726 days ago

The mysterious past of north Auckland's house on the hill

Melanie Earley Reporter from Nor-west News

Kia ora neighbours, a house standing on an exposed hill in rural northwest Auckland has been slowly decaying for the last decade. From a tragic car accident, to its ties to fraud and a murder trial, the current owners say it’s just too expensive to fix.

From far away, the house could easily be mistaken for a beautiful and stately family home, but as you near closer, the pigeons on the roof, curtains billowing through the open windows and the eerie silence tell a different story.

Some locals of the small rural community, which the owner has begged to stay unnamed for fear of more vandals seeking it out, believe the house and the land it sits on is tapu.

Read the full story at the link below.

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6 hours ago

The Village Market

Nicky Horsbrough - Harcourts Helensville

The Village Market
Helensville A&P Showgrounds
Sunday 21 April - 8:30am to 1pm

Why not pop along and spend a relaxing Sunday morning with a great selection of stalls to browse plus coffee, donuts, sausage sizzle and tasty treats from the market cafe, there's also free face painting 🙂

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14 hours ago

Potted colour

Resene ColorShop Westgate

Express yourself with this artistic dip-dye paint effect using Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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21 hours ago

Commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April

Auckland Council

Remember our servicemen and servicewomen past and present by attending an Anzac Day service on Thursday 25 April.

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