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Lease decision paves way for community recycling centre in Auckland central

A new community recycling centre for central Auckland at the Western Springs Garden is a step closer after an Albert-Eden Local Board decision on a community lease for a site at 956 Great North Road.

Wasp nest discovery a timely summer reminder

A nest home to tens of thousands of wasps found in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park is a reminder of the threat the common wasp can pose.

Residents speak up on Manurewa Local Board Plan

People in Manurewa have made hundreds of local board plan submissions, and more than any other local board.

Locals take every opportunity to celebrate Te Reo Māori in Puketāpapa

Hurstmere Road now one-way with completion of Anzac and Lake Rd intersections

Auckland Council’s Hurstmere Road transformation is well underway with the completion of the intersections at either end of what is now a one-way road, which will create a pedestrian-friendly retail boulevard within Takapuna’s town centre.

Recycling collections go electric on Waiheke

Waiheke Island gets into the fast lane of zero waste with the arrival of Auckland Council’s first zero emissions electric vehicle for roadside rubbish and recycling collections.

Franklin commits to environmental projects

Franklin Local Board's commitment to environmental projects is unshaken in the wake of COVID-19.

Santa gets a helping hand

Santa has had a helping hand to make sure he can pop in and see Papakura families ahead of Christmas.