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Arts 13 Aug 2021

Keeping the arts on the go in Whau

The beating heart of the Whau arts scene is set to get a fresh injection of energy following the appointment of Janet Lilo and Jody Yawa McMillan to the Whau Arts Broker role.

Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2021

Hurstmere Road transformation enters last stage of construction

Auckland Council’s transformation of Takapuna’s main street is now entering its final stage of construction.

Playgrounds 12 Aug 2021

We upgraded it – and they came!

It’s been a busy couple of months across the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, with several playground renewals completed in Bayswater, Devonport and Sunnynook.

Arts 12 Aug 2021

Rough sleepers heard through poetry

Rough sleepers are finding their voices through poetry with support from Waitematā Local Board.

Environment 12 Aug 2021

Tree protection grants allow for growth

For some property owners, having a significant tree on their grounds may seem a blessing, for others it can be a struggle to care for, especially if the tree is very large, very old or protected.

Community 10 Aug 2021

Papakura urban tree cover increases

Papakura's urban tree coverage is rising slowly and the local board chair says that's a step in the right direction.

6 Aug 2021

Community weed bins return to Waitākere Ranges

Residents close to the Waitākere Ranges can look forward to access to free bins for pest plants for another twelve months as efforts continue in the fight against one of the forest’s major biodiversity threats. 

4 Aug 2021

Transformational investment in Henderson welcomed by Waitākere Councillors

A significant Government and council investment in Auckland-Council owned Auckland Film Studios in Henderson has been hailed as "transformational" by Waitākere Ward Councillors Linda Cooper and Shane Henderson.

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