarah Azam, media manager for the Transport Agency's Auckland and Northland regions, says the paint system is still providing effective protective coating to the structure.
Southbound connection of SH18 with SH1 just hasn't got traction
With regards to the Northern Corridor Improvements project, I see that the main reason is to provide an alternative north-south connection around the city.
Brynderwyn earthworks explained
I'm curious about the major earthworks happening around the Brynderwyns. Paul Albert, Papatoetoe.
Neighbours entitled to seek redress over nuisance trees
Our neighbours have huge trees (three storeys high in some cases).
Removing abandoned cars a rather involved process
We seem to have a car abandoned on the road outside our house.
Bus bay in Birkenhead removed for safety reasons
On the city-bound side of Mokoia Rd in Birkenhead, between Porritt Avenue and Chelsea View Drive, there is a bus stop that used to have a bus bay.
Ask Phoebe: Waiheke ferries updated
I have heard that Fullers is introducing new ferries for the Auckland-Waiheke route.
Ask Phoebe: Fencing with a neighbour
The Neighbourhood Support website provides excellent advice on this and other disputatious matters.
Ask Phoebe: Harbour views for sculpture
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