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Kids / Family 4 Oct 2017

Birkdale’s time to shine

The finish line for delivering on our community’s vision for a combined campus of community facilities in the heart of Birkdale is now in sight.

Environment 18 Jul 2017

Devonport leads pest-free campaign

The Pest-Free 2050 goal sees Devonport leading the way by tackling a rat problem along the peninsula.

Environment 13 Jul 2017

Long grass on motorway verges helping keep dotterels safe

The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on some verges along the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area.

Heritage 7 Jul 2017

Flashback: Devonport 100 years ago

This elegant village on the North Shore was established as a borough in 1886, and the early 1900s brought increased development and prosperity.

Arts 1 Jul 2017

Check out the Mairangi Arts Centre

Mairangi Arts Centre is a community facility dedicated to education and fostering growth in the visual arts on the North Shore.

Cycling 1 Jul 2017

Work kicks off on Northcote cycleway

Construction of Auckland Transport’s Northcote Safe Cycle Route is now underway.

Community 13 Jun 2017

Shore Junction youth hub takes shape

Work to transform the Takapuna RSA building into a youth innovation hub is underway.

Transport 29 May 2017

Vector and Auckland Council to light Auckland Harbour Bridge

The Auckland Harbour Bridge will soon be covered in coloured lights as part of the multi-million dollar energy-efficiency partnership between Vector and Auckland Council.

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