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20 May 2021

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board halts Onehunga Low Traffic pilot

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has decided to end the Onehunga Low Traffic Area pilot project. The decision was made under the board’s urgent decision-making process after a briefing this morning due to vandalism and disruption at the project site.

20 May 2021

New pedestrian bridge underway in Flat Bush

Work is underway to install a new pedestrian bridge on Flat Bush School Road following public feedback in September 2020.

Transport 20 May 2021

Trialling people-friendly spaces in West Papatoetoe to improve safety

A new trial of road layouts to help reduce vehicle speeds, provide safer crossings and prevent traffic from using residential streets as shortcuts has kicked off in West Papatoetoe.

Cycling 20 May 2021

Pop-up Glen Eden cycleway trial set to begin

The trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road leading to Glen Eden town centre will soon be underway.

Community 19 May 2021

Halls at the heart of Franklin community

Auckland Council's community halls maintain a crucial role in some of the city's outlying and rural areas.

Sports / Leisure 19 May 2021

Papakura Netball Centre gets new rubber surface

Auckland Council and other funders have delivered rubberised courts to the Papakura Netball Centre as part of a $2.3 million upgrade.

19 May 2021

Opening workshop doors to the public in Devonport-Takpauna

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has decided to open weekly workshops up to the public to foster understanding and transparency of its decisions.

Transport 18 May 2021

Youngsters make a stand

Pupils from Papakura Normal School have appeared in front of their local board appealing for action over road safety.

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