Compiled by PHOEBE FALCONER
Motorway work
The Khyber Pass viaduct section of the Southern Motorway will be closed to traffic travelling in both directions from 1am to 3am tomorrow. Northbound traffic should exit the motorway at Khyber Pass and rejoin at Wellington St, and southbound traffic should leave at Cook St and
rejoin at Khyber Pass.
The Newmarket Viaduct will be closed to northbound traffic for up to half an hour at a time between 1am and 3am on Thursday.
The Hobson St southbound, Grafton Rd southbound and Gillies Ave northbound onramps will be closed from 8pm today to 6am tomorrow.
The Wellesley St and Port offramps northbound will be closed from 8pm tomorrow to 6am on Thursday. The Symonds St onramp southbound and Northwestern to Southern Motorway link will be closed from 8pm to 6am every night until Thursday.
Bike to Work
Dig the cycling gear out and oil the wheels for Bike to Work day tomorrow . There will be a free breakfast from 6am to 9am in Aotea Square, with spot prizes and entertainment.
Grants help
Auckland City offers funding to groups whose activities benefit residents citywide. A free information session about applying starts at noon today in the Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Rd, Mt Roskill. For information, phone (09) 353-9652.
Asian writing
Writer Susan Roberts is compiling an anthology of Asian writing and needs more examples to fill her book. If you can help, email Susan
Artworks sought
Manukau City Council is looking for new works that reflect the vibrancy and flair of the city, and will pay well for them. Applications are invited from performance and visual artists, musicians, composers and writers who are based in the city. Information: phone (09) 262-8900 ext 8941. Applications close on March 5.
Teddy bears gather
The East Coast Bays Teddy Bears' Picnic starts at 10am tomorrow on the Browns Bay Village Green in Inverness Rd. The activities will be postponed to February 25 if it's wet. Phone Sally on 478-4301 for details.
Inner-city facelift
Plans are under way to revamp Lorne St, and the planners want public feedback. Email your ideas or phone (09) 379-2020 for a consultation postcard. The consultation period ends on March 12.
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