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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.

14-24 year olds 29 Sep 2015

Youth Connections boosts employment opportunities

Youth opportunities programmes continue to deliver good results.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Restoring the Ōtara Lake

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has endorsed an official plan to rehabilitate the Ōtara Lake and its waterways – all within one generation.

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