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Eid in Auckland: 12,000 Muslims to gather at Eden Park to celebrate end of Ramadan
More than 12,000 Muslims are expected to gather to mark the end of Ramadan at New Zealand's largest stadium, Eden Park.
Eid, or Eid al Fitr, is one of two religious holidays celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan, a month-long spiritual observation that began on the night of April… View moreMore than 12,000 Muslims are expected to gather to mark the end of Ramadan at New Zealand's largest stadium, Eden Park.
Eid, or Eid al Fitr, is one of two religious holidays celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan, a month-long spiritual observation that began on the night of April 13.
The month is marked by fasting from sunrise to sunset, prayers, and spiritual reflection.
Man behind proposal for 18-lane Auckland Harbour Bridge seeks local board seat
The man behind a proposal to upgrade Auckland’s Harbour Bridge into an 18-lane superstructure is running for local government.
Lawyer Will McKenzie said he gained confidence in his ideas while working as John Tamihere’s policy advisor in his 2019 run for the Auckland mayoralty.
McKenzie … View moreThe man behind a proposal to upgrade Auckland’s Harbour Bridge into an 18-lane superstructure is running for local government.
Lawyer Will McKenzie said he gained confidence in his ideas while working as John Tamihere’s policy advisor in his 2019 run for the Auckland mayoralty.
McKenzie will contest the Albert-Eden Local Board by-election against lawyer and transport advocate Bernadette Power, who calls his ideas “far-fetched”.
Poll: David Bowie's China Girl, Geeling Ching, leads fight against $1m Auckland cycleway
A high-profile Kiwi model who featured in a David Bowie music video is caught in a clash to prevent a cycleway being installed in Auckland’s Viaduct.
Auckland Transport has described its Project Wave cycleway trial as the “missing link” in the city centre cycling loop, running along Market… View moreA high-profile Kiwi model who featured in a David Bowie music video is caught in a clash to prevent a cycleway being installed in Auckland’s Viaduct.
Auckland Transport has described its Project Wave cycleway trial as the “missing link” in the city centre cycling loop, running along Market Place, Customs Street West, and Lower Hobson Street.
But model, actress and restaurant manager Geeling Ching is among many residents and business owners opposing the million-dollar project.
Do you support the cycleway trial in Auckland Viaduct?
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48.8% Yes
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51.2% No
Proposed development of 59 Spring St, Onehunga
Hi neighbours. I said I would keep you all posted if any new info came to light about the future of the old villa at 59 Spring St, Onehunga. A resource consent application proposes development of 31 terraced houses across two properties – 59 and 61A Spring Street. The old villa would be … View moreHi neighbours. I said I would keep you all posted if any new info came to light about the future of the old villa at 59 Spring St, Onehunga. A resource consent application proposes development of 31 terraced houses across two properties – 59 and 61A Spring Street. The old villa would be relocated. No decisions have been made and the resource consent application is still in the very early stages of processing. However, do you have any concerns about the proposal or relocation of the old villa? Would you like to see 31 terraced houses there? Why/why not? Feel free to email me kendall.hutt@stuff.co.nz. Please put NFP if your comment is not for publication.
Hand-reared fairy tern chick released into the wild
Hi neighbours. Some cute content for your Friday - The first fairy tern chick hand-reared since the 1990s has been released into the wild. The chick was hatched and reared at Auckland Zoo before it was transferred to a purpose-built aviary near a breeding site and released. Conservationists hope … View moreHi neighbours. Some cute content for your Friday - The first fairy tern chick hand-reared since the 1990s has been released into the wild. The chick was hatched and reared at Auckland Zoo before it was transferred to a purpose-built aviary near a breeding site and released. Conservationists hope the successful rearing of the chick stands them in great stead for future efforts with fairy terns.
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