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Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Cycling 2 Mar 2016

Opinion: The rise of the Super Cycleway

Auckland is undergoing a cycling revolution. The original ‘Auckland: city of cars’ vibe is now transforming into a city with separated bike lanes, shared streets, pedestrian crossings and human-scaled buildings which now feels like a ‘city for people’.

Heritage 2 Mar 2016

Hidden heritage rediscovered in Waitakere Ranges

The rediscovery of the site of the old Little Huia Wharf is one of the exciting early finds from Auckland Council's Heritage Unit survey of the southern coast of the Waitakere Ranges.

Development 2 Mar 2016

Local buildings at the ‘heart of communities’

A recent Auckland Council survey has revealed a strong appreciation of local buildings among Aucklanders.

Business / Economy 1 Mar 2016

Value of Auckland Council Group assets grows in six months

Auckland Council Group’s results for the six months to 31 December, showing its progress towards making Auckland the world’s most liveable city, have just been released.

Housing 1 Mar 2016

Latest council communication on Unitary Plan

Auckland Council has submitted a memo to the Independent Hearings Panel following last week’s Governing Body resolutions.

Community 1 Mar 2016

Essentially Waiheke – a community vision

Waiheke Local Board has contracted a group of island residents to review and refresh Essentially Waiheke: a Village and Rural Community Strategy.

Business / Economy 29 Feb 2016

Youth employment scheme continues to grow

At the recent Māori and Pasifika Trades Training event, two more employers, UGL and KS Holdings, signed up to Auckland Council’s youth employment pledge scheme.