Podcasts about Takapuna

Auckland council has stood firm with its plans to covert a chunk of Takapuna Golf course into flood storage and probably halving it to a nine hole course, despite strong opposition. 10,000 people signed a petition to keep the course, with supporters including Hall of Fame Golfer Dame Lydia Ko and Golf NZ. Both sides met today, as council delivered its final decision. Infrastructure Specialist and spokesperson for the Takapuna Golf course, Phil Jaddard spoke to Lisa Owen.

Auckland council wants to go ahead with its plans to cut Takapuna Golf Course in half - turning it into a 9-hole course. This plan will transform half of the club into a wetland to help with any future floods. Despite opposition from big-name members at the club such as Lydia Ko and Ryan Fox, alternative options to this plan have been rejected. Takapuna Golf Club member Phil Jaggard says the club will, 'take a moment to digest this information.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fallen pohutakawa tree at a prestigious North Shore apartment complex has locals divided over whether it should be saved or sawn to bits. A factious Devonport Takapuna Local Board meeting took place today to decide the fate of the tree that fell at Takapuna's Sands Apartments in 2022. It may have fallen but it's still very much alive. Residents of the Sands want it gone, but the removal has been opposed by some iwi groups because of the tree's cultural significantce. Finn Blackwell reports.

A pōhutukawa tree is splintering relations between residents of an Auckland apartment complex, the council and the local iwi. Resident and broadcaster Murray Deaker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

"My lifetime's work could be gone". That's the message from the head green keeper of Takapuna's beloved golf course as the community tries to stop a big chunk of it being turned into a wetland. The council has proposed converting half the course into a flood storage and recreational area to avoid a repeat of the suffering caused by the 2023 Auckland anniversary floods. But those backing the alternative proposal are confident keeping the course at 18 holes while safeguarding against flood damage is not only possible, but a better option. Jessica Hopkins reports .

Auckland Council is going ahead with plans for a flood prevention catchment that will swallow-up at least half of a popular North Shore golf course; despite some strong objections. A chunk of the council owned Takapuna Golf Course will become a permanent wetland that has the capacity to soak up more than half a million litres of water in a flood event. The Insurance Council estimates there were a thousand claims from property owners in the area after the 2023 events. But New Zealand golf the course operators and top golfer Ryan Fox have been fighting to save the course. Auckland Council's head of flood resilience Tom Mansell spoke to Lisa Owen.

A popular North Shore golf course is holding out hope it can survive council plans to turn it into a flood catchment. Auckland Council has confirmed the Takapuna Golf Course will become a permanent wetland that has the capacity to soak up more than half a million litres of water or the equivialent of 220 olympic size swiming pools in a flood. Supporters of the course have strongly opposed the plan and offered up alternative solutions. However, today the council confirmed that 18 hole golf course is no longer possible and it can't guarantee a nine hole course, that's up to the local board to decide. Spokesperson for Takapuna Golf Club Phil Jaggard spoke to Lisa Owen.

There's slim options for Takapuna Golf Course, which looks likely to halve in size under an Auckland Council plan to turn it into a flooding wetland. The Council's final proposal converts the course into a flood-protection area. Public consultation is planned for later this year, including how to use the dry half. Auckland Council Head of Sustainable Partnership, Tom Mansell, says they don't want golf in the wetland section. "In the remaining area, if they can fit an 18-hole in and that's what the Kaipātiki board wants, then we'll work on that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is lending his support to the campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course on Auckland's North Shore, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Last week, the council's Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Committee said they would be seeking to implement a number of recommendations that improve emergency readiness for disabled populations. Following a hui last year where community members were invited to bring forward issues relating to future planning for natural disasters, Sara was interested to hear about how the council is taking suggestions on board. As well, Auckland Council has been considering proposals to mitigate flood risks around the Wairau catchment, including one which would see the reduction of the size of the Takapuna Golf Course, to convert the space into a flood catchment. Producer Sara spoke to Auckland Councillor Shane Henderson on both of these topics, firstly by asking him to discuss the desired outcomes relating to emergency preparedness for disabled people, and the council's first steps to implementation

A golf course architect says Takapuna Golf Course shouldn't be shut down under council plans to bolster flood mitigation, and that it could be part of the solution. Golf Course Architect Kristine Kerr spoke to Paddy Gower.

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the swim journey of ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler, whose relentless determination took him from a debilitating shoulder injury to one of the most awe-inspiring endurance feats in New Zealand's waters—his 99km, 33-hour swim from Great Barrier Island to Takapuna. Jono shares the mental and physical battles he faced, from hallucinations to the discipline required to balance elite-level swimming with everyday life.We explore the mindset that fuels such extreme endurance, the lessons learned from pushing to the limit, and what it takes to keep going when every part of you is screaming to stop. If you're fascinated by resilience, ocean swimming, and the power of the human spirit, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

On Auckland's North Shore, a public golf course is fighting council plans to use their course as a floodwater catchment Auckland Council wants to turn public land into a water catchment to protect against floods. The current leaseholders say there's a better way.A stoush is brewing on Auckland's North Shore over a controversial proposal to convert Takapuna Golf Course into a floodwater catchment area, aiming to mitigate the city's increasing flood risks…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board will be soon launching their Youth Seat Trial programme, built in partnership with local youth board Younite, to facilitate further meaningful youth engagement in local democracy for year 12 and 13 students in the area. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chair, Toni Van Tonder, about this initiative.

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board will be soon launching their Youth Seat Trial programme, built in partnership with local youth board Younite, to facilitate further meaningful youth engagement in local democracy for year 12 and 13 students in the area. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke to Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chair, Toni Van Tonder, about this initiative.

A long-running stoush between Auckland council and the owners of a North Shore property has come to a head, with the property now up for sale. At issue is a cottage on the Milford to Takapuna beach walk. The owners wanted the heritage listing removed so they can sell it for what it's worth. While the dispute rumbled on, the owners put a wooden fence up, so pedestrians couldn't pass through their property, severing the popular beach walkway between the two suburbs. The issue was bunted to the local board, which couldn't meet the owners' desired sale price. Louise Ternouth reports.

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Sarah, a regular walker along her local beach, combines exercise with podcast episodes to help her learn, develop and find inspiration. On this particular occasion, she listened to an interview with Bianca Tavella, the founder of Fair Shot Café in the UK (on Purposely Ep #48). Fair Shot is a social enterprise café that supports young adults with learning disabilities in finding jobs in the hospitality industry. As Sarah immersed herself in Bianca's founder story, she experienced a profound and personal reaction. Although she had never met Bianca or heard of Fair Shot before, Sarah felt a mix of inspiration and frustration that someone else had brought her dream to life before she could. At this point Sarah has been trying to open a training café, the first in NZ, for over eight years. That walk and podcast episode were a turning point for Sarah. She felt compelled to take action and bring her dream to life in New Zealand. In September 2021, Sarah and her founding trustees launched Project Employ, opening their first training café in Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore. It was a few kilometres away from the beach where Sarah had made the decision to turn her dream into reality. Since then, they have opened a second café in partnership with Air New Zealand, located in the airline's Auckland Headquarters. Sarah successfully shared her dream with others, including volunteers and funders, and the progress made by the charity has been remarkable. Sarah defies the stereotype of a charity founder or CEO. Despite her extensive experience in special needs education for schools and charities, she lacks leadership experience. She openly admits to experiencing imposter syndrome and having to overcome a crisis of confidence to bring Project Employ to life. Sarah's belief in her mission stems from her firsthand experience as a teacher, witnessing the transformative power of belief and support in someone's life. The reality is that people with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be unemployed compared to non-disabled individuals, both in New Zealand and globally. Project Employ's vision is to create a community where young people with intellectual or learning disabilities have meaningful, paid employment, just like any other member of society. Unlike Fair Shot Café, Project Employ doesn't solely focus on hospitality. While work experience in serving and food preparation builds confidence, it also empowers individuals to pursue their dreams and contribute to society. Starting a charity is incredibly challenging. It requires a clear mission, vision, and, most importantly, funding to get off the ground. Convincing funders to support your vision is one of the toughest tasks. Funders seek confidence, a track record, and assurance that their funds will be used effectively to make a significant impact. Sarah has achieved the near-impossible. With little to no previous experience or personal wealth, she leveraged her dream, lived experience, and passion for people with disabilities to launch and scale Project Employ. She successfully convinced funders to believe in her vision. Sarah was also willing to sacrifice her own earning power, initially working for free to get the project started. She acknowledges that none of this would have been possible without the early founding team and volunteers who brought the experience she lacked. Together, they are making it happen. Most importantly, graduates of Project Employ are finding employment, and those who haven't yet secured a job have gained significant confidence and self-belief. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-longbottom2/message

Businesses in the Auckland suburb of Devonport say they are gutted long-awaited upgrades to the grid-locked main road are on the chopping block now the regional fuel tax is going. Lake Road is the one road into the peninsula and the planned improvements would have shaved 12 minutes off the commute to and from Takapuna. But the project is among 14 that are now being whittled down to just three when the fuel tax ends in July scrapping $600 million in funding. Amy Williams reports.

The beach day is a Kiwi classic, but for people in wheelchairs, accessible beaches are hard to come by. In Auckland, Takapuna is the only beach with a mat and accessible bathroom for wheelchair users. Their families are calling on the Government to invest in making public places like beaches accessible to everyone. Maia Ingoe has the story.

Allegations of blackmail have been levelled at the owners of a North Shore property which is blocking access to walkers on a popular beach path. The owners want a heritage status removed, so they can sell the property for what it's worth. While the dispute rolls on with the Auckland Council, they've erected a fence on the popular Milford to Takapuna walkway which passes through their property. The path is also part of the 3,000km Te Araroa trail, which runs the length of the country. The owners' lawyer believes a commonsense agreement can be reached, and took the issue to a council committee meeting today. But he was met by mayor Wayne Brown who was not on the same page. Louise Ternouth reports

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It's been five years since the country's largest sculpture exhibition has graced the slopes of Fort Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore. 

A popular Auckland walkway has been partially closed following a spat between some property owners and the council. The dispute is centred around a around a seaside cottage with heritage status, with the owners requesting the status be removed. The cottage used to belong to Kiwi artist and photographer Clifton Firth​. Their lawyer, Alex Witten-Hannah, says the owners want to knock the 'derelict' cottage down, but Auckland Council hasn't moved. "We need assurance from the council that they are taking all appropriate steps in a timely way to lift the heritage listing." LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The public has been blocked from a hugely popular coastal walkway, because of a stoush between the council, and a property owner. The Takapuna to Milford coastal walk runs through the Firth family property in Milford. Paul Firth allowed the public to freely walk through his property after a public bridge was washed out in storms 12 years ago. In 2013, Auckland Council gave the small cottage on the land a Category A heritage status, meaning it can't be demolished and developed. The inheritors of the property say they will gift the land the public walks through to the council - but only if the heritage status of the cottage is removed so the property can be developed. A year on, there's still no resolution, so the owners have put up a fence, blocking any public access through their property. The lawyer acting for the property owners, Alex Witten-Hannah, says it doesn't make sense for the cottage to be listed as a heritage building. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338218462112

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Bringing your furry friend to work appears to be a trend in libraries across Tamaki Makaurau.koko_dog_v pkg The reading to dogs initiative has recently been set up at Warkworth Library, while Mangere Bridge Library welcomes lambs into the space for an event once a year. Other libraries have cats that come and go, like Toby in Takapuna and Auggie at Point Chevalier Library. But at Northcote Library, there is a dog who has captured the hearts of many. Here is Delphine Herbert and cameraman Nick Monro with Koko's story.   

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We now know the shape of the Government's plan for a second harbour crossing in Auckland: car and truck tunnels similar to the Waterview tunnel, with a separate tunneled light rail route to Belmont, Takapuna and up to Albany. Bill breaks down some of the practical issues arising from the plan.

Conor Fahey out of the Takapuna camp. joined the show to preview their lastest Northern League game against Hamilton Wanderers.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many New Zealanders renters have become accustomed to the exhausting task of packing up and moving house every year or two. But a new 350-apartment development planned for Auckland's Takapuna could signal a shift towards large-scale projects built with long-term renters in mind. These 'build-to-rent' apartments provide tenancies of up to 10 years, giving renters some peace of mind. But while some believe these developments could help alleviate New Zealand's housing shortage, one developer says they won't sate people's desire to own their own home. Tom Taylor reports.

Between 12:30pm and 7:30pm on Saturday, the Auckland Harbour Bridge was closed five times. After the bridge was damaged by a truck in 2020, Waka Kotahi lowered their threshold for closing all lanes of the bridge. Devonport-Takapuna local board member George Wood says the continuous closures after the introduction of the new policy is causing mayhem and Waka Kotahi need to review their procedures for closing the bridge. Local board member George Wood joined Mike Hosking to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So another day, another shop closing for good because they're fed up with being robbed. That sees off West Auckland's only Post Shop – seven ram raids and break ins have pushed them over the edge. They've been in business 20 years. Now, they're closing their doors for good. It beggars belief that business owners are getting run out of town by thugs and criminals, but that's where we are now. Remember Michael Hill Jeweller in Auckland's Takapuna shut up shop after several burglaries and ram raids too? Reported retail crime doubled between 2018 and 2022. Auckland Business Chamber's Simon Bridges, when commenting on the violent attack by the ferry terminal in the CBD recently, said it's actually beyond a social issue now; it's an economic one too. People and businesses do not want to be where the criminals are - and at this stage, they're everywhere. Not just our big centres but small town New Zealand too. One woman wrote to me and said Palmerston North is so bad now that she worries about going into the main shops with her kids, and not surprising given the Mob behaviour and gang trouble in that part of the world recently. But according to Police Minister, Ginny Andersen, everything's tickety boo. There's no more crime she says, just more reporting of it. Well if she honestly believes that, then she is literally the only person who does. A fatal mistake governments make is when they deny stuff isn't happening, especially stuff we see before our very eyes on a daily basis. It's like when the PM said there was no looting happening post the cyclone in Hawkes Bay, when very clearly everyone else knew it was going on. You can't gaslight your way out of a problem by telling the people most affected by it, that it's not happening. Paula Bennett wrote at the weekend that, “We are told continuously by Police Minister Ginny Andersen that we feel safer… Retailers definitely don't feel safer and for good reason. Ram raids are up 500 per cent since 2018. Andersen said that ram raids are continuing to trend downwards, ignoring that there were 51 ram raids in March this year, up by 24 per cent on the month before… the number of victimisations for violent crime has jumped 33 per cent since 2017,” so she makes the point, no, we don't feel safer. And she's right, she's feeling the pulse on this more accurately than the Police Minister herself. We probably all know somebody personally now who has been impacted by crime, even if it's our local dairy. And the crime's more brazen these days, that's one thing the Minister does accept. But when five of our police districts now have more gangs than police officers, we know we have a problem. And even when the government reaches its 1800 new cops mark next month, the Police Association says that's still not enough, it doesn't make up for all those who've left - we need double that many more now. You can't argue with facts, and the stats say that ‘between 2017 and 2022, the number of serious assault reports increased by 121%, while reports of acts intended to cause injury went up by almost 30%.” This is not a safe country anymore, and it seems the last person to wake up to this fact sadly, is the Police Minister herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wine: 2022 Framingham Classic Riesling, Marlborough $31.99  Why I chose it:  - I love Riesling  - Riesling is the best value NZ wine  - Framingham is one of the country's top Riesling producers  What does it taste like?  - Medium-dry riesling with lime zest, oyster shell and white wildflower flavours supported by vibrant acidity that reacts with a suggestion of sweetness to give a deliciously vibrant character. Good purity and power.  Why it's a bargain:  - One of the world's great grape varieties and low demand.  Where can you buy it?  - First Glass Wines and Spirits, Takapuna $26.99; Regional Wines and Spirits, Wgtn. $29.99  Food match?  - Onion tart. Seafood and slightly spicy dishes (foods with a bit of sweetness)  Will it keep?  - Yes, at least 10 years with good storage. Becomes toasty and mellow, sometimes with a touch of kerosene.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Auckland Michael Hill has finally closed its doors after multiple ram raid attacks. The Takapuna store's been boarded up since October and is now permanently closing after ten years in the suburb. Takapuna Business Association's Terence Harpur says it was hit about three times over two years. He's sad to see them go. "They just had a really great team, good community feel to it- I mean, they have given up their tenancy, but I'm really pleased another high-end store has quickly grabbed that high-end site." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of this month's podcast that sees Shirley Robertson talk to one of the sport's most recognisable talents, as New Zealand's Dean Barker reflects on a career spent chasing the illusive America's Cup.In Part 1 the pair discuss his formative years growing up in Takapuna, Auckland, and coming to the attention of Russell Coutts, the helm of a New Zealand team that would go on to successfully challenge and then successfully defend the America's Cup.Part two of the podcast kicks off with chat about the marathon Challenger Series in 2007 which saw Barker helm Team New Zealand to twenty seven wins from thirty two matches, to reach another America's Cup match.  Barker and Robertson then go on to reflect on the remarkable events of San Francisco 2013, a Cup that saw Emirates Team New Zealand concede eight losses in a row against eventual winners Oracle Team USA.  The build up to the 2013 Cup was a remarkable period of development that had seen Barker's Team New Zealand innovate in the extreme, the end result, the fast, powerful fully foiling AC72 that stunned sailing fans across the globe...:"To say the boats were under control would be a massive over statement, they were so hard to manage on that reach across from the start to the turning mark off St Francis Yacht Club...the speeds and the power and everything, and how out of control you felt at times...you're thinking if it goes wrong here, we're going to be picking up pieces off the waterfront here in San Francisco!"The result of the 35th America's Cup is well documented, and is much talked about from many of the protagonists here on Robertson's podcast, but the effect of the very public loss on Dean Barker has been profound, a fact that he discusses with Robertson as he looks back on what was a difficult time.Bringing his career up to the present day, Barker also discusses the campaign with American Magic, at home in Auckland, along with a cautionary tale of his fight with colon cancer throughout the build up to that Cup.  This edition of the podcast is another fascinating look into the life of one of the sport of sailing's biggest names, Barker's honesty and sincerity adding significantly to stories from a long and remarkable career.This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website - www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com.Support the show

This month, Shirley Robertson's Sailing Podcast hosts one of the sport's most recognisable talents as New Zealand's Dean Barker talks to double Olympic gold medallist Robertson about a career spent chasing the illusive America's Cup.From his formative years growing up in Takapuna, Auckland, Barker was soon sailing at a high level, and was inspired in no small part by the likes of Russell Coutts and the generation of remarkably talented New Zealand sailors making their presence felt on the global stage.  Barker discusses these early days through to the moment when Russell Coutts asked him to helm the final match of Team New Zealand's successful Cup Defence against Luna Rossa in New Zealand...:"It was quite incredible, it was something that I will never ever forget, just having the chance to be a part of it was pretty special....but to be on the boat when we crossed the finish line...it was a huge weight off the shoulders...it was the first time I had touched the Cup and it was the start of a pursuit of trying to do that again."From that Cup win, Dean Barker would spend two decades chasing the illusive trophy, in a career that would see him gain a reputation as one of the most clinical match racers in the sport.Robertson and Barker discuss many of the key campaigns that have punctuated his career, including his appearance at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, and his Match Racing world title.  They wrap up this, the first of two parts, as Dean discusses what his Olympic appearance meant to him personally, and how tough it was to qualify amongst the rich pool of sailing talent from his native New Zealand.In Part 2 the pair inevitably go on to reflect on the remarkable events of San Francisco 2013, a Cup that saw Emirates Team New Zealand concede eight losses in a row against eventual winners Oracle Team USA.  The build up to the 2013 Cup was a remarkable period of development that had seen Barker's Team New Zealand innovate in the extreme, the end result, the fast, powerful fully foiling AC72 that stunned sailing fans across the globe. before also discussing the campaign with American Magic, at home in Auckland, along with a cautionary tale of his fight with colon cancer throughout the build up to that Cup.  This edition of the podcast is another fascinating look into the life of one of the sport of sailing's biggest names, Barker's honesty and sincerity adding significantly to stories from a long and remarkable career.This edition of the podcast is in two parts and is available to listen to via the podcast page of Shirley's own website - www.shirleyrobertson.com/podcast or via most popular podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast and aCast. The podcast is produced and written by Tim Butt - for further enquires, please contact podcast@shirleyrobertson.com.Support the show

It's warming up, but swimming is off limits at many of Auckland's beaches after heavy rain at the weekend resulted in high levels of faecal bacteria. St Heliers, Herne Bay, Takapuna, and Titirangi were among the beaches deemed unsafe for swimming with bacteria levels breaching national guidelines for swimming. Kathryn speaks with Auckland Council's Head of Planning Healthy Waters , Nick Vigar and Professor of Civil and Environmental engineering at the University of Auckland, and Watercare Chair for Infrastructure, Kobus van Zyl.

An Auckland man's been fined more than 50,000 dollars for getting rid of a protected pōhutukawa tree on a beachside boulevard. Cole Arnott had contractors chop down the tree on his Takapuna property in 2020, which breaches the Resource Management Act. Two contractors involved with the axing are still before the court. Auckland Council's team leader of investigations David Pawson spoke to Kim Hill

Michael Hill is leaving its Takapuna store bordered up indefinitely. The shop has been hit by ram raids and smash and grabs three times this year, making it Michael Hill Jewellers' most targeted store. In the most recent raid last week thieves used a car to smash into the shop on Hurstmere Road. The jewellery store announced new security systems across its branches less than a week ago, including DNA tracking spray, more security guards, fog cannons and personal alarms for staff. The news the Takapuna store will remain closed shocked some locals, who spoke to our reporter Felix Walton.  

Business owners in Auckland's beachside suburb Takapuna are shocked that a prominent Michael Hill store has been the repeated target of ram raids - so much so that it's closed while the company looks at beefing up security measures. The jewellery chain has 48 stores in New Zealand and the Takapuna store has been hit by ram-raids and smash-and-grabs three times this year. It's left the local community reeling. Takapuna Beach Business Association chief executive Terence Harpur spoke to Kim Hill.

Ditching the rat-race to go travelling around Aotearoa in a campervan - for some that sounds like a dream come true, for others - not so much. In her new play The Campervan, Kathryn Burnett pits a husband and wife against each other when Hugh wants to give away his multi-million dollar fortune to charity and live the simple life on the road. The play is Kathryn's 10th birthday present to Tadpole Productions at the PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna. Kathryn and director Simon Prast talk to Lynn Freeman about what happens when the wheels fall off your comfortable life! The Campervan premieres at the PumpHouse in Tamaki Makaurau on September 8.

Paul Feeney joined the show to talk all things Bunnings NPC.

Ab heute bekommt Ihr eine Woche lang täglich was auf die Ohren. Und zwar Insider-Tipps zu allem Schönen, was Ihr in und um Auckland auf jeden Fall nicht verpassen solltet! Den Anfang macht heute meine Freundin Petra Henderson. Sie ist toll, crazy, mutig und lebt schon länger in Neuseeland als in Deutschland. Und sie kennt sich aus. Deswegen freut Euch auf Petras Tipps. Aber... es gibt ja noch so viel mehr, von dem sie berichten kann: Ich sage nur Elefant im Anmarsch. Man glaubt es kaum, aber es gibt Beweis-Fotos. Auf meinem Instagram-Account...! Hier sind Petras Tipps: 1. North Shore-Strände, laut Petra „die schönsten Badestrände!“ 2. An der Northshore: Devonport, kleiner Ort mit viktorianischen Villen, z.B. mit der Fähre rüber, tolle Bibliothek, schöne Cafes und 3. Natur Pur an der Westküste – z. B. Piha, Anawhata, Muriwai mit der Tölpel-Kolonie und tollen Walks, z. B. dem Hillary-Trail. Das Hillary-Familienhaus steht immer noch dort. Der da noch nicht ('Sir') Edmund Hillary hat sich dort auf seine Mount Everest Besteigung vorbereitet. 4. Ausgehen und Kunstgalerien im Stadtteil Ponsonby. 5. North Shore Strand-Walks: 5A. Campbells Bay Richtung Browns Bay. Man läuft ganz toll am Strand und auf Betonwegen „durchs“ Wasser. Auf der einen Seite ist das Meer, auf der anderen kleine „Pools“. Nach Hightide sollte man ein bisschen vorsichtig gehen, da gibt's Stellen, die auch schon mal glitschiger sein können. 5B. Takapuna nach Milford (oder eben umgekehrt). Ein ganz abwechslungsreicher Walk, da man am Strand lang läuft und aber auch mal ein paar 'rockige' Steinformationen gehen muss. Aber alles easy machbar - es ist ein offizieller Walkway! Manche laufen in Flipflops (oder 'Jandals', wie sie hier in Neuseeland heißen...), das würde ich aber definitiv NICHT empfehlen. Sneaker oder eben festes Schuhwerk ist schon angebrachter. Nehmt auf jeden Fall Euer Badezeug mit - man muss einfach ins Wasser unterwegs oder hinterher. Überall an den Stränden gibt es Toiletten und Duschen! Und in Takapuna auch ein Café mit tollem Kaffee, Croissants und Eiscreme!!! Und vielen Leckereien mehr! 6. Extra-Spezial-Tipp: Ausflug nach Rangitoto. Dem jüngsten Vulkan Aucklands. Dorthin kann man in ca 30 Minuten von der Innenstadt mit der Fähre rüberfahren und durch die Pohutukawa-Wälder wandern. Herrlich! 7. Extra-Spezial-Tipp: DOC-Campingplatz in Tawharanui (gesprochen: Taffaranui) – wahnsinnig schön gelegen, direkt am Meer. Toll zum Bodysurfen, auf jeden Fall also vorher irgendwo ein preiswertes Boogie-Board kaufen (z. B. im Op-Shop oder im Warehouse!) und dort Spaß haben! Bis morgen! Ach so - und hinterlasst sehr gerne eine gute Bewertung für meinen kleinen Podcast, damit er wachsen, gedeihen und gefunden werden kann. Fragen an mich? Immer gern her damit. Hier oder auf meinen Instagram-Accounts: *Aliki_Tsiantoulas und/oder *PodcastAlikiinNeuseeland Dort gibts auch Fotos und Videos zu meinen hier geteilten Geschichten (und mehr...) Wenn Ihr Schmuckliebhaber seid oder Eure Liebste/Liebsten gern beschenkt, könnt Ihr natürlich auch immer gern in meinem Etsy-Shop vorbeischauen: "Aliki in Neuseeland" https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/alikiinnewzealand --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aliki7/message

North Shore residents say the robbery in broad daylight of a local jewellery store signifies a growing trend along one of Takapuna's main streets. Men armed with what appeared to be crow bars have smashed their way into Michael Hill Jewellery yesterday, one of them taking a swing at a member of the public before taking off with their loot in a stolen vehicle. The local community board chair says its just one incident in what's a worrying trend in the area. Nick Truebridge reports.

Takapuna AFC senior player Andrew Cowell joined the programme, to preview their Chatham Cup clash against the Wanderers.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Our industry is broken” that’s the message Takapuna’s The Grange restaurant owner Mark Wilson has told government ministers in a desperate SOS but instead of the help they need - he received a reply offering no support instead sending him a bunch of mental health helplines to share around his industry. Mark started a Facebook page in February 2022 to support colleagues in the business - it now has around 3700 followers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot has happened in the last 7 days. For most of us, the new war is so far away that we are not affected by it too much; apart from maybe the disbelief that war still can happen in 2022. Regardless, the one thing that does react to overseas invasions is our investments and KiwiSaver balances. You might have seen your balance drop; so what should you do? Change funds or ride the wave? That depends on what you are using your Kiwisaver for and the timeframe that you think you will withdraw it. Chris and I, coming from our new office in Takapuna talk about what you should do and what you should not do in these very interesting times. And like always; if you need individual advice please email hello@tanta.co.nz

Andre Adams is a former New Zealand international cricket player, having played red and white ball cricket at the highest level. A fast bowler, Andre has over 700 wickets in all formats of the game. Andre has led multiple title contending teams, winning domestic titles in New Zealand and notably in England for Nottinghamshire, finishing that season as one of the leading wicket takers. More recently he has enjoyed his success as a coach, currently as the bowling/assistant coach for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield, mentoring some of the best bowlers in the world. In this podcast Andre opens up on his journey into professional cricket. From not thinking he would ever play first 11 cricket in Takapuna, to playing in the 2003 Cricket world cup, earning a man of the match performance against the West Indies. Andre talks about the highs and lows of the game, including feelings of identity loss when it came to retirement, and how he managed to navigate those moments. Cricket fan or not, this was lots of fun to record, full of laughs and wise advice that can be applied to any sphere of life.