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Have your say 14 Oct 2019

East and west stitch proposal attracts positive feedback

Better connectivity between Parnell and the city centre is critical and a much-welcomed addition to the Auckland Council’s City Centre Masterplan (CCMP) refresh, Parnell Business Association general manager Cheryl Adamson says.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Oct 2019

Have your say on Access for Everyone proposal

Heart of the City is encouraging more people to have their say on Auckland Council’s pedestrian-friendly vision for the city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 11 Oct 2019

Mechanical muscle for Ferry Basin Redevelopment

Auckland’s Downtown Waterfront programme is now in full swing with a new 'jack-up barge' heavy with lifting on Quay Street.

Arts 10 Oct 2019

Auckland Art Gallery to stage Pacific dance showcase

Three emerging choreographers will showcase their work at a free public event at Auckland’s Art Gallery during Artweek.

Cultural 4 Oct 2019

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to return in January 2020

The story of Tāmaki Makaurau and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.

Environment 4 Oct 2019

Making Waiheke a haven for native wildlife

Te Korowai o Waiheke Trust aims to make Waiheke Island the world's first predator-free urban island.

Plans / Projects 3 Oct 2019

Stormwater upgrade for Waiheke's Fourth Ave

Work is starting to reduce road and property flooding in Onetangi and to improve the quality of the water flowing to the sea.

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