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Community 9 Apr 2019

Walking towards better health

The Walking Samoans is a fitness initiative spreading across the Auckland region.

Community 9 Apr 2019

Local board backs Maraetai Coastguard

The Beachlands community has turned out in numbers at the Formosa Golf Resort to support the Maraetai Coastguard.

Development 9 Apr 2019

New bridge planned for Wynyard Quarter

Wynyard Crossing pedestrian bridge that links the city centre to the waterfront with is expected to be replaced by a new, more reliable bridge.

Community 9 Apr 2019

Mangrove mission a magnificent obsession

Ian Scobie has been on a mission to rid mangroves clogging the Waiuku estuary with community support.

Cultural 9 Apr 2019

Fale Pasifika opens at Papakura High School

A new fale has been blessed and opened to honour the presence and place of the Pacific community within Papakura and the school.

Arts 9 Apr 2019

Kāhui Tū Kaha nurturing communities

Community health and wellbeing programmes are receiving much-needed funding from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board.

Community 8 Apr 2019

WATCH: Te Manawa opening

Hundreds of people braved the weather to share in the celebrations as the new multipurpose community facility at Westgate opened.

Transport 8 Apr 2019

Local board keen to tackle school safety concerns

Papakura Local Board and Auckland Transport are looking to improve safety in and around Takanini School.

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