‘Smart’ parking trial saves drivers’ time
The 100 in-ground sensors installed in Mornington shopping areas from late December are on a six-month trial.
The in-ground sensors transmit data to electric signs which show the number of available spaces inside a car park, or strip, saving drivers from looking for a free space.
The sensors can detect a vehicle parked on them indicating that the bay is occupied or available. They do not detect or record information about the driver, passengers, or vehicle.
The sensors do not issue infringements for overstaying time limits but, if they detect vehicles are parking over the time limits, that data may be used by traffic officers to increase patrols in those areas. There is no suggestion the parking trial will lead to paid parking.
Branch close ‘no surprise’
THE closure of the Rosebud branch of the ANZ Bank on 18 March was on the cards for the past six months.
In October 2020, the bank’s general manager for Victoria Michael Wake said: “Every year we see 10 per cent less transactions at our branches because our customers no longer use them for everyday banking like they used to.
“While branch activity has declined, we’ve seen a spike in demand for many of our non-branch roles, such as customer contact centres and the operations team which manages hardship and other inquiries.
“The majority of our customers now prefer the convenience of doing their banking when it suits them. Our apps and call centres are convenient, and we’ve also seen a number of passbook customers opting for debit cards recently to expand their banking options.”
Snow falls in South Island, possible thunderstorms for North Island
26 Apr, 2021 08:15 PM
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It s a wet and possibly thundery start for parts of the North Island, but will improve later in the day. Photo / Joel Ford
It s a wet and possibly thundery start for parts of the North Island, but will improve later in the day. Photo / Joel Ford
Herald reporter based in HamiltonNikki.Preston@nzme.co.nz
Large parts of the North Island are waking up to a wet morning with thunderstorms possible from Te Kuiti through to Auckland.
MetService is warning a band of rain is heading up from Te Kuiti and Waitomo right up to Auckland, bringing with it rain for most of the morning before easing later this afternoon.