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Nominations open for 2022 local environmental awards

Nominations are now open for the biennial Love Your Place Awards.

Green light for $6.5 million Te Pae o Kura upgrade

Plans for a $6.5 million refurbishment of Te Pae o Kura / Kelston Community Centre have been approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Cycling budget controversy misses real point, say councillors

Waitākere Ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say that headlines criticizing plans for future cycling infrastructure in Auckland missed the real issue, tackling climate change.  

Red letter day as Shadbolt House writers retreat takes step forward

Sixteen years in the making, Shadbolt House in Titirangi has taken a step toward becoming a writers retreat following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Boost for lighting improvements in Henderson

Plans to improve the lighting in Henderson Town Centre have received a boost following the allocation of $30,000 for an assessment to be undertaken and an implementation plan to improve the lighting in the area.

Dream comes true as Kākano Art Gallery opens in the heart of Henderson

The opening of Kākano Art Gallery in Henderson Town Centre is a dream come true and a culmination of years of work.

Safer streets for Konini Primary as part of Vibrant Streets project

A project to help provide safer streets around Konini Primary School in Glen Eden is set to go ahead as part of the new Auckland Council Vibrant Streets programme.

Waitākere to get new bus services, increased tree canopy, in proposed Climate Action Package