Auckland
A few Holiday Snaps
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...
New Zealand
Organ Donors needed
I wouldn’t wish this on anyone but it’s a sad fact that some will be in the terrible position where they are potential organ donors. New Zealand is desperate for organ donors but it’s important that i...
A new Granny and Stuff - New image for Kiwi news sites
Granny Herald is getting a revamp , it’s time for new Stuff . Coincidence
Auckland
Stadium On, Brash Gone
Wrong, Right.
Auckland
Responses to the the ACC Stadium Feedback
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...
Auckland
Debt sinks Stadium Australia, does Auckland need one like this?
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...
Auckland
Mallards translucent turd by the harbour - Stadium New Zealand
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...
Auckland
How not to build a Stadium
So, the waterfront stadium will be; Decided without proper consultation Designed without competition Given to the builder without tender Is this how to run a $500 million, which will en...
Aviation
Air New Zealands Weight Problem
Air New Zealand have announced they are getting tough on overweight baggage. "This new X-bag system is designed to ensure that we more closely control baggage weight, and fuel use. Every extra kilo...
US govt bans Vegemite!
Shocking news via Boing Boing. I predict a hoard of US based Aussies heading home for a fix. In New Zealand you are either a Marmite or Vegemite person: It’s Vegemite for me! I’ve noticed on the cy...
Automobile
A tale of two Barinas - The price of safety?
Our local paper has a story about Waitakere City Council (WCC) cancelling a 32 car order for Holden Barinas after learning of it’s dismal ANCAP 2 Star crash test rating . WCC run the previous model...
A1GP
Motorsport highs, lows & loss
It was a weekend of motorsport to remember and one to forget: Ferrari faltered , probably lost a championship Renault triumphed , probably won one. Brock was honoured but Ford was the victor...