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18 May 2018

New chairs for local boards

At six local boards across Auckland, six board members are stepping up to become chairs.

Arts 17 May 2018

New artwork represents Auckland's original foreshore

A set of five bronze sculptures by artist Chris Bailey has been installed in downtown Auckland.

Cycling 14 May 2018

New warning lights to make Quay Street Cycleway safer

Smart studs on Quay Street will tell drivers when bike riders are approaching.

Community 11 May 2018

Advice cuts energy bills

Live Lightly advocates are visiting homes with advice on how to save money – and the planet.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Apr 2018

Call for more safe zones for Rainbow Youth

An organisation working to increase the acceptance of gender and sexuality diversity is receiving increasing calls to widen its services.

Transport 24 Apr 2018

Barrier drivers get a break

There's support for an exemption for Great Barrier Island from the proposed regional fuel tax.

Environment 24 Apr 2018

Waiheke wages weed war

Waiheke Local Board is holding a weed drive so residents will be able to dump pest plants for free.

Cycling 23 Apr 2018

Call for safety focus

Waitematā Local Board Chair Pippa Coom says people should be able to use the city's transport network without fear of injury.

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