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Community 18 Mar 2016

Update on Three Kings housing development

A new housing development planned for Three Kings has been in the news of late. So what is happening and how is Auckland Council involved?

Environment 16 Mar 2016

Hillcrest Creek widened to prevent flooding

Homes in the North Shore suburb of Hillcrest will be at less risk of flooding this winter thanks to an essential project to widen Hillcrest Creek.

Kids / Family 14 Mar 2016

Cheeky monkey hitches a ride

Ever seen a squirrel monkey hitching a ride on a capybara? Now you have!

11 Mar 2016

Works to start on luxury waterfront hotel

Construction of a $200 million five-star hotel at a landmark site in downtown Auckland is set to commence.

Dogs 10 Mar 2016

This foxie's a Champ

Champ is a three-year-old fox terrier male looking for a forever home.

Transport 9 Mar 2016

Walk this way: Pedestrians turn out for Walk2Work Day

Wednesday morning’s wet weather didn’t stop thousands of Aucklanders from walking to work on Walk2Work Day, part of Walk Month March.

Kids / Family 9 Mar 2016

Video showcases south Auckland

Check out some awesome things to do in south Auckland.

Heritage 8 Mar 2016

Remembering the men who shook Auckland!

“The nearby city of Auckland had never been shaken like it had when these men came to town,” went a newspaper report of the arrival of the newly formed, New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company.

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