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17 May 2018

Franklin to get better facilities following service centre sale

Franklin will ultimately benefit from a decision to sell the current site of the Pukekohe service centre.

Community 17 May 2018

Restoring Te Auaunga through kaitiakitanga

Achieving an awa where native aquatic life can flourish and people can swim in within one generation.

Community 16 May 2018

Finalists announced for Albert-Eden Business Awards 2018

Winners will be announced at a glittering gala ceremony at Eden Park on 22 May.

Transport 16 May 2018

Improved pedestrian safety at Rossgrove Terrace rail crossing

Automatic safety swing gates to keep pedestrians safe are now operating at Baldwin Avenue Station in Mt Albert.

Community 16 May 2018

Increased sports field capacity in Takapuna

A recently completed sports field at Barry’s Point Reserve will increase game and training times this winter.

Plans / Projects 15 May 2018

Local representatives welcome decision to retain Henderson civic building

Local representatives welcome decision to retain Henderson civic building.

Environment 15 May 2018

Browns Bay creek sees daylight

Eels and kōkopu will soon live a natural life at Sherwood Reserve’s Taiaotea Creek.

Environment 15 May 2018

Award-winning Franklin farmers show how it's done

Franklin Local Board Chair Angela Fulljames is applauding Awhitu Peninsula farmers Andrew and Liisa Hamilton for their big haul at the recent Balance Farm Environment Awards.

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