2DAY - Auckland's Street Scene [Archive] - Page 3

eighty4

October 2nd, 2007, 01:17 PM

The existance of snow is due to cold weather. You wouldn't want that, would you? :crazy:

If it was cold in Auckland like it is here, it wouldn't have the beautiful, unique flora, which I believe, contributes to the stunning appearance of the city.

And snow gets pretty stale after a while. The next thing you know, you're shoveling your driveway and getting into accidents and endless car jams.

Unfortunately, we get tones of it! ;)

I think somewhere has to be really cold for it to be affected that much, i mean im from england which is obviously colder than NZ but warmer than canada and we still get lots of flora, the city im from in england is a lot more greener that auckland but is a lot colder

shit am i making sence here ? its gettin late

Quall

October 2nd, 2007, 02:05 PM

SYDNEY

October 2nd, 2007, 10:46 PM

^^ Well, I was talking about Auckland's flora in particular. If, perhaps, the climate was colder like that of most cities in England, the dominant species would most likely be a common desiduous tree. If the climate was cold like it is here in Sudbury, the dominant species would be a conifer.

Auckland has its own unique flora, due to its climate and its soil. The permafrost layer here greatly affects the range of species growable, which is due to harsh temperatures.

You are right - I was shocked to find palm trees and huge tree ferns here, the flora is very tropical indeed and we must be thankful for that .... I will try to get out into the suburbs and post pics of Titirangi .... one of my faves (surrounded by lush jungle and in the hills of Auckland) ....

Brisbaner21

October 2nd, 2007, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by ENGIMA
Thanks mate & what a range it was .... I need to control myself

Keep em coming. Auckland is a great city. I have been recently planning a trip to New Zealand. I try to travel as much as I can. I have been to Europe plenty of times. The grandparents are from the UK, so London and Birmingham are getting old lol. France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal are nice as well. Seriously though, I have yet to go to New Zealand, and Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin all look great. These photos just make me want to get out there sooner. Summer is rolling around. Good time to visit New Zealand?

SYDNEY

October 3rd, 2007, 01:18 AM

Keep em coming. Auckland is a great city. I have been recently planning a trip to New Zealand. I try to travel as much as I can. I have been to Europe plenty of times. The grandparents are from the UK, so London and Birmingham are getting old lol. France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal are nice as well. Seriously though, I have yet to go to New Zealand, and Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin all look great. These photos just make me want to get out there sooner. Summer is rolling around. Good time to visit New Zealand?

Spring weather is all over the place (4 seasons in an hour) BUT February is Fantastic !! ... great beach weather and loads of events happenning all around the city. You should make plans for then .... :cheers:

SYDNEY

October 4th, 2007, 05:16 AM

04 OCTOBER 2007 - 18°C (TH, 14:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 18:00 (Wednesday) ... CAPE TOWN - 04:00 (Thursday)

SPRING

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Raven83

October 4th, 2007, 05:19 AM

u guys get snow in Auckland?

They don't :) but I love it, It's just like San Francisco or probably Haifa

eighty4

October 4th, 2007, 05:30 AM

SYDNEY

October 4th, 2007, 05:35 AM

hey enigma what time were you on highstreet taking pictures today ? i walked through there and saw optimus prime and the leader of the decepticons dancing outside the occidental aswell

where you there then ?

I must have just missed you ... I was there when they were packing up :lol: ... it is a small world mate ;)

eighty4

October 4th, 2007, 05:37 AM

I must have just missed you ... I was there when they were packing up :lol: ... it is a small world mate ;)

if anyone else read that about optimus prime dancing they'd think i was on drugs, its a good job you know what i meant i couldnt have been bothered explaining that to you lol

SYDNEY

October 4th, 2007, 05:43 AM

if anyone else read that about optimus prime dancing they'd think i was on drugs, its a good job you know what i meant i couldnt have been bothered explaining that to you lol

I am having a slooooow day - I don't think that I would have understood it to begin with ;) ....

Mr_kiwi_fruit

October 4th, 2007, 11:04 AM

Brilliant capture!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/86661311.jpg.jpg

SYDNEY

October 4th, 2007, 11:11 AM

Brilliant capture!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

It's a hat :lol:

gappa

October 4th, 2007, 12:17 PM

Beautiful natural setting, beautiful urban environment, beautifully good photographer, and transformers - it doesn't get any better than this folks!

SYDNEY

October 4th, 2007, 10:03 PM

Beautiful natural setting, beautiful urban environment, beautifully good photographer, and transformers - it doesn't get any better than this folks!

Thank you, I feel so proud :)

SYDNEY

October 5th, 2007, 02:41 AM

05 OCTOBER 2007 - 18°C (FR, 12:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 16:00 (Thursday) ... CAPE TOWN - 02:00 (Friday)

SPRING

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eighty4

October 5th, 2007, 03:40 AM

SYDNEY

October 5th, 2007, 04:24 AM

how do you have the energy to photograph auckland everyday ? i always carry my camera around with me but its very rare i take pictures. Ive lived in auckland since april last year and im bored of photographing it lol

I still love looking at the pics though

:lol: No scene is ever the same in the city - go back tomorrow and it has changed. As Murphy's law would have it, the times that I do leave my camera at home there's always great people shots and then I miss them. So now I carry it with me as often as I can but Uni starts soon and then I am probably going to be too busy :( I may as well make the most of the time that I have :cheers:

SYDNEY

October 5th, 2007, 06:14 AM

05 OCTOBER 2007 - 18°C (FR, 13:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 17:00 (Thursday) ... CAPE TOWN - 03:00 (Friday)

SUBURB - PARNELL (PART I)

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SYDNEY

October 5th, 2007, 11:31 AM

05 OCTOBER 2007 - 18°C (FR, 13:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 17:00 (Thursday) ... CAPE TOWN - 03:00 (Friday)

SUBURB - PARNELL (PART II)

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ARTIFORT

October 5th, 2007, 11:15 PM

SYDNEY

October 6th, 2007, 07:14 AM

06 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 13:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 17:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 03:00 (Saturday)

@ THE MARKET (PART I)

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SYDNEY

October 6th, 2007, 07:31 AM

I have spent hours looking through this thread and it is very rare to see a city so well maintained.

The photographs capture every aspect of the city and I feel as if I have been there.

Thank you for the tour and Auckland is beautiful.

That much is true - now if only people could respect their own patch and the city would be perfect ;)

sth_Auk

October 6th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Love it! :cheers2:

SYDNEY

October 6th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Love it! :cheers2:

Thanks Mate ..... what a vibe today ...... fanny-tastic :lol:

SYDNEY

October 6th, 2007, 08:09 AM

06 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 13:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 17:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 03:00 (Saturday)

@ THE MARKET (PART II)

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SYDLICIOUS

October 6th, 2007, 11:36 AM

Fucking incredible photographs mate

Hello my name is Batman YUMMY !!!!

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/86746711.jpg

Deanb

October 7th, 2007, 03:19 AM

That much is true - now if only people could respect their own patch and the city would be perfect ;)

what do u mean?

SYDNEY

October 7th, 2007, 10:34 PM

what do u mean?

Certain shop-keepers don't really worry about their shop-fronts etc, some home owners don't care about their gardens and some landlords aren't to give a toss about the condition of their buildings .... it would be great if evrybody toook the extra time to care just a little more ;)

Bristol Mike

October 7th, 2007, 10:38 PM

Looks like an awesome event. Very nice pictures.
P.S. Bristol is back with pictures from tomorrow onwards. Thanks, mate.

SYDNEY

October 7th, 2007, 10:51 PM

Looks like an awesome event. Very nice pictures.
P.S. Bristol is back with pictures from tomorrow onwards. Thanks, mate.

About time :lol: I am looking forward to them .... thanks for the comment ;)

SYDNEY

October 8th, 2007, 12:10 AM

06 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 13:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 17:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 03:00 (Saturday)

@ THE WATERFRONT (PART I)

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Kane007

October 8th, 2007, 12:45 AM

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/86748780.jpg

Hmmm, Hahahaha this could almost be Dhubai!:banana:

Nicco

October 8th, 2007, 05:33 AM

^^ It looks really similar! The roof feature/spire of the Sentinel is very 'Dubai'

Taller, Better

October 8th, 2007, 06:49 AM

Auckland does indeed ROCK!!! Great photos... I loved going through them!

SYDNEY

October 8th, 2007, 09:54 AM

06 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 13:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 17:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 03:00 (Saturday)

@ THE WATERFRONT (PART II)

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Nicco

October 8th, 2007, 10:36 AM

:okay:

Deanb

October 8th, 2007, 01:37 PM

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/86748780.jpg

Hmmm, Hahahaha this could almost be Dhubai!:banana:

:ohno:

SYDNEY

October 8th, 2007, 09:32 PM

06 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 13:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 17:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 03:00 (Saturday)

@ THE WATERFRONT (PART III)

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Bristol Mike

October 8th, 2007, 09:40 PM

Great photos again, mate. That waterfront looks absolutely beautiful, certainly a bit more lively than Bristol's. The weather is also improving greatly just as ours turns. I always enjoy looking through your pics.
P.S. - Bristol's pics are back if you're interested.

SYDNEY

October 9th, 2007, 06:12 AM

Hmmm, Hahahaha this could almost be Dhubai!:banana:

^^ It looks really similar! The roof feature/spire of the Sentinel is very 'Dubai'

My sentiments exactly - it looks as if it was taken at the Dubai Marina ... all we need is another 1000 towers :lol:

SYDNEY

October 9th, 2007, 06:13 AM

:ohno:

You must see the similarity ???

:okay:

Thanks Mate :cheers:

Great photos again, mate. That waterfront looks absolutely beautiful, certainly a bit more lively than Bristol's. The weather is also improving greatly just as ours turns. I always enjoy looking through your pics.
P.S. - Bristol's pics are back if you're interested.

Thank you - the Waterfront is pumping on a friday night when all the office workers pour in to drink the week away and when the weather is good ;) but we are hoping that they will speed up the plans for the expansion of the waterfront - that will be very exciting and it will double the size of the CBD ..... prosperous times ahead :) ... For your perusal - http://www.seacity.co.nz/

I have been looking for your thread and I can't find it - am I being blonde again ? :)

Deanb

October 9th, 2007, 03:46 PM

You must see the similarity ???

sorry but i don't :)

Bristol Mike

October 9th, 2007, 06:56 PM

I have been looking for your thread and I can't find it - am I being blonde again ?

Nah, it's hidden away. It used to be in this section but I moved it to the UK Skylines and Photography area.
Here's the link:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=519102&page=2

:)

SYDNEY

October 10th, 2007, 05:51 AM

Nah, it's hidden away. It used to be in this section but I moved it to the UK Skylines and Photography area.
Here's the link:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=519102&page=2

:)

Mint ! I am going to have a look straight away - thanks mate.

sorry but i don't :)

That's okay :cheers:

ARTIFORT

October 11th, 2007, 12:31 PM

I see the likeness

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/86748780.jpg

SYDNEY

October 12th, 2007, 06:16 AM

^^^ So we aren't mad :lol:

SYDNEY

October 12th, 2007, 11:23 PM

12 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

@ THE PARK (PART I)

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SYDNEY

October 12th, 2007, 11:52 PM

12 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

@ THE PARK (PART II)

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Mr_kiwi_fruit

October 13th, 2007, 12:09 AM

Excellent image!

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SYDNEY

October 13th, 2007, 01:24 AM

^^^ Thanks Bebe :kiss: One of my faves as well ;)

Chicagoflo

October 13th, 2007, 01:28 AM

Great Pixs :)

Brisbaner21

October 13th, 2007, 06:36 AM

Its spring!! Great shots mate.

SYDNEY

October 13th, 2007, 10:12 AM

Its spring!! Great shots mate.

Thanks :) Summer is going to be great, I need to tan my lily white ass :lol:

Great Pixs :)

Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment ... cheers mate :cheers:

SYDNEY

October 13th, 2007, 03:41 PM

12 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

HERE & THERE (PART I)

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ARTIFORT

October 13th, 2007, 11:04 PM

:applause: :righton:

SYDNEY

October 14th, 2007, 06:25 AM

:applause: :righton:

Thank you :cheers:

sth_Auk

October 14th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Drool:drool:

SYDNEY

October 14th, 2007, 11:22 AM

12 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

HERE & THERE (PART II)

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Marky Mark

October 14th, 2007, 11:35 AM

:banana: :cheers: :banana:

Bristol Mike

October 14th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Awesome pics again. Spring looks lovely over there - so colourful and bright.

SYDNEY

October 14th, 2007, 11:24 PM

:banana: :cheers: :banana:

Drool:drool:

Thanks boys :)

Awesome pics again. Spring looks lovely over there - so colourful and bright.

Thanks mate - the green is especially fluorescent this time of the year - it is magnificent !

SYDNEY

October 14th, 2007, 11:42 PM

12 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

HERE & THERE (PART III)

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eighty4

October 15th, 2007, 05:55 AM

Nz's no. 1 university...................according to aucklanders

great pics again Enigma :cheers:

Nicco

October 15th, 2007, 06:49 AM

^^ What do you meaan? It is the BEST uni in NZ

SYDNEY

October 15th, 2007, 07:41 AM

^^ What do you meaan? It is the BEST uni in NZ

I was under the same impression .... that is what I have been told and that is what I read in the papers ??

Nz's no. 1 university...................according to aucklanders. Great pics again Enigma :cheers:

Thank you kind Sir :cheers:

SYDNEY

October 15th, 2007, 10:50 AM

12 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (SA, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

HERE & THERE (PART IV)

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Mr_kiwi_fruit

October 15th, 2007, 07:51 PM

Love this shot

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SYDNEY

October 15th, 2007, 08:57 PM

Thanks Doc ;)

SYDNEY

October 15th, 2007, 09:40 PM

15 OCTOBER 2007 - 19°C (MO, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Sunday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Monday)

SPRING

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Bristol Mike

October 15th, 2007, 10:27 PM

Wow lovely. This is my favourite pic, such a contrast in style.

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eighty4

October 15th, 2007, 11:20 PM

^^ What do you meaan? It is the BEST uni in NZ

Jaffa's....i mean aucklander do seem to blow their own trumpet a lot :lol: ive never heard it to be that great, but then again i hardly ever read a newspaper.

If i were to go to uni i'd pick dunedin :banana:

SYDNEY

October 16th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Wow lovely. This is my favourite pic, such a contrast in style.

Thank you - we have the same tastes :cheers:

Jaffa's....i mean aucklander do seem to blow their own trumpet a lot :lol: ive never heard it to be that great, but then again i hardly ever read a newspaper. If i were to go to uni i'd pick dunedin :banana:

For those that don't know what JAFA stands for ..... JUST ANOTHER FUCKING AUCKLANDER but we like to think of it as JUST ANOTHER FABULOUS AUCKLANDER .... Provincial New Zealand can kiss our gorgeous asses ;) :lol:

eighty4

October 16th, 2007, 12:32 AM

^^ ooops i added an extra F........when i hear jafa i always think jaffa cakes im glad you dont get them in NZ cos there're terrible

Rooty

October 16th, 2007, 12:59 AM

Jaffa's....i mean aucklander do seem to blow their own trumpet a lot :lol: ive never heard it to be that great, but then again i hardly ever read a newspaper.

If i were to go to uni i'd pick dunedin :banana:

Just playing devil's advocate here (as I've been to neither and have nothing to prove)...

Otago did top NZ's PBRF rankings when last undertaken: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_Based_Research_Fund

SYDNEY

October 16th, 2007, 01:10 AM

Just playing devil's advocate here (as I've been to neither and have nothing to prove)...

Otago did top NZ's PBRF rankings when last undertaken: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_Based_Research_Fund

Now that changes things ... thanks Rooty ... I think that most people want to study in Dunedin. It looks like great fun :cheers:

^^ ooops i added an extra F........when i hear jafa i always think jaffa cakes im glad you dont get them in NZ cos there're terrible

Never had one but I will take your word for it ;)

sth_Auk

October 16th, 2007, 03:47 AM

http://www.webometrics.info/rank_by_country.asp?country=nz

AU is number 1 in NZ for sure. :)

Nicco

October 16th, 2007, 06:58 AM

^^ Yep! It is one of the top 100! I dont think Otago is
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospective/learning/top_ranked/top_ranking.cfm

SYDNEY

October 16th, 2007, 10:35 AM

Let's agree to disagree :) both are good

Nicco

October 16th, 2007, 11:20 AM

ok then^^...I just felt like I had a point to prove lol

gappa

October 16th, 2007, 03:34 PM

Beautiful, just sublimely beautiful! But why is there a University in NZ? Do you need a doctorate to herd sheep? :jk: Hahahaha, God I'm funny....not!

Ton-Tille

October 16th, 2007, 06:55 PM

Nice pics! Everything is perfect in NZ :D

SYDNEY

October 16th, 2007, 09:20 PM

Beautiful, just sublimely beautiful! But why is there a University in NZ? Do you need a doctorate to herd sheep? :jk: Hahahaha, God I'm funny....not!

:lol:

Nice pics! Everything is perfect in NZ :D

Thank you, well - not everything ;) ... I have a loooong wish list :)

SYDNEY

October 17th, 2007, 02:27 AM

17 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (WE, 10:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 14:00 (Tuesday) ... CAPE TOWN - 24:00 (Tuesday)

NEW ARRIVALS (PART I)

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Brisbaner21

October 17th, 2007, 03:00 AM

Looks great!

Nicco

October 17th, 2007, 05:12 AM

Just amazing! :)

SYDNEY

October 17th, 2007, 06:02 AM

Just amazing! :)

Looks great!

Thank you, thank you ... :tyty:

kix111

October 17th, 2007, 09:04 AM

er i am just wondering?

do you go out to city and take photo everyday?

if so..great job !!!!

SYDNEY

October 17th, 2007, 09:35 AM

er i am just wondering?

do you go out to city and take photo everyday?

if so..great job !!!!

Yes I try to do it every day ... I am a firm believer in walking and therefore I try to walk as much as possible .... while crossing from point a to point b I am also snapping away ;)

You could say that this is a visual diary ... I can go back in time and see what the weather was like and what I was doing and also if there are any changes in that area ;)

Thanks for the comment and for popping in to take a look around :)

SYDNEY

October 17th, 2007, 09:44 AM

17 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (WE, 10:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 14:00 (Tuesday) ... CAPE TOWN - 24:00 (Tuesday)

NEW ARRIVALS (PART II)

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SYDNEY

October 17th, 2007, 11:31 AM

A special feature ... there is a glimpse of Auckland towards the end of the video, grab the popcorn and enjoy ;)

9sEZ-wdFegU

Mr_kiwi_fruit

October 17th, 2007, 12:02 PM

SYDNEY

October 17th, 2007, 09:41 PM

^^

Absolutely fabulous!!!!
:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

:) you get the "message" .... good on ya :kiss:

Mr_kiwi_fruit

October 18th, 2007, 09:49 AM

^^ It was a clever posting!

kix111

October 18th, 2007, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the comment and for popping in to take a look around :)

ahh i see!

thats great, btw i am living in auckland too..i always see my school in your photos..and once doing PE

SYDNEY

October 18th, 2007, 11:25 AM

ahh i see!

thats great, btw i am living in auckland too..i always see my school in your photos..and once doing PE

:lol: I thought that I recognised the username ;) you should be more active in Kiwiscrapers ...

SYDNEY

October 18th, 2007, 08:47 PM

^^ It was a clever posting!

90% of the pics have a hidden message ;) ....

ARTIFORT

October 19th, 2007, 12:08 PM

I need my fix where are the photos ?

Marky Mark

October 19th, 2007, 12:19 PM

They just get better:banana:

I need my fix where are the photos ?

CrazyAboutCities

October 20th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Beautiful pictures!!! Love the video!!!

Auckland is definitely my number one cities list to live if I have to leave USA.

Mr_kiwi_fruit

October 21st, 2007, 09:44 PM

Beautiful pictures!!! Love the video!!!

Auckland is definitely my number one cities list to live if I have to leave USA.

Wise move! :)

carlosbe

October 21st, 2007, 10:52 PM

Auckland is nice!!

SYDNEY

October 22nd, 2007, 01:44 AM

Auckland is nice!!

Thank you :)

Deanb

October 22nd, 2007, 02:13 PM

hey ermmm I heard that there were talks about changing the NZ flag...

is it still being discussed?

eighty4

October 22nd, 2007, 11:32 PM

hey ermmm I heard that there were talks about changing the NZ flag...

is it still being discussed?

only in peoples dreams lol

SYDNEY

October 23rd, 2007, 09:21 PM

hey ermmm I heard that there were talks about changing the NZ flag...

is it still being discussed?

Not much happenning about that - every now and then the subject pops up but then it dies down again ;)

SYDNEY

October 26th, 2007, 05:19 AM

26 OCTOBER 2007 - 18°C (Friday, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Thursday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Friday)

UP CLOSE (PART I)

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Goku

October 26th, 2007, 05:50 AM

great pics...Auckland looks beautiful...i guess summer is approaching in that part of world. It's getting colder day by day in Toronto...

thanks for sharing...

SYDNEY

October 26th, 2007, 08:32 AM

great pics...Auckland looks beautiful...i guess summer is approaching in that part of world. It's getting colder day by day in Toronto...

thanks for sharing...

Hallelujah - summer is coming but taking it's time ;) temperatures struggle to reach 20 degrees :lol: .... thanks for the comment :cheers:

SYDNEY

October 26th, 2007, 08:38 AM

26 OCTOBER 2007 - 18°C (Friday, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Thursday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Friday)

UP CLOSE (PART II)

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CrazyAboutCities

October 27th, 2007, 02:44 AM

Awesome pictures! Does Auckland is really that perfect like that? Can you please show me Auckland's dirty side?

kix111

October 27th, 2007, 02:54 AM

auckland is generally very clean,

there are bad sides on auckland as any other cities have, but really, it depends on where you live. Auckland is a big city.

Brisbaner21

October 27th, 2007, 06:53 AM

Awesome pictures! Does Auckland is really that perfect like that? Can you please show me Auckland's dirty side?

Well the tank farm is not that pleasing, but that will change in a few years. I can't wait to visit Auckland in March.

Nicco

October 27th, 2007, 11:42 AM

Auckland will be unbelievable in about 10 years time! :banana:
There is so much going on already!

Deanb

October 27th, 2007, 02:24 PM

seems so cold still! lol

ZOHAR

October 27th, 2007, 02:44 PM

so clean!
great!

Urbandeco

October 27th, 2007, 03:18 PM

^^--Crazy for cities, As a native Aucklander (there are some left) Yes, Auckland does have a dirty side. Most of Enigma's awesome pics are from what we call the CBD-downtown.

The south and western parts of Auckland are not so nice. However, there are pockets of niceness in these areas too.

I recently relocated from Seattle to Birmingham, UK. Seattle has many similarities to Auckland.

ZOHAR

October 27th, 2007, 03:21 PM

can u post some pics of another side of Auckland,please?
(btw I have a friend in Israel,he immigrated from Auckland ...so he said in Auckland people are very boring)

Bristol Mike

October 27th, 2007, 04:27 PM

I just can't seem to get over the cleanliness of Auckland - everything looks so fresh and modern. Lovely pics, will be back for more soon.

Nicco

October 28th, 2007, 12:40 AM

can u post some pics of another side of Auckland,please?
(btw I have a friend in Israel,he also immigrated from this city...he said very boring/people like robots)

Huh??

Mr_kiwi_fruit

October 28th, 2007, 01:55 AM

Huh??

I think something is being lost in the translation! :)

dodge321

October 28th, 2007, 01:56 AM

Summers almost here! Summer in NZ is simply the best

ZOHAR

October 28th, 2007, 02:09 AM

Huh??

sorry that what my friend told me!
Ive never been there!

Deanb

October 28th, 2007, 02:10 AM

sorry that what my friend told me!
Ive never been there!

he didn't mean to offend anyone guys :)

eighty4

October 28th, 2007, 07:05 AM

he didn't mean to offend anyone guys :)

he must be either tactless or rude to comment like that though

SYDNEY

October 29th, 2007, 01:45 AM

Awesome pictures! Does Auckland is really that perfect like that? Can you please show me Auckland's dirty side?

Like Kix111 said, it is generally very clean and well maintained. The dirty side of Auckland is probably the old industrial areas but even they aren't as bad as other heavily industrialised cities. By world standards there aren't any slums in Auckland. I will see what I can get but don't hold your breath ;)

Well the tank farm is not that pleasing, but that will change in a few years. I can't wait to visit Auckland in March.

The tank farm is one of those industrial areas that I was talking about but starting 2008 it will become a sparkling new waterfront. Even here you will find very trendy cafes, a bustling fish-market and some chi chi offices. It is still generally very clean for what it is.

Auckland will be unbelievable in about 10 years time! :banana:
There is so much going on already!

I agree, I am so sick of all the construction going on and it is only going to get worse as we build up to the Rugby World Cup 2011. It will all be worth the wait though.

SYDNEY

October 29th, 2007, 01:50 AM

seems so cold still! lol

By Tel Aviv standards, yes :) the sun is rumoured to be 45% stronger here than in many parts of the world - something to do with the ozone .... so if it is 18 degrees it will feel as if it is 21 degrees ... and so on and so on ... you burn very easily and we have one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world ... strange but true :cheers:

so clean!
great!

Thank you mate !

can u post some pics of another side of Auckland,please?
(btw I have a friend in Israel,he immigrated from Auckland ...so he said in Auckland people are very boring)

Like I have said in my previous posts, there isn't much that will make you sit up and say - YUK ! But I will try ..... boredom is a state of mind so he/she only have themselves to blame. Auckland has changed rapidly in the last 4 years or so and many Americans have compared Auckland to a mini New York City ... you will only understand it once you have been here ..... also, don't forget that Greater Auckland has only got 1.4 million people ... don't expect Tokyo or London or New York City but it sure kicks ass for its size ;) Thanks for the comments ...

I just can't seem to get over the cleanliness of Auckland - everything looks so fresh and modern. Lovely pics, will be back for more soon.

Thanks .... our new Mayor is promising to make the city cleaner and free of tagging etc. Let's see how far he gets ;)

SYDNEY

October 29th, 2007, 02:01 AM

29 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (Monday, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Sunday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Monday)

UP CLOSE (PART III)

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Deanb

October 29th, 2007, 02:45 AM

By Tel Aviv standards, yes :) the sun is rumoured to be 45% stronger here than in many parts of the world - something to do with the ozone .... so if it is 18 degrees it will feel as if it is 21 degrees ... and so on and so on ... you burn very easily and we have one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world ... strange but true :cheers:

yeah i've heard - thats a big disadvantage... i kinda get the feeling that the auckland climate is similar to london's?

Deanb

October 29th, 2007, 02:46 AM

he must be either tactless or rude to comment like that though

as I said, he didn't mean to start anything... maybe there's some tactless involved...

SYDNEY

October 29th, 2007, 02:47 AM

yeah i've heard - thats a big disadvantage... i kinda get the feeling that the auckland climate is similar to london's?

Our Winter's are warmer than London but the Summer's are about the same. We probably get just as much rain ... maybe somebody else can elaborate on this because I am not too sure.

SYDNEY

October 29th, 2007, 02:48 AM

as I said, he didn't mean to start anything... maybe there's some tactless involved...

I didn't think that he was tactless either ;) no need to apologise, we are ALL friends here :cheers:

Deanb

October 29th, 2007, 10:39 AM

yeah i know we are :cheers: that was directed to eighty4...

SYDNEY

October 29th, 2007, 11:03 AM

The grotty "Tank Farm" (Industrial area close to the cbd) and what it will become ....

NOW:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_north_wharf_now_lg.jpg

FUTURE:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_north_wharf_lg.jpg

NOW:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_bridge_now_lg.jpg

FUTURE:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_bridge_lg.jpg

NOW:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_jellicoe_now_lg.jpg

FUTURE:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_jellicoe_lg.jpg

NOW:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_pond_now_lg.jpg

FUTURE:
http://www.seacity.co.nz/images/images_pond_lg.jpg

Neitzsche

October 29th, 2007, 11:20 AM

ashton

October 29th, 2007, 12:05 PM

^ WOW !

Cartel

October 29th, 2007, 12:26 PM

can u post some pics of another side of Auckland,please?
(btw I have a friend in Israel,he immigrated from Auckland ...so he said in Auckland people are very boring)

You can't seperate Aucklanders from NZ so it is not logical to call them boring. But there is definately a dominant attitue held in many native Aucklanders that isn't so pretty.

"An international travel guide has taken a crack at Auckland and Aucklanders, saying the city is far from world class and locals are renowned for their arrogance"

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/87874102.jpg

Every city has its ugly side:lol: Great pics Enigma, better than usual I think. New Camera I assume..

Nicco

October 29th, 2007, 12:38 PM

^^ that is so funny :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

SYDNEY

October 29th, 2007, 09:06 PM

Your up close series are some of the best shots I've seen of yours enigma. Nice work. :applause:

As for AK weather it's A different kind of heat to London. I've lived through a London summer and while it can get above 30, its trapped continental heat rather than the burning sun down here. AK is surrounded by two oceans so even in the middle of summer there is always refuge in the shade. Enigma's right that the Ozone has something to do with it, but the lack of ozone is usually gone by December/Jan. The other reason, for anyone interested, is the lack of the impact of global dimming down here. Google it.

Thanks Neitzche ... since ground level is just one big construction site I am left with no option but to look up ;)

^ WOW !

Thanks mate :)

You can't seperate Aucklanders from NZ so it is not logical to call them boring. But there is definately a dominant attitue held in many native Aucklanders that isn't so pretty. "An international travel guide has taken a crack at Auckland and Aucklanders, saying the city is far from world class and locals are renowned for their arrogance" Every city has its ugly side:lol: Great pics Enigma, better than usual I think. New Camera I assume..

You "forgot" to mention the following ....
But, says the guide, Auckland is becoming more akin to its "grander, more glamorous cousin, Sydney". It's not all bad news - the compact city guide also highlights Auckland's natural beauty, boutique shops, excellent coffee and restaurants. Auckland may be "young and isolated", reads the introduction, "but its potential is huge". The tone taken in the guide is consistent with other city reviews. Sydney is described as "nothing if not a tart - gaudy, proud, gorgeous around the edges, but a little sleazy when you scratch below the surface". While London is thrilling but also "violently fluid and fickle". :lol:

Urbandeco

October 29th, 2007, 10:43 PM

I think all cities have their good and bad qualities. To be just a tourist in city like Auckland, NYC or Paris-it is hard to get a feel for what it is like to live there. We tend to look at things on the outside and may not understand what makes a city tick. I have finally gotten out of NZ, and have been working all over the world. The past few years, I have been based in mostly North America (Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco etc..) Spending long periods of time in these places has really helped me to understand the local scene and culture. I am grateful for that. I am starting to miss Auckland looking at Engima's pics! He is a fabulous photographer. I wish I could have taken pics while on the West Coast of the US and Can. I encourage everyone to work abroad and experience life like a local.

Kane007

October 30th, 2007, 12:21 AM

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Even on a crappy grey wet day this eyesore doesn't bring forth that YUK factor! :) Yes it needs to be buldozed.

The weather issue every one is concerned about. Auckland is on a narrow isthmus between 2 large bodies of water - Tasman sea to the west and the rest of the Pacific Ocean at the east. This leads to a great deal of humidity in the local atmosphere as the temperature rises and increased levels of relative humidity. This is what makes an 18C day feel more like a 22C day and so on.

The increased water content of the local atmosphere decreases the effectiveness of sweating - what fauna use to transfer heat from the body to the outside environment - and thus makes one FEEL hotter.

From that esteemed scientific journal :) - Wikipedia - "A good example of the difference between heat index and true temperature would be comparing the climates of New Orleans, Louisiana and Bakersfield, California. New Orleans typically has the lower daytime temperatures in summer due to being closer to the Gulf of Mexico, yet the city has a higher heat index because of the usually high local humidity. Likewise, while Bakersfield usually has higher daytime temperatures than New Orleans, the humidity in Bakersfield is much less, so it doesn't feel as hot as New Orleans."

SYDNEY

October 30th, 2007, 12:32 AM

Even on a crappy grey wet day this eyesore doesn't bring forth that YUK factor! :) Yes it needs to be buldozed. The weather issue every one is concerned about. Auckland is on a narrow isthmus between 2 large bodies of water - Tasman sea to the west and the rest of the Pacific Ocean at the east. This leads to a great deal of humidity in the local atmosphere as the temperature rises and increased levels of relative humidity. This is what makes an 18C day feel more like a 22C day and so on. The increased water content of the local atmosphere decreases the effectiveness of sweating - what fauna use to transfer heat from the body to the outside environment - and thus makes one FEEL hotter. From that esteemed scientific journal :) - Wikipedia - "A good example of the difference between heat index and true temperature would be comparing the climates of New Orleans, Louisiana and Bakersfield, California. New Orleans typically has the lower daytime temperatures in summer due to being closer to the Gulf of Mexico, yet the city has a higher heat index because of the usually high local humidity. Likewise, while Bakersfield usually has higher daytime temperatures than New Orleans, the humidity in Bakersfield is much less, so it doesn't feel as hot as New Orleans."

Thanks for that Kane ... yes just as I said, Auckland doesn't have that YUK factor that I have seen in many of the other photo threads. The Tank Farm is as bad as it gets ;) I guess that you can say that we are very lucky ... let's drink to that :cheers:

SYDNEY

October 30th, 2007, 12:34 AM

SYDNEY

October 30th, 2007, 12:51 AM

Today is a wonderful day in Auckland and there is loads of excitement over at Kiwiscrapers .... The Auckland City Council has approved the 67 storey (232m) tall ELLIOTT TOWER ... I can't wait to get pics of this one ;)

http://www.bdcentral.co.nz/webfiles/BobDeyProperty/webpages/images/8641/elliottmodel1vstlge.JPG

ZOHAR

October 30th, 2007, 12:52 AM

looks amazing!

eighty4

October 30th, 2007, 12:53 AM

woohoo its been approved

hey enigma have you seen my latest picture additions ? i think there're on page 2 now of cityscapes and skylines

SYDNEY

October 30th, 2007, 12:57 AM

woohoo its been approved

hey enigma have you seen my latest picture additions ? i think there're on page 2 now of cityscapes and skylines

Finally - YES .... we can expect another big announcement from the same developers soon AND then there's the 46 storey SAFFRON TOWER ... Auckland will never be the same again :cheers:

I haven't but I will pop in .... thanks mate ;)

looks amazing!

Thanks Zohar :)

SYDNEY

October 30th, 2007, 08:32 AM

30 OCTOBER 2007 - 20°C (Tuesday, 12:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 16:00 (Monday) ... CAPE TOWN - 02:00 (Tuesday)

UP CLOSE (PART IV)

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gappa

October 30th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Keep 'em coming Nig, we love 'em!

Nicco

October 30th, 2007, 09:56 AM

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/88115161.jpg
^^Whoever designed that tower-ROCKS!!!
:okay:

Deanb

October 30th, 2007, 12:02 PM

good pictures!

hey how many really tall skyscrapers do u have in the city?

eighty4

October 30th, 2007, 12:38 PM

oi enigma check out my thread im updating some more pics on there

Marky Mark

October 30th, 2007, 12:53 PM

:cheers:

sth_Auk

October 30th, 2007, 01:31 PM

Well done Enee! :)

Rooty

October 30th, 2007, 02:35 PM

yes just as I said, Auckland doesn't have that YUK factor that I have seen in many of the other photo threads. The Tank Farm is as bad as it gets ;)

When people ask to see the other side of Auckland, I think what they really want to see is not the tank farm, but some random Manukau street of derelict state houses, litter, and graffiti. Perhaps something that's needed repairing for the past decade that the council hasn't touched. Maybe with a smiling Methmouth included. Come on, show us Auckland at its ugliest. It may be nothing compared to what you've seen in South Africa, but it'll be educational for your readers.

SYDNEY

October 30th, 2007, 10:11 PM

good pictures!

hey how many really tall skyscrapers do u have in the city?

Thanks mate .... here is a list for you (100 metres tall or more):

1 . SKY TOWER 328m/1076ft, 1997
2. THE ELLIOTT 232m, 67 storeys APPROVED
3. VERO CENTRE 167m/548ft, 38 storeys, 2000
4. THE SAFFRON 155m, 46 storeys APPROVED
5 . METROPOLIS APARTMENTS 155m/509ft, 40 storeys, 1999
6 . ANZ CENTRE 143m/469ft, 42 storeys, 1991
7 . RESIDENCES@HARBOURCITY 130m/427ft, 38 storeys, 2006
8 . PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS TOWER 130m/427ft, 29 storeys, 2002
9 . LUMLEY CENTRE 125m/410ft, 29 storeys, 2005
10 . QUAY WEST HOTEL 117m/384ft, 32 storeys, 1997
11 . ASB BANK CENTRE 116m/381ft, 31 storeys, 1991
12 . PRECINCT APARTMENTS 115m/377ft, 33 storeys, 2005, 2006
13 . CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL 110m/361ft, 29 storeys, 1990
14 . SENTINEL 107m/351ft , 30 storeys, 2006, UC
15 . BNZ TOWER 106m/348ft, 28 storeys, 1986
16 . IAG HOUSE 104m/341ft, 29 storeys, 1988
17 . BNZ TOWER 100m/305ft, 21 storeys, UC

oi enigma check out my thread im updating some more pics on there

I have left you a comment ;)

:cheers:

Thanks Marky :)

Well done Enee! :)

Thank you kind Sir ;)

When people ask to see the other side of Auckland, I think what they really want to see is not the tank farm, but some random Manukau street of derelict state houses, litter, and graffiti. Perhaps something that's needed repairing for the past decade that the council hasn't touched. Maybe with a smiling Methmouth included. Come on, show us Auckland at its ugliest. It may be nothing compared to what you've seen in South Africa, but it'll be educational for your readers.

I am sorry, I am not going to waste my time looking for shit - the buildings that are derelict are scheduled for refurbs and not worth posting anyways .... besides this is my visual diary and I really am not interested .... there are loads of other threads here focusing on others misery ..... enough said.

Brisbaner21

October 31st, 2007, 12:36 AM

Great news for Auckland. It will fill in with the skyline greatly, and the Sky Tower will no longer dominate so greatly over Auckland.

Deanb

October 31st, 2007, 12:41 AM

thanks enigma

ZOHAR

October 31st, 2007, 12:47 AM

lovely pics,Enigma
thanx for sharing them;)

Quall

October 31st, 2007, 01:28 AM

Awesome shots, Enigma! Beautiful architecture. :)

Quall

October 31st, 2007, 01:31 AM

double

Nicco

October 31st, 2007, 06:38 AM

Is the Saffron approved?? :weird:

SYDNEY

October 31st, 2007, 10:48 PM

Great news for Auckland. It will fill in with the skyline greatly, and the Sky Tower will no longer dominate so greatly over Auckland.

I couldn't agree more :cheers:

thanks enigma

My pleasure mate.

lovely pics,Enigma
thanx for sharing them;)

Thanks ;)

Awesome shots, Enigma! Beautiful architecture. :)

Thank you TRMD.

Is the Saffron approved?? :weird:

According to the developer - construction starts March 2008 ...

Nicco

November 1st, 2007, 05:45 AM

^^ Thats good! I so want that tower to be built :cheers:

SYDNEY

November 2nd, 2007, 03:29 AM

02 NOVEMBER 2007 - 20°C (Friday, 12:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 16:00 (Thursday) ... CAPE TOWN - 02:00 (Friday)

SUBURBIA

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Kane007

November 2nd, 2007, 03:46 AM

^^ Shows the world how leafy and green Auckland is :).

SYDNEY

November 2nd, 2007, 09:50 AM

^^ Shows the world how leafy and green Auckland is :).

Yeah - one of the things that most surprised me when I arrived in Auckland :cheers:

ashton

November 2nd, 2007, 10:03 AM

^ The photos are amazing.. :)

SYDNEY

November 2nd, 2007, 09:41 PM

^ The photos are amazing.. :)

Thanks Ashton :cheers:

Urbandeco

November 2nd, 2007, 10:36 PM

SYDNEY

November 3rd, 2007, 05:45 AM

Would Parnell be considered a suburb in a American/European sense? Parnell in the US, would be part of the "city"(a district or neighbourhood) Kind of like Sausalito is for San Fran. I would not consider it a suburb any longer.

The correct term for Parnell is "inner-city" suburb and is Auckland's oldest suburb .... most of the pics are of Newmarket which is definitely a suburb of Auckland and some of Remuera, another suburb ..... I hope that this eases the confusion ;)

SYDNEY

November 3rd, 2007, 08:02 AM

03 NOVEMBER 2007 - 21°C (Saturday, 10:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

ON THE FERRY (PART I)

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Mr_kiwi_fruit

November 3rd, 2007, 09:52 AM

Love the movement in this image!

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CrazyAboutCities

November 3rd, 2007, 08:46 PM

SYDNEY

November 3rd, 2007, 10:57 PM

LOVE ALL PICTURES! Keep up great job! :)

I am glad to hear that Elliot Tower got approved and it look much better than old rendering I saw!

Do you have the picture of then and now of Auckland skyline?

Thanks and welcome back :) Unfortunately I don't have any future skyline renderings ... I will see what I can find :cheers:

SYDNEY

November 3rd, 2007, 11:03 PM

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LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

ON THE FERRY (PART II)

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Mr_kiwi_fruit

November 3rd, 2007, 11:41 PM

Brilliant pics as always

Love the lens flare on this one

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SYDNEY

November 4th, 2007, 12:03 AM

Brilliant pics as always .. Love the lens flare on this one

Merci mon petit lapin ;)

Nicco

November 4th, 2007, 03:11 AM

Great Pics ;)

SYDNEY

November 4th, 2007, 03:51 AM

Great Pics ;)

Thanks Akash, very kind of you to always leave a comment .. cheers mate :cheers:

SYDNEY

November 4th, 2007, 07:16 AM

03 NOVEMBER 2007 - 21°C (Saturday, 10:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 15:00 (Friday) ... CAPE TOWN - 01:00 (Saturday)

ON THE FERRY (PART III)

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ashton

November 4th, 2007, 10:06 AM

^ WOW!

Deanb

November 4th, 2007, 11:50 AM

those nature pix r great

SYDNEY

November 4th, 2007, 09:21 PM

those nature pix r great

Thanks mate ... the islands dotted in the bay are awesome.

^ WOW!

Thanks Ashton.

zelterheist

November 4th, 2007, 09:27 PM

good shots, nz remains one of the most pristine natural country in world imho. very beautiful. clean and trouble free.

Truth-be-told

November 4th, 2007, 09:29 PM

I must say Aucky was not my favourite city. I think its CBD is so tacky. too much grafitti, and scary place at night!

SYDNEY

November 4th, 2007, 09:57 PM

I must say Aucky was not my favourite city. I think its CBD is so tacky. too much grafitti, and scary place at night!

:lol: If that is the basis that you judge a city on then best you don't leave your front door. Every city has graffiti BUT by World standards Auckland's graffiti "problem" is almost minimal. I would say that 80% is removed within the same week that it appears. Aucklander's won't stand for anything less.

ALL cities are "scarey" at night (depending on the phobias you have) ... that is when the freaks come out mate ;) Yes, the city centre WAS tacky - so much is changing and very rapidly - it has got us spinning ;)

You are entitled to your opinions even if they are strange :lol: Thanks for the comment :cheers:

good shots, nz remains one of the most pristine natural country in world imho. very beautiful. clean and trouble free.

Thank you, we are lucky in many ways now if only it was completely trouble free ;) Thanks for leaving a comment.

Neitzsche

November 5th, 2007, 12:01 AM

I must say Aucky was not my favourite city. I think its CBD is so tacky. too much grafitti, and scary place at night!

Your coming from Sydney and finding AK central scary!! I don't know where to begin.....

SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 01:49 AM

Your coming from Sydney and finding AK central scary!! I don't know where to begin.....

That is why I had to laugh :lol:

Quall

November 5th, 2007, 02:08 AM

Awesome shots! :happy:

I love the residential architecture and that beautiful 'Vero' building downtown.

HirakataShi

November 5th, 2007, 02:20 AM

Your coming from Sydney and finding AK central scary!! I don't know where to begin.....

Aussie - Kiwi love - hate relationship?

Anyway, it must be nice to live in a city where there is the SPACE to accommodate a nice ocean view, a beautiful mountain backdrop, AND decent-size houses. I've lived in Osaka-ko (the Bay Area of Osaka) since August and I can tell you, there aren't any homes the size of that (who'd be able to afford them anyway?). But the ocean view is nice.

SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 02:21 AM

05 NOVEMBER 2007 - 19°C (Monday, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 16:00 (Sunday) ... CAPE TOWN - 02:00 (Monday)

SPRING DAY

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ChinaboyUSA

November 5th, 2007, 02:28 AM

Looks so liberal, Sydney and Auckland, which one is more liberal?

Kane007

November 5th, 2007, 02:29 AM

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See ^^ Aucklander's know how to dress :).

SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 02:32 AM

Looks so liberal, Sydney and Auckland, which one is more liberal?

In Auckland you don't get beaten up because you are gay and gay marriages (civil union) are legal here ..... no race riots (as yet) ... I think that the answer is quite clear ;) ... :cheers:

SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 02:33 AM

See ^^ Aucklander's know how to dress :).

:lol: Few and far in between ..... only joking .... haute couture is catching on ...

ChinaboyUSA

November 5th, 2007, 02:37 AM

SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 02:38 AM

Aussie - Kiwi love - hate relationship?

Anyway, it must be nice to live in a city where there is the SPACE to accommodate a nice ocean view, a beautiful mountain backdrop, AND decent-size houses. I've lived in Osaka-ko (the Bay Area of Osaka) since August and I can tell you, there aren't any homes the size of that (who'd be able to afford them anyway?). But the ocean view is nice.

Welcome back mate, where have ya been ? I guess that Japan is rather a tight fit. Auckland has room to grow but it is already a sprawling urban mass and we need to start densifying - and fast. I wish that I could afford one of those mansions - especially the one that looks like a container .... :cheers: We love our Aussie neighbours ... why NZ and Oz don't just become one Country, I don't know. They are similar in many ways .... Thanks for the comment ..

Awesome shots! :happy:

I love the residential architecture and that beautiful 'Vero' building downtown.

Thank you ... there are some gorgeous contemporary homes popping up .. I must get some pics ..

SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 02:44 AM

^ SO in another words, Sydney is more like..? I read an article about a Malaysian immigrant in Sydney, she said people say something like 'go back to where are you from', not sure if that happens in Auckland. Here in NYC, there are people from everywhere, when you hear something like that, you don't know whom they are talking about. :nuts:

There are 184 different Nationalities in Auckland and you do get the odd prick ! We have had incidences against the Asian communities but they are few and far in between. It is the usual red-necks that have nothing better to do. Race is something that isn't discussed here - as soon as you bring up the subject somebody is bound to stop you immediately and change the subject matter ... that is why we love it here and nobody has ever given us any crap about being gay ....

I have heard that from many people who say that they have encountered racial tension in Australia (not much in Sydney though) but like us they also have uneducated red-necks ;)

Kane007

November 5th, 2007, 02:45 AM

Is it just me, but do the lads tend to be better dressed than the ladies? :nuts:

SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 02:46 AM

Is it just me, but do the lads tend to be better dressed than the ladies? :nuts:

A bit of both BUT the lads are becoming more keen to dress up .... HALLELUJAH :lol:

ARTIFORT

November 5th, 2007, 06:20 AM

Auckland looks good but this photograph rocks :rock: what is it ?

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SYDNEY

November 5th, 2007, 06:31 AM

^^^ Thanks ;) that is a shot taken from Elliott Street looking into Smith & Caughey Department Store .. I think that it is part of their Christmas decor ..

SYDLICIOUS

November 5th, 2007, 08:54 PM

:applause:

SYDNEY

November 6th, 2007, 06:54 AM

:applause:

Thanks mate ;)

SYDNEY

November 9th, 2007, 11:36 AM

DAILY TOP 10 ....... 09 NOVEMBER 2007

TEN OF THE BEST - THIS IS AUCKLAND

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SYDNEY

November 9th, 2007, 09:28 PM

DAILY TOP 10 ....... 10 NOVEMBER 2007

TEN OF THE BEST - THIS IS AUCKLAND

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Truth-be-told

November 9th, 2007, 11:09 PM

Deanb

November 9th, 2007, 11:14 PM

WANTED

a really good looking Kiwi, no older than 30 years old :nuts::nuts: lol
god Kiwis r hot

SYDNEY

November 10th, 2007, 12:04 AM

not to be rude but when you look at a city like Auckland and then look at these skyline pics from NYC: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=544756

I must think-Am I really living in a city that is a bore that:bash: looks like my local mall? One word bore!

What I can't understand is that if Auckland bores you so much, why do you keep coming back for more :lol: The only bore here is YOU .... go to the beach, go and have a few drinks with your mates BUT please stop making an ass of yourself :nuts:

WANTED

a really good looking Kiwi, no older than 30 years old :nuts::nuts: lol
god Kiwis r hot

It may just be your ticket to NZ ....

Deanb

November 10th, 2007, 12:28 AM

What I can't understand is that if Auckland bores you so much, why do you keep coming back for more :lol: The only bore here is YOU .... go to the beach, go and have a few drinks with your mates BUT please stop making an ass of yourself :nuts:

It may just be your ticket to NZ ....

lol yeah... although i don't wish to live there, just wanna visit and hook me a hunk

Mr_kiwi_fruit

November 10th, 2007, 12:30 AM

Deanb

November 10th, 2007, 01:30 AM

Thats coming from someone who lives in Marrickville (Sydney), the life and soul of the universe! BTW learn to compare apples with apples!

as a matter of fact, apart from the way Sydney is situated on the bay etc., i wasn't too impressed... looked like an updated copy of London... :ohno:

Brisbaner21

November 10th, 2007, 07:00 AM

as a matter of fact, apart from the way Sydney is situated on the bay etc., i wasn't too impressed... looked like an updated copy of London... :ohno:

I don't see that at all, but thats you mate. Anyway, great shots. Haven't check in for awhile. My favourite one is the one of Westhaven Marina with the skyline in the background. Those shots of the skyline from the marina are the best IMO.

Deanb

November 10th, 2007, 01:37 PM

I don't see that at all, but thats you mate. Anyway, great shots. Haven't check in for awhile. My favourite one is the one of Westhaven Marina with the skyline in the background. Those shots of the skyline from the marina are the best IMO.

yep that's my opinion... doesn't mean i don't wanna visit OZ in the future :)

gappa

November 10th, 2007, 01:54 PM

You've got some really amazing captures there niggy, especially the pervy ones!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

ashton

November 10th, 2007, 03:31 PM

^ The daily top ten today is hot! :)

SYDNEY

November 11th, 2007, 08:28 PM

You've got some really amazing captures there niggy, especially the pervy ones!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks, the pervy ones are always winners ;)

Anyway, great shots. Haven't check in for awhile. My favourite one is the one of Westhaven Marina with the skyline in the background. Those shots of the skyline from the marina are the best IMO.

Thanks mate, I also love the view from the marine ... :cheers:

^ The daily top ten today is hot! :)

Thanks Ashton :)

SYDNEY

November 11th, 2007, 08:51 PM

DAILY TOP 10 ....... 11 NOVEMBER 2007

TEN OF THE BEST - THIS IS AUCKLAND

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Dazzle

November 12th, 2007, 07:06 AM

What can I say....maybe :) and :nuts:

http://www.pbase.com/enigma35/image/76819724.jpg

Deanb

November 12th, 2007, 08:57 AM

beautiful and stylish ppl

SYDNEY

November 12th, 2007, 11:51 AM

beautiful and stylish ppl

You have good taste ;)

What can I say....maybe :) and :nuts:

:lol: My kind of people :cheers:

Cristovão471

November 12th, 2007, 12:14 PM

beautiful and stylish ppl

Sorry but where? They look average.

Anyways excellent collection of photos. Must visit Auckland soon.

It must really suck to be from New Zealand wanting to do a non stop flight to lets say London.

SYDNEY

November 12th, 2007, 12:47 PM

Sorry but where? They look average.

Anyways excellent collection of photos. Must visit Auckland soon.

It must really suck to be from New Zealand wanting to do a non stop flight to lets say London.

Thank you ... yeah it does suck but then again there is Oz and the Pacific Isles close by and The Orient isn't that far either ;) Thanks for leaving a comment :cheers: WOW - Just looked at your flickr page - AWESOME STUFF mate ;)

SYDNEY

November 12th, 2007, 01:04 PM

11 NOVEMBER 2007 - 21°C (Sunday, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 16:00 (Saturday) ... CAPE TOWN - 02:00 (Sunday)

VIEWS FROM SKY-TOWER .... PART I

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ashton

November 12th, 2007, 02:03 PM

^ Pictures Perfect!

Deanb

November 12th, 2007, 02:31 PM

Sorry but where? They look average.

well I liked the way they dress... hope u don't have a problem with that :)

Bristol Mike

November 12th, 2007, 04:06 PM

Awesome pics there mate, love the views.

SYDNEY

November 12th, 2007, 09:04 PM

Awesome pics there mate, love the views.

^ Pictures Perfect!

Thanks for the comments boys ;) The views are awesome !

Cristovão471

November 13th, 2007, 06:44 AM

Thank you ... yeah it does suck but then again there is Oz and the Pacific Isles close by and The Orient isn't that far either ;) Thanks for leaving a comment :cheers: WOW - Just looked at your flickr page - AWESOME STUFF mate ;)

True True, well your closer to Los Angles then lets say Sydney, I assume?

"Awesome stuff" eh, thanks.

SYDNEY

November 13th, 2007, 07:57 AM

11 NOVEMBER 2007 - 21°C (Sunday, 11:00)
LOCAL TIME IN: VANCOUVER - 16:00 (Saturday) ... CAPE TOWN - 02:00 (Sunday)

VIEWS FROM MOUNT VICTORIA .... PART II

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SYDNEY

November 13th, 2007, 01:08 PM

True True, well your closer to Los Angles then lets say Sydney, I assume?

"Awesome stuff" eh, thanks.

Sydney is only a 2 hour flight from Auckland ... LA is probably waaaaay longer ;)

Svartmetall

November 13th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Fantastic shots as usual Enigma! Here's hoping your workload lessens so you can start posting on the board more again!

SYDNEY

November 13th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Fantastic shots as usual Enigma! Here's hoping your workload lessens so you can start posting on the board more again!

Thanks Smarty .... I can't wait to return to the land of the living ;) I am feeling like a zombie right now :lol:

Brisbaner21

November 13th, 2007, 11:20 PM

Another great set. One thing I have noticed about Auckland, esp from the SkyTower, there doesn't seem to be much traffic on the freeways.

SYDNEY

November 14th, 2007, 12:26 AM

Another great set. One thing I have noticed about Auckland, esp from the SkyTower, there doesn't seem to be much traffic on the freeways.

Thanks mate - don't let a sunday fool you :lol: the motorway is an absolute nightmare any other day ..... bring on public transport :cheers:

Kane007

November 14th, 2007, 02:58 AM

Sydney is only a 2 hour flight from Auckland ... LA is probably waaaaay longer ;)

Depending on WINDS, 12 hours to LAX, 9 - 10 hours for SIN, HKG.

SYDNEY

November 14th, 2007, 07:31 PM

Depending on WINDS, 12 hours to LAX, 9 - 10 hours for SIN, HKG.

Thanks for that Kane :cheers:

Brisbaner21

November 14th, 2007, 11:35 PM

Thanks mate - don't let a sunday fool you :lol: the motorway is an absolute nightmare any other day ..... bring on public transport :cheers:

Its not the "city of cars" for nothing. If any city in Australiasia needed PT, it would be Auckland.

SYDNEY

November 15th, 2007, 08:53 PM

Its not the "city of cars" for nothing. If any city in Australiasia needed PT, it would be Auckland.

Thankfully pt is improving in leaps and bounds but will it ever be enough ;)

Brisbaner21

November 16th, 2007, 04:24 AM

Thankfully pt is improving in leaps and bounds but will it ever be enough ;)

I did see that documentary on Auckland's PT. In the documentary they were saying that they are trying to do something around what Perth is doing..... is that true?

SYDNEY

November 16th, 2007, 06:56 PM

I did see that documentary on Auckland's PT. In the documentary they were saying that they are trying to do something around what Perth is doing..... is that true?

Not sure if it is based on Perth's pt but one thing is for sure - things have improved dramatically during the last 2 years and are still improving .... let's hope that it continues :cheers:

SYDNEY

November 16th, 2007, 07:10 PM

DAILY TOP 10 ....... 17 NOVEMBER 2007

TEN OF THE BEST - THIS IS AUCKLAND

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SYDNEY

November 17th, 2007, 11:27 AM

TEN OF THE BEST - THIS IS AUCKLAND

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CrazyAboutCities

November 19th, 2007, 07:23 AM

Wow! Beautiful! *Drooling*

SYDNEY

November 19th, 2007, 09:27 PM

Wow! Beautiful! *Drooling*

Thanks mate :cheers:, you have been very quiet ?? Have you been on holiday ?

Quall

November 19th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Awesome shots! ;)

I love the last one.

SYDNEY

November 20th, 2007, 04:27 AM

Awesome shots! ;)

I love the last one.

Cheers mate :cheers:

SYDNEY

November 20th, 2007, 07:06 AM

TEN OF THE BEST - THIS IS AUCKLAND

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