RobiNZ Personal Blog

Missing the link? Hobsonville Rd Proposed Cycleway and SH16 Cycle Path

AT are currently seeking consultation on a roadside cycleway link between Westgate and Hobsonville Point. From there it will link into the existing Upper Harbour path/cycleway to connect to the North Shore. It will run along the existing Hobsonville Rd with provision for bikes added to the road intersections along its length. Hobsonville Road Cycleway | AT Site Link Auckland Transport is working to deliver a connected safe cycle network across Auckland. The Hobsonville Road Cycleway will provide safer access for cyclists to the Hobsonville Ferry Terminal and the new bus interchange at Westgate serving the Western Express. This is... Read more →

Traffic Light Thought–Blondini Gee-Gee

I could not get a photo but, last night, followed a couple of interesting car/plate combo's on the motorway; WHYTGG | A new white Mustang BLNDNI | A 70s yellow Mini 1000 with a Blondini decal. Was a little disappointed to see the latter had doors and front wings though :) Read more →

Traffic Light Thought–Lost my memory in the car?

The first PC I owned had “a massive170mb hard drive” which was about the size of a large novel. Tonight I accidentally dropped 64GB memory (micro SD) in the car and heard a ‘clink’ as it fell and bounced somewhere. After 10 minutes searching I gave up looking as the takeaway noodles were getting cold. The search will resume in the morning light… Read more →

Traffic Light Thought - No lights, near hit, we need a signal!

Why would someone pull out of a petrol station directly in front of another car? Well after sundown and it had no lights on at all. Flashing headlights didn’t alert them, the world needs an agreed warning signal for “turn on your lights’. Even with auto lights on newer cars it seems to be more and more common. Read more →

Traffic Light Thought–Huia cycle descent magnifico sans Fun Cargo

An attempt to video one of my favourite Waitakere Ranges descents was somewhat curtailed by catching up to a Fun Cargo. Thanks to @FallenRedNinja‘s tweet, seen earlier in the week, I had an earworm for the rest of the ride! Dear twitter, I am far too pleased with myself about this. You’re welcome <3 pic.twitter.com/orW2xV0o6y— #Rebelsaurus Ninja (@FallenRedNinja) September 10, 2018 The Huia Rd descent from Titirangi; magnifico sans Fun Cargo! Read more →

Traffic Light Thought - Flat deck truckies should clear the deck!

This is an email I attempted to send to a trucking company tonight. However all the contact us or info email addresses on their website failed so the video below isn't private. Subject: Just a reminder Hi, Just a reminder to have your flat deck drivers check the deck is clear. Appears it was only a bit of packaging which fell off on the harbour bridge today but didn't know that until it hit my car. There is a ‘clunk’ as it hits the bonnet a bit of cutting compound will likely sort the mark out, anyway just adds to... Read more →

Traffic Light Thought–Cycle cameras capture cool cars!

Cyclists often moan about drivers, drivers about cyclists but in my experience the vast majority of road users respect each other. In this 101km road ride (apart from the Hwy16 path) around West, South East & CBD Auckland the only thing my front and (new) rear Cycliq cameras captured were some really cool cars. All the cars I saw/passed, who passed me were just fine: respectful gaps, no problems. ‘65 Mustang Takanini Fiat 124 Abarth at Andrew Sims Takanini. I prefer the exterior style of these over the donor Mazda MX-5, the interior is almost identical. Ferrari 430 Spyder on... Read more →

Traffic Light Thought–Corrections Van CAN numbers mean what?

For years I have seen Corrections NZ Prisoner transfer vans on the motorway heading North in the morning commuter traffic. They are distinctive and all have a prominent identification in the form of the letters CAN followed by a number. I’ve always wondered what the CAN indicated, an abbreviation? Corrections ? ? Could not figure it out and when I saw Corrections on Twitter asked them, sorted! @robincapper Years ago this used to be an abbreviation for Chubb Auckland Northland - now it’s just used as a vehicle identification number.— CorrectionsNZ (@CorrectionsNZ) August 27, 2018 Read more →

Traffic Light Thought–Spooky sights in Waikumete Cemetery

Normally a dusk dog walk in the cemetery would not worry me but I saw something rather spooky tonight. It wasn't supernatural but I did wonder what about a dozen cars cruising slowly around, seemingly following sat nav maps, was about until one went past close enough to work it out. Spooky to see, in 2018, there are still adults chasing Pokémon.. * It wasn’t at the lights but is car related so made the TLT category. Read more →

Traffic Light Thought–Cycle Commuting Fatalibee

I don't know where it happened but a bee* died on my commute tonight. Smashed into the brake lines * OK, more likely a wasp but that doesn't work for the title Read more →