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themillwaterinsider CCTV There has been a recent suggestion to local resident and business-owner Colin Roberts by the NZ Police, that the installation of a Closed Circuit TV system would potentially benefit the local community. The implication is that a system of this nature would reduce and deter crime and improve the NZ Police's ability to respond to issues in the area. Colin has had significant feedback on the matter via Facebook and is now trying to obtain further information on costs and other matters. He will then disseminate this information as it becomes available.
Sunday morning football The regular social game continues each Sunday at Metro Park East (on the Parkway). All are welcome to join in.
Safe Zones Congratulations to Colin Roberts for implementing the Safe Zones at Roberts Cafe and other businesses around Millwater. For those who haven't caught on, those businesses showing one of the safe zone signs have made themselves available for any children who feel they are in risk or need help.
reported more than once, further action may be taken by Police. Reminder again about reporting defective street lights: https://at.govt.nz/about-us/contact-us/report-a-problem/
Millwater Central Parking Clearly, anyone who transports their children to Silverdale School or Kingsway currently, and tries parking anywhere near Millwater Central, will be familiar with the dire parking issues around there. In truth, these issues persist beyond these peak hours also, with the multitude of tradies working in the area and those just seeking a pie and coke during the day soaking up the majority of parks. Well, the good news is that there is an end in sight, with it forecast that the parks around the back of Millwater Central to be reinstated within two to three weeks. In the meantime, there is the large parking area on Millwater Parkway, about 200m from the intersection that can be used – just bring your brolly and waterproof shoes.
Road safety and little people
Inappropriate Driving If you see inappropriate driving in Millwater (e.g. speeding, red-light running, tailgating), make a note of the vehicle make, model, colour and rego, then jump on https://forms. police.govt.nz/forms/online-community-roadwatchreport/9 and report it. The Police will acknowledge your report, contact the vehicle’s owner and remind them of the relevant correct driving behaviour. If the same car gets
There have been a couple of slightly disturbing events and near misses recently, with one Orewa College student being hit by a car on Bankside Road. While the crossing team at the corner of Bankside and Millwater Parkway do a great job of increasing the safety of young ones there, it seems there are numerous other areas where they are still at risk. While the majority of drivers in the area seem to be aware of the risk, there is still a number who seem oblivious to this and do not drive accordingly. Let’s make sure that all our small people know they have to allow for distracted drivers. On this note, it is disappointing to still see the number of vehicles being driven around the area where the driver is on the phone (not hands free). Maybe the CCTV system mentioned above could be used to have a look at this behaviour.
