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Sports / Leisure 11 Jul 2018

Budget boost confirmed for Upper Harbour

Upper Harbour Local Board will receive almost $17 million in 2018/2019 for parks, sport, community services, and environmental management.

Walkways 10 Jul 2018

Waiuku community shows the way with trails plan

The Waiuku Walkways Committee has presented a thorough run-down for delivering the initial stages of the Waiuku Trails Plan.

10 Jul 2018

Sodden grounds impact mowing schedules

Howick Local Board calls for patience as wet weather hits mowing schedules at local parks.

Transport 9 Jul 2018

Board gives recommendations on freedom camping

Waiheke Local Board has agreed the island does not have the facilities to accommodate freedom campers.

Transport 9 Jul 2018

Safety first at Tāmaki Drive intersection

One of Auckland’s highest risk intersections has been made safer ahead of schedule and nearly $1 million under budget.

Arts 9 Jul 2018

Talented artists acknowledged at inaugural awards night

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Youth Arts Scholarship awards were presented to eight up-and-coming artists this month.

Community 9 Jul 2018

Community empowered to manage their facilities

This month West Franklin Community Trust took on the management of the Waiuku Memorial Town Hall.

Environment 9 Jul 2018

Whitebait saved by local heroes and social media

Several proactive Aucklanders teamed up to ensure our city’s declining whitebait population endures and procreates in Paturoa Stream.

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