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Waste 6 Jul 2020

Great Barrier inorganic collection starts this month

Items will be collected on 21-22 May on Great Barrier Island. Read to find out what items are accepted, and which date applies to you.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke, it's time to book your inorganic collection

If you're a Waiheke resident, you can now book a pick-up for Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service, which starts on the island on 5 February 2018.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke winning on diverting inorganic waste from landfill

Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service is proving popular with Waiheke islanders this season.

Environment 6 Jul 2020

Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park opens

Waiheke leads the way turning waste into resources with the opening of Auckland’s first Community Resource Recovery Park.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Jul 2020

Access for Everyone pilot to begin on Queen Street

The highly anticipated ‘Access for Everyone’ pilot for the Waihorotiu/Queen Street Valley will begin next month, signalling the start of pedestrian priority for the heart of Auckland.

Sports / Leisure 2 Jul 2020

Opāheke Sports Park progress agreed

New sports facilities will continue to grow after Papakura Local Board voted to proceed to Stage 2 of the Opāheke Sports Park Clubrooms Project.

2 Jul 2020

Heritage toilet block set to shine again

A 1920s basalt toilet block in Selwyn Reserve in Mission Bay is set for a refresh in July this year.

Transport 2 Jul 2020

New Kingsland-Mt Eden-Newmarket bus route launches on Sunday

Auckland Transport’s latest addition to the frequent bus network, the 64, launches this Sunday, 5 July.

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