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Community 29 Mar 2018

Eleven to run in Auckland by-elections

Nominations have closed for the Waitākere Ranges and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (Tāmaki Subdivision) local board by-elections with 11 candidates putting their hands up to fill the vacant seats.

Plans / Projects 28 Mar 2018

Best Practice Award for Avondale planner

A Planning Leader from Panuku Development Auckland has been recognised for his work on the rejuvenation of Avondale.

Beaches 27 Mar 2018

Council cracks down on Waiheke illegal moorings

Auckland Council has issued 21 abatement notices to owners of boats illegally moored on Waiheke Island.

Sports / Leisure 27 Mar 2018

Auckland confirmed as America's Cup host

Mayor Phil Goff has announced an in-principle agreement between Auckland Council, the government and Emirates Team New Zealand for Auckland to host America’s Cup 36 in 2021.

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.

Environment 21 Mar 2018

Dutch elm disease found at Ōhinerau / Mt Hobson

Around 18 elm trees have become infected with Dutch elm disease and are being removed.

Beaches 21 Mar 2018

Revised plan to manage erosion at Cockle Bay

Residents have provided their input on the plan to repair erosion damage at Cockle Bay.

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