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Two boys hurt by sand dune collapse on Great Barrier Island
Kia ora neighbours, a rescue helicopter pilot has described how a community banded together to save the lives of two boys after they became trapped under a collapsed sand dune.
The two boys, believed to be aged between 10 and 15, were critically injured around 4.30pm on Sunday at Medlands Beach … View moreKia ora neighbours, a rescue helicopter pilot has described how a community banded together to save the lives of two boys after they became trapped under a collapsed sand dune.
The two boys, believed to be aged between 10 and 15, were critically injured around 4.30pm on Sunday at Medlands Beach on Great Barrier Island.
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot Johnny Stanton said crews were called to the island, 100 kilometres north-east of central Auckland around 4.30pm and were told people were “trapped under sand”.
“When we realised two people were likely injured we dispatched a second helicopter to come along too and arrived around 5pm
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Mayor and Auckland Council's emergency declaration 'came too late'
Kia ora neighbours, during Auckland’s worst ever rainfall event, Mayor Wayne Brown and Auckland Council declared a state of emergency “too late” to reassure the public.
The findings of an independent review into Auckland Council’s response to the devastating January floods were released … View moreKia ora neighbours, during Auckland’s worst ever rainfall event, Mayor Wayne Brown and Auckland Council declared a state of emergency “too late” to reassure the public.
The findings of an independent review into Auckland Council’s response to the devastating January floods were released on Wednesday.
Former police commissioner Mike Bush, the head of the independent review panel, presented key findings of the report at a stand-up in Auckland CBD.
What do you think of the findings of the review?
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How good was Polyfest 2023?
After four years of disruption, high schoolers all over Auckland finally got the Polyfest they had been waiting for.
It was estimated about 60,000 people attended Polyfest last week, where 8000 students from 181 cultural groups representing 55 schools performed traditional speech, song and … View moreAfter four years of disruption, high schoolers all over Auckland finally got the Polyfest they had been waiting for.
It was estimated about 60,000 people attended Polyfest last week, where 8000 students from 181 cultural groups representing 55 schools performed traditional speech, song and dance.
It’s the first time in several years that the festival has gone ahead without a hitch, following cancellations due to the Christchurch terror attacks in 2019 and the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
For most, it’s not about the win, but the chance to celebrate their culture and embrace their Pasifika heritage.
Manurewa High School’s Sarai Makara-Moreland, 16, was completely out of breath as she stepped off the Cook Islands stage following their high-energy performance.
She said it was a “real privilege” and “a blessing” to get on stage tell the audience: “Hey look, this is my culture. This is where I’m from.”
“The most important thing was we made it up there, and we performed as a team. We are going out, win or lose, as a team.”
Read more of our coverage at Stuff.co.nz, and tell us below - did you watch or compete at Polyfest? How did it go?
International Observe the Moon Night
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).
The EWB… View moreKia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).
The EWB Zeiss telescope was used to manually track Apollo missions when Houston didn't have radio contact with its spacecraft and astronauts.
The public are invited to use the telescope to view the moon on Saturday until 10.30pm at the stardome at 670 Manukau Road, Epsom.
“It will be five days after the new moon, so looking up from the Southern Hemisphere, we will easily be able locate the various maria, or seas, on the eastern half of the near-side of the moon. These are the Sea of Serenity, Sea of Tranquillity, Sea of Crises, Sea of Fecundity, and Sea of Nectar,” Stardome telescope operator Daley Panthagani said.
Entry costs $2 per adult and $1 per child. The Stardome will also be putting on educational shows about the moon for additional fees. For more info visit www.stardome.org.nz...
Police seeking missing Māngere woman
Kia ora Neighbours,
Have you seen Tagisia Sanelivi?
Police are calling for help to find Sanelivi, who has been reported missing from Māngere. She goes by Sia, is 75-years-old and was last seen early this morning at Orly Avenue.
Police say she is around 5ft tall, of skinny build and is believed … View moreKia ora Neighbours,
Have you seen Tagisia Sanelivi?
Police are calling for help to find Sanelivi, who has been reported missing from Māngere. She goes by Sia, is 75-years-old and was last seen early this morning at Orly Avenue.
Police say she is around 5ft tall, of skinny build and is believed be dressed in a white t-shirt, black jacket and brown pants.
Her family and Police have concerns for her welfare and we ask anyone who has seen her, to contact Police immediately.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 111 and quote P051659465.
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