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Enrol now in TAPAC’s Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes for children, teens and adults.
Choose from acting for screen, improvisation, singing and songwriting, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, circus arts, acting, presenting and public speaking, flamenco, burlesque, little movers, Scottish country … View moreEnrol now in TAPAC’s Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes for children, teens and adults.
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Term 2 launches the week of 3 May. Check out our programme and enrol online at : tapac.org.nz...
Pocket park, boardwalks and planting for northern end of Queen Street.
Auckland Council & Auckland Transport want your feedback on the proposals for Queen Street. Read More to see the plans and have your say on the proposed changes.
Consultation is open now, closing on 7 May 2021.
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Normal hours resume from Tuesday 20 April after testing revealed no toxic substances were present despite a strange smell during renovation works on the library's roof.
Auckland Council is pleased to announce the theme for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021 (2-17 October): 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙖̄𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞 … View moreAuckland Council is pleased to announce the theme for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021 (2-17 October): 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙖̄𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙪.
Learn about Auckland’s rich heritage – from our natural landscape and historic architecture, through incredible treasures, to stories of our trailblazing people; all of which have made Tāmaki Makaurau the desire of many.
Event submissions for the festival are currently open for consideration. If you’d like to be included, please visit the website at Read More to start. 👇
The closing date is 5pm on 9 May 2021.
While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.
After 40 years on Quay Street and an 18-month sojourn away from the downtown construction site, one tree was repositioned … View moreWhile the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.
After 40 years on Quay Street and an 18-month sojourn away from the downtown construction site, one tree was repositioned street-side in Quay Street and the other now takes pride of place in the city’s new Te Wānanga waterfront space.
Reaching out over the water and reuniting the city centre with the sea, Te Wānanga and the much-awaited Quay Street enhancements will open for Aucklanders in June.
Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's is backing penguins living in the wild.
The aquarium has given $3000 to three non-profit organisations that support penguin conservation, to mark Sunday's World Penguin Day.
During the past year, keepers have been creating art- with the help of the King … View moreAuckland's Kelly Tarlton's is backing penguins living in the wild.
The aquarium has given $3000 to three non-profit organisations that support penguin conservation, to mark Sunday's World Penguin Day.
During the past year, keepers have been creating art- with the help of the King and Gentoo penguins- and selling their wares in the aquarium shop.
The team collected black pebbles previously used by Gentoo penguins to make nests to create miniature works of art.
They used the birds' discarded tail feathers as paintbrushes.
Even the penguins contributed to the cause by waddling through a puddle of non-toxic paint and strategically placed cardboard.
Staff then framed their paintings for sale.
Funds raised through the aquarium's penguin art project will be given to Wildlife Hospital, Penguin Rescue and NZ Bird Rescue Charitable Trust, which work to protect New Zealand's penguin populations.
"Our team is passionate about penguins and we’ve had so much fun creating our art over the last year," said penguin keeper Kristen Buckley.
"It's awesome to be able to raise awareness about the problems New Zealand's wild penguins are facing and doing it in a fun way."
The King and Gentoo penguins at the aquarium were ambassadors for their species, she said, inspiring visitors to learn more about them and find out how they can protect them in the wild.
The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
Find out more info here: bit.ly...
This bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.
- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of … View moreThis bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.
- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of the others - the suction cups/rubber stoppers increases the safety
Due to the design of the product - it is hard to measure accurate dimensions. But the approximate dimensions are as follows:
Length: 62/63 cms
Width: 27/28 cms
Height: 19/20 cms
Reason for selling: Baby has out grown.
Just like new. Pick up from St Lukes.
Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland… View moreSunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.
Here are letters from Michael Menzies, a Prisoner of War in Japan, to his friend Norm Ryder:
6/5/45
Dear Norm,
Still existing and anticipating a speedy reunion.
Appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.
I often have the Queen St blues and a perpetual Waitemata thirst and occasionally a nicotine fit.
Received three of your letters and am anxiously
awaiting for more.
Your Affectionate Pal
Snowy
Michael Menzies' letter to his relatives:
2/12/43
Dear Auntie Kate and Ange,
I received your very welcomed letter dated May 25th on Nov 25 th.
Although Jack has received a parcel from St Johns Association London and a very brief letter from Kathleen, this is the first I have received in twenty two long months.
I had given up all hope of getting mail so imagine the thrill it gave me.
There is only one thing I need Auntie and that is news, especially of Pat.
Please don’t keep it from me if anything has happened to him for that would only hurt me all the more.
I can’t help but think the worst has happened to him.
How is everyone in New Zealand?
I have made several radio broadcasts from here, did you hear any of them?
Of course I know you’ll understand when I tell you that our correspondence is limited in more ways than one.
Please don’t send money as you suggested, but a few packs of cigarettes, gum, and a photo would be very welcome.
Apart from a few attacks of asthma Jack is very well and sends his love to all.
I assure you Auntie that you have no need to worry so much over Jack or myself as we are both together which makes it much easier on me and under the circumstances the treatment is fair enough.
There are many things I want to ask you and tell you but unfortunately they will have to wait until peace has been restored once more to this mad world.
Well auntie I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and
Along with it I send the seasons greetings and all my love.
Lots and lots of love.
Mick
Auckland Star Nov 1945 (2).PDF story about Menzies brothers as Prisoners of War.PDF Download View
Tania Sunde has made some gorgeous handmade wreaths and they are now at
Red Magnolia
330 Point Chevalier Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland
Hi neighbours, I have a gorgeous, friendly silver/grey tabby female cat who has been hanging about my home for a day or so. No collar or microchip. If this sounds like your cat, please get in touch!
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
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Hello, we are having a big big clear out and there is a room full of stuff for collection on Monday, much of it for a minimal donation or free. There are clothes, shoes, furniture, lots of items.....our house will be open from 11 - 3 for collection. 38 West View Road, Westmere. It's the peach … View moreHello, we are having a big big clear out and there is a room full of stuff for collection on Monday, much of it for a minimal donation or free. There are clothes, shoes, furniture, lots of items.....our house will be open from 11 - 3 for collection. 38 West View Road, Westmere. It's the peach coloured house with no number on the letter box.
A facelift is set to roll out on Queen St, in Auckland's CBD.
Wide boardwalks, seating and native plants in planter boxes will soon replace the plastic sticks and temporary footpaths on Queen St between Customs St and Shortland St.
Auckland Council has unveiled plans to remove emergency … View moreA facelift is set to roll out on Queen St, in Auckland's CBD.
Wide boardwalks, seating and native plants in planter boxes will soon replace the plastic sticks and temporary footpaths on Queen St between Customs St and Shortland St.
Auckland Council has unveiled plans to remove emergency Covid-19 works in the area and create a pocket park on the corner of Queen St and Fort St.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff said Queen St was due for an upgrade.
“We want the street to be more people-friendly and attractive, and to become a place to visit, rather than just pass through,” he said.
“Last year, temporary measures were put in place by Auckland Transport to allow physical distancing during the pandemic. It’s now time for the yellow markers, stone blocks and painted asphalt to be replaced. "
Extended decking pavements, shrubs in proper planter boxes and street furniture will help change the look and feel of the area, Goff said.
These measures would be trialed before permanent changes were made following feedback from businesses, shoppers, visitors and residents, he said.
“Queen Street has taken a hit from COVID-19, with the loss of tourists, cruise ships and international students."
Goff said the council, businesses and residents needed to work together to help the area recover from Covid-19 and become a vibrant place to shop.
The upgrade will enhance other transformations including the refurbishment of the Chief Post Office, the creation of Te Komititanga, the new public space outside Commercial Bay, and Te Wananga, the new space being built over the water by the ferry building, he said.
Meanwhile, Aucklanders are being invited to give their feedback on a proposal to create bus lanes on sections of Queen St.
The changes are touted to improve reliability as more buses use the street during the next phase of the City Rail Link construction.
What do you think of the improvements to Queen St?
Which changes would you like to see there?
*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.
People have until May 7 to have their say on the changes at:
at.govt.nz...
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