Million-dollar dumps: Publicly owned properties fall to rack and ruin
To the side of East Auckland’s Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai cycleway, nestled in overgrown greenery, is a building that wouldn’t get a second glance if it weren’t for hot pink graffiti.
The house, owned by Auckland Council subsidiary Auckland Transport, was used as a site office by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency staff working on the $46 million cycleway between Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive, Auckland Transport spokesman Mark Hannan said.
But locals say the property has been all but destroyed by vandals since the cycleway was completed in 2016.
The property is one of several that have become run down and derelict under the ownership of local government.
Click 'read more' for my full report on publicly owned properties that have fallen out of use.
Poll: Could we live without public bins?
Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?
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12.1% Yes
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87.4% No
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Dastkari
Dastkari is a vibrant exhibition of exquisite functional and sculptural works by Indian potter Sonika Kaur. The striking works have been created using different techniques that highlight the unique craftsmanship of Indian folk art. Each piece in this collection fuses colours, patterns, and textures inspired by India's rich cultural heritage and is a wonderful opportunity to see handcrafted traditional artwork in clay pottery.
Join us in celebrating the beauty and versatility of Indian folk art.
Free entry. All welcome!
Free events:
Exhibition opening
Saturday 4 May, 11.30am - 12.30pm
‘Let’s Sgraffito the Clay’ Workshop
Saturday 18 May, 11am - 1pm
Make your own hand-built mug and decorate it with sgraffito!
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