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Heritage 29 Sep 2015

Celebrating Puketāpapa's history

Puketāpapa Local Board has published two heritage studies perfect for anyone interested in the area’s history.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Students imagine future of New Lynn

Architecture students have created scenarios for the future of the Crown Lynn precinct in New Lynn.

Transport 29 Sep 2015

Swanson park and ride a boon for commuters

A new park-and-ride facility has opened at the Swanson train station, providing nearly 140 additional car parks for Swanson rail commuters.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Thanks to our volunteers

Community groups and volunteers were officially acknowledged at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Volunteer Awards, held recently at the Ōtāhuhu Town Hall Community Centre. Family, friends and those who put forward nominations were all in attendance.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

War memorial unveiled

In memory of those who served at Castor Bay battery

Community 29 Sep 2015

War memorial upgrade

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has completed a significant upgrade to the Waikaraka Cemetery Veterans’ Memorial in Alfred Street, Onehunga

Community 29 Sep 2015

We remember, 100 years since Gallipoli

Orākei Local Board has commissioned research to honour servicemen and women from the area who died during the First World War.

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