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Plans / Projects 21 Oct 2015

New homes on the way for Wynyard Quarter

On Thursday 15 October, Prime Minister John Key and Mayor Len Brown dug the sods for the first homes as part of the ongoing revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter on Auckland’s waterfront.

Arts 21 Oct 2015

Glen Innes cultural centre scoops awards

Te Oro has taken out a host of awards – including the supreme honour – at the national Best Design Awards ceremony.

Housing 21 Oct 2015

Whau housing moving ahead

Ross Clow on Whau's housing initiatives

Housing 21 Oct 2015

Westgate part of regional transformation

The opening of the NorthWest Shopping Centre marks the first stage of the $1 billion transformation of Auckland's northwestern region.

21 Oct 2015

Study informs decisions on port’s future  

The Port Future Study is due to be completed by the end of June 2016.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Refresh for community facilities

Local community centres in Henderson-Massey area will receive major upgrades.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Riverhead locals step up

Riverhead locals are transforming unused space into a new walkway.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Rural communities take leadership

Franklin Local Board is giving its rural communities the power to run their local halls.

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