by Jaheb Barnett
Lion Nathan has successfully bottled New Zealand culture with the Steinlager Pure.
Capturing the essence of what makes us Kiwi isn’t an easy task.
We have sheep, our rugby, lots of green grass and love our fish ‘n’ chips. To put all that into a refreshing drink is no simple task. Read more
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by Lydia Brewer
A West Auckland woman has spoken out about the taboo issue of sexual abuse, in an effort to bring about support for other survivors.
Kathy Needham, who founded support group Courageous Women in 2005, thinks that sexual abuse should no longer be tolerated in our society, and intends to see that survivors are given the encouragement and help they need.
Kathy is herself a survivor of sexual abuse, and feels the issue should no longer be ignored. Read more
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by Michelle King
Auckland Mayor is encouraging voters to front up at this years mayoral election.
The 2007 Local Body elections currently only have 22 per cent voter turnout in Auckland.
Voter turnout across the country has dropped off over three years, but this year’s statics are a record low. Read more
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by Michelle King
It’s time for everyone to kiss, make up or just shake on it.
Well, the Ports of Auckland and Maratime Union that is.
There is serious concern that the port could lose business if the port strikes continue for much longer, warns Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett. Read more
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by Jackie Tran Van
Myah Flynn is her name, and it’s one to remember.
The emerging artist held her first solo exhibition on Tuesday night at the McPherson Gallery.
The exhibition is the result of her first placing in the Glaister Ennor Graduate Art Awards in which she was awarded the chance to exhibit at the High Street gallery. Read more
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My first experience of the 70’s, garage style, pop-rock band, Odessa was in an overcrowded, sweaty, backroom bar in Auckland three years ago.
But with the recent release of their new album, The Prize, Odessa has come a long way.
If you were to close your eyes and listen to their music what you might imagine is a James Brown sounding, old-school funk, pop group. Read more
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New checkout lanes in New World have been launched as part of an initiative to help save people time and, ultimately, the supermarket some money.
The catch is that the checkout lanes are operated by you.
It’s self service. No nice looking checkout assistants with those designer green shirts, it’s just you and whatever you’re wearing. Read more
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In case you have not been following local body politics the race for Auckland mayoralty is currently on.
Not ringing any bells? Well you may have seen Dick Hubbard’s face on a few Auckland buses.
Imagine for a moment that you were a mayoral candidate and you wanted to score points with the average punter (or just votes) what would be a great way to win the crowd over? Read more
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by Shawn Ashley
This year’s Auckland Seafood Festival was on this weekend, and like previous years it was filled with heaps of seafood, people, and entertainment.
However, there was something a bit different about it this year.
The festival was the first in New Zealand to have a “carbon neutral” status. Read more
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by Justin Henehan
One of my favourite things in the world has come to an end - Karangahape Road’s infamous Brazil cafe.
After 12 years, brothers Dominic and Simon Taylor have decided to pack it in.
With the various commitments of life catching up with them, Dominic says anything less than one hundred per cent commitment would sell Brazil short. Read more
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