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Happy (belated) New Year 2019
Happy (very belated) New Year. Long time no read, so to speak. Work, Christmas, family, travels, there many reasons that prevented us from writing new articles. With January almost over, we finally found some time to dedicate to our passion, Aucklife.
Why is Auckland a Good Place to Live?
I have to admit. I have started and stopped writing this article a number of times. Why is Auckland a good place to live? Some days I feel like there are a million reasons it is the greatest place on earth and other days I don’t understand why I am…
Auckland’s Transportation System
Auckland’s Planes, Trains and Automobiles (and the ferry… and the bus, oh and bikes) Auckland isn’t exactly famous for its amazing public transport. With the fuel prices ever increasing and having moved to an area on a train link, I have started to use more public transport along with looking…
Making Newmarket New Again
Why are so many stores in Newmarket empty? Well unless you’ve been living under a rock you’d know that Two Double Seven shut down to make way for a massive new Westfield which will include Auckland’s first David Jones store in its place.
Māori Language Week
Last week we visited Bernie O’Donnell and Ellyce Mcleod at Radio Waatea at the Nga Whare Waatea Marae in Favona. With Māori language week – Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori – coming up, we thought it would be a good idea to ask the experts to help us with…
Aotea – Great Barrier Island
We recently posted a daily photo of the Aotea / Great Barrier Island ferry prompting a reader to ask more about the island and we are (sort of) glad to share! And I say sort of as a sneaky part of us wants to continue to keep this local paradise…
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
