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Waitangi Day free event near you
Enjoy tunes from Aotearoa’s finest musicians, kōrero, kai and more, as we commemorate 180 years since the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Come along to North Shore’s Summer Vibes Waitangi Day Festival on Thursday, 6 February at Awataha Marae on Akoranga … View moreEnjoy tunes from Aotearoa’s finest musicians, kōrero, kai and more, as we commemorate 180 years since the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Come along to North Shore’s Summer Vibes Waitangi Day Festival on Thursday, 6 February at Awataha Marae on Akoranga Drive, 10am-5pm.
It’s whānau-friendly, and it’s FREE! Nau mai, haere mai – everyone is welcome.
Your summer sorted, with Auckland Council.
Recipe: Fragrant Chicken Salad
This recipe is fragrant because it uses the aromatic herbs of mint and coriander (or alternatively, basil). The marinade in this recipe is based on infusing the chicken with crushed lemongrass. Lemongrass is one of those aromatic greens that seems to cope with being frozen so I always have some in … View moreThis recipe is fragrant because it uses the aromatic herbs of mint and coriander (or alternatively, basil). The marinade in this recipe is based on infusing the chicken with crushed lemongrass. Lemongrass is one of those aromatic greens that seems to cope with being frozen so I always have some in the freezer ready to use. It will usually defrost within 10 minutes. It is important to massage your chicken with the lemongrass and oil. It may look a bit strange but this way, the flavour of the lemongrass will be absorbed.
Click on the link below to find the full recipe by Celia Hay.
Northcote Chinese & Korean New Year Festival 2020 CANCELLED for this Saturday Feb 1st
Our Northcote Business Association has made this decision as a precautionary approach to protect the local community. Northcote has a very high population of travellers to and from China, especially during Chinese New Year and the situation is still unknown .
Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is on tonight!
The story of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.
For the first time since its inaugural year in 2016, the Festival will feature both land and water… View moreThe story of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.
For the first time since its inaugural year in 2016, the Festival will feature both land and water performances that will go on into the night, as well as storytelling that captures the region’s rich waka history which shaped the Tāmaki Makaurau we know and love today.
Highlights include:
• Gates open 5.30pm
• Waka showcase
• A marketplace of kai and toi (art)
• A land stage for performances and storytelling (6pm – 9.30pm)
• A water stage for performances and storytelling (9.30pm – 11pm)
• Kapa haka
• Contemporary Māori dance
• Music
• Vector Lights on the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Check out the full festival line-up on aucklandnz.com/tamakifest
$18m fruit fly operation sees restrictions finally lifted from Auckland's North Shore
A huge community effort and nearly $18 million helped authorities lift the restrictions on fruit and…
Biosecurity NZ has lifted fruit fly restrictions
Today Biosecurity NZ has lifted the fruit fly restrictions in Northcote and Birkenhead, after finding no evidence of the Queensland Fruit Fly for 6 months. The Controlled Area is now lifted and there are no longer restrictions on moving fruit, vegetables and green waste. The biosecurity wheelie … View moreToday Biosecurity NZ has lifted the fruit fly restrictions in Northcote and Birkenhead, after finding no evidence of the Queensland Fruit Fly for 6 months. The Controlled Area is now lifted and there are no longer restrictions on moving fruit, vegetables and green waste. The biosecurity wheelie bins that have dotted the neighbourhood will now be removed and road signs will be dismantled.
Thankyou to everyone who has been affected by the restrictions and intensive baiting that were in place for 11 months!
Over the period, a total of 10 male fruit flies were found, but fortunately there has been no evidence of a breeding population.
Some facts from Biosecurity NZ:
* There are more than 4,600 traps set in the greater Auckland area to find 3 different types of fruit flies (Queensland fruit fly, Mediterranean fruit fly, Oriental fruit flies). These remain in place and are part of a national fruit fly surveillance programme with over 7,800 traps nationwide.
* While the 10 adult male flies were found (the pheromone traps attract males), no evidence of larvae, pupae, eggs, or female flies was found.
* Approximately 160 people in the field and in Wellington were involved at any given time.
* Altogether, some 800 individual people were involved in the programme.
* 5,766 properties were in the Controlled Area and subject to movement controls on fresh produce and garden waste.
* 1.5 tonnes of fruit was collected from the area and inspected for fruit fly larvae over the response.
* Approximately 145 tonnes of produce was collected and disposed of throughout the operation.
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Furniture
Hi everyone,
I’m selling these furniture as I’m moving out today,
2 big shelves-50$
Study table- 25$
1 Single bed base- 30$
1 single bed base n mattress-50$… View moreHi everyone,
I’m selling these furniture as I’m moving out today,
2 big shelves-50$
Study table- 25$
1 Single bed base- 30$
1 single bed base n mattress-50$
Queen bed n mattress -100$
1 Tv stand-20$
1 small shelf- 10$
Pickup from Birkenhead
Pm me for more details
Thanks
Help Kiwi kids thrive
Shaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.
By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are … View moreShaping a child’s future is more than just good fortune – it takes a lot of hard work and guidance along the way. At the #GraemeDingleFoundation, we believe every child should have the opportunity to thrive, belong and be their best.
By supporting the Graeme Dingle Foundation, you are supporting Aotearoa’s tamariki directly.
A 2019 study by Infometrics found that for every dollar invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation today, a return of $7.80 will be seen in the future economy of Aotearoa.
Auckland Flat Owner Dispute with Body Corporate so they Can Enter His Apartment at Any Time
An Auckland city-centre flat owner is upset he has to hand over a key to his complex's body corporate so they can enter his apartment at any time.
Queen St apartment owner Zhiren "James" Xian's frustration stems from a dispute over a heat pump and a balcony filled with wine … View moreAn Auckland city-centre flat owner is upset he has to hand over a key to his complex's body corporate so they can enter his apartment at any time.
Queen St apartment owner Zhiren "James" Xian's frustration stems from a dispute over a heat pump and a balcony filled with wine bottles, "decorative figurines" and washing.
His body corporate board accused him of leaving too much rubbish on his balcony, using it to hang his washing out and decorating it with figurines.
But they also complained he had installed a heat pump for an air-conditioning unit without their consent and they asked for permission to come inspect it and make sure it was safe.
When Xian didn't give permission, they informed him they would enter his unit on a set date to check anyway.
Xian said he only got two hours' notice of the entry because the body corporate emailed him at a wrong address and was extremely upset to arrive home and find them already in his apartment.
The drawn-out saga that was heard at the Tenancy Tribunal this month had cost him cash and contributed to "a severe mental illness" requiring visits to counsellors and a psychiatrist, he said.
However, his claims the body corporate had harassed him and entered his flat unlawfully were rejected in a recent Tenancy Tribunal decision.
Tribunal adjudicator John Hogan said body corporates were authorised to enter any flat in a complex they ran for either emergency situations or to ensure the flat was maintained in a safe condition.
The issue in Xian's flat was he didn't use the body corporate's recommended company to install his heat pump.
The body corporate subsequently entered his flat with an inspector and made a judgment the heat pump had been installed incorrectly and quoted Xian about $4000 to use their recommended company to fix the job.
The body corporate's inspector said the installation presented a fire risk and might also send contaminated air to other residents in the building.
At the Tenancy Tribunal, the body corporate sought to get an order to force Xian to use their company to uninstall the air conditioner and heat pump and fix the problems.
But adjudicator Hogan sided with experts brought by Xian, proving the air conditioner was safe and installed correctly.
Hogan subsequently rejected the body corporate's order to force Xian to uninstall his heat pump.
Xian told the Herald he chose not to use the body corporate's recommended company because he found a quote $1000 cheaper from another installer.
He then wouldn't let the body corporate into his flat to inspect the installation job because he thought they'd just be looking for problems.
"I suspected once they knew I did the installation, they will just come in and make up some reason to say it was put in wrong and then issue me another high-priced repair quote, which is exactly what they did," he said.
But while Hogan sided with Xian's experts in determining the heat pump and air conditioner had been put in safely, he said Xian had no right to refuse the body corporate entry.
"Xian believed strongly that the body corporate should have simply accepted his advice that effectively 'all was well' with the heat pump insulation, when of course it was the body corporate's obligation to check that out," Hogan said.
Hogan also said the body corporate had acted in good faith throughout the saga.
"While the circumstances were stressful for all parties ... they occurred within an acceptable context, and I make no finding of a breach of quiet enjoyment," he said.
He ruled Xian must comply with body corporate rules in keeping his balcony free of washing, decorative figurines and rubbish at all times.
Xian said this was a moot point because he had already complied with this requirement.
Hogan also ordered Xian to change his front door lock to a standard lock that allowed the body corporate to use a master key to access his apartment at any time in case of emergencies.
Source: Ben Leahy is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald
Cancelled: Northcote Chinese and Korean New Year Festival
Unfortunately the Northcote Chinese and Korean New Year Festival has been cancelled due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak in China.
This is sad news and must have been a difficult decision, but completely understandable under the circumstances. Well done to Northcote Town Centre and … View moreUnfortunately the Northcote Chinese and Korean New Year Festival has been cancelled due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak in China.
This is sad news and must have been a difficult decision, but completely understandable under the circumstances. Well done to Northcote Town Centre and Harbour Sport on all of the organisation and effort put in so far. I look forward to the event coming back in 2021.
Press Release:
Northcote Town Centre Manager Gary Holmes said the event was being cancelled reluctantly but that it was the right thing to do in this particular situation as a precautionary approach to protect the local community.
Northcote has a very high population of travellers to and from China, especially during Chinese New Year and the situation is still unknown.
"While this coronavirus is a serious concern both here in New Zealand and across the world, and the risk of a sustained outbreak in New Zealand is currently assessed as low and there are no identified cases in New Zealand as yet, our local Chinese community, including those performing and attending, have told us they would prefer that the event not proceed this year, which we understand and respect,” Mr.Holmes said.
The popular festival, which attracts thousands of attendees each year will return in 2021.
Looking for mulch, worm farm
Anyone has mulch they need to get rid of and/or a worm farm? I'm keen to pick up please. Thanks!
Standish Reserve/Kaipatiki Esplanade Reserve, Bayview
Please be aware that from Friday 31 January until early March (approx 3 weeks), the section of track outlined in BLUE will be closed for repairs and upgrading. Apologies for the inconvenience.
The section of track outlined in RED will also be repaired and upgraded, but will remain open during the … View morePlease be aware that from Friday 31 January until early March (approx 3 weeks), the section of track outlined in BLUE will be closed for repairs and upgrading. Apologies for the inconvenience.
The section of track outlined in RED will also be repaired and upgraded, but will remain open during the work.
Signage will be installed at the Manuka Road, Pemberton Ave and Witherford Drive entrances to this part of the "Glenfield Coastal Walkway".
Track work funded by the Kaipatiki Local Board.
Box of IT Books: re-post due to timewasters
Free to a good home! PM me for further details. **PLEASE** - if you accept this gift, then have the courtesy and decency to at least turn up and take the items. Two offers from two people (3 days ago) and neither turned up - nor contacted me to explain why they hadn't/couldn't pick up.
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