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9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Community 9 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa communities Welcoming Communities

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards partner with central government to pilot settlement programme helping communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2023

Concrete to make way for natural waterway

Concrete channels in Blackgate Reserve are to be replaced with natural waterways.

Community 7 Mar 2023

Franklin urged to speak up

Residents of Franklin are being encouraged to provide detailed feedback into Auckland Council's proposed Annual Budget.

Have your say 6 Mar 2023

Potential Annual Budget impacts on Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa

It’s now more important than ever to tell us what you care about in your area to help with tough decisions on Auckland’s annual budget.

Playgrounds 6 Mar 2023

Riverhead playground back in action

The Riverhead War Memorial Park playground has reopened after a major refurbishment.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Mar 2023

More parks get te reo name added

A further 19 parks in Henderson-Massey will now carry dual Māori / English names. This adds to the list of parks that already carry dual names adopted by Henderson-Massey Local Board in signing up to the Te Kete Rukuruku programme. 

Environment 6 Mar 2023

Plant helps protect Waikato River

A $128million upgrade to the Pukekohe wastewater treatment plant positions the area for further growth, Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor Andy Baker says.

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