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Walkways 26 Apr 2016

Te Whau Pathway work continues

A link between the Manukau and Waitematā harbours is another step closer, now that work on the next phase of Te Whau Pathway has kicked off.

Community 20 Apr 2016

West Auckland’s new connection

Auckland Transport has revealed plans for a new shared path connecting New Lynn to Avondale.

Libraries 14 Apr 2016

Makeover complete for New Lynn library

The New Lynn library has received an upgrade to improve customers’ experience.

Heritage 8 Mar 2016

Remembering the men who shook Auckland!

“The nearby city of Auckland had never been shaken like it had when these men came to town,” went a newspaper report of the arrival of the newly formed, New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company.

Community 23 Dec 2015

Walk Waikumete "a special celebration"

Staff and volunteers at Waikumete Cemetery turned out in force for a 24-hour walk, raising funds to replace a historic headstone destroyed by vandals.

Community 21 Dec 2015

Replacing the Avondale Community Centre

Replacing the Avondale Community Centre

Housing 15 Dec 2015

Status of privately owned trees in New Lynn

Auckland Council is aware of media reports about protesters who have climbed trees on private property in New Lynn to prevent them being removed.

Youth / Rangatahi 28 Oct 2015

All go at Avondale Central Reserve

The Avondale Central Reserve upgrade is now complete and the reserve is being enjoyed by locals and visitors.

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12 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

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01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

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02 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

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