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Sports / Leisure 19 May 2021

Papakura Netball Centre gets new rubber surface

Auckland Council and other funders have delivered rubberised courts to the Papakura Netball Centre as part of a $2.3 million upgrade.

19 May 2021

Opening workshop doors to the public in Devonport-Takpauna

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has decided to open weekly workshops up to the public to foster understanding and transparency of its decisions.

Transport 18 May 2021

Youngsters make a stand

Pupils from Papakura Normal School have appeared in front of their local board appealing for action over road safety.

18 May 2021

Chair role change at Albert-Eden Local Board

The role of Chair for Albert-Eden Local Board will change on 22 May 2021, as per the all-board agreement made at the start of the current term.

Development 18 May 2021

Te Ara Awataha acknowledged for Environmental Leadership

Eke Panuku Development Auckland, along with its mana whenua partners, has been recognised for leading the regenerative design of Northcote’s future greenway.

17 May 2021

A plan for trees on Somerset Road

Two poplars on Somerset Road have declined significantly in health recently, after being carefully monitored for some time, and now require removal.

Transport 14 May 2021

Better transport links urged

Franklin Local Board backs Auckland Transport's Regional Land Transport Plan but wants more done to help connect rural communities and the east of the district.

Transport 14 May 2021

Success for Rodney trial bus services

Two Rodney Local Board trial bus services are meeting patronage targets, so this week Auckland Transport has confirmed that it will fund these from May next year.

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