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Transport 18 Feb 2016

New Pine Harbour Ferry timetable starts end of February 2016

Eight extra services every day between Monday to Thursday, and 12 additional services on a Friday.

Pools 18 Feb 2016

Spa pools treated after Legionella bacteria detected

Spa pools at Auckland Council’s leisure facilities have been given an additional chemical clean as a precautionary measure following the detection of Legionella bacteria in two spa pools.

Cycling 17 Feb 2016

City cycleway to improve travel choice

The final design for the Quay St Cycleway has been announced on 17 February, with the cycleway opening in late May.

Sports / Leisure 15 Feb 2016

Young athletes get funding boost

A Regional Sports and Recreation Grant of $208,000 has been awarded to the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams (FYFOD) Foundation.

Development 12 Feb 2016

New transport hub for Manukau

Manukau is a step closer to getting a bus and train transport hub.

Community 10 Feb 2016

Mt Albert Town Centre upgrade gets go-ahead

The Albert-Eden Local Board has signed off the designs and given the go-ahead for work on the Mt Albert town centre upgrade.

Cycling 9 Feb 2016

Lightpath riding high, with cycle journeys on the increase

Nelson Street’s new pink Lightpath, Te Ara I Whiti, is now the second most popular cycle route in Auckland, with thousands of keen cyclists and pedestrians making use of the path over the summer break.

Transport 2 Feb 2016

Double-deckers coming to harbour bridge and North Shore

Bus passengers who travel across the harbour bridge will soon be riding in style. Auckland Transport and its operator Ritchies Transport are introducing another 15 double-deckers to the popular Northern Express service.

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