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Community 17 May 2017

Pioneering partnership for community facilities

A council committee has approved a potential partnership with Western Springs College which could set a precedent for cooperation between the council and schools across Auckland.

Heritage 17 May 2017

Britomart’s historic clock to get some TLC

The clock gracing the front of Britomart Station’s Chief Post Office will be removed soon and fixed by a specialist clock repairer in Auckland.

Transport 16 May 2017

City Rail Link: It’s almost tunnel time

The CRL has now entered the final stage of preparation works on Albert Street before tunnel construction works begin.

Arts 12 May 2017

Auckland Art Gallery now offering tours in Mandarin

The tours offer highlights across Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, including an introduction to the gallery’s art collection, Māori portraits and its award-winning building.

Environment 11 May 2017

Great Barrier Island applies for Dark Sky Sanctuary status

A Dark Sky Sanctuary must have an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment, and is protected for its scientific, natural, or educational value, its cultural heritage and/or public enjoyment.

Housing 9 May 2017

Building starts at the Hobsonville Point Airfields precinct

There will be 102 standalone and terrace homes built in stage one of the development.

Plans / Projects 9 May 2017

City centre population set to exceed 2032 estimate this year

The population of Auckland’s City Centre has exploded compared to the 2012 Auckland City Centre Masterplan’s predictions.

Transport 8 May 2017

New sinkhole discovered in New Lynn

Contractors working on the Clark Street culvert in New Lynn discovered a small sinkhole near the already-damaged culvert on the evening of Thursday 4 May.

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