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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
A huge community effort and nearly $18 million helped authorities lift the restrictions on fruit and…
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Study table- 25$
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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$
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Hey neighbours,
Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.
PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been … View moreHey neighbours,
Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.
PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been banned in some NZ parks.
To read more, click here.
Hey neighbours,
Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.
PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been … View moreHey neighbours,
Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.
PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been banned in some NZ parks.
To read more, click here.
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.
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
On-going concerns around the deadly coronavirus have caused the Northcote Chinese and Korean New Yea…
HI everyone,
We are now taking the time to look for a healthy Pedigree Golden Retriever for our girl. We do want to be responsible breeders hence looking for a healthy male from a excellent breeding line.
Our beloved girl is healthy, has a lovely & gentle temperament, and always has to … View moreHI everyone,
We are now taking the time to look for a healthy Pedigree Golden Retriever for our girl. We do want to be responsible breeders hence looking for a healthy male from a excellent breeding line.
Our beloved girl is healthy, has a lovely & gentle temperament, and always has to make a stop to get her pats from people during our walks!
If anyone is interested, or are wanting a 2nd Golden Retriever Puppy, please contact me on
021 123 8102
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Firefighters have put out a "well involved" house fire on Auckland's North Shore. Firefighters were…
This community event will be held at Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Sunday the 2nd of February from 1pm-4pm with the purpose to raise money for Redcross Australia and Wildlife Emergency Fund.
The fundraiser will be frontlined by artists Rob Ruha, Written By Wolves, and Tone6 with many more … View moreThis community event will be held at Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Sunday the 2nd of February from 1pm-4pm with the purpose to raise money for Redcross Australia and Wildlife Emergency Fund.
The fundraiser will be frontlined by artists Rob Ruha, Written By Wolves, and Tone6 with many more performers and over 1000 people expected to attend. Attendees will experience an afternoon of entertainment, food trucks, dance groups, kapa haka and Pasifika groups while Relief Fund collectors are stationed to collect donations.
For more information please contact Jay McLaren Harris, media@neralcm.com, 0226557398.
The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
Hi everyone,
These school uniforms are still available. Any price will do :)
Our way of fundraising for my daughter volunteering trip to Borneo, we have several school uniforms that you might needed. Check and pick it up from Milford
WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM:
1 Trousers size 84 … View moreHi everyone,
These school uniforms are still available. Any price will do :)
Our way of fundraising for my daughter volunteering trip to Borneo, we have several school uniforms that you might needed. Check and pick it up from Milford
WESTLAKE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORM:
1 Trousers size 84 (only used for 1 month)
2 Grey Shorts (M and L?)
1 Sport Short size M
1 Jerseys size L
1 Junior Polo Shirt size M
1 Senior Polo Shirt size L
1 Senior Polo Shirt size XL
1 House Shirt Black/Ururoto size L
1 Sport Shirt size M
Hi everyone,
Our way of fundraising for my daughter volunteering trip to Borneo, we have several school uniforms that you might needed. Check and pick it up from Milford.
TNIS SPORT SHIRT Size 8
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