The Silvereye
The succulents in the planters around the TVNZ building have nearly finished flowering. City dwelling silvereyes steal the last traces of nectar.
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July 31, 2011
July 30, 2011
Headland
French Bay, Titirangi
A pink glow envelops the headland at the end of French Bay, Titirangi, the start of a beautiful day.
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July 29, 2011
Fingerjoints
From Myers Park
Looking up to the sky from Myers Park, the Lapwood Spiral Building shows these interesting balconies.
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July 28, 2011
Eastern Rosella
Eastern Rosella
The Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) is an introduced bird from Australia, but now quite widespread in New Zealand. There are quite a few throughout Auckland City parks as well as in the Waitakere Ranges. Often in pairs and in small flocks of six to eight. This one kindly posed near our deck when Mrs H alerted me to its presence.
July 27, 2011
Picture Wall
The Wall
This house with its unusual fence is near the end of Point Chevalier Road. Makes for an interesting change. Some of the panels shown below. There are two signatures, one of them “DT”, the other I cannot decipher, the year is 2005. (There is a renowned graffiti artist “DT” in Auckland, but I don’t know if this is the same.)
July 26, 2011
Rongomātāne
Rongomātāne
The Rugby World Cup 2011 will take place in this country from September 9 to October 23, watch the clock counting down to kick-off on the official website. The country is preparing to show itself in the best light, and refurbished stadiums are part of that effort. Especially of course the temple of our national religion: Eden Park.
Apart from new stands and amenities, there are four carved pou at the four corners, and this is one of them: Rongomātāne, carved by Albert Te Pou, guarding Entry E.
From the interpretive plaque:
Rongomātāne, Maori God of peace, signifies completion in the psyche of man. In contrast to the traits of the Gods Tānemāhuta, Tāwhirimātea and Tūmatauenga, Rongomātāne represents the calmness, fairness and understanding of humanity. He stands with the wahaika at his front to ward off evil and holds a toki behind his back. The toki or adze is a customary symbol of peace between two parties.
Although Eden Park is a realm of sporting confrontation, the presence of Rongomātāne reminds us that contests fought in this arena must be underpinned by the values of respect, fairness and, ultimately, peace.
Rongomātāne
July 25, 2011
I beg your Pardon!?!
Roadside Offer
I thought that these are bought by the sh**load rather then by the kilogram – but here we are. Just north of Kumeu, kind of horse country, yet this sign is at an orchard. No, they are not diversifying into the fertiliser business, rather a case of “apples to apples” (if you have horses; but pigs, rabbits, poultry, and more, all seem to enjoy unsold apples from last year).
July 24, 2011
The Sunflower
The Sunflower
As usual, I borrow Mrs H’s flowers to have my fun.
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July 23, 2011
Auckland’s Sky Tower
Cheaper by the Dozen
The Sky Tower reflected in the curved glass front of the Vodafone building, Fanshawe Street.
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July 22, 2011
The Alien (Kumeu)
The Alien
I have driven past this guardian of the north end of Kumeu’s (or is it Huapai?) Main Street many times, but never taken the time to take a picture of this junk art alien – should go well with the exhibition at Corban Estate Art Centre. In contrast to yesterday’s guardian at the opposite end of Kumeu, this is not an industrial neighbourhood. Must be alien-friendly people living here. Does he have a distance relationship with the girl at Cottle Motors?
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