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Sports / Leisure 13 Apr 2016

Volunteers go the nautical mile

A group of dedicated volunteers have been going the extra mile for passengers arriving in Auckland on cruise ships this season, ensuring they receive a warm welcome from the city.

Community 13 Apr 2016

A boost for cycling and walking in Mt Roskill

Construction is starting on a new cycle and walking route which will connect the wider Mt Roskill community via green spaces and quiet roads.

Community 13 Apr 2016

48% of people would choose Wi-Fi over water in an emergency

Auckland Council Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) has found that in an emergency situation 48 per cent of people would want Wi-Fi restored before water.

Housing 13 Apr 2016

Auckland Council keeping up with surge in building consents

Auckland’s housing boom shows no signs of slowing, with a record 23,220 building consent applications received in the last year, up by 12 per cent.

Community 12 Apr 2016

Update on Takapuna car park and market

Anzac Street car park provides a great location for new opportunities in the heart of Takapuna.

Community 8 Apr 2016

Quality urban design makes for healthier communities

How communities are planned and designed has a positive effect on the health of residents, says Auckland Council urban design champion Ludo Campbell-Reid.

Environment 6 Apr 2016

Natural habitat to benefit from Stanmore Bay project

An underground stream in Stanmore Bay is to see daylight again, and offer improved recreational use, thanks to a partnership between Auckland Council and a housing developer.