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Youth / Rangatahi 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Nov 2020

Acoustic testing of Orewa tsunami sirens

UPDATE: Auckland Emergency Management advises that the rescheduled sound test for the Orewa Tsunami sirens will take place on Monday 23 November. The sirens will be activated three times between 12pm and 12.15pm. This is just a test and the public...

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Sep 2020

Two new tsunami sirens to be installed in Orewa

The installation of two new voice instruction tsunami sirens in Orewa begins today, 2 September 2020.

Community 12 Aug 2020

Applications now open for Hibiscus and Bays projects

Groups keen to make a difference in the Hibiscus and Bays area can apply for this year’s local board community grants.

Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

Have your say 14 Jul 2020

Have your say on the future of Hibiscus and Bays

People living in East Coast Bays and the Hibiscus Coast are being urged to help shape their community’s future.

Have your say 13 Jul 2020

Help shape a plan for Upper Harbour's future

Upper Harbour Local Board has come up with a plan for their community's future, now they need local input to make sure they have it right.

Have your say 12 Mar 2020

Love local, get vocal about Hibiscus and Bays

Help the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board shape the future of its communities.

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