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Cliff Mail
- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
Vision Kerikeri submission on FNDC long term plan 2021-31
Vision Kerikeri (VKK) has submitted the following feedback on the long term plan as well as making verbal submissions to the Council...

Cliff Mail
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1 min
Recent VKK submissions
It seems to be a very busy time for public consultations. The team at Vision Kerikeri has been busy and have this week lodged our...

By Rod Brown
- Apr 22, 2020
- 4 min
The sad story of Kerikeri’s main street problem 1931 to 2020
Projects the likes of Te Hononga, which creates a community hub and town square in Kawakawa are close to completion and a Kaitaia Town...

By Cliff Mail
- Oct 24, 2019
- 1 min
Speed limit review: Kapiro Road is missing!
In 2017 Vision Kerikeri (VKK) wrote to the Far North District Council suggesting that the speed limit on Kapiro Road needed to be...

Cliff Mail
- Jun 15, 2019
- 1 min
Are ratepayers subsidising developers?
In an opinion piece published in The Northland Age this week, Vision Kerikeri Chair, David Clendon, highlights some of the development...

By Cliff Mail
- Jun 15, 2018
- 4 min
Planning for Kerikeri's growth: A cycle friendly town?
In the context of our recent article on planning for the growth of Kerikeri this article on the cycle and pedestrian friendly town of...

By Rod Brown
- Jun 7, 2018
- 3 min
Planning for Kerikeri's growth
Are we using the correct population data set? Population trends should be a key pillar in planning for and managing future infrastructure...

By Rod Brown
- Mar 16, 2018
- 3 min
Kerikeri Road: It is time to speak up
Heard of the expression “the squeaky wheel gets the oil”? Well Kerikeri, it is time to start squeaking! The Far North District Council...

By Rod Brown
- Feb 17, 2018
- 1 min
Kerikeri fast charging station is open
Electric vehicle (EV) owners now have a fast charging station available here in Kerikeri. Located behind the John Butler Centre it is the...

By Cliff Mail
- Feb 4, 2018
- 1 min
KEVNS coming to Kerikeri
It was great to read the announcement by Kerikeri Retirement Village that they have decided to introduce a fleet of electric vehicles...

Cliff Mail
- Sep 21, 2017
- 2 min
Electric Vehicles: Not a fanboy thing - it's about saving money (and the planet)
We were pleased to see the recent announcement by The Northland Regional Council (NRC) regarding its growing fleet of electric and hybrid...

By Rod Brown
- Jul 6, 2017
- 2 min
Kapiro Road: Time to reduce the speed limit?
When you first drive along Kapiro road the current speed limit may not seem unreasonable. However, there are a number of factors which...

By Cliff Mail
- Jun 1, 2017
- 1 min
SH10 / Waipapa Rd Intersection: Preferred solution revealed at public information day
The NZTA held a public information day on 1 June on the preferred solution that has been developed for the intersection of SH10 & Waipapa...

By Rod Brown
- Sep 2, 2016
- 2 min
Effective traffic circulation for Kerikeri CBD: Background to issue
In my article of 18 August I raised the issue of an effective traffic circulation solution for Kerikeri. In response to a number of...

Cliff Mail
- Aug 30, 2016
- 1 min
Last train runs on Far North rail line
While most of us knew this was going to happen, the last train has run on the rail line north of Whangarei. Watch out for the additional...

Cliff Mail
- Aug 1, 2016
- 1 min
Petition regarding Northland Rail
Grow Northland Rail is a group promoting an integrated transport strategy that includes; fair funding for Rail, will help the Northland...

By Cliff Mail
- Apr 19, 2016
- 1 min
Roundabouts: The rules of engagement
We had a little feedback to our "roundabout roundup" article (28 March) which looked at the landscaping of these in Kerikeri and...

By Cliff Mail
- Mar 27, 2016
- 3 min
Roundabout roundup
As a resident of Kerikeri you will be aware of the growing number of roundabouts in and around the town. The latest has appeared at the...

Cliff Mail
- Nov 1, 2015
- 1 min
Ultra fast broadband coming to Kerikeri
Kerikeri was among 11 towns in the Northland region which the government shortlisted for funding ultra-fast broadband in 2015. To achieve...

Cliff Mail
- Oct 1, 2015
- 1 min
Is designating Mangakahia Rd as a SH the right roading strategy?
The Northland Regional Transport Plan Mangakahia Rd is described as a strategic lifeline, and it is proposed to designate it as a State...