IN BRIEF

• Published date: 04 November 2021
• Publication title: Northland Age, The

Cycle trail closures

Sections of the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail are closed while asbestos piping is removed. The closures affect the Moerewa area of the trail with Kingi Rd to Lucas Rd shut for up to three days; and Lucas Rd to Pembroke St as well as Pembroke St to Station Rd closed for four days at most.

Cops reject ‘bad advice’Police have urged caution after “bad advice” for trampers and walkers has done the rounds on social media. Outdoor, tramping, and community groups have hosted a post on Facebook that recommends people lost with low battery on their phone change their voicemail message rather than call 111. Police say anyone in this situation should dial 111. People are urged to use the Plan My Walk app, which records trip intentions and contacts, and to take a distress beacon.

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