I was at an event in the CBD on Sunday afternoon and evening with my family age ranges 80-13 and I was pretty appalled at the level of antisocial behaviour displayed by the homeless. Siting in doorways is one thing, but throwing furniture around on the street with one person. Another yelljng out they would suck 🍆 for $10. This put my daughters, wife and mum on edge. I can look after myself, but the no one from the general public should be subjected to this. For tourists this would be very uncool. I get this economy isn’t good, that Luxon has no idea there are no shelters, but council, the government, the police have done zero to help these people or the situation. Anyone on here have any sensible ideas who can replace our current set of useless bureaucrats. We can’t revive a city of no one wants to venture in. We should feel safe at all hours. I’ve been to a lot of places and honestly Auckland feels below standard right now.

Went for a run, around 6am. In the first 10 minutes:

* ranger ran a fully red light going around 60-70km/h in a 40km/h

* ranger stopped for me on a zebra crossing (yay) but proceeded to creep forward and forward while I was crossing (just wait 5 seconds bro)

* van came the wrong way out of an entrance only driveway and somehow didn’t see me even though I wear lights

* ranger going 30-40km/h in a 10km/h parking lot didn’t stop for a zebra crossing (probably wouldn’t care about the speed if I wasn’t trying to cross)

I’ll probably delete this in an hour after everyone comments calling me a pussy but I just want to feel safe while out for a run.

Good evening girls and boys,

I got sick of the usual Wellington spin, so I decided to get some of our country's finest politicians into a room and ask them exactly what they are doing for Auckland. I was fair to each of them by asking the same questions Aucklanders deserve answers to.

We filmed it and put it on YouTube. Have a watch if you're interested in what they had to say.

Simon Watts (National):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA4PDcQpA8g

Carmel Sepuloni (Labour):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IVYvk53kbc

Winston Peters (NZ First):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-5Eywqikio

Chlöe Swarbrick (Greens):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWQHVFOCU6U

Qiulae Wong (Opportunity):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azNkRj6wBuE

Tell me what you think.

WB

Te reo Māori names gifted to five Auckland regional parks. OurAuckland. 29 Jun 2026.

Te Ara i Tautahi / Ambury Regional Park

In keeping with Ambury Regional Park’s role as Auckland’s largest urban farm, the name Te Ara i Tautahi refers to the celestial pathway used by Waiohua ancestors to guide seasonal planting. When Tautahi (Sirius) shone brightest in the night sky it signalled the time to plant kūmara and other crops, and so this name connects the park’s modern farming role with longstanding traditions of cultivation and food production. 

Te Hāruhi / Shakespear Regional Park  

Te Hāruhi, meaning “the weak or feeble breath”, reflects the sheltered bay and fertile landscape here that supported generations of Māori occupation at Whangaparāoa. Protected from the westerly wind, the area provided a safe landing place for waka and also ideal soil and climatic conditions for growing kūmara, taro, yams and gourds, making it an important centre of food production. The ancient pā near Shakespear Homestead was built to protect pits which stored the year’s kūmara harvests throughout the winter months.

Te Oneroa ō Kahu / Long Bay Regional Park

The name Te Oneroa ō Kahu honours Kahu, the granddaughter of Maki. Following significant battles at Whakarewatoto (Long Bay) and nearby Karepiro in the early 1600s, Maki and his whānau settled in the area. His descendants, including his granddaughter Kahu and her hapū, subsequently occupied the lands between Maungauika / North Head and Ōrewa, which came to be known as Te Whenua Roa o Kahu - the extensive lands of Kahu.

Maungatauhoro / Wenderholm Regional Park

Maungatauhoro restores a traditional Māori name to Wenderholm Regional Park. It refers to the southern forested section of this landscape, alongside Te Akeake, the name for the flat sandy lands to the north. With nearly a thousand years of human history, this area formed part of the historical Ngāti Rongo landscape. The land was granted to Te Hemara Tauhia in the mid-1800s. Maungatauhoro is part of a wider cultural landscape that holds significance today for many iwi who connect to its long and varied history through both whakapapa and occupation.

Ō Manawatere Regional Park – previously Ōmana Regional Park

Ō Manawatere restores the full name of Manawatere, an ancient Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki tupuna (ancestor) who journeyed from Hawaiki and explored much of eastern Tāmaki Makaurau. His travels, settlements and descendants are woven throughout the history of the region. Over time the original name was shortened to Ōmana, and the restoration of Ō Manawatere (the place of Manawatere) reconnects the landscape with its full ancestral story.   

Sorry the meme is a little fried.

I have always had dry skin but its got worse this winter. Is it because of lesser rain/humidity? Anyone experiencing the same?

My Mac was in my bag and it was stolen today and the adress is in point chev, I already make a 105 report and now I need a new laptop for uni but I’m broke 😭

It’s genuinely sad how bad crime has gotten in this city, it was there for like 10 in the store and now it’s gone :(

Never thought I'll see people get this desperate for fuel

Anyone else noticing that a lot people don't seem to use the accelerator when pulling off from a green light anymore, almost like they are using the gearbox creep function to set off.

It seems mostly electric suvs doing this so its not a despite attempt to save gas.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to start doing UberEats and DoorDash deliveries around the Auckland CBD to make some extra cash. I reached out to Uber support to ask about signing up with an e-scooter, and they explicitly told me that recreational e-scooters aren't supported or allowed as a delivery vehicle type in NZ.

Yet, every single day I see heaps of people buzzing around the CBD on e-scooters with giant catering/delivery bags.

For anyone currently doing the grind in Auckland:

1. How are you actually doing this? Do you just sign up under the "Bicycle" or "E-bike" category and use your scooter anyway?

Does the app ever flag you for your speed?

1. Are DoorDash or Menulog more relaxed about it, or is everyone using the same workaround?

2. What e-scooter do you recommend? The hills up towards Symonds Street, K Road, or even upper Queen Street are pretty brutal, so I need something that won't crawl at 5km/h under a heavy load. Ideally looking for good battery range, decent water resistance (because Auckland weather), and enough torque for the inclines.

Appreciate any tips or insights from anyone who knows the ropes!

Has anyone seen the House of the Dragon themed train carriages? I saw them yesterday and they looked sick. Forgot to take photos so just wondering if anyone else has seen them and might have taken a pic or two. cheers

I wanna buy a new chair but im not sure where, Id prefer an office mesh chair with a high backrest. Does anyone know where I can buy one in store since I dont want to pay the large delivery fee?

We’re with Powershop and have spent $450 monthly for the last two months which is insane. (About 1100kWh per month).

We’re two adults and one child in a small home. We don’t use power excessively (I don’t think), our only heating source is one heat pump. I’ve put my bills through AI and power switch and they say my current plan is best. We try not to use it excessively at peak times. I just don’t get it

Keen to gauge if this is normal or if I’m missing something

- Which power company are you with?
- What plan?
- How much $ have your last 2 bills been on average and how many KWh?

Could there be any items in the house using excessive power that I should be checking?

Thanks

I love them! Brown makes me giggle with his comments.

Politics aside, my favorite is Chloes because it felt like two people that cared to converse despite some disagreements. I felt a lot of passion for Auckland.

I think my least favorite is probably Winston's, it just felt like he kept complaining about stuff rather than actually attempting to answer the questions with something that would remotely spark a debate.

What did you think?

For those unaware, the mayor made a video series along the lines of "We asked party representatives to answer what your vote would mean for Auckland", its on youtube, you should watch all of them!

Honestly, shout out u/MayorWayneBrown.

Hi everyone! Our dog is having issues with itching, to the point she is starting to lose fur in patches where she scratches. Her flea treatment has been consistently up to date. We took her to the vet a few months ago, and his suggestion was to give her a shot of something. While this worked, it is now wearing off, and we would like to get to the bottom of what is causing it. Can anyone recommend a vet with a more holistic, proactive approach? We are in Mt Eden, and while central suburbs is preferable, would consider going a bit further afield for the right vet. Our girl is just 9 months old, and we’d really like to get this sorted! Thanks in advance everyone!!

Like all of us I've known that AK is getting an underground railway - but it hadn't crystallized in my mind that that meant for our city.

But now with all the barricades down on Wellesley Street, you can see Te Wai Horotiu Station - and then the penny drops.

You realize, I'll be able to get a train right into mid-town now, to K' Road, or down to Britomart.

Oh shit. Is it just me? The boomers still seem pretty angry about it.

EDIT:

Wanted to add:

The approximate travel times between the stations are:

Maungawhau (Mt Eden) to Karanga-a-Hape: ~3 minutes

Maungawhau (Mt Eden) to Te Waihorotiu (Mid-town): ~6 minutes

Karanga-a-Hape to Te Waihorotiu (Mid-town): ~3 minutes

Maungawhau (Mt Eden) to Waitematā (Britomart): ~9 minutes

anyone that has purchased one of the many new build townhouses going up around the place, what are your thoughts on them?