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Technology / Innovation 11 Dec 2019

Better connectivity being investigated for Great Barrier Island

Improvements to internet and phone connectivity are being explored by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

City Centre Waterfront 4 Dec 2019

Urban garden grows on High Street

High Street is bursting with flowers, strawberries, kawa kawa and mint as part of a trial to create a safer and more accessible High Street.

Transport 4 Dec 2019

Interim changes to Waiheke bus services

The national driver shortage has reached Waiheke Island and the call is out to recruit more drivers for the island.

Exhibition 4 Dec 2019

Auckland Art Gallery launches 2020 exhibition programme

The 2020 programme includes five major international exhibitions alongside the very best of New Zealand art.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Dec 2019

Karangahape Road celebrates construction milestone

Auckland’s Karangahape Road community is getting ready to party at First Thursdays and everyone is invited.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Dec 2019

Aucklanders support vision for accessible city centre

Aucklanders overwhelmingly support Auckland Council’s vision for a liveable, green and accessible city centre according to public feedback on the draft City Centre Masterplan refresh.

Waste 3 Dec 2019

Waiheke Island's clean fill sites at capacity

Waiheke Island residents are being urged to report illegal earthmoving activities to Auckland Council as the island’s clean fill sites reach capacity.

Environment 3 Dec 2019

Keep an eye out for foreign vessels in Great Barrier waters

Great Barrier Island residents asked to keep eye out for foreign vessels in battle to protect the island’s unique ecosystems from pest species.

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