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Waste 6 Jul 2020

Great Barrier inorganic collection starts this month

Items will be collected on 21-22 May on Great Barrier Island. Read to find out what items are accepted, and which date applies to you.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke, it's time to book your inorganic collection

If you're a Waiheke resident, you can now book a pick-up for Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service, which starts on the island on 5 February 2018.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke winning on diverting inorganic waste from landfill

Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service is proving popular with Waiheke islanders this season.

Environment 6 Jul 2020

Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park opens

Waiheke leads the way turning waste into resources with the opening of Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Jul 2020

Access for Everyone pilot to begin on Queen Street

The highly anticipated ‘Access for Everyone’ pilot for the Waihorotiu/Queen Street Valley will begin next month, signalling the start of pedestrian priority for the heart of Auckland.

Transport 2 Jul 2020

New Kingsland-Mt Eden-Newmarket bus route launches on Sunday

Auckland Transport’s latest addition to the frequent bus network, the 64, launches this Sunday, 5 July.

City Centre Waterfront 1 Jul 2020

A living connection between land and sea

The transformation of Downtown Auckland is being accompanied by an equally radical shift in how the marine environment in the Ferry Basin can be revitalised.

City Centre Waterfront 24 Jun 2020

New Wynyard Crossing Bridge resource consent application withdrawn

The resource consent application to replace the current Wynyard Crossing Bridge with a new design has been withdrawn and the work completed to date will be put aside until funding is available.

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