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Transport 26 Jul 2018

Papatoetoe Station electronic ticket gates now operating

Electronic ticket gates have been installed at Papatoetoe Train Station and began operating on 26 July.

Development 26 Jul 2018

Celebration for Teed Street upgrade

The transformation of Teed Street in Newmarket was celebrated in July.

Playgrounds 26 Jul 2018

Improving play across Upper Harbour

Unsworth Reserve gets new play equipment.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Jul 2018

Helping hand extended

From bees to worms, Waitematā Local Board grants programme helps many groups and organisations.

Plans / Projects 25 Jul 2018

Henderson – urban eco-centre podcast

Listen to this podcast to find out how Henderson is being regenerated.

Sports / Leisure 25 Jul 2018

Funding boost for Pulman Park improvement plans

Funding for new lights will make Takanini's Pulman Park safer and more attractive to new users.

Dogs 25 Jul 2018

Kidnapped canine makes it home

Stolen cavoodle Bowie reunited with her mum at Auckland Council’s Manukau Animal Shelter.

Cycling 23 Jul 2018

New bike train taking kids to class

A new bike train is encouraging Point Chevalier School children to pedal to class.

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