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Environment 5 Aug 2019

South Auckland urban stream set for regeneration

Strengthening the connection between nature and the community will be key in a project to restore the mauri of south Auckland’s Puhinui Stream.

Sports / Leisure 5 Aug 2019

Lease win for Papakura Rugby Club

Papakura Rugby Club has been granted leases that secure it's venues for the next decade.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Silverdale West Dairy Flat structure plan explores infrastructure options

Auckland Council is delaying the finalisation of the Silverdale West Dairy Flat Industrial Area Structure Plan while it investigates prospects for the earlier provision of infrastructure and its funding.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Franklin road safety projects approved

A range of projects made possible by Auckland Transport's Community Safety Fund will improve Franklin roads.

Community 2 Aug 2019

Town square development to proceed with community support

The consultation shows support for a new town square and revitalisation on the central Takapuna car park at 40 Anzac Street.

Community 2 Aug 2019

Green light for Hatfields Beach playground

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has approved the design for a new playground at Hatfields Beach.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Aug 2019

Opportunities for rangatahi in Roskill South

A collaboration between Puketāpapa Local Board, HLC and the Southern Initiative will enable quality employment opportunities to local young people.

Cycling 1 Aug 2019

AMETI – Eastern Busway work continues

Work on the AMETI – Eastern Busway is progressing to schedule and the Pakuranga Road’s T2 traffic lane is already cutting journey times.

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