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Environment 2 Nov 2021

Work to do to stop tree canopy decline in Whau

Whau Local Board has reiterated its commitment to improving access to green spaces following the news that tree canopy cover in Whau has reduced by two per cent since 2018.

Development 2 Nov 2021

Wiri on the world stage

A project that brings iwi together with Auckland Council to regenerate the Puhinui area bordering Manurewa and Manukau has been recognised on the world stage.

Community 1 Nov 2021

Five-year leases awarded for community groups in Whau

Three Whau based community organisations have had their leases for council buildings renewed for five-year terms.

Environment 1 Nov 2021

More than 2000 plants in the ground thanks to Project Twin Streams

Community organisations planted 2250 plants along streams in the Waitākere Ranges in the past year as part of Project Twin Streams ongoing work.

Community 27 Oct 2021

Northcote’s incoming community hub has a home

Northcote is one step closer to enjoying its new multi-purpose community hub. On 20 October,  Kaipātiki Local Board approved the preferred location for Northcote’s new multi-purpose community hub within the proposed new town centre.

Youth / Rangatahi 27 Oct 2021

Vaccination drive reaches Rosehill College

Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman is determined not to let up on the COVID-19 vaccination crusade.

Environment 27 Oct 2021

Halfway there: tree canopy coverage in Henderson-Massey at 15 per cent

Henderson-Massey is halfway toward achieving its tree canopy cover target, having increased by two per cent in the past three years, but a concerted effort is required to continue the upward momentum, according to a new report.

27 Oct 2021

‘Critical importance’ – thousands of hours spent caring for Project Twin Streams despite challenging year

A new report has shown the scale of work going on to improve the quality of Project Twin Streams in Henderson-Massey, with more than 6000 community hours spent in activities such as planting, weeding and rubbish removal in the last year.

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