Local

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.

New playing surfaces at Crum Park

New surfaces have been installed on both the sports field and tennis courts at Crum Park.

Putting Piha on the radar

During the Second World War, Piha was the site of a radar station critical to New Zealand’s defence.

Getting on with business

A six-week crime prevention trial funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board sees private security guards address anti-social behaviour, intimidation, loitering and recovering stolen goods.

Local board tackles weeds in the Waitākere Ranges

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has launched offensives on several fronts to protect the beautiful Waitākere Ranges rain forest and coastal areas from the threats of damaging weed species.

A safer Henderson

Henderson-Massey Local Board focuses on community safety in Henderson’s town centre.

Tackling Auckland's housing shortage

Flex your green fingers

Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.