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Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Nov 2020

Acoustic testing of Orewa tsunami sirens

UPDATE: Auckland Emergency Management advises that the rescheduled sound test for the Orewa Tsunami sirens will take place on Monday 23 November. The sirens will be activated three times between 12pm and 12.15pm. This is just a test and the public...

Community 17 Nov 2020

Environment Forum a first for Ōrākei

The inaugural Environment Forum for Ōrākei Local Board was held earlier this month and has set the standard for an annual event going forward.

Transport 17 Nov 2020

Roundabout unveiled at dangerous Dairy Flat Highway

A new $10 million roundabout has been installed at the notoriously dangerous Dairy Flat Highway / Coatesville Riverhead Highway intersection.

Development 17 Nov 2020

Ponsonby Road set to become more people friendly

Auckland Transport is working with the community to test people-friendly spaces and safer ways to travel along Ponsonby Road.

Community 11 Nov 2020

Congratulations to the Albert-Eden Business Awards winners for 2020

The Midnight Baker of Dominion Road took out the Supreme Award at the Albert-Eden Business Awards 2020 gala dinner on 10 November.

Transport 11 Nov 2020

Auckland’s first electric bus fleet officially launched on Waiheke Island

AT and Fullers360 officially welcomed the first of Waiheke Island’s new, fully electric bus fleet on Tuesday 10 November, with nearly a third of the buses taking to the Island’s streets.

Community 10 Nov 2020

Small grants support Papakura groups

Papakura Local Board has announced successful applicants for its small grants funding.

Transport 10 Nov 2020

New safety improvements proposed for Mission Bay

Auckland Transport is asking for feedback on a new proposal to improve safety through Mission Bay.

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