So, the man that said we must have a Waterfront Stadium, to replace crappy old Eden Park, now thinks Eden Park is OK. Just a guess but I bet Dick Hubbard will be 100% behind this project just as he wa...
Christchurch councillors are complaining about Transit ( New Zealand Govt Transport) neglect saying the funding is being spent in the North Island. Chch accuses Transit NZ of neglect - New Zeala...
It opened last year but last Sundays bike ride, trying to get fit for the trip, was the first time I’ve been near Fiat’s new Auckland home. It’s been a long time since Fiat had a dedicated home but Co...
The Queen Mary 2 arrived in Auckland today and sails tonight. Pity due to it’s size it had to berth amongst the containers but that didn’t stop thousands, including me, going to have a look. It’s not...
Spent a few days boating on the Hauraki Gulf and summer arrived. Well nearly summer; a cool’ish south westerly wind and “refreshing” water temperatures were a reminder that summer is really in Februar...
Auckland
Why did I take the old off-ramp, to get to the North Western Motorway, which requires a detour through town with three sets of traffic lights and not the new connection? Sitting at the lights for o...
It was rather amusing to hear the optimistic “We have time” statements made about the proposed 60,000 seat “over water” waterfront stadium while within spitting distance of the site a stadium struggle...
Here we go again… $400m Carlaw Park plan - 09 Dec 2006 - National News
Wrong, Right.
New Zealand
Here are my responses to the the ACC Stadium Feedback 2A When thinking about the stadium options, what are your most important considerations? How will either fund it's operation after...
Do we need a stadium, should the government subsidise it if we do? Should Governments Subsidise Stadiums and events - www.nzbr.org.nz The burden of proof rests upon those who propose stadium and...
All the flashy Weta effects can’t hide the bulk of Mallards Stadium New Zealand. Sitting on the waterfront like a giant turd that’s washed up in a spring tide. Making it translucent doesn’t help. I...
