‘Is there anybody there?’
Lights switching themselves on and off, a game of dominoes against an invisible opponent, a torch that travelled down two angled flights of stairs… Since 1984, Mark Wallbank has [...]
Family violence
We need to talk about it, and the conversation needs to change By Lizzie Brandon Just before Easter, the Bays' community was rocked by a horrific incident at a [...]
Marking the 130th anniversary of New Zealand’s Electoral Act
It is 170 years since New Zealand's first general election began on 14 July 1853. In those days, travel was challenging and there were only a few election officials, [...]
What is ‘managed retreat’, and how might it affect life in the Bays?
Managed retreat is not a new concept, but since January's floods and the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, it's a term that's been heard much more frequently. Indeed, Prime Minister [...]
Taking care of the bees
Bees matter. They're essential for our biodiversity and for ensuring healthy environments and economies. But these little beasties are under threat, with numbers declining across the world. And that's [...]
Has Covid-19 hastened the demise of the High Street bank?
In February, the third of Browns Bay's five banks closed its branch doors for the last time. ANZ's decision followed similar moves by ASB and Kiwibank. At this stage, [...]
Welcome or Unwelcome?
The East Coast Bays is one of Auckland's jewels. Stunning beaches, with popular ice cream parlours, cafés and bars all within an easy stroll of ample car parking. As [...]
Seasonal celebrations around the world
As American friends and family enjoy Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November, the "holiday season" gets underway. It's then that minds really start to turn towards thoughts of [...]
The worst year to be alive
2020/2021 has been, frankly, pretty rubbish. But at least it's not 536AD. In research by Michael McCormack, an archaeologist and medieval historian at Harvard University, that year beats the [...]
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