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FROM THE EDITOR
Next month we are going to the polls to vote. It is compulsory for anyone over the age of 18 to get enrolled. If you’re not sure who to vote for just get online to check out each party’s policies.
The team here ran an Auckland Central election candidates debate on Sunday 9 August at Freemans Bay Primary School. The school hall was packed with over 400 people in the room. This is mentioned in John Elliott’s Auckland Central update.
When Auckland jumped back into alert level 3, local businesses and communities were there for each other. If necessity is the mother of invention, then the changes our local businesses have recently made reveals just how truly inventive and resilient they are. We talked to a range of retailers, service providers and cafes to find out how they overcame the challenges of this recent lockdown and what locals have to look forward to as we move down the alert levels.
Some issues make people’s blood boil! Our letters page this month has not one, but four letters to the editor regarding the ‘fun and games’ at Western Springs Lakeside Park.
Local business, Garnet Station, turned 13 last month. To acknowledge this milestone the team has been busy creating Majenta, a new bar for the Westmere neighbourhood.
Fifteen-year-old Ponsonby local, Honour Mitchell’s column ‘Teen Picks’ is included in this issue. For her first contribution she has covered her personal favourite – FOOD!
Our cover star this month is well-known painter, Evan Woodruffe. Evan is excited that we have something to look forward to in celebrating Artweek, (10-18 October) now in its tenth anniversary. We can’t wait to be cheered up! (MARTIN LEACH) PN
“SAW IT IN THE HERALD ON WWWSATURDAY, VISITED THE OPEN HOME SUNDAY, BOUGHT IT ON MONDAY” SO. MANY. BUYERS.
MAT T & RYAN
N 1 IN GREY LYNN *
Matt O’Rourke 021 375 909 m.orourke@barfoot.co.nz
Ryan Harding 021 621 580 r.harding@barfoot.co.nz
Jay Platt, John Elliott & Martin Leach
photography: Connor Crawford
Exclusive cosmopolitan lifestyle
3A/99 Customs Street West, Auckland Central
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Car parks
An iconic waterfront sub penthouse in one of the Viaduct’s most prestigious apartment buildings, this three bedroom, single level apartment in The Quays is exceptional in every way.
Looking out over the beautiful Viaduct Basin and just a short walk to Commercial Bay and all the cosmopolitan centre has to offer, including world class eateries, entertainment and shopping. This property provides executive living and the perfect grandstand position come the America’s Cup. The highly spec’d kitchen with statement splashback is an entertainer’s dream, ready to service family and friends in the spacious open plan living and dining area with views across the harbour. Take the celebrations out onto the deck or relax in the luxe lounge because the indoor to outdoor lifestyle here is seamless.
Two double bedrooms are generous in size and share an immaculate designer bathroom, whilst the master comes with its own impressive marbled en suite. All have picture windows looking over the water and surrounding CBD. A separate study is also available for the ultimate in work from home style or perhaps an additional bedroom.
Built in 1990 and substantially and stylishly renovated, this apartment offers modern day luxury living in one of the CBD’s most desired addresses. Leave both cars at home in the secure garage and enjoy all that the city has to offer, or embrace the advantage of a seriously secure, lock and leave property.
Immaculately presented and in a truly fantastic location, this central city beauty boasts some of Auckland’s best views as well as an exceptional urbane lifestyle just waiting to be embraced. Astute buyers will not delay.
Asking price $1,295,000 Viewing by appointment
André Boddé 021 662 873 andre.bodde@bayleys.co.nz
BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, PONSONBY, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008
Dan Reed 021 191 2225 dan.reed@bayleys.co.nz
