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Why is Auckland’s Traffic So Bad?
Whether you have lived in Auckland your whole life, are visiting Auckland or are are new to town we are sure you have noticed that Auckland has a massive amount of traffic. Approximately 43,000 people moved to Auckland in the past 12 months which has also seen an increase in…
Auckland’s Public Avocado Orchard
The avocado seems to have made the news more frequently than any of piece of fruit or veg! Recently blamed as the single reason home ownership is out of reach for so many and an excellent source of fibre and mono saturated fats, the avocado can both give and take…
Happy 21st Birthday Sky Tower!
HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY TO AUCKLAND’S SKY TOWER! This month (3rd August to be exact) Auckland Sky Tower turned 21. Here are 21 Sky Tower facts and photos to celebrate:
Affordable Houses in Auckland’s Bridesmaid Suburbs
On Wednesday 15th August 2018 the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill was passed in to law. From October foreign buyers will be banned from purchasing existing homes in New Zealand, which will in theory help kiwis get on the property ladder.
How to Make the Most out of your Rates
It feels that Auckland’s rates are constantly increasing and you’re not wrong – in June 2018, Auckland rates increased on an average of around 2.5%. Auckland rate payers frequently asking just where are my rates going?! What are we getting for our rates? Who is benefiting?
Tapapakanga Regional Park
Access: during the daytime Gate open in Summer: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Gate open in Winter: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Address: 95 Deerys Road, Orere Point Great for: BBQs and Picnics
What to do on rainy days in Auckland?
There is debate as to whether Crowded House’s “Four Season’s is One Day” was written with Auckland or Melbourne in mind but we are pretty sure it was Auckland. No matter the time of year or day, rain in Auckland is as sure as time itself. Sometimes a passing shower,…
Why is Auckland called the city of sails?
1.6 million people crammed into a tiny stretch of land, surrounded by oceans and islands. Auckland is the largest and fastest growing city in New Zealand. Calling it multicultural would be an understatement. Auckland has also the largest Polynesian population in the world. Plus every year millions of tourists start…
Ambury Regional Park
Access: open 24 hours Gate open in Summer: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm Gate open in Winter: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm Address: 43 Ambury Road, Mangere Bridge Great for: Bird watching
Brett – The Paper Artist
Brett is a passionate guy. It takes him several hours to finish even the smallest of his little paper creatures. Brett is also a patient guy. No matter how often passersby ask him the same questions … How long does it take you to create the little penguin? How many…
Auckland techXpo 2017
The first TechXpo in Auckland took place in the Vodafone Events Centre from Friday 11th August – Sunday 13th August. As a brand new conference being held for the first time, we were curious about the format if the show. We arrived at the venue without specific expectations around 10am,…
There will always be another train
I take the train to work. I like the simplicity and ease of use. I don’t have to concentrate on traffic or get stressed out by inconsiderate drivers.
