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Cycling 17 Dec 2015

Behind the Scenes at Auckland’s Lightpath

While thousands of Aucklanders continue to enjoy the city’s new iconic Nelson St cycleway, little is known about the hard work behind the scenes to create the dazzling magenta Lightpath.

Community 16 Dec 2015

City centre board endorses staged approach to square upgrade

Upgrades to Freyberg Square and the Ellen Melville Centre in Auckland’s city centre will begin in mid-2016, following strong public support.

Cycling 15 Dec 2015

Thousands cycle Auckland's Lightpath

Thousands of people have used Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath during the first fortnight since the Nelson Street off-ramp was transformed into a dazzling magenta cycleway.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2015

Galapagos tortoises home for Christmas

Auckland Zoo’s Galapagos tortoises Smiley, Willy, Snapper, and Chippie, who have just moved into their redeveloped exhibit, The Galapagos.

Development 14 Dec 2015

City Rail Link to be built under Commercial Bay

The first stage of the City Rail Link project will be built on the site of the Downtown Mall, between lower Queen Street and Albert Street.

Policies / Regulations 14 Dec 2015

Waiheke vineyard owner fined for excessive helicopter flights

The council has welcomed a district court decision to fine a property owner for excessive helicopter flights.

Educational 9 Dec 2015

Zoo Tales: What’s the Māori word for fat and round?

This week on Zoo Tales, we follow kunekune pigs, Alma and Neena, on their daily walk through the zoo.

Cycling 7 Dec 2015

Video: Watch the Magenta Adventure in action

Video: See the first cyclists zoom down Auckland's stunning new cycleway.

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