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| Save money at the zoo | Armistice Centenary | Farmers Santa Parade Message from the mayor

Local news p4-5 Protect kauri this summer A huge thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who a role in ending homelessness, Behind the scenes p6-8 A number of tracks in parks recently took part in Ira Mata, Ira Tangata: Auckland’s and we’ll be working closely with across Auckland are closed to Homeless Count – the first regional homeless count in the government and community Save money at the zoo p9 protect against kauri dieback Auckland’s history and the largest ever undertaken in organisations to achieve this goal. Gem of the month p11 disease. Before you go walking New Zealand. Events p12-15 this summer, please visit Walking the cold streets of Māngere in the middle aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ of the night brought home the misery that many - Farmers Santa Parade p13 protectkauri to check which people without safe, secure homes are unfortunate - Parnell Festival of Roses p14 tracks are closed. Always clean to experience in our region. your footwear and equipment The count revealed that around 800 people are living Kind regards, - Taste of Auckland p14 before entering kauri areas without shelter in Auckland, a number which jumps to Phil Goff - Armistice Centenary p15 and after leaving and use any over 3000 when those in temporary and emergency Mayor of Auckland footwear cleaning stations housing are added. Cover: Lifeguard Emily Robinson is one you encounter on your visit. Full findings from the count will be released in of many Auckland Council staff who work hard to make Auckland great. Meet more And remember – always stick December and will help inform policy and planning on p6-8. to designated open tracks. to address homelessness. Our whole community has Right: The Parnell Festival of Roses celebrates 25 years this month. See p14. Indian Wardens step up A voluntary community patrol called the Indian Wardens is setting out to keep the streets of The art of homecoming Papatoetoe safe and to support local businesses. The group was January 2019, is a growing and founded by Rana Judge, who continually evolving miniature city Auckland Council Council meetings aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Auckland Council’s governing body and local manages the Ōtara Business of model cardboard houses made 09 301 0101 (24/7) boards hold monthly meetings that you can Association and Papatoetoe by visitors to the gallery that aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/contactus attend. Visit our website or call 09 301 0101 Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, for details. Some meetings are streamed Mainstreet. It receives funding explores community, family, Auckland 1142 live online. Visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ from Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local relocation and homemaking. facebook.com/aklcouncil councillive for more information. Board. Visit ourauckland.nz to Together, the works form part of twitter.com/aklcouncil Auckland Transport Rubbish and recycling, rates information, find out more. an ongoing series of site-specific local board enquiries, noise control, dog AT.govt.nz 09 355 3553 (24/7) ownership, graffiti removal and much more. projects by the artists that use art Roads, footpaths, public transport, parking Visit us and parking tickets, traffic signals and making to prompt conversations We have more than 25 customer service street lights. about what makes a home. centres throughout the Auckland region. 09 366 6400 Services vary between branches, so visit Public transport queries. Pillars: Project Another Country our website or call us to check. Watercare will see the artists expand on this OurAuckland watercare.co.nz idea of home to encompass OurAuckland keeps you up to date with 09 442 2222 (24/7) council services, projects and events, and Water and wastewater services. migration across oceans, helps to fulfil our legislative obligations to If you have problems with your street displacement, relocation and keep Aucklanders informed. We conduct drain, please phone the council. regular research to ensure OurAuckland is Take the walk challenge settlement. These are essential Auckland Libraries an efficient way of doing this. The Auckland Walk Challenge Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki be suspended in the gallery’s north questions for Auckland and its [email protected] aucklandlibraries.govt.nz 09 301 0101 (24/7) runs from 1 to 30 November. will present a new work by artists atrium. It expands on another work future, given that 39 per cent of Te reo Māori We’re proud to use te reo Māori in Auckland Leisure It’s free and there are some great Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan this by the artists, From Pillars to Post: people living in the region were aucklandleisure.co.nz OurAuckland. If you come across a word prizes up for grabs. Search ‘walk month. Project Another Country, which has born overseas. you don’t know you can learn what it OurAuckland is printed on sustainably means at maoridictionary.co.nz sourced paper. challenge’ at AT.govt.nz to find Titled Pillars: Project Another been exhibited at the gallery since Visit aucklandartgallery.com out more and enter. Country, the large-scale work will April. The original work, on until to learn more.

2 | CONTENTS | RĀRANGI KŌRERO ourauckland.nz KAWENGA KŌRERO | NEWS | 3 Northern Corridor project takes step forward

The Parnell Festival of Roses will be held at Parnell Rose Gardens on 18 November. Rose Festival marks 25 years in Parnell The Parnell Festival of Roses celebrates its 25th and reserved mobility parking. Activities at the smoke- anniversary this year. Thanks to a team of gardeners, free, zero-waste festival will include children’s games, groundskeepers and volunteers, thousands of roses will music, demonstrations, crafts, food, and a canine be at their best for the free event on 18 November from cuddles corner. 10.30am to 4pm at the Parnell Rose Gardens. See page 14 or visit ourauckland.nz/events for It’s an event for everyone and will include audio more information. activities, sign language interpreters, accessible toilets Native birds thrive after pest-control operation

Auckland Council has completed its second aerial pest A $700 million project delivering improved transport means ‘panoramic view’,” says Albany Ward Councillor control operation this spring, applying 1080 bait to the infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists, freight and cars Wayne Walker. Hunua Ranges and some surrounding land. on the North Shore has reached its first milestone – “When opened, it will connect the community The pest-control operation has resulted in a population a new walking and cycling bridge across the northern between East Coast Bays and Albany,” he says. explosion for native bird species and has improved the motorway. A shared path will be added to each entrance before health of the forest. On 1 October, the final central girder was lifted into the bridge opens in early 2019. Conditions of the operational plan included closing the place across the Northern Motorway in Albany. Visit ourauckland.nz to find out more. parkland during the operation and carrying out a rigorous “It’s bright red and named Tirohanga Whānui, which water testing regime. A caution period will remain in place across the parkland for some months to come. This is a precautionary measure to ensure that bait and carcasses Sign up to OurAuckland in more protected places within the forest have time to Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get OurAuckland’s top stories and the best events break down. from across the region delivered straight to your inbox. You’ll also find out how to go in During the caution period, dogs should be exercised on- the draw for regular competitions and giveaways. Visit ourauckland.nz/enews to sign up. leash. Please do not touch bait or carcasses. Visit ourauckland.nz to find out more about the Kōkako, pictured, and other native bird species have benefited programme. from the aerial pest control operation.

4 | NEWS ourauckland.nz NEWS | 5 OurAuckland met some of the people who are helping to make Tāmaki Makaurau a great place to live. Visit ourauckland.nz for more Lifting the lid interviews with Auckland Council staff who ehind s are working to keep our city moving. on recycling B ne Before many people have enjoyed their morning coffee, Plastic bags are among the most common non- the sce DATE SCENE 18 Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan are hard at work recyclable items they find. TAKE 11.11. 4 inspecting the contents of recycling bins across Auckland. “A lot of people use plastic bags to carry their recycling 2 They’re part of a team of inspectors who check more out to their bin, not realising that they jam our sorting than 2000 bins a day to make sure they only contain machinery,” says Reno. recyclable items. When they find material that can’t be “Instead of putting plastic bags and soft plastic in recycled, they attach tags to the bin with information your recycling bin, take it to a collection point at the about how the owners can improve their recycling habits. supermarket.” Winston and Reno say Aucklanders are good recyclers, Winston says that getting our recycling right means but a lot of people still put the wrong things in their bin. we send less waste to landfill. “We see a lot of ‘wish-cycling’ – items that people “I love showing people that what they put in their bin hope can be recycled, like coffee cups, polystyrene meat makes a big difference to our environment.” trays, clothing, and glassware from the kitchen. We also Visit recycleright.co.nz to play the Recycle Right see deliberate contamination – nappies, dangerous gas game and test your recycling knowledge. canisters, garden waste, furniture and rubbish.”

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. Librarian Gill Clive, left, with library volunteer Louise Williams Libraries are for everyone

Auckland Council’s libraries are about much more “I feel very privileged to be able to connect with than just books on shelves, says librarian Gill Clive. them and keep providing the joy that books bring. Gill is a community library housebound service “It’s also a way to connect with people who might coordinator. With her team of volunteers, she takes be isolated.” books and other resources to Aucklanders who can’t Gill also runs mobile pop-up libraries at retirement travel to a library. Team members put together book facilities, putting together special hampers of large- selections for their housebound customers and print books and audio book collections for residents. regularly visit to deliver them. One volunteer even “Every visit gives me the opportunity to make brought books to a customer who was in hospital. someone’s day,” she says. “I just want Aucklanders to AF F 5.6 “So many people I visit have been avid readers know there’s a library service for everyone.” Recycling bin inspectors Reno Morgan, left, and Winston Tupou for most of their lives,” Gill says. Visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz to find out more. .

6 | FEATURE | KŌRERO MATUA ourauckland.nz KŌRERO MATUA | FEATURE | 7 Save money at Auckland Zoo Keeping you safe Auckland Zoo has reduced its admission prices while Same-day/walk-up adult tickets for visitors have work goes ahead on the biggest and most exciting been reduced from $28.50 to $24, children (4-14) development in its history – an expansive new are $13, children under 4 remain free. in the water precinct for South East Asian wildlife and a world-class And you can save even more money on zoo entrance immersive experience. fees by booking in advance online. ‘South East Asia’, which visitors can now see being Visit aucklandzoo.co.nz created, is part of a Future Zoo 10-year renewals to find out more. programme funded through Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget. It’s due to open in 2020 and will feature some of the world’s most stunning and threatened wildlife, including otters, orangutans, siamang gibbons, Sumatran tigers, tomistoma (crocodiles) and other reptiles, and fish. While just two animal species have left the zoo to enable construction of ‘South East Asia’, the zoo appreciates that its visitors’ experience can be affected, so has reduced prices.

Virtual tours make venues accessible Auckland Live has launched accessibility virtual find out more and to take an Accessibility Virtual tours of The Civic and the Bruce Mason Centre to Tour of The Civic, the Bruce Mason Centre or the help disabled concertgoers become familiar with the Auckland Town Hall. spaces before visiting. The Accessibility Virtual Tours (AVTs) allow people AF F 5.6 to explore the venues online. They include 3D images

Auckland Council lifeguard Emily Robinson. of the interiors, colour-coded pathways to suit users with different levels of mobility, and step counts Keeping people safe and active at so I’ve always wanted to be a breaks,” says Emily. Her favourite to key areas like wheelchair seating, box offices, Auckland Council’s 12 community lifeguard,” she says. part of the job is getting to know bathrooms and elevators. swimming pools is a challenging “It’s an exciting, rewarding her customers. Planning for enhanced online capabilities to help job for our team of qualified and challenging job.” “I enjoy talking to people and visually impaired and hearing impaired patrons is lifeguards. And there’s much more to the helping them on their health and also underway. Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre role than looking out for people fitness journey,” she says. A similar tour, praised by Arts Access Aotearoa and Lead Lifeguard Emily Robinson says in the water. “One customer I signed up had the Human Rights Commission, was launched for the it’s about preventing accidents “A typical day involves a hearing impairment, and since Auckland Town Hall in December 2017. Auckland Live before rescues need to happen lifeguarding on poolside and I saw him regularly, I decided to acting director Bernie Haldane says feedback has been – and helping people have fun. talking to customers, monitoring learn some sign language so I overwhelmingly positive. She started as a casual summer the chemical levels of the pools could talk to him during his visits. “Many have commented that having quality lifeguard more than four years and making sure the plantroom “It’s about going the extra mile to accessibility information available prior to a concert or ago, and now helps lead a team is operating without any issues, ensure our customers feel supported.” event is a top priority for patrons, as well as the elderly of 20 staff. as well as managing customer Visit aucklandleisure.co.nz to and their caregivers,” she says. “I grew up doing surf lifesaving, enquiries and covering reception find your nearest pool. Search ‘accessibility’ at aucklandlive.co.nz to

8 | FEATURE | KŌRERO MATUA ourauckland.nz KAWENGA KŌRERO | NEWS | 9 Helping Aucklanders stay safe Te Atatū Peninsula walkway To ensure that people can enjoy Auckland’s public • clarifying which public places the bylaw applies This popular walkway stretches along the northern and eastern edge of places safely and to minimise nuisance, we are to and enabling organisations in control of those Te Atatū Peninsula and looks out across the Waitematā Harbour. proposing some changes to improve Te Ture ā-Rohe places to approve bylaw exceptions. Starting at Harbourview-Orangihina Park, the 4km walkway is an easy Marutau ā-Iwi me te Whakapōrearea 2013 / the Public Regulation would be streamlined by: stroll that extends through to Chapman Strand. Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013. • using national legislation rather than bylaws for car It boasts magnificent views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Rangitoto The main proposed changes include: window washing, mind-altering substances, graffiti, Island and the city centre, and features a small sandy beach at Kelvin Strand. • clarifying expected behaviour and restrictions noise, fish offal, and street naming and numbering The coastline also provides a natural haven for many native birds on people using public places • moving issues about animals, signage, stormwater including the New Zealand dotterel, pūkeko and tōrea (oystercatchers). • prohibiting people from leaving or storing and vehicles to existing council bylaws. You can enjoy a picnic along the walkway or explore the nearby construction materials, shipping containers, Have your say on the proposed bylaw changes until Te Atatū Peninsula town centre and children’s playground. consumer goods, and boats in public places 5 December. Make sure to keep dogs on leash and share the space. • clarifying how the council sets controls and Visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay for gives approval for activities on public places more information.

Remember to flush your taps Avian botulism Avian botulism is a bacterial disease that lives in soil in • pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of it properly The Ministry of The Ministry of Health recommends this ponds and wetlands. It is particularly common in summer, • call Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 if you see a Health recommends simple precaution for all households on and can paralyse or kill ducks, swans and other birds. sick or dead bird in a park. flushing a large glass of water from your drinking water both public and private water supplies. The health risk To help keep birds safe from avian botulism: To counter avian botulism, Auckland Council is tap each morning before using any water. This removes is small, but a build-up of heavy metals in your body • do not feed them – it’s better to let them installing barley bales in affected ponds to reduce any metals that may have dissolved from plumbing can cause health problems. We continue to meet the forage naturally algal growth and improve water quality. fittings. New Zealand’s water can be slightly acidic, and requirements of the Drinking Water Standards for • if you do want to feed birds in parks, give them We’re also monitoring sites where issues have can dissolve metals. If water stays for several hours in New Zealand 2005 (revised 2008) and deliver safe water. seeds or grains, and feed them on grass away from occurred in the past, and putting up signs to your household pipes, it can dissolve heavy metals such For more information, visit watercare.co.nz water. Do not feed them bread – it can rot in ponds educate park users. as lead or copper. Small amounts of these metals may and search for ‘drinking water quality’ or phone and promote the growth of avian botulism Visit ourauckland.nz for more information. then enter your water supply. 09 442 2222.

10 | NEWS | KAWENGA KŌRERO ourauckland.nz KAWENGA KŌRERO | NEWS | 11 Visit ourauckland.nz/events for Festive events more info, hundreds more events across the region November 2018 and to sign up for our weekly e-news. Visit ourauckland.nz/christmas to fi nd out about local parades 31 - 2 1 1 18 and festivities across Auckland. InterACT – Free Community Classics Open Studios Sun 25 Nov, 1pm Disability Arts Festival West: Worlds Collide Waitākere Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Parade route: Mayoral Dr from Cook St, An inclusive arts & social experience Meet local artists, learn about the along Queen St, turning right into with wearable art, theatre & more presents a free family concert creative process & purchase art Customs St East Wed-Fri 10am-2pm Sat 3pm-4pm Sat & Sun 10am-4pm Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson The Trusts Arena, Henderson Waitākere Ranges Local Board area Santa’s Party: 2.30pm-5.30pm | Aotea Square 1 11 Celebrate the start of the festive season 2-4 1 18 eBike Expo with grand fl oats, stunning costumes, The Guerrilla Collection Clevedon A&P Show Learn about the technology, features your favourite characters and Santa A festival of 30-minute movement Animals, family entertainment, pieces by Pacifi c artists & benefi ts of eBikes food & more of course! After the parade, the fun & Black Grace dance company Sat & Sun Sat & Sun 9am-5pm continues with rides, giveaways 9am-4.30pm Fri-Sun 10.30am-8pm Clevedon A&P Showgrounds and entertainment in Aotea Square. ASB Waterfront Theatre, The Cloud, Queens Adult $15, senior $10, youth $8, Wynyard Quarter Wharf | Adult/child child $5, family $30, under 5 free $5, family $15 WIN with OurAuckland OurAuckland has a Farmers prize pack to give away. To be in to win a MADD Gear Kick Pro Stunt Scooter & 1 11 22-25 Helmet valued at $229.99, visit ourauckland.nz/win by noon on Fri 23 Nov 2018. Terms & conditions apply. Day Out With Thomas Japanese Film Festival Train rides & family activities Premiere screenings of Sat & Sun 9am-4pm Japanese fi lms with English Glenbrook Vintage Railway | Adult $25, subtitles child $10, family $70, under 2 free Thu-Sun, screening times vary The University of Auckland & Academy Cinemas, CBD 3 Spooks & Sparks Fireworks Display A family-friendly Halloween & 1 fi reworks show Auckland Highland Sat 6pm-9.30pm Games & Gathering © 2017 Fuji Television Network The Trusts Arena, Music, dancing, haggis tossing, 30 Nov - 2 Dec, Fri 7pm, Henderson historical fi ghting, ponies & more 24 Sat 1.30pm & 7pm, Sun 1.30pm Family $52, adult Sat 10am-5pm Grey Lynn Park $27, child $10.50, 17 Nov - 11 Mar, 10am-5pm daily The Civic, CBD Ellerslie Event Centre, Remuera Festival under 2 free MOTAT, Western Springs Music, markets, art, food, family Adult from $40, senior from $35, Adult $19, child/student $10, family student/child from $25 (+ fees) 1 fun & more 9 23 $45, under 5/SuperGold Card free Nepal Festival Sat 9am-6pm | Grey Lynn Park The National Youth Theatre Company SKYCITY Breakers Showcasing the food, art & Explore the evolution of aerospace presents the Auckland premiere of NBL Home Games this Tony Award-winning fairy-tale culture of Nepal 26 innovation and technology with a Exciting live sporting adventure. With a cast of over 200 of Sat 12pm-6pm | Aotea Square, CBD Social Climbers new immersive exhibition touching action & halftime events down at MOTAT. Presented by Boeing Auckland’s fi nest young performers and Sat 10 Nov, 6pm-9pm Fri 9 Nov, 7.30pm (v Cairns 1 A Roger Hall in collaboration with NASA and the a rocking live band, it delivers a magical Waiuku Rugby Park comedy Taipans) & Fri 23 Nov, 7pm Scotty Brewer Smithsonian’s National Air and night out for the whole family. Gold coin entry per person (v Perth Wildcats) Skate Day Mon 7.30pm Space Museum. Spark Arena, CBD Bruce Mason Waiuku Blast to the Past returns to Groms, U13s, U16s, Open & Girls WIN with OurAuckland Adult from $15, child from Centre, wow the crowds. Don’t miss the fun divisions with great prizes WIN with OurAuckland OurAuckland has two family $12, family from $50 Takapuna family entertainment and fantastic Sat 10am-3pm | Devonport Skate Park OurAuckland has fi ve MOTAT family passes to give away. (+ fees) From $55 (+ fees) food and craft market, followed by passes to give away. Visit ourauckland. Visit ourauckland.nz/win a spectacular professional fi reworks nz/win to enter by noon on Fri 9 Nov to enter by noon on Fri 16 Nov 2018. 12 | EVENTS CALENDAR | WĀTAKA WHAKAHAERE 2018. Terms & conditions apply. Terms & conditions apply. display around 8.30pm. ARMISTICE DAY Parnell CENTENARY SERVICE Festival of Sun 11 Nov, 11am-12pm The Cenotaph, Auckland Domain, Parnell From 16 Nov | Ellerslie Racecourse, Remuera Seated from $55, Groundlings $20 At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month ROSES in 1918, an armistice was signed that ended the Sat 24 Nov, 12pm-10pm This season presents romantic comedy The Taming First World War. To mark the 100th anniversary, Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose 25TH ANNIVERSARY of the Shrew, dark comedy Richard III, a timely there will be a commemorative service in front of Adult from $49, child from $39 (+ fees) production of controversial comedy Measure for Auckland War Memorial Museum. “As long as we The world’s best Supercross and Freestyle Measure and the most famous play in the canon, remember, the brave live forever.” Motocross riders will descend upon Mt Hamlet. This isn’t dusty Shakespeare, it’s bawdy, Smart Stadium for the fi rst-ever Monster hilarious, brutal and blood soaked. On sale now. Sun 18 Nov, 10.30am-4pm The museum will be open late until 8.15pm with Energy S-X Open Auckland. Motorsport fans Parnell Rose Gardens a rich programme of performances, followed by will be on the edge of their seats with non- Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this The Last Post performed on the front steps at 8.25pm stop, high-intensity action, entertainment, popular event and enjoy the bloom of spring and a looped 15-minute fi lm sequence projected onto pyro, music, lights and drama. as the roses come to life. Brought to you by the northern facade of the building until 11pm. Waitematā Local Board, this free festival has food and market stalls, family fun, gardening displays and advice, music, dancing and more.

3-18 Nov, Tue-Sun 10am-5pm | Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve, Devonport Adult $20, child $5, concession $15, family $45 This vibrant and engaging sculpture exhibition features more than 90 artworks from leading and emerging NZ artists across the breath-taking hilltop reserve, as well as an indoor gallery with 700 smaller works. Proceeds donated to Women’s Refuge NZ. WIN with OurAuckland OurAuckland has a great prize pack (four Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will platinum tickets & merchandise) to give away. commemorate the Armistice Day Centenary with a Visit ourauckland.nz/win to enter by noon on special light show from 4-11 Nov, 8pm-midnight. Fri 9 Nov 2018. Terms & conditions apply.

1-4 Nov, Thu 5.30pm-10pm, Fri 12pm-4pm t Image: Anne Proffi & 5.30pm-10pm, Sat 12pm-4pm & 5.30pm- 9.30pm, Sun 12pm-5pm Queens Wharf, CBD | GA from $30, premium $65, VIP from $95, child $15, under 5 free 17-25 Nov | Waiheke Island Discover the best tastes and entertainment 28 Nov - 2 Dec, Wed-Sun 10am-6pm 2-4 Nov, Fri-Sun 8.30am-5.30pm *Bookings essential Auckland has to offer with top restaurants, Native bush, pristine beaches, award-winning chefs, artisan produce, craft beers, The Trusts Arena, Henderson Pukekohe Park Raceway wonderful views and even the odd boutique wines, cocktails, live music and more. Adult from $30, senior from $28 (+ fees) Adult from $35 (+ fees), child free (with adult) Experience one of the world’s greatest motorsports winery. If walking is your thing, Waiheke Calling all green-thumbs, home and garden live in Auckland. Enjoy the on- and off-track family Walking Festival is for you. With more WIN with OurAuckland renovators, fl ower enthusiasts and art lovers. entertainment, see the ultimate trans-Tasman than 50 walks, there’s something for OurAuckland has a double pass to give NZ’s fl oral and horticultural spectacular is back rivalry and cheer NZ across the fi nish line. almost every age and fi tness level. away (for one of the Thu or Fri sessions). with award-winning garden exhibits, fl oral-art Visit ourauckland.nz/win to enter by noon on installations, retail therapy, gourmet food and more. Tue 30 Oct 2018. Terms & conditions apply. Stay on track

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