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Educational 7 Jan 2020

Workshops to get Maungakiekie-Tāmaki locals 'funder ready'

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is supporting workshops to help residents to apply for funding and board grants.

Community 23 Dec 2019

Manurewa community grants top $40,000

More than $40,000 has been allocated in the first round of Manurewa Local Board quick response grants.

Transport 20 Dec 2019

Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe undergoes upgrade

The first phase of work to beautify Hunters Corner in Papatoetoe is now complete.

20 Dec 2019

Mix of new faces and returning members lead local boards

Returning members and several new faces are among those elected to lead your local boards for the 2019-2022 term.

Environment 19 Dec 2019

Protect the Hauraki Gulf during summer

Planning on heading out on the Hauraki Gulf this summer? Spare a thought for kauri, kiwi, takahe and our rare sea birds.

Transport 19 Dec 2019

Safety boost for Homai station

A state-of-the-art CCTV system has been installed at Homai station to improve safety in the area.

Transport 19 Dec 2019

East Aucklanders move to buses during construction of Eastern Busway

Aucklanders are moving to public transport during construction of one of the country’s largest roading projects.

Community 18 Dec 2019

Papakura Local Board grants announced

Community organisations have been given a boost thanks to Papakura Local Board grants.

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