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Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Jul 2021

Local boards contribute $90,000 to support Papatoetoe tornado victims

Two local boards have committed $90,000 between them to bolster Auckland Council’s Mayoral Relief Fund for those suffering in the wake of the tornado that swept through Papatoetoe on 19 June.

Pest Free 14 Jun 2021

Howick children at the forefront of making Auckland pest free

For the last few months, school children and preschool toddlers in Howick ward have been behind a mammoth hunt that yielded monumental results.

20 May 2021

New pedestrian bridge underway in Flat Bush

Work is underway to install a new pedestrian bridge on Flat Bush School Road following public feedback in September 2020.

Development 25 Mar 2021

Ormiston Town Centre is open for business

The major retail destination is part of a 19-hectare development in south-east Auckland, an area with a rapidly growing population.

23 Feb 2021

Help us shape our 10-year Budget

Howick Ward councillors Sharon Stewart and Paul Young are calling on everyone to have their say and give feedback on the most important 10-year Budget for our city.

Walkways 8 Dec 2020

Dick Quax memorial honours ‘The Flying Dutchman’

New signs along a stretch of the Rotary Walkway in Pakuranga honouring the sporting prowess and longstanding civic duty of Dick Quax have been unveiled at Wakaaranga Reserve in Half Moon Bay.

Community 24 Nov 2020

Local boards take joint approach to benefit Aucklanders

Franklin and Howick are among Auckland local boards seeking to find common ground so they can work together to benefit residents.

Transport 2 Sep 2020

Improved Murphys Road now open to traffic

Murphys Road in Flat Bush has now reopened as a four-lane road following improvements.

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