JAFA - Just Another Free Aucklander

Welcome to Auckland 2025: Your Essential Starter Pack! Kia ora, future Aucklander! Or maybe you're just curious about what life will be like in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2025. Either way, you've come to the right place. Forget the silver jumpsuits and flying cars (for now!). We're talking about the everyday essentials, the objects that will truly define your Auckland experience. Think of this as your ultimate starter pack, a curated collection of items that reflect the city's unique blend of innovation, sustainability, and Kiwi culture. Get ready to dive in! The Commute Companion: Your e-Scooter & AT HOP Card Let's face it, Auckland traffic can be a beast. But fear not! By 2025, getting around will be smoother and greener. Your trusty e-scooter will be your best friend for those shorter trips, zipping past the gridlock. And for longer journeys? The AT HOP card will be your key to seamless travel on buses, trains, and ferries. Top it up, tag on, and explore...

Auckland's "Future Capsules": Time-Locked Treasures & the Ethics of Intentional Archaeology Auckland, New Zealand, a vibrant hub of culture and innovation, holds more than just stunning landscapes and bustling city life. Scattered throughout its history are intriguing artifacts of a different kind: time capsules. These carefully curated collections, sealed away with the intention of being opened in the distant future, offer a unique glimpse into the past while simultaneously raising complex questions about preservation, representation, and the very nature of time itself. These "future capsules," as they might be called, are more than just historical curiosities; they are intentional acts of archaeology, designed to communicate with generations yet unborn. But what exactly is a time capsule? At its core, it's a container filled with objects and information chosen to represent a specific moment in time. The contents can range from everyday items like...