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8 Aug 2019

New Māori and Indian street names in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board adopts Māori and Indian names for newly created roads.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Aug 2019

Watch: America's Cup construction racing ahead

Auckland’s waterfront is rapidly transforming to become the hub of the 36th America’s Cup.

Playgrounds 8 Aug 2019

Patumahoe basketball court plan accepted

Move over LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, the kids of Patumahoe are coming for you.

8 Aug 2019

Transport improvements key to success in southern growth areas

Increase in housing to go hand-in-hand with transport infrastructure.

Community 7 Aug 2019

Kelston Community Centre gifted new name

The views of Auckland from the top of the hill are the inspiration behind the name ‘Te Pae o Kura’ gifted by Te Kawerau a Maki as the new name for the Kelston Community Centre.

Community 7 Aug 2019

Bright future planned for Papakura

A bold vision for Papakura’s future has been outlined to business leaders and developers.

Plans / Projects 6 Aug 2019

Plans to transform Drury and Pukekohe adopted

Plans to support significant future business and residential development to help tackle Auckland’s unprecedented growth have been adopted by Auckland Council.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Aotea Great Barrier environment benefits from targeted rate

Water quality, pest control and marine biosecurity on Aotea Great Barrier are all benefiting from targeted rates.

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