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Development 22 Feb 2016

Council busts Unitary Plan myth

Auckland Council has not rezoned a single property as part of the Unitary Plan process.

Business / Economy 22 Feb 2016

Auckland hosts record number of international visitors in 2015

Auckland’s tourism and hospitality sector experiences unprecedented demand as more visitors from around the world arrive for holidays and business meetings.

Food / Drink 22 Feb 2016

New food outlets join Queens Wharf Village

St Pierre’s Sushi, Cinta Malaysian and Kapai are joining the container village, along with convenience store Grab ‘More.

Beaches 22 Feb 2016

Poster series celebrates Hauraki Gulf

Coming up with three compelling and visual stories about the Gulf has become a summer ritual for Hauraki Gulf Forum’s Executive Officer Tim Higham.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Feb 2016

Wintergarden filled with Busy Lizzies

The Lizzies are getting busy in the Wintergarden this week.

Business / Economy 19 Feb 2016

Griffiths Holdings building coming down

Assessments carried out late last year confirmed that it’s structurally unsafe and demolition is required.

Rates 19 Feb 2016

Council to refund inorganic collection charge to some households

Auckland Council will provide a refund of $22.77 to 230,000 households that will not receive its inorganic collection service within the current 2015/2016 financial year (ending 30 June 2016).

Community 19 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Horticulture with Hugo

Auckland Zoo's Manager of Horticulture, Hugo, is passionate about plants! Not only do he and his team make the Zoo look beautiful - they’re also working to conserve many rare and threatened plant species.