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21 Jul 2020

Resiliency top priority for Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Have your say today on a draft plan for Aotea's future. Consultation closes on 13 August 2020.

16 Jul 2020

Aotea / Great Barrier Island astrophotography competition supported by local board

Aotea / Great Barrier Island's internationally recognised dark sky sanctuary is the site of an astrophotography competition now open to entries.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Quality urban development, community and climate change prioritised in Waitematā

Consultation opens today on a draft plan for Waitematā's future.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Residents urged to have their say on Waiheke's future

Residents can now have their say on the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan and the draft Waiheke Area Plan which are both open for feedback until 13 August 2020.

City Centre Waterfront 7 Jul 2020

Queen Street enhancements planned for this week

The temporary COVID-19 works installed in the northern end of Queen Street will undergo some refinement this week.

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.

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