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Environment 3 Feb 2017

Council trials smart rubbish bin

Panuku Development Auckland is trialling a clever bin that can compress rubbish and send an alert when it needs to be emptied.

Cycling 3 Feb 2017

Glen Innes – Tāmaki Drive shared path opens

The first stage of the $46 million Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive shared path opened late last year.

Transport 3 Feb 2017

Largest City Rail Link tender process starts

Tender documents have been released for the largest component of the project – the construction of the tunnels and new stations.

Environment 3 Feb 2017

Enjoy Pāhurehure Inlet this summer

The restoration and upgrade of the Pāhurehure Inlet walkway are now complete.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Passenger numbers show Ōtāhuhu Station’s success

The new Ōtāhuhu Station opened late last year and has already proved its worth, with the number of passengers boarding at Ōtāhuhu doubling in the first month of operation.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Tāmaki Drive improvements get the go-ahead

An independent hearings panel has given the go-ahead for safety improvements at one of Auckland's most dangerous intersections.

Transport 31 Jan 2017

Watch: Britomart's temporary entrance goes up

See Auckland Transport's time lapse video of the new temporary Britomart entrance being constructed.

Heritage 31 Jan 2017

Warkworth’s historic hall reopens in February

The historic Warkworth Town Hall has been restored to its original glory and will reopen to the public on 25 February.

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