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In A Community, Everyone Is Someone

Posted by The Speculator on Aug 03, 2012 | 7 Comments

A copy of the article on Devonport's community that one of our writers wrote for The Flagstaff.

Devonport Weather Conditions: Live On The Speculator!

Posted by The Speculator on Feb 03, 2012 | 6 Comments

The Devonport Speculator, in conjunction with local resident and cool dude Steve Smith, is delighted to provide Speculator readers with live data on every possible weather variable known to humanity for the immediate Devonport area.

Acting Classes Available in Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Feb 02, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Term 1 starting 7 February. Through various fun games and exercised children will open their imagination, learn to express themselves, and discover what true fun the creative process is. Classes will provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere to explore and for experience individual talent. For more information and enrolment, contact Elena Stejko office@actorsstudio.co.nz Friendly Societies [...]

Port Plan Could Be Nothing More Than Huge Container Park

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Radical plans to expand the Ports of Auckland wharves far out into the Waitemata Harbour will be in large part simply to provide extra parking for containers.

Doggies On The Beach? Check Out The New Proposals

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 26, 2012 | 2 Comments

Aucklanders are invited to have their say on Auckland Council’s proposal to introduce a new dog policy and bylaw for the region. With so many beaches and beauty spots, Devonportians should be interested.

Free Metal Collection – For A Good Cause

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Tamaki Sports Academy offers mentoring, coaching, and work experience to South Auckland youth who have dropped out of the mainstream school system but show some sporting talent. Now Devonport residents can help.

Port Expansion Plans “A Joke”

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

A publicity campaign titled “Your Port, Your Call” kicks off today (Jan. 26) urging Aucklanders to find out more about the “extraordinary” plans by the port to expand its operations.

New Writer In Residence At The Michael King Centre

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Whiti Hereaka, from Wellington, is the current writer in residence at the Michael King Writers' Centre. She holds the eight-week summer residency, which runs until mid-March.

Young People Pick Up On Auckland’s Waste Problems

Posted by The Speculator on Jan 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Auckland Council’s draft waste plan was the inspiration behind a competition aimed at getting young people involved in tackling Auckland’s waste issues.

Storms Over Devonport – Picture Gallery

Posted by The Speculator on Dec 13, 2011 | 2 Comments

We've seen quite a bit of rain over Devonport in the last week or so. Our resident photographer Goina Thedinga was out under the clouds, and caught some superb shots of the fronts as they came in.

Why Waste the Chance? Have Your Say on Waste!

Posted by The Speculator on Dec 13, 2011 | 1 Comment

Imagine the conversations you’ll have, the floors you’ll hold and the canapés you’ll wave aside as you expound the pros and cons of standardised inorganic collections.

Country Cousins Add Spice To Depot Exhibition

Posted by The Speculator on Dec 09, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Devonport’s Depot Artspace is currently hosting an exhibition by Grant Alexander and Peter Donovan.

Devonport’s Flagship Projects Emerge

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 29, 2011 | 1 Comment

The short term outcomes for Devonport under the new Auckland council are beginning to crystallise, with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board releasing the final version of its local plan.

Aucklanders Urged “Check Before You Chop” Trees

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 24, 2011 | 1 Comment

George Bush didn't, but you've still got time to check before you chop.

Three New Projects Set To Kick Off In Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment

DoC Regional Manager Brett Butland gave an update on some of the key projects set to begin around Devonport at the local board meeting last night.

Auckland Council Collecting Opinions On Rubbish

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 17, 2011 | 1 Comment

Public consultation has started today on Auckland Council‘s draft plan for managing rubbish in the region. The council is asking Aucklanders to consider how the region can reduce its waste even further.

Literary Star Coming To Devonport

Posted by The Speculator on Nov 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment

A rising star of New Zealand fiction writing whose first novel had a big international impact has been awarded a six-month residency in Devonport's Michael King Centre in 2012.