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Auckland SkyCity Convention Centre fire: Photos capture moments the CBD stood still

Auckland Reporters Reporter from Central Leader

Photos taken by Stuff's visual journalists capture the magnitude of the SkyCity Convention Centre fi…

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Updated: Fire crews expected to work throughout Wednesday

The Team from Auckland Council

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to work on the fire at the New Zealand International Convention Centre on Hobson Street and expects to continue working throughout the day.

SkyCity fire update - traffic, road closures and bus disruptions

Neighbourly.co.nz

The SkyCity fire is continuing to burn on Wednesday morning - with severe gales and rain forecast. There have been major road closures and bus timetable changes. Make sure you're up to date with the latest:

TRAFFIC: Due to major traffic delays expected in central Auckland, we are advising … View moreThe SkyCity fire is continuing to burn on Wednesday morning - with severe gales and rain forecast. There have been major road closures and bus timetable changes. Make sure you're up to date with the latest:

TRAFFIC: Due to major traffic delays expected in central Auckland, we are advising Aucklanders to avoid unnecessary travel into the city centre," says Auckland Transport spokesperson John Nottage.
"If you can work from home or from a non-central location, or start work later in the day, we recommend you do so. More updates here.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Auckland Transport says detours are affecting the NX2 22A, 22N, 22R, 221X, 223X, 24B, 24R, 24W, 243X, 248X, 82, 802, 923, 75, 18, 151X, 171X, 172X, 195X, 209, 105, 106, 110, 125X, 129, 132, 132X, 133, 133X, 134 InnerLink and OuterLink bus services. There are also changes to bus stops.

-The SkyCity carpark was expected to open this morning and customers whose cars were stuck in the carpark on Tuesday night wouldn't be charged for the extra day.

SkyCity fire: Stay away from Auckland CBD and out of 'toxic' smoke

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Speed limit reductions decided today

Neighbourly.co.nz

Speed reductions on around 700 Auckland roads will be decided this afternoon.

Some of the dangerous roads considered for the reductions include Dairy Flat Highway, Whitford Rd, Hobson St and Karangahape Rd.

People are divided on whether reductions should be enforced. What are your thoughts?

Auckland SkyCity Convention Centre fire timelapse

Laine Moger Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland SkyCity Convention Centre fire: SkyCity shares drop following blaze

Tom Pullar-strecker, Amanda Cropp And Anna Loren Reporter from Central Leader

A free music and meditation experience

Concert for Inner Peace

Music lovers, don’t miss this upcoming free concert featuring local and visiting European musicians, performing meditative compositions inspired by the dream of world peace.

Performers will be drawing from the vast musical legacy of the late Indian spiritual master and musician/composer Sri … View moreMusic lovers, don’t miss this upcoming free concert featuring local and visiting European musicians, performing meditative compositions inspired by the dream of world peace.

Performers will be drawing from the vast musical legacy of the late Indian spiritual master and musician/composer Sri Chinmoy. Plus interactive kirtan-style mantric songs the audience can respond to in the finale.

● When: Thursday evening, October 31, 7:00pm
● Where: Pioneers Women’s Memorial Hall, 2 Freyberg Place, off High Street, CBD.

Admission free. You can reserve seating at www.innermusic2019.org or call 022 081 4727. Further information, please visit www.meditationauckland.co.nz Reserve a seat

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Auckland SkyCity Convention Centre fire: Auckland commuters stuck in CBD

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Public transport: How does Auckland compare to other cities?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Poor public transport is among the most pressing challenges facing Auckland's tourism industry, multiple studies have found.
Auckland Transport hopes a new public transport system to the airport will help solve the problem. What do you think of Auckland's public transport?… View moreHi neighbours, Poor public transport is among the most pressing challenges facing Auckland's tourism industry, multiple studies have found.
Auckland Transport hopes a new public transport system to the airport will help solve the problem. What do you think of Auckland's public transport? How does it compare to other cities you've visited? What should be done to improve it?

Best Wildlife Travel Destination in the World? 🐻🐻🐻

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Best Wildlife Travel Destination in the world?

Finland has been selected by the global wildlife Travel Index announced as the best country to visit for wildlife travel adventure.
Thanks to the high levels of environmental sustainability, unique biodiversity, … View moreRelianz Travel Fun Fact

Best Wildlife Travel Destination in the world?

Finland has been selected by the global wildlife Travel Index announced as the best country to visit for wildlife travel adventure.
Thanks to the high levels of environmental sustainability, unique biodiversity, beautiful landscapes & conservation efforts, wildlife travel enthusiasts can find Finland to be the most accomodating home to all the local animal species as well as destination for travellers.

Auckland SkyCity Convention Centre new build: What we know

Laine Moger Reporter from Central Leader

Recipe: Turbot with Oyster & Hollandaise with Broad beans & peas (Foam of Pods)

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Serves 4

Ingredients
350 g Turbot - Filet no skin or bones
4 Oysters - out of shell roughly chopped
1 Shallot - brunoises
1 Chives - finely cut
1 tsp Mayonnaise
… View moreServes 4

Ingredients
350 g Turbot - Filet no skin or bones
4 Oysters - out of shell roughly chopped
1 Shallot - brunoises
1 Chives - finely cut
1 tsp Mayonnaise
Pinch Lemon Zest

Hollandaise
2 Egg yolks
100 g Butter - clarified
1 tbsp Vinegar
Pinch Salt
Broad beans
Peas
Pea feathers

Foam
2 Shallots
100 ml White Wine
600 ml Chicken Stock
150 gr Peas
Bean pods
125 gr Butter per 500 ml liquid.

Process
Filling - Fish
Mix oyster, shallot, chives, mayo and zest. Put into pipping bag. Portion the fish into 90 gm pieces, preferably triangles. Cut a pocket into the pieces and fill with the oyster mix.

Hollandaise
Wisp a sabayon in a bain-marie with yolk, vinegar and salt. Add butter little by little while whipping. Season at the end.

Beans
Break the beans out of the pods by pushing it through the shell. Blanch the beans for 10 seconds and squeeze the inner bean out of the skin.

Foam
Sautee shallot in a large based pot. Deglaze with the wine, then add stock. Bring it to boil and add the peas and bean pods. Cook for 2 mins and strain. Spread the green stuff on the tray and cool it down. When cold, blend it all. Strain and season. Add 125 g butter per 500 ml.

At Service
Bake the fish at 80 degrees for 16 minutes.
Add the beans and peas to the hollandaise with a bit of fine cut chives.
Spoon the hollandaise in the base on a large serving bowl.
Put the fish on top and garnish with pea feathers.