The Aucklist (2024)

06/06/2022

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a series of ramraids in east Auckland, Stuff reveals, including the break-ins of Ormiston and Botany shopping centres. The Ōtara resident is set to appear in Manukau District Court on Tuesday. He is also facing a charge of driving whilst disqualified. If convicted, the man could face up to 10 years’ imprisonment for the two burglary charges and seven years for the unauthorised use of vehicle charge.

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A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with a series of ramraids in east Auckland, Stuff reveals, including the break-ins of Ormiston and Botany shopping centres. The Ōtara resident is set to appear in Manukau District Court on Tuesday. He is also facing a charge of driving whilst disquali...

06/06/2022

Auckland high school students have developed Magnifico, Stuff reports - a board game to teach young people about financial literacy. The students, who are all 17, wanted to find a way to teach young students about things like the housing market, rents and loans while implementing their motto “education through fun”. The group’s business teacher, Dorena Deo, said in her 20 years of teaching, the curriculum around financial literacy had not really changed, despite it being an important life skill.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/students-board-game-teaches-taxes-rent-and-mortgages/

Auckland high school students have developed Magnifico, Stuff reports – a board game to teach young people about financial literacy. The students, who are all 17, wanted to find a way to teach young students about things like the housing market, rents and loans while implementing their motto “ed...

06/06/2022

Saving the wasted parts of every fish caught is helping the environment and providing tasty delicacies around the Auckland region, says Daily Encourager, thanks to a project called Kai Ika. An approach was made to the Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae in Māngere East which had a food distribution system in place and soon Kai Ika was born. The programme grew out of another venture called FishCare that aimed to help recreational fishers minimise their impact on the marine environment which included using as much of each fish as possible.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/fish-heads-and-frames-provide-tasty-kai/

Saving the wasted parts of every fish caught is helping the environment and providing tasty delicacies around the Auckland region, says Daily Encourager, thanks to a project called Kai Ika. An approach was made to the Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae in Māngere East which had a food distribution system ...

06/06/2022

As part of Queen's Birthday Honours to mark the Platinum Jubilee two people have received New Zealand's highest honour, RNZ reports, being made members of the Order of New Zealand. Sir Tipene O'Regan said he has received a tsunami of congratulations after being awarded the highest honour. The 83-year-old says achieving Crown recognition of the legal personality of Ngāi Tahu, transformed iwi settlements.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/queens-birthday-honours-list-announced-for-2022/

As part of Queen’s Birthday Honours to mark the Platinum Jubilee two people have received New Zealand’s highest honour, RNZ reports, being made members of the Order of New Zealand. Sir Tipene O’Regan said he has received a tsunami of congratulations after being awarded the highest honour. The ...

06/06/2022

Three men linked to the Tribesmen gang have been arrested during a pre-planned search warrant carried out by police in Clarkson Crescent, Otara, Stuff reports. Police said a firearm was located and the operation, “was part of Operation Dairyland, the investigation into a series of fi****ms incidents and suspicious fires since late May, and of police's escalated focus on unlawful activity by gangs”. The men, aged 35, 36, and 37, have been charged with fi****ms offences and are due to appear in Manukau District Court on Tuesday.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/gang-members-arrested-in-otara-after-search/

Three men linked to the Tribesmen gang have been arrested during a pre-planned search warrant carried out by police in Clarkson Crescent, Otara, Stuff reports. Police said a firearm was located and the operation, “was part of Operation Dairyland, the investigation into a series of fi****ms inciden...

06/06/2022

Police have launched a homicide investigation following an incident at a West Auckland park, Stuff reports. A 37-yr-old man was found on Friday morning in a critical condition in Harold Moody Park, Glen Eden. He was rushed to hospital and underwent surgery but died on Sunday. Information could also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. “Investigators are still in the very early stages of piecing together what has occurred,” police said in a statement.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/homicide-investigation-launched-after-incident-at-west-auckland-park/

Police have launched a homicide investigation following an incident at a West Auckland park, Stuff reports. A 37-yr-old man was found on Friday morning in a critical condition in Harold Moody Park, Glen Eden. He was rushed to hospital and underwent surgery but died on Sunday. Information could also....

06/06/2022

Identical twin brothers, Phil and Kevin Barker, love trees, Newsroom reveals. Especially big ones. And they’ve made it their mission to find New Zealand’s biggest native trees. Kevin is a science teacher in Auckland, and Philip - who spent 30 years as a police officer - runs a motel in Hokitika. They use three measures – the girth, the height, and the spread of the crown at the summit of the tree. “That’s what makes a champion tree. A combination of those three things,” says Kevin.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/brothers-hunt-biggest-trees/

Identical twin brothers, Phil and Kevin Barker, love trees, Newsroom reveals. Especially big ones. And they’ve made it their mission to find New Zealand’s biggest native trees. Kevin is a science teacher in Auckland, and Philip – who spent 30 years as a police officer – runs a motel in Hokit...

06/06/2022

The Government is topping up the budget for gender affirmation services and training for GPs to be better skilled in advising transgender youth, Newshub reports. But the number of people on the waiting list for gender affirmation surgery continues to grow, with some having to wait for more than a decade. After reaching out to some members of the trans community to get an idea of how accessible the service is, the recurring theme is frustration and confusion over getting on the list.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/government-tops-up-gender-affirmation-services-as-surgery-waiting-list-grows/

The Government is topping up the budget for gender affirmation services and training for GPs to be better skilled in advising transgender youth, Newshub reports. But the number of people on the waiting list for gender affirmation surgery continues to grow, with some having to wait for more than a de...

06/06/2022

Food Together’s nationwide food co-op services offers fruit and vegetables at cost price, says The Spinoff. In a former Avondale funeral home, an experiment is underway - the start of a food co-op, one of Auckland’s first. “With the cost of living, and the pandemic hangover, we’ve noticed a lot of working families can’t afford fresh fruit and vegetables,” says Jaclyn Bonnici, the executive director of I Love Avondale, a not-for-profit community group.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/want-cheaper-vegetables-try-a-food-co-op-just-dont-call-it-that/

Food Together’s nationwide food co-op services offers fruit and vegetables at cost price, says The Spinoff. In a former Avondale funeral home, an experiment is underway – the start of a food co-op, one of Auckland’s first. “With the cost of living, and the pandemic hangover, we’ve noticed ...

06/06/2022

Around 800 people are getting ready to head to Whangārei for the three-day FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final, Rural News Group reports. Held from 7 to 9 July, seven FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalists, 28 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year competitors and 63 AgriKidsNZ competitors from across the country will battle it out for their respective national titles. They are the top contestants from their regions, having qualified in Regional Finals held earlier this year.

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Around 800 people are getting ready to head to Whangārei for the three-day FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final, Rural News Group reports. Held from 7 to 9 July, seven FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalists, 28 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year competitors and 63 AgriKidsNZ competitors ...

06/06/2022

People living in a rapidly developing part of east Auckland are still being plagued by the ugly sight of piles of illegally dumped rubbish, Times reports. Elevation Street in Flat Bush and several surrounding streets are being used as a dumping ground by those wanting to get rid of household waste and other items. Auckland Council Waste Solutions senior enforcement officer Jan Eckersley says the illegal dumping of rubbish “is not acceptable and we don’t condone it”, but more than six months on the problem doesn’t appear to be getting any better.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/illegal-rubbish-dumping-still-an-eyesore/

People living in a rapidly developing part of east Auckland are still being plagued by the ugly sight of piles of illegally dumped rubbish, Times reports. Elevation Street in Flat Bush and several surrounding streets are being used as a dumping ground by those wanting to get rid of household waste a...

06/06/2022

Police say they have no tolerance for gun violence after a rash of shootings in Auckland in recent weeks, RNZ reports. While the police are not confirming who is behind all the incidents there has been a ramping up in gang tensions. Police are in the middle of a major crackdown on gang violence this month. They say they know the shootings are extremely distressing, and want to reassure people that officers will continue to be a visible presence in communities.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/police-reassure-aucklanders-of-their-community-presence-amid-spate-of-gun-violence/

Police say they have no tolerance for gun violence after a rash of shootings in Auckland in recent weeks, RNZ reports. While the police are not confirming who is behind all the incidents there has been a ramping up in gang tensions. Police are in the middle of a major crackdown on gang violence this...

06/06/2022

An average of 1.3 people catch the ferry from Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf, Stuff reveals, despite it reopening after a $2.6 million upgrade. North Shore ward councillor Chris Darby said many Northcote and Birkenhead residents commuted to the city for office jobs, which were impacted by Covid-19 restrictions last year. Auckland Transport plans to explore ways to get North Shore residents back on the ferries once its operators recover from staff shortages. It will also seek to improve the timing of the 928 bus to the wharf, so that better connects with the ferry schedule.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/the-auckland-ferry-stop-struggling-for-passenger-numbers/

An average of 1.3 people catch the ferry from Te Onewa Northcote Point Wharf, Stuff reveals, despite it reopening after a $2.6 million upgrade. North Shore ward councillor Chris Darby said many Northcote and Birkenhead residents commuted to the city for office jobs, which were impacted by Covid-19 r...

06/06/2022

Four Stuff visual journalists are competing for Photographer of the Year in the 2022 Voyager Media Awards. They tell Virginia Fallon about their favourite entries, and the stories behind the images. Auckland-based Ricky Wilson has been a visual journalist for six years. He says of his picture of Elaine Cowlin, who along with Dylan Lewis was ordered to get rid of over 300 rabbits at their shared property in Mt Eden: "You can see the look of her face is sort of 'what am I going to do with all these bloody rabbits?' She was so lovely and keen to chat. I love the evening light in this photo..."

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/stuffs-photographer-of-the-year-finalists/

Four Stuff visual journalists are competing for Photographer of the Year in the 2022 Voyager Media Awards. They tell Virginia Fallon about their favourite entries, and the stories behind the images. Auckland-based Ricky Wilson has been a visual journalist for six years. He says of his picture of Ela...

06/06/2022

Aucklander Laurence Reynolds, who died aged 107 last month, was married to his wife Claire Reynolds for more than 75 years, NZ Herald reports. A former heart doctor, Reynolds established the first coronary care unit in New Zealand - the resulting unit opened at Greenlane Hospital - and set up the first cardiac rehabilitation unit. He also advocated for the early mobilisation of heart attack patients, sometimes walking with patients in nearby Cornwall Park, to prevent blood clots and weakened vessels.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/aucklander-dies-aged-107-believed-new-zealands-oldest-man/

Aucklander Laurence Reynolds, who died aged 107 last month, was married to his wife Claire Reynolds for more than 75 years, NZ Herald reports. A former heart doctor, Reynolds established the first coronary care unit in New Zealand – the resulting unit opened at Greenlane Hospital – and set up th...

06/06/2022

Local mum Ngapera Pinga is worried after the spate of shootings that has happened across Auckland over the last two weeks, Stuff reports. “I don’t want to live in fear,” she said. “I don't want my kids to live every single day worrying about getting shot." Many share the feeling across the city, with a man shot outside the Papakura District Court on Friday, and a house in Beach Haven shot up just before dawn on Saturday. Anyone with information about those illegally in possession of fi****ms are urged to contact Police on 105 or anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/very-on-edge-auckland-residents-in-fear-of-citys-shootings/

Local mum Ngapera Pinga is worried after the spate of shootings that has happened across Auckland over the last two weeks, Stuff reports. “I don’t want to live in fear,” she said. “I don’t want my kids to live every single day worrying about getting shot.” Many share the feeling across t...

06/06/2022

Auckland businesses surrounded by City Rail Link (CRL) construction are being denied critical financial support, Newshub reveals, with some owners saying the CRL construction has pushed them to the brink of bankruptcy. Nine months ago a hardship fund was set up for businesses hurt by CRL construction. But 80% of applicants have either been declined or are still awaiting approval, despite some being within 5 meters of the site works.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/auckland-businesses-denied-critical-financial-support/

Auckland businesses surrounded by City Rail Link (CRL) construction are being denied critical financial support, Newshub reveals, with some owners saying the CRL construction has pushed them to the brink of bankruptcy. Nine months ago a hardship fund was set up for businesses hurt by CRL constructio...

06/06/2022

Auckland businesses say a 'perfect storm' of wage pressures, skill shortages and increasing overheads is putting a strain on them, RNZ reveals. Firms were struggling with supply chain issues, plus high prices for fuel, electricity, rent and rates and these pressures had ramped up over the past three months, said Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Michael Barnett. Worse, just 7% of respondents believe the situation will improve in the next six months.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/auckland-businesses-under-strain-due-to-wage-pressures-and-skill-shortages/

Auckland businesses say a ‘perfect storm’ of wage pressures, skill shortages and increasing overheads is putting a strain on them, RNZ reveals. Firms were struggling with supply chain issues, plus high prices for fuel, electricity, rent and rates and these pressures had ramped up over the past t...

06/06/2022

Free food hampers and a sympathetic ear are on offer to East Auckland families whose kids are missing school, Stuff reports. It’s a joint initiative between local charity Breakfast Club Kids and police, who have previously raised concerns about low attendance rates in Glenn Innes. “We hope they will see police are not just here for enforcement but also for support, and engage better with us and social workers,” says Sergeant Rhys Smith, who works on youth aid for the Auckland City East district.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/free-food-hampers-for-families-of-kids-missing-school/

Free food hampers and a sympathetic ear are on offer to East Auckland families whose kids are missing school, Stuff reports. It’s a joint initiative between local charity Breakfast Club Kids and police, who have previously raised concerns about low attendance rates in Glenn Innes. “We hope they ...

06/06/2022

Once thought to be a world belonging only to astronauts and rocket scientists – and dominated by men - New Zealand's space industry is booming, with women at the forefront, NZ Herald reports. Rocket Lab project engineer Sarah Blyde is a founding member of Women in Space Aotearoa. Based at the Auckland Production Complex in Mt Wellington, Blyde's job is to coordinate changes to the design of Electron - a three-stage orbital rocket that has launched 146 satellites. It's the second most frequently launched US rocket.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/the-women-at-the-forefront-of-new-zealands-space-industry/

Once thought to be a world belonging only to astronauts and rocket scientists – and dominated by men – New Zealand’s space industry is booming, with women at the forefront, NZ Herald reports. Rocket Lab project engineer Sarah Blyde is a founding member of Women in Space Aotearoa. Based at the ...

03/06/2022

Aotearoa ranks among the top 10 countries for meat consumption in the OECD, Stuff reports. It also has one of the highest bowel cancer rates in the world. The truth is we don’t need to eat red meat for health, but we don’t have to give it up entirely either. The World Cancer Research Fund recommends if we do eat meat, we keep it to about 350-500g cooked weight a week. This post was written with expert advice from Massey University professor John Potter and Auckland University nutritional epidemiologist Dr Kathryn Bradbury.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/how-much-red-meat-is-too-much-if-i-want-to-avoid-bowel-cancer/

Aotearoa ranks among the top 10 countries for meat consumption in the OECD, Stuff reports. It also has one of the highest bowel cancer rates in the world. The truth is we don’t need to eat red meat for health, but we don’t have to give it up entirely either. The World Cancer Research Fund […]

02/06/2022

An elderly man was stabbed at an Auckland dairy on Wednesday night, Stuff reports, after standing up to offenders trying to rob the store. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Salton confirmed the injuries were not life-threatening and the person was treated at the scene. “I’d been hearing reports from other places across Auckland where this sort of stuff had kept happening, but now it's happened again here,” said Sandringham Business Association president Jithin Chittibomma.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/elderly-man-stabbed-at-auckland-dairy-after-standing-up-to-offenders/

An elderly man was stabbed at an Auckland dairy on Wednesday night, Stuff reports, after standing up to offenders trying to rob the store. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Salton confirmed the injuries were not life-threatening and the person was treated at the scene. “I’d been hearing reports fr...

02/06/2022

A millionaire investor from China who watched his once-lucrative New Zealand businesses fail after moving to Auckland, has been found guilty of stabbing to death the woman he blamed for his huge financial losses, NZ Herald reports. Zhong was "an incredibly warm, caring, strong and smart woman" and kind to everyone she knew, her daughter said. "My defenceless mum was dragged through the mud and tormented in death. My mum deserves better than that. She deserves to rest in peace."

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/elizabeth-zhong-homicide-fang-sun-found-guilty-of-murder/

A millionaire investor from China who watched his once-lucrative New Zealand businesses fail after moving to Auckland, has been found guilty of stabbing to death the woman he blamed for his huge financial losses, NZ Herald reports. Zhong was “an incredibly warm, caring, strong and smart woman” a...

02/06/2022

Auckland mayoral candidate Craig Lord believes the city’s transport agency is deliberately creating congestion, Stuff reports, as a means of getting people out of their cars. Lord also took issue with Auckland Council accepting around $500 million in the government-mandated Three Waters reform. “Given Auckland Council has no legal ability to prevent the reform, Mr Lord should explain to Aucklanders why he would refuse hundreds of millions of dollars of government funding,” said Goff, who retires in October.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/at-wants-city-traffic-jams-mayoral-candidate-claims/

Auckland mayoral candidate Craig Lord believes the city’s transport agency is deliberately creating congestion, Stuff reports, as a means of getting people out of their cars. Lord also took issue with Auckland Council accepting around $500 million in the government-mandated Three Waters reform. .....

02/06/2022

Experts say the Clean Slate scheme, which gives some offenders the right to not disclose their criminal convictions, isn't working and some people who deserve to can't put their past behind them. Richard* hadn't been in jail since 1978, and his last conviction was in the nineties. Almost half a century later, he was still having trouble getting work, RNZ reports, despite holding multiple diplomas. Richard said it was frustrating being haunted by the mistakes he made as a young man.

http://aucklist.nz/2022/06/clean-slate-scheme-individualised-approach-needed/

Experts say the Clean Slate scheme, which gives some offenders the right to not disclose their criminal convictions, isn’t working and some people who deserve to can’t put their past behind them. Richard* hadn’t been in jail since 1978, and his last conviction was in the nineties. Almost half ...

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