Birkdale, Auckland

1268 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1275 days ago

Auckland Harbour Bridge cycle rally: Arrested cyclist says access to bridge needed to modernise city

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou. The man who was arrested at the cycle rally over the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Sunday says having cycle access on the bridge is key to modernising the city.

Epsom resident Jason Mathieson arrived early and broke through the police blockade at the Curran St on-ramp to the bridge … View more
Tēnā koutou. The man who was arrested at the cycle rally over the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Sunday says having cycle access on the bridge is key to modernising the city.

Epsom resident Jason Mathieson arrived early and broke through the police blockade at the Curran St on-ramp to the bridge shortly before Bike Auckland's 'Liberate the Lane' rally began.

Mathieson, who works as bicycle messenger and claims to “live on my bike”, believes a cycle path over the bridge is the key to unlocking Auckland as a modern city.

“It should be an exciting project for the city.”

After unsuccessfully pressuring police to “let this happen”, Mathieson saw his opportunity to throw himself and his bike over the gate when one of the police officers momentarily glanced away.

“It's not like you are trying to break the law, but rather break and idea, the idea that bikes can’t go over the bridge.”

As Mathieson made his way to the bridge, he thought he had made it, until he saw another police blockade in his way, where he was arrested.

“I watched everyone go over the bridge from the back of the police car.”

Click 'read more' for the full story.

1267 days ago

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Our base weekly… View more
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1270 days ago

How Auckland's most famous press photos ended up in Arkansas

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, An auction of royal tour press photos taken by Stuff's predecessor companies is a curious new episode in the strange tale of millions of Australasian press photos. Read the story below:

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1268 days ago

Crown to buy and demolish harbourfront homes worth $23m to build Auckland's new cycle and pedestrian bridge

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Seven harbourfront homes worth an estimated $23.4m are to be bought and demolished by the Government to make way for Auckland’s new $785m cycling and walking bridge.

Residents on Princes St in the upmarket North Shore suburb of Northcote Point were first told the Crown needed to acquire their … View more
Seven harbourfront homes worth an estimated $23.4m are to be bought and demolished by the Government to make way for Auckland’s new $785m cycling and walking bridge.

Residents on Princes St in the upmarket North Shore suburb of Northcote Point were first told the Crown needed to acquire their homes in March last year.

Back then, the plan was for the Northern Pathway to be built as an attachment to the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, with the properties needing to make way for the project's off-ramp.

That plan was dropped in favour of the new cycling bridge announced by the Government last week. But the homes – worth an average of $3.3m each – still have to go.

Click 'read more' for our full report.

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1268 days ago

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Michelle from Beach Haven

GONE - FREE - dressing table stool, perfect condition.
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1274 days ago

Browns Bay locals believe 'danger is imminent' from house dangling over eroding clifftop

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou neighbours. Browns Bay locals fear property on the edge of an eroding cliff will soon collapse onto the popular beach below, as the property owner battles a lengthy resource consent process to stabilise the site.

The property on Beechwood Rd in Rothesay Bay was issued a dangerous … View more
Tēnā koutou neighbours. Browns Bay locals fear property on the edge of an eroding cliff will soon collapse onto the popular beach below, as the property owner battles a lengthy resource consent process to stabilise the site.

The property on Beechwood Rd in Rothesay Bay was issued a dangerous building notice in September 2020 following a spate of slips which sent boulders, fencing and a mature pōhutukawa tree tumbling down onto Browns Bay Beach.

The notice did not apply to the house, but decking, fencing and concrete piles - some of which protrude over the edge of the cliff.

Auckland Council previously told Stuff it was satisfied two houses near the cliff’s edge were not at risk, however regular beach-goer Paul Jury said pipes, balustrades, orange safety fencing, a second pōhutukawa tree and bits of concrete continue to pile up on the beach.

Jury believed it was only a matter of time until “something serious” fell down the cliff during a storm or strong winds.

The owners of the property atop the cliff had applied for resource consent to repair and stabilise the site, but this was taking longer than expected "due to the complexity of the site access and the work required", Auckland Council’s David Pawson said.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

1269 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1269 days ago

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Michelle from Beach Haven

GONE - pending pick up -Free - chair, has only been used as a decorative piece in the bedroom. It’s about the size of a dining chair. Pick up Beach Haven.

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1270 days ago

Confidence.

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1270 days ago

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Experience the rugged beauty of the West Coast on the 5-day ‘Gecko’ adventure or fall into the rhythm of nature … View more
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1273 days ago

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Kenneth from Northcote Point

The whole argument about electric vehicles is absolutely totally one sided because the media has got it in there teeth like a rabid dog so there is no argument....that's all you see on the bloody TV....a whole one sided media driven load of crap!!!

1270 days ago

#EVENT! Rangatira Rangers Planting Day - this Saturday

The Team from Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society (Inc.)

Join the Rangatira Reserve Rangers for a planting day this Saturday 12th June 🌱 Meet 10 am – 1 pm at 99 Kia Ora Road.

What to bring? spades, gloves, snacks, water, enclosed shoes and your family and friends! Hope you can make it!

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1271 days ago

Daffodil Day Area Coordinators

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Can you commit a few hours per week for the weeks leading up to Daffodil Day for our street appeal on Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August? A current driver’s license and a car/vehicle will be needed as you will be required to drive around on Daffodil Day to ensure our collectors have … View moreCan you commit a few hours per week for the weeks leading up to Daffodil Day for our street appeal on Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August? A current driver’s license and a car/vehicle will be needed as you will be required to drive around on Daffodil Day to ensure our collectors have their high visibility vests, eftpos machines, buckets and receive lots of support. If you are confident adapting to new software systems this will be a bonus! Our aim is to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are here to help and support people with cancer, and their whanau. In the first instance and for more detailed information, please email your interest including your best contact number to Sudha Bhana Manager Volunteering sbhana@akcansoc.org.nz

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1271 days ago

Rotary Annual Charity Book Fair, Northcote College

Bob from Northcote

We are underway with collecting second hand books for our Annual Charity Book Fair - traditionally being one of the largest in Auckland. From this Saturday 12th June, books can be dropped off at 6, Z service stations as listed on the accompanying flyer. We are grateful for your continued support. … View moreWe are underway with collecting second hand books for our Annual Charity Book Fair - traditionally being one of the largest in Auckland. From this Saturday 12th June, books can be dropped off at 6, Z service stations as listed on the accompanying flyer. We are grateful for your continued support. All funds raised go back to the community through support to schools and funding of community programmes and projects.

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