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Community 15 Feb 2019

Kūkūwai Karnival celebrates end of Waterview Tunnel work disruption

Albert Eden and Whau local boards are saying thank you to residents with a party to mark the end of six years of Waterview Tunnel work disruptions.

Walkways 7 Dec 2018

Avondale to Waterview walkway now open

A new shared path that connects Avondale and Waterview has been officially opened.

Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Dec 2018

New boardwalk and pocket park for New Lynn

Flood resilience has been improved and a new play area and boardwalk built in previously flood-damaged areas.

Community 2 Nov 2018

Whau Local Board awards $13,000 in community grants

Thirteen community organisations have been awarded a combined $13,888 in funding.

Environment 1 Nov 2018

Seven actions to tackle climate change in Whau

A community approach is key to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by the Whau each year.

Sports / Leisure 30 Oct 2018

Whau Local Board calls on Government to commit on Avondale Racecourse sale

Any sale of the racecourse should come with a commitment to benefit Avondale, the local board has said.

Community 12 Oct 2018

The story of one of the first Chinese women in Auckland

The story of Madame Joong, businesswoman and community leader, during Auckland Heritage Festival.

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