Auckland

The Block 2015 – Preparation begins

Being somewhat block-a-holics and having heard that The Block 2015 was to be in Sandringham Josh and I felt we just had to have a look see. So far as I can tell we have the right place at the corner of Haig Ave and Refrew Ave in Sandringham in Auckland. Looking at Google maps… read more…
Electrics In Service On The Western Line

We have been waiting a very long time but finally EMUs, Electric Multiple Unit, have been running on the Western Line in Auckland. We noticed them testing late last year at night and then just before Christmas they were testing during the daytime. Tonight we noticed one running about 6pm and it seemed to be… read more…
Vandals upset 500 train passengers

Today my train was cancelled because vandals had put graffiti on it. Along with approximately 500 other passengers my train to Waitakere I was pretty annoyed. As the trains go from Britomart to Newmarket they stop on a bend just outside Newmarket to wait for a free slot at the station. During this time, less… read more…
Auckland Sometimes You Disgust Me

I just went to the 2013 Farmers Santa Parade in Auckland, the 80th such event and what a day. Great weather and great fun. The music the crowds the kids it was all great. And then there was this: What is wrong with you. You get a great day out, you don’t have to pay… read more…
Frustration escaping rent by buying

It seems that anyone who can raise a pencil has an opinion on how to fix the housing affordability issues in Auckland. Housing is such an emotive issue and I am writing this based almost solely on memory so if there are inaccuracies you should probably put it down to drained brain cells as much… read more…
Kids Get To Drive Auckland Electric Train At Motat

we are in are new train that is a Auckland train in motat. me and faraaz was playing on it. and play all day from 9:30-4:45. read more…