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6 Apr 2017

Waiheke community shines during the storm

Waiheke is a community of less than 8,000 residents and though they don’t always agree on things, what became clear over the past few weeks is that the community spirit is alive and well.

Transport 5 Apr 2017

Strong international interest in City Rail Link construction

The City Rail Link (CRL) has attracted strong international interest in the contract for the project's tunnels and stations.

Heritage 31 Mar 2017

Flashback Friday: Auckland's 80s boom

Emerging Auckland looks back to the mid-1980s, when Auckland was undergoing a construction boom.

Environment 31 Mar 2017

Help us work towards a predator-free Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board encourages everyone to do their bit to help eliminate pests from Waiheke Island.

Environment 24 Mar 2017

Marine pest found at Great Barrier

Mediterranean fanworm, an invasive marine pest, has been found at Port Fitzroy and Auckland Council’s biosecurity team want to know if you’ve seen it.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

CRL project given another top sustainability rating

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project was last night awarded a Leading Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), the highest possible achievement in the IS scheme.

Transport 13 Mar 2017

Parnell train station is open

The station on Cheshire Street provides access to Parnell and will later link to the Auckland Domain, the University of Auckland and AUT.

Transport 6 Mar 2017

Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvements project begins

Auckland Transport (AT) and the Waitematā Local Board are making improvements at eight intersections along Ponsonby Road to make the area more attractive and pedestrian-friendly.

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