The mysterious past of north Auckland's house on the hill
Kia ora neighbours, a house standing on an exposed hill in rural northwest Auckland has been slowly decaying for the last decade. From a tragic car accident, to its ties to fraud and a murder trial, the current owners say it’s just too expensive to fix.
From far away, the house could easily be mistaken for a beautiful and stately family home, but as you near closer, the pigeons on the roof, curtains billowing through the open windows and the eerie silence tell a different story.
Some locals of the small rural community, which the owner has begged to stay unnamed for fear of more vandals seeking it out, believe the house and the land it sits on is tapu.
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Staying home over the break?
The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances
These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.