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Community 9 Apr 2018

Kaipātiki Photo Competition winners announced

Keen local photo-snappers entered an annual photo competition in February and March hosted by the Beach Haven Birkdale Resident’s Association.

Community 26 Mar 2018

Marae on North Shore another step closer

“Māori in Beach Haven have longed for a space like this for many years now,” says Kaipātiki Local Board Chair John Gillon.

Environment 26 Mar 2018

Making our parks spray free

Alternative methods are needed to replace agrichemical plant control in parks.

Community 6 Mar 2018

Heart of Takapuna to come to life

Well-designed public spaces, new homes and employment opportunities can now be realised in central Takapuna following a decision to develop the Anzac Street carpark.

2 Mar 2018

Firefighting foam contamination issues

Testing at the NZ Defence Force naval base sites at Devonport has returned positive contamination results for the historic use of a specialist firefighting foam.

1 Mar 2018

Birkenhead slip - What you need to know

Auckland Council is leading extensive engineering works at the Rawene Road car park in Birkenhead where two slips have recently taken place. Here are the key things you need to know.

Community 15 Feb 2018

Takarunga / Mt Victoria summit vehicle-free from March

The summit of Takarunga / Mt Victoria will be permanently closed to all private motor vehicles from 1 March.

Transport 16 Jan 2018

Electric rideshare trial launching in Devonport

An on-demand electric vehicle to take customers to and from the Devonport Ferry Terminal and their destination.

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