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Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Housing 18 Oct 2016

Housing and employment boost for Hobsonville Point

More than 400 new homes will be built in Hobsonville Point

Community 18 Oct 2016

Albany pool set to make a splash

Aucklanders can look forward to enjoying an exciting new swimming facility in Albany next summer.

Cycling 18 Oct 2016

Albany Highway north upgrade completed early

Auckland Transport has upgraded 3.8km of Albany North Highway and the new $40 million road has been opened this morning.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Future plans for Ōrewa Beach

A proposed seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is expected to protect the beach from storm damage.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Apply for a Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grant

A new grants policy is assisting community groups to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Transport 30 Sep 2016

Highway upgrade ahead of schedule

Work on the Albany Highway north upgrade is ahead of schedule and the new road will open in October.

Transport 28 Sep 2016

Collect your shopping at your station

Auckland Transport has teamed up with Countdown to introduce online grocery ‘Click & Collect’ points at five locations.

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16 May 2026

The power of self-compassion

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23 May 2026

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