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It’s back to lockdown for Auckland. Here’s what alert level three means in practice

It’s back to lockdown for Auckland. Here’s what alert level three means in practice

A list of questions about Auckland's move to alert level three, answered.
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By The Spinoff | 14th February, 2021
Staff writers
Aigagalefili ‘Fili’ Fepulea’i-Tapua’i. 
Photograph: Edith Amituanai

Angry, eloquent and 17, Fili has something to say to you

She's head girl, a viral star, a poet. But none of those credentials can ever capture the force of nature that is Aigagalefili ‘Fili’ Fepulea’i-Tapua’i. 
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By Michelle Langstone | 26th December, 2020
Contributing writer
The ribbon is pulled on CRL’s new tunnel boring machine, named after Dame Whina Cooper. Photo: Justin Latif)

The meaning behind Dame Whina Cooper, the boring machine breaking ground in Auckland

'Just as this project is taking New Zealand to a better place, Dame Whina did that too.'
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By Justin Latif | 4th December, 2020
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
These ain’t no wild bunnies (Photo: Alice Webb-Liddall)

The rabbit house of Mt Eden: Auckland neighbours at war over bunny herds

A suburban Auckland property home to hundreds of rabbits is causing a stir with neighbours.
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By Alice Webb-Liddall | 19th November, 2020
Staff writer
Cutting the ribbon on one of the new Waiheke Island electric buses (Alex Braae)

Cool climate move or hot air? Waiheke unveils new electric buses

For a whole lot of Auckland notables, the hottest ticket in town this week has been a trip to see the unveiling of Waiheke Island's new electric buses.
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By Alex Braae | 11th November, 2020
Staff Writer
Would this really be so bad?
Opinion

Forget the noisy nimbys – the locals want concerts at Eden Park

A small, loud minority who oppose change at Eden Park has been the voice of our neighbourhood for too long.
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By Jeremy Todd | 5th November, 2020
Guest writer
Then Minister for Local Government Rodney Hide and Prime Minister John Key at the announcement of the Super City decision. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Opinion

Penny Hulse: Assessing the Auckland Super City, 10 years on

How the new structure helped Aucklanders, and how it let them down, by someone who was there.
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By Penny Hulse | 4th November, 2020
Guest writer
Birkdale, Auckland (Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly)

The Auckland polling booth with a knack for predicting how the country will vote

A handful of polling stations throughout New Zealand have an uncanny ability with picking general election winners. RNZ's Kate Newton visits Birkdale on Auckland's North Shore to meet the voters at one such bellwether.
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By Kate Newton | 8th October, 2020
RNZ
Photo: Joe Hockley

Queen Street: the heart and the backbone of Auckland

Walk from Karangahape Road to the waterfront and Queen Street will give you a view into the soul of Auckland. Alice Webb-Liddall explored the street's history and how it has shaped the city.
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By Alice Webb-Liddall | 7th October, 2020
Staff writer
TAURERE/TAYLOR HILL WITH TERRACES VISIBLE ON THE HILLSIDE. (PHOTO: GARETH SHUTE)

Volcanoes among us: Exploring ngā maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau

Make this summer the summer you discover Auckland's lesser-known – but still fascinating – volcano sites.
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By Gareth Shute | 4th October, 2020
Contributing Writer
Panuku asked children from Wiri Central School to input on what they would like a new playground in their area to look like. (Photo: Supplied)

How a South Auckland playground will be a gateway to an iwi’s history

An Auckland iwi whose population and land holdings were decimated during the New Zealand Wars is partnering with Auckland Council to ensure its stories are being heard – and a new playground plays a starring role.
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By Justin Latif | 28th September, 2020
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
Colleen Brown, left, and Liz Kiriona have formed a special bond as they’ve run the Rawiri Community House. (Photo: Justin Latif)

Two mums, one foodbank and the unlikeliest of friendships

The Rawiri Community House helps hundreds of families with food and other essential services each week, and it’s kept going thanks to the efforts of two women.
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By Justin Latif | 24th September, 2020
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
Māngere Markets at the Māngere Town Centre in South Auckland makes close to half a million a year. (IMAGE: JUSTIN LATIF/TINA TILLER)

Locals quiz South Auckland charity over its $1.5 million cash reserve

A South Auckland charity makes close to half a million a year from running a flea market on a publicly owned carpark but distributes less than a third of its income in grants, which has some locals wondering whether the trust could be doing more to support the community, given the pressing needs in the area.
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By Justin Latif | 19th September, 2020
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
The University of Auckland clocktower (supplied)

University of Auckland reverses decision on campus teaching at level 2.5

The U-turn follows statements from Ashley Bloomfield about expectations under current Covid-19 settings and outcry among students.
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By Cameron Leakey | 17th September, 2020
Guest writer
Anyone who attended one of three classes is considered a close contact. Photo: Getty

Covid-19 case took part in North Shore gym classes, visited shops last week

Les Mills Takapuna has launched a 'full deep clean followed by an anti-viral fogging treatment'.
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By Toby Manhire | 13th September, 2020
Editor
Aigagalefili ‘Fili’ Fepulea’i-Tapua’i. 
Photograph: Edith Amituanai

Angry, eloquent and 17, Fili has something to say to you

She's head girl, a viral star, a poet. But none of those credentials can ever capture the force of nature that is Aigagalefili ‘Fili’ Fepulea’i-Tapua’i. 
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By Michelle Langstone | 12th September, 2020
Contributing writer
Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images
Opinion

In search of Auckland’s post-Covid transformation

Dozens of major cities are building cycleways and pedestrianising streets as they adapt to the post-pandemic world. What's going on in Auckland?
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By Hayden Donnell | 5th September, 2020
Contributing writer
Dave ‘the Brown Butterbean’ Letele, at his Buttabean HQ in Manukau. (Photo: RNZ / Rowan Quinn)

The Buttabean brigade: How Dave Letele’s ‘house of inspiration’ is helping thousands

The son of a Mongrel Mob president, former professional boxer Dave Letele is now helping South Aucklanders get jobs, get fit and get fed. Reiná Vaai meets the 'Brown Buttabean' at his Manukau HQ. 
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By Reiná Vaai | 2nd September, 2020
Guest writer
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Confusion over what ‘alert level 2.5’ means for Auckland rest homes

An Auckland rest home opened its doors to visitors for just one day, before shutting them again. Why?
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By Stewart Sowman-Lund | 2nd September, 2020
Live Updates Editor
Nga Whare Waatea marae essential services operations manager Puhihuia Wade. (Photo: Supplied)

South Aucklanders on the incoming economic crisis: ‘We’re on the shore staring at the tsunami’

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By Justin Latif | 28th August, 2020
Local Democracy Reporter, South Auckland

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