Sunil Kaushal

Watch out for thunderstorm and rain today. Traffic will be a nightmare specially around school pick up times. Drive to the conditions 🙏

Heavy rain and winds lash Auckland, wild weather to continue throughout the day Some North Island regions will get up to 13 hours of rain across the day.

A message from Watercare:

Watercare will soon begin major watermain renewal works along Swanson Road (between Sturges Road and Lincoln Road), starting in late June 2026.

While full traffic management will be in place from early July (during the school holidays - YESSS), significant traffic disruption is expected to continue when school resumes on Monday, 20 July.
This includes lane reductions, contraflow traffic, and delays, particularly during peak travel times.

If families travel along Swanson Road, we encourage them to allow extra time for journeys or to consider alternative routes where possible.

Watercare

I think we live in the best country in the world and in its best part.

Thinking of Constable Matt Hunt and his family. Thank you for your service Matt and you will not be forgotten.

New Zealand Police
Neighbourhood Support Waitākere
NZ Police Association
CPNZ - Waitemata West District
North Shore, Rodney & West Auckland Police

"Matt, rest in peace – I've got the team – you will not be forgotten." – Sergeant Dean Taylor, speaking at Constable Matthew Hunt's funeral in 2020.

Today marks the sixth anniversary of Constable Matthew Hunt’s death while on duty. On Friday, 19 June 2020, Constable Hunt was shot and killed, and his partner was severely wounded during a routine traffic stop in Massey, Auckland.

Matt joined Police as a member of the Mark Solomon Wing 312, Section One, on 30 October 2017. His first day of duty was 19 March 2018. He spent most of his career working on the frontline at Ōrewa and Helensville stations before moving to Team Two of the Waitematā Road Policing Team based at Auckland Harbour Bridge Station.

Constable Hunt is described as a person of great integrity whose lifelong dream was to be a police officer. He is remembered as a young man who committed his life to protecting his community.

Today, our thoughts are with Matt’s family, friends, and colleagues who continue to grieve, as well as Constable Goldfinch and his family. Thank you for your service, Matt. You will always be remembered.

This is getting out of hand. If anyone has information please contact the police.

North Shore, Rodney & West Auckland Police

Dirt bike rider allegedly assaults police officer on foot patrol in West Auckland Police are now trying to find the rider, who abandoned his dirt bike and fled.

Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud - Maya Angelou

This is really good news for West Auckland. We need to help local businesses like these to flourish locally rather than move out of our area and go to other suburbs.

Local businesses support local jobs and economy.

West Auckland Business Club
Business West
Henderson-Massey Local Board
Ken Turner

West Auckland-based Grinding Gear Games has reported a five-times increase in revenue, from $105 million to $526m. 🎮

Just in case you are wondering why the traffic has piled up, it's the rubbish truck on fire.
Updated Tuesday, 16 June 3:24pm

Rubbish truck fire blocks lanes on Auckland motorway, major delays expected Motorists are being urged to avoid the motorway and seek alternative routes.

Thank you, Kane, for the memories. You will be missed. All the best for your next journey.

Blackcaps

| Kane Stuart Williamson, arguably New Zealand’s greatest cricketer, has declared his retirement.

West and Northwest Auckland bus changes start this Sunday, 14 June.

There will be more buses for more of the day, with changes affecting parts of Glen Eden, Titirangi, Whenuapai, New Lynn, Henderson, Te Atatū Peninsula, Hobsonville and surrounding areas.

Please check before you travel.

Key points:
• New Route 115, Westgate to Whenuapai.
• Route 154 becomes Route 15.
• Route 172 becomes Route 17.
• More trips on several local routes.

Before Monday morning, check your route, stop, and timetable on the AT app or Journey Planner.

A small check now can save a missed bus later Auckland Transport

https://at.govt.nz/projects-and-initiatives/west-auckland-bus-improvements