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Arts 2 Aug 2017

Makeover and expansion coming for Aotea Centre

One of Auckland’s most famous landmarks will undergo a refresh and expansion in an exciting new development set to rejuvenate the Aotea arts quarter.

Environment 2 Aug 2017

Wastewater plant expansion on track

Work on expanding Watercare’s Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant is on track to be completed by the end of the year.

Community 31 Jul 2017

First section of Waterview Shared Path now open

The first section of one of Auckland's biggest walking and cycling paths is now open, giving communities better access to a sports field and green spaces on the Unitec Campus.

Transport 27 Jul 2017

Meet Sandrine, the CRL's new construction machine

The exotic red Sandrine will be used by Downer NZ and Soletanche Bachy JV as they work on the area around the Britomart Transport centre building.

Transport 26 Jul 2017

Council to decide on new electric trains

Auckland Council will make a decision next week on authorising a $207 million purchase of 17 new electric and battery powered trains.

Plans / Projects 26 Jul 2017

CRL milestone: First foundations laid for twin tunnels

The first two concrete base slabs for the City Rail Link twin tunnels have been laid on Lower Queen Street.

Environment 26 Jul 2017

Rodney community lends a hand to help plant Kaipara River

Members of a local scout group, neighbours and other volunteers recently helped plant native trees along a stretch of the Kaipara River near the Kiwitahi Road Bridge.

Cultural 25 Jul 2017

Local boards sign agreement with Ngāti Tamaoho

Manurewa, Papakura, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe local boards have cemented their growing relationships with mana whenua by signing relationship agreements with Ngāti Tamaoho.

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