Tony Bouzaid 1940 – 2011- a tribute
It was a real shock to hear of the sudden passing of Tony Bouzaid last week. Yesterday a very large funeral was held for Tony at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell. I attended with Cr...
Author: Mike Lee
a long time coming – after 17 years of battling Tawharanui Marine Reserve formally opened.
Nearly one year after the dissolution of the Auckland Regional Council, the legacy progamme of the ARC is still delivering projects. The latest was the opening of the Tawharanui Marine Reserve by the Minister of Conservation on...
The age of dreams and miracles for conservation – Takahe and Tieke released onto pest-free Rangitoto-Motutapu islands
The eradication of pests from Rangitoto and Motutapu which took place in June and July 2009 took place with very little acknowledgement in the news media. I had long been an advocate for the...
Return to Aitutaki – Looking for the Blue Lorikeet and a chance reunion at Motu Akaiami
Half the benefit of a Winter’s holiday is the good it does you just anticipating it. My wife Jenny and I were lucky to get away for a couple of weeks in August to...
Hamilton – Auckland rail service – another step closer
The introduction of a Hamilton to Auckland commuter rail service took a major step forward after Waikato region council leaders and MPs joined a KiwiRail Silver Fern unit on a pilot trip from Hamilton...
Simon Moore’s incomparable funeral eulogy for Phil English.
Simon Moore is a highly respected Crown Prosecutor and long-time friend of the late Phil English. The following is the eulogy he presented at the funeral service for Phil. Thanks to Simon and Michele...
Tribute to Phil English – former senior journalist NZ Herald
“Separation penetrates the disappearing person like pigment and steeps him in a gentle radiance.” Walter Benjamin. I didn’t sleep that well last Friday night – I kept thinking of my friend Phil English –...
The regional legacy rolls on – Shakespear Regional Park Open Sanctuary pest eradication happening now!
“Not only will thousands of people come to experience the open sanctuary – but be in no doubt that these birds will be coming to visit you – the local residents of Whangaparaoa, the Hibiscus coast and beyond.”
…after 55 years – Trams are back in town!
8th of June is always going to be an historic day for tram lovers as today the first trams to run on central Auckland streets since 1956 were landed Jellicoe Wharf at the Port...
History repeats – National screws Auckland rail for the third time
The Minister of Transport’s announcement yesterday which sought to demolish the business case for Auckland’s long planned Central City Link (aka CBD loop) is a major set back for Auckland. While for diplomatic reasons...