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Waterfront Prospect

Reading the NZ Herald this morning I was both pleased and concerned at the prospect of placing a new state of the art stadium at aucklands waterfront. The idea is brillient but I do have some reservations.
The support from Eden Park management was encouraged for the project after local residents declined the upgrade of Eden Park, while that was not the full reason why their support being Auckland's premier cricket and rugby park is substantial.
The reservations I have is simple in nature but large on a much wider scale in that I touch wood, pray and hope that while Auckland's Mayor Dick Hubbard (currently in Japan) was said to say that he would work with government and other specialists to ensure it's done right the first time as they only get one shot at it.
My concern is that the eye appealing design is enough to put Auckland on the international scene such as buildings as the Sydney Opera House, Hong Kong's convention centre and be on the first step to building an internationally recognised city skyline. While we'll never be as recognised as the New York skyline which is the world's most prominent even before the affects of 9/11 the first step is always the biggest in moving towards the end goal.

Comments welcome please

Christchurch gets a loud awakening

This afternoon a metorite was believed to have entered the atmosphere over Canterbury. Most likely burning up in the atmosphere before hitting the ground at what could only be expected as 'pretty dang fast'.

It was seen &/or heard from as far north as Hanmer Springs in north canterbury to Hinds in Mid-canterbury with several reports stating they heard a loud boom as it crossed the sky. Reports were coming in pretty much saying the same, that people whether at work or home or simply just in there car thought at first it was a plane flying way too low or an earth quake but thought it unusual as nothing was shaking.
Said to be about the size of a soccer ball it's speed was enough to crack the sound barrier and is not reported as to it's actual landing area but one thing is for sure if it managed to stay intact.... it made a sizeable dent in what ever it hit.

Auckland's Future

Should Auckland become one large/r city? Should we join with the likes of Manukau and the northshore? Your comments are welcomed please...

5 years on

We all remember the actions taken 5 years ago by terrorist involed in 9/11 which shocked the world and brought everything to a standstill. I remember hearing the news as I was getting ready for work and listening to the radio hearing them on the street talking to random people asking them what they thought. I had no idea what was going on until they mentioned "Have you heard what's happened, what are you thoughts...." "No what's happend?" at this point I knew something was up and jumped over bed and couch to turn on my tv and what I saw was anything short of absolute shock. My eye's glued and fixated to the tv screen as I saw the north tower of the World trade twin towers on fire and then it happend, a second plane smashed head-on into the south tower. I fell back on the ground jaw dropping to the flaw and my heart racing as large plumes of fire raced through and up the building. I sat on the edge watching people jumping from the buildings and knew this was no multi million dollar movie with stunt people. They were real people with family's and people who loved them and it brought the city to their knee's.

Lastnight I watched a new documentary on 9/11 based on the people who survived and their stories of heroism, love and courage and of cowadice. It hurts me to use the word cowardice but in life n death situations many people are forced between the fine line of an immediate decision that could either mean they live... or not.
For all the brave men and women, we remember.

Tonga's King Tupou Dies

Aged 88 years of age King Tupou died IV passed away at Auckland's Mercy Hospital at 11.34pm lastnight. In recent years there has been much speculation governing his reign where the people of Tonga have been screaming out for more demcracy in their government but he was a great and well loved ruler of his country building a 'get fit campaign' after being hailed in the guiness book of world records as the worlds heaviest monarch. Like his Mother before he had many loyal followers and will be mourned by his country dearly.
He will be in New Zealand where it will lie is state for two days before returning home to Tonga.

One Week and two deaths

On Monday night is was bathing my daughter when mom turned on the news and I caught a soft just out of ear shot about Steve Irwin. Quickly dressing her I then became fixed on the news waiting to confirm if my ears had heard correctly that Steve Irwin had been killed. Once the news came back on and confirmed my fears the feelings that shocked me completely was totaly overwhelming and my heart immediatly went out to Steve's partner Terri and their two darling children.
The next day I made sure to send my regards to the Irwin family.

Friday, mom decided to turn on the news again and this time I caught the news loud and clear that Motor Racing Legend Peter Brook had been killed in a racing incident. I had several friends calling in as they too heard the news at the same time. Remember that Peter has won my favourite motor race "Bathurst" a total of 9 times, oh & he also drove for holden & once sponsoured by ENZD.

So in memory of two great people

Steve Irwin 1962 - 2006


Peter Brock 1945 - 2006