Freemans Bay, Auckland

1527 days ago

The Death Pact with Conservation

Andrea from Eden Terrace

The Department of Conservation has confirmed its controversial tahr culling programme is underway.
On Friday afternoon, DOC confirmed it had started its 2020-21 culling programme on Thursday, July16.
A DOC spokesperson said the department intends to undertake 60 hours of aerial control in the … View more
The Department of Conservation has confirmed its controversial tahr culling programme is underway.
On Friday afternoon, DOC confirmed it had started its 2020-21 culling programme on Thursday, July16.
A DOC spokesperson said the department intends to undertake 60 hours of aerial control in the Aoraki/Mt Cook and Westland/Tai Poutini national parks, and another 65 hours in other areas of the conservation estate.
DOC operations director Dr Ben Reddiex said thousands of bull tahr and other tahr will be left for trophy hunters across 425,000ha of public conservation land, but in the 148,000ha national parks, New Zealand’s native species needed to come first. Read More...www.stuff.co.nz...

A Corner Stone

High upon a mountain top
Views looking out afar
Where our short-sighted views stop
Exists a planet for the Tahr

To live, to exist
Is the privilege at birth
A right shared by the Tahr
On this barren piece of Earth

Boots made from the hide
Of an animals skin
Will soon be worn by hunters,
To extinguish the life above, where the Tahr are living

Then this mountain high top
Will exist to give life
And this Tahr cease to exist
And this Corner Stone will have only cold fossils for life

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1531 days ago

Poll: Is the Government doing enough to stop recyclable materials going to landfill?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

The Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.

Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.

In … View more
The Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.

Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.

In the last decade, the amount of waste at council landfills has increased by 48 per cent.

To read more, click here.

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Is the Government doing enough to stop recyclable materials going to landfill?
  • 13.4% Yes, more money and time is better spent elsewhere
    13.4% Complete
  • 86.6% No, NZ's waste and recycling system needs more focus
    86.6% Complete
2903 votes
1527 days ago

What's with that curious rig sitting in Waitematā Harbour?

Brad Flahive Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Auckland Council has begun work on a new marine pipeline that aims to reduce the water contamination at St Marys Bay and Masefield Beach. Check out this Stuff article to read more on the project.

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1527 days ago

Organ recital and Experience 25 July at 2pm

Denise Hunter from St Stephens Ponsonby

In celebration of our 1909 George Croft Pipe Organ makeover, refurbished bellows and 111st Birthday, you are invited to an organ recital with a twist. Hear a variety of musical genres not often associated with this instrument by Helen Lukman-Fox B.C.M.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the insides … View more
In celebration of our 1909 George Croft Pipe Organ makeover, refurbished bellows and 111st Birthday, you are invited to an organ recital with a twist. Hear a variety of musical genres not often associated with this instrument by Helen Lukman-Fox B.C.M.
Enjoy a rare opportunity to see the insides of an organ and how it works. A hands and feet on experience, not to be missed.

Organ Recital 25 July 2020.pdf Download View

1530 days ago

Dome Valley dump protesters' hīkoi halts Queen St

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hundreds of people marched through central Auckland as part of a hīkoi protesting the proposed new Auckland Regional Landfill site on Friday.
Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth.
It would replace the Redvale… View more
Hundreds of people marched through central Auckland as part of a hīkoi protesting the proposed new Auckland Regional Landfill site on Friday.
Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth.
It would replace the Redvale Landfill and Energy Park in Dairy Flat, which is predicted to reach capacity between 2026 and 2028.
But the valley's iwi and landowners worry any breach in the dump's lining could spill poisons into the Hōteo River.
Fight the Tip, Save The Dome Māori liaison Mikaera Miru said the consequences of an earlier rāhui at the site being ignored were “devastating”.
“This is the second biggest harbour on the planet, we need to look after it. It's Ngāti Whātua food basket, we need to look after it and that's why we're here.”
What other solutions to Auckland's waste problem do you think should be explored?

1533 days ago

Goff confirms proposed 3.5 rates rise and 500+ job cuts

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The likely shape of Auckland Council's Emergency Budget is clearer with the mayor releasing his proposal for Thursday's final debate. Has he got it right ? Read the story below.

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1528 days ago

New Zealand International Film Festival

Resene

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will present the World Premiere screenings of five New Zealand films this winter for NZIFF At Home - Online available nationwide 24 July - 2 August.

Resene is proud to support this year’s homegrown selection which includes four … View more
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will present the World Premiere screenings of five New Zealand films this winter for NZIFF At Home - Online available nationwide 24 July - 2 August.

Resene is proud to support this year’s homegrown selection which includes four documentaries and one episodic drama. Plus there are plenty of other films to keep you entertained. Visit online for more information.

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1528 days ago

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1528 days ago

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1528 days ago

'Mum and dad' investors: Do your homework first

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

An Auckland couple who took a professional approach to property investment tell their story - there are ups and downs.

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1528 days ago

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Mary from Auckland Central

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