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Plans / Projects 6 Oct 2016

Future Streets project delights

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu locals took to the newly completed Te Ara Mua Future Streets trail on foot, bikes, scooters, skateboards and even unicycles when it opened in September.

Community 6 Oct 2016

Futsal team proof that nothing's wasted

Meet a group of people so passionate about the zero-waste way of life that even their soccer uniforms are trash turned into treasure.

Arts 6 Oct 2016

Watch: More hidden secrets beneath the St James

Follow NZHFocus' Tristram Clayton as he goes inside the construction site where the old theatre is being transformed.

Community 5 Oct 2016

Wairau Creek Bridge in Milford now open

A dawn blessing event took place on 17 December in Milford to officially open the now completed Wairau Creek Bridge.

Heritage 5 Oct 2016

Local heritage champions celebrated

“It’s the Devonport-Takapuna board’s hope that these awards will grow, and become an established annual event.”

Transport 4 Oct 2016

Watch: Quay Street cycleway’s 50,000th trip

Lance Wiggs took the 50,000th cycle trip on the Quay Street Cycleway at 9am on Tuesday 4 October.

Beaches 3 Oct 2016

Future plans for Ōrewa Beach

A proposed seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach is expected to protect the beach from storm damage.

Community 3 Oct 2016

Stage One of Te Whau Pathway opens

Enjoy a walk along the Te Whau Pathway.

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