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Heritage 7 Jun 2018

Heritage grants welcomed

Two Category B historic heritage places have been awarded funding to help protect their futures.

Community 7 Jun 2018

Manurewa's volunteers honoured

Manurewa’s unsung heroes have been honoured for their commitment to their community with Manurewa Local Board volunteer awards.

7 Jun 2018

Marine reserve protected from urban sprawl

Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve will be protected from urbanisation following an Environment Court decision.

Transport 6 Jun 2018

Pukekohe Station opens after $16 million upgrade

Franklin's public transport has taken a major step forward with the opening of the upgraded Pukekohe Station.

Community 6 Jun 2018

Hall is back in community hands

Point Wells Hall is back in community hands.

Transport 6 Jun 2018

Waiheke gets delegation over Matiatia

Waiheke Local Board has been granted decision-making authority over an area of land around Matiatia.

Environment 5 Jun 2018

Glen Innes wastewater upgrade

Work on upgrading the wastewater network in Glen Innes has started.

Environment 5 Jun 2018

Improving water quality in Okahu Bay

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team has been working on separating the combined stormwater and wastewater systems in Ōkahu Bay.

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Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

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