Mount Eden, Auckland

Coronavirus delays mean downtown work will miss America's Cup

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The plans to have a big upgrade of downtown Auckland ready for the America's Cup, has gone, thanks to Coronavirus delays. Some harbour projects won't be ready until early-mid 2021. Do you think it matters? Read the story below:

Aerial photos show scale of Auckland motorway project from Pūhoi to Warkworth

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you seen the arial photographs of the progress of construction on the major motorway project north of Auckland?

The Ōkahu Viaduct is a steel girder bridge that crosses Pūhoi Rd and Te Aqua Pūhoi.

Work is taking place near the Johnstones Hill tunnels, as part of the Ara … View moreHi neighbours,

Have you seen the arial photographs of the progress of construction on the major motorway project north of Auckland?

The Ōkahu Viaduct is a steel girder bridge that crosses Pūhoi Rd and Te Aqua Pūhoi.

Work is taking place near the Johnstones Hill tunnels, as part of the Ara Tūhono project that will extend the four-lane Northern Motorway (SH1) 18.5km from Pūhoi to just north of Warkworth, in a move aimed at improving road safety.

The motorway was scheduled to open at the end of 2021, but delays due to the coronavirus alert level 4 lockdown in April meant nearly five weeks of working time was lost.

Now, the new road is expected to be open in time for Queen’s Birthday weekend 2022. To read more, click here

Remuera neighbours' letterbox dispute escalates 'out of all proportion'

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Election 2020: Who's who in Auckland's most hotly contested races

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Drink-driving: Middle-aged motorists most likely to be worst offenders

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

The drunkest drivers caught in Auckland have been mostly middle-aged motorists intoxicated enough to…

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Want to help create kinder connected communities?

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'Do-up' property with $1 reserve fetches good price

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The owners banked their retirement on a $1 reserve. But they needn't have worried. Would you be this brave?

After school babysitter/nanny required

Angela from Mount Eden

After school babysitter/nanny needed 2 days a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Must have own car and clean drivers licence as you would be required to pickup one child from Kindy at 2.30pm, then collect the other two children (6&8yrs) from Maungawhau school, then home to Mt Eden. I will be home… View moreAfter school babysitter/nanny needed 2 days a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Must have own car and clean drivers licence as you would be required to pickup one child from Kindy at 2.30pm, then collect the other two children (6&8yrs) from Maungawhau school, then home to Mt Eden. I will be home by 4.30pm.
Job would involve play, afternoon tea etc.
Ange-0211845273
email - angedollis@yahoo.co.uk

Water Quality

Clint from Three Kings

Anyone noticed that town water is tasting different in recent days? Any chance more chlorine than is usual has been added?

Nespresso Umilk

Trish from Epsom

Condition : Excellent

With 5 boxes of free capsules

Pickup in Epsom
Or
Meet up Newmarket/CBD

Price: $130

Auckland's island-hopping stoat: Inside the bid to outsmart an 'expert killer'

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

An island-hopping stoat continues to outsmart Auckland authorities – and the window to catch it is a…

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Kiwi rapper's 'surreal' chat with Kanye West after recording with his producer

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

A Kiwi rapper has worked with some huge names in United States hip-hop, including the producer of th…

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Auckland rapper's collaboration with Kanye West's producer

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Auckland-based rapper Mustafa Sheikh, who performs as Lil Mussie, worked with the producer of three of Kanye West’s Grammy-winning albums on his new single.
The collaboration led to him having a "surreal" FaceTime call with West - one of his biggest inspirations. … View moreHi neighbours, Auckland-based rapper Mustafa Sheikh, who performs as Lil Mussie, worked with the producer of three of Kanye West’s Grammy-winning albums on his new single.
The collaboration led to him having a "surreal" FaceTime call with West - one of his biggest inspirations. Sheikh's music is inspired by his work supporting Kiwi kids experiencing poverty through the charity he founded called Bread. Find out more about him and his work in the below story and video.

The new, convenient symbol of racism against Asians in New Zealand is Covid-19

Mandy Te Reporter from Central Leader

Living in a Covid world has brought more racism to the surface for Asians in New Zealand, but many n…

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Have your say about Covid-19 lockdown

The Team from Auckland Museum

Are you 70 or over? How did you find the Covid-19 lockdown? We believe it's important to gain views from this demographic, which was often identified in the media as being most at risk and in need of protection, yet their views and experiences during this time remain largely unknown.

A team… View moreAre you 70 or over? How did you find the Covid-19 lockdown? We believe it's important to gain views from this demographic, which was often identified in the media as being most at risk and in need of protection, yet their views and experiences during this time remain largely unknown.

A team of researchers from the University of Auckland are gathering letters from older New Zealanders about their experiences of lockdown, to inform key research about government and media responses in the event of future pandemics. Some of the letters will be acquired by Auckland Museum to record this unique period in our history for years to come.

If you or someone you know would like to participate, find out more here. Have your say