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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.
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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.
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 .
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 $18 million helped authorities lift the restrictions on fruit and…
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I’m selling these furniture as I’m moving out today,
2 big shelves-50$
Study table- 25$
1 Single bed base- 30$
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1 Tv stand-20$
1 small shelf- 10$
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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.
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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
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