What's On
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Community Notice
New Body Corporate Manager - Emily Chen-Borger
Posted on: 18-08-2025Hi owners I'm writing to introduce myself as your new Body Corporate Manager. I've taken over this role from Karen Blincoe, who recently resigned from Barfoot & Thompson. I have five years of experience with Barfoot & Thompson Body Corporate, where I currently oversee a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Prior to this, I spent a decade in project and contract coordination. I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition and look forward to working with you all. Please find my contact details below: Body Corporate Manager: Emily Chen-Borger Phone: 09 834 8425 Mobile: 027 478 3283 Email: <a href="mailto:e.chen-borger@barfoot.co.nz" title="e.chen-borger@barfoot.co.nz">e.chen-borger@barfoot.co.nz</a> Kind regards Emily Chen-Borger Body Corporate Manager
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Community Notice
D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - VARIOUS MAINTENANCE
Posted on: 16-06-2025Dear Owners (landlords - please advise your tenants) The exterior windows are being cleaned tomorrow - please ensure that your windows are closed. This is due to start TOMORROW. Annual & Biennial fire inspections - as part of the BWOF, Argus Fire is contracted to carry out regular inspections to ensure that the system works in the event of an emergency. Inspections will be carried out (starting from today) and access to all units is required. If you are unable to be home, please advise the Building Manager and he will use the master key (with your authorisation). Kind regards Karen Blincoe BC MANAGER
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Community Notice
LIFT 1 TODAY FROM 9.00AM
Posted on: 15-05-2025Dear Owners We have a resident moving out of Unit 2C today and will be utilising lift 1 from 9.00am. We apologise in advance for the inconvenience. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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Community Notice
REMINDER - POWER OFF TOMORROW
Posted on: 01-04-2025This is a reminder that the power will be off Wednesday 02 Apr 11.30pm until 5.00am Thursday 03 April.
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Community Notice
D'URVILLE NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2025
Posted on: 21-03-2025Dear Owners Please find attached March Newsletter for D'Urville Apartments. Kind regards D'Urville Chair
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - POWER OFF
Posted on: 19-03-2025Hello, Vector owns and operates networks that distribute electricity across the greater Auckland region and it requires regular maintenance to ensure its reliability and safety. Major underground maintenance is planned in your area. For safety reasons, this means we will have to turn off your power temporarily. The power outage will impact the address below. 38 JAMES COOK CRESCENT, REMUERA, AUCKLAND Outage date(s) & time(s) Wednesday 02 April 2025, 11:30 pm until 5:00 am, Thursday 03 April 2025 Alternative date(s) & time(s) Friday 04 April 2025, 11:30 pm until 5:00 am, Saturday 05 April 2025 The alternative date(s) & time(s) only apply if the original outage is postponed, we will inform you if this happens. We understand the inconvenience that a planned outage may cause especially when working from home. Undertaking important maintenance work means we reduce the likelihood of unexpected outages going forward. We always aim to complete any work with minimal disruption to our customers. Sometimes, during the work there may be intermittent noise. This could be from the work site or third-party services such as traffic management. We advise you to switch off all sensitive electrical equipment for the duration of the shutdown. Please remember, for your own safety, to treat all wiring and sockets as live. Please notify the organisations that monitor any health and security alarms as these may be affected by this power outage. If you use medical equipment that relies on electricity, please make sure you're prepared for power disruption and enact your back-up plan when required. If you have not done so already, we suggest that you register your medically dependent status with your retailer. If you have a health concern, contact your health provider - in an emergency contact 111. If you have a complaint we can't resolve, you can contact Utilities Disputes, a free and independent dispute resolution service. Details are available on our webpage at vector.co.nz
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Community Notice
INORGANIC RUBBISH COLLECTION - WEEK COMMENCING 24 MARCH
Posted on: 14-03-2025Dear Owners This is to advise that there is an inorganic rubbish collection scheduled w/c 24th March. Please see attached Do's & Don't's. Landlords - please advise your tenants. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - LIFT 2 BACK WORKING
Posted on: 13-03-2025Dear Owners This is to advise that Lift 2 is back up and running. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - LIFT 2 NOT WORKING
Posted on: 13-03-2025Dear Owners Lift 2 is currently not working, Kone have been advised and they are suggesting that it is a drive issue. We will update you of further developments. Landlords - please advise your tenants. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - LIFTS
Posted on: 04-03-2025Dear Owners This is to advise that Lift 2 is back in operation. Kind regards BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - FIRE ALARM SOUNDER TESTING
Posted on: 04-03-2025Dear Owners This is to advise that fire alarm testing will happen on Thursday 06 March from 9.00am. This is to do a short test of the sounders and therefore the contractor will require access to your unit. If you are not at home, the Building Manager will use the master key to gain access. Kind regards BC Committee
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - LIFT
Posted on: 25-02-2025Dear Owners This notice is to advise that both lifts are now working. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - LIFT UPDATE
Posted on: 21-02-2025Dear Owners This is to advise that Lift 1 is now running. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - LIFT UPDATE
Posted on: 21-02-2025Dear Owners Lift 1 repairs are underway and should be finished this afternoon. We are hopeful that the new drive unit will get the lift running again today. Lift 2 has again stopped working. Kone have been called to account and instructed that the problem must be solved urgently. Unfortunately we are experiencing the worst case scenario we had hoped to avoid. We are in the process of urgently getting proposals for the long term lift upgrade programme so these breakdowns cease. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENT - LIFT UPDATE
Posted on: 17-02-2025Dear Owners After a very unfortunate ' perfect storm' we are close to getting the lifts back working this week. Lift 1 - We are awaiting a new drive unit to arrive from Australia and all going to plan the lift will be working again within a week. Kone were unable to source the required unit so the Committee have approved TKE to carry out the lift repair. Lift 2 - Paul has identified that the problem is being caused by a faulty sensor on Level 7. This will be replaced by Kone when the new sensor is received. In the meantime if you need to get to Level 7 please go to Level 6 and use the stairs to Level 7. Thank you for your assistance over the weekend, Ray. If you have any issues or concerns please call or text Paul in the first instance. A friendly reminder, if you are crossing the Level 1 gantry please remember to take your key fob. Kind regards Marilyn Wales CHAIR - D'URVILLE APARTMENTS
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D'URVILLE LIFT UPDATE
Posted on: 14-02-2025Dear Owners Lift 2 is now working. Kind regards BC Manager
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LIFT 2 OPERATIONAL
Posted on: 11-02-2025Dear Owners This is to advise that Lift 2 is now operational. Kind regards Karen Blincoe BC Manager
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LIFT 2 - OUT OF SERVICE
Posted on: 04-02-2025Dear Owners This is to advise to that Lift 2 is now down. Paul has got the Contractors coming to repair urgently, but it does mean that D'Urville has two lifts down. We will keep you posted of any developments. Kind regards Karen Blincoe BC MANAGER
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LIFT 1 OUT
Posted on: 03-02-2025Dear Owners This is to advise you that there has been a drive unit failure and there are currently no replacements in New Zealand. The contractors are working on this as an urgent matter, however the lift could be out for several days. We will keep you posted on any developments. We apologise for any inconvenience. Kind regards Paul Christini BUILDING MANAGER
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D'URVILLE APARTMENTS - WINDOW WASHING
Posted on: 06-12-2024Dear Owners This is to advise that the windows are scheduled to be washed on Monday 9th December. Can you pleasure ensure that your windows are closed during this time. Kind regards Paul Christini Building Manager
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Community Notice
ALARM ACTIVATION & GUARD CALL OUTS
Posted on: 27-11-2024Dear Owners This weekend there were two alarm activations and guard call outs due to residents holding doors open. This incurs large costs for the body corporate. Please refrain from this practice. Kind regards Paul Christini Building Manager
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Community Notice
AGM SOCIAL FUNCTION - 20 NOVEMBER
Posted on: 08-11-2024Dear Owners Please find attached an invitation to a social function for all owners to be held immediately after the AGM. Kind regards BC Chair - D'Urville Apartments
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Community Notice
Social Time after the AGM
Posted on: 16-11-2022Dear Owners Please find attached a copy of the foyer cost per owner based on $200k budget. With COVID restrictions now gone, the usual social gathering can continue after the AGM. Please bring your own glass, beverage and a small plate to share and enjoy the opportunity to mix and mingle with your neighbours. Kind regards