FREE BIKE LESSONS

Free bike skills and maintenance sessions will be held around Auckland in April, hosted by Auckland Transport (AT). The sessions encourage Aucklanders to get cycling. A mechanic will also be available for those wanting to learn about bike maintenance. No booking is needed but bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit AT’S website for more information.

TSUNAMI SIREN ALERT

The end of daylight savings on April 2 will trigger the city’s tsunami sirens. There is no cause for alarm as it’s part of Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management Committee’s twiceyearly siren test. The test sequence will be three sets of tones, each signalling a specific action. They will sound for one minute each and there will be 15 seconds between each set. In an emergency, tones will sound for longer. The tests give residents the opportunity to find out what the sirens sound like, so they can be prepared in the event of a real emergency.

SAFETY ON THE ROADS

Families and community groups are being encouraged to sign up to Road Safety Week 2017, which runs from May 8 to 14, to help spread road safety messages. The awareness week is an opportunity for community groups, families, schools and companies to take action on local road safety issues, and run activities and campaigns to promote safe road use and prevent needless casualties. Visit the Road Safety Week website for more information on how to get involved.

FREE TICKETS

Win a double pass to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on April 19 at The Civic. To enter head to our Neighbourly page and like the Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat post. A joyous retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 scheming brothers and his coat of many colours, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a kaleidoscope of catchy songs and colourful dance numbers, parodying various musical styles. Tickets start from $70.