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Auckland vs European Squares
Having lived on both sides of the globe, we understand what draws people in either direction. After a four-week-long trip to Europe, we were really glad to be back in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
