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Arts 16 May 2019

Generous public support for sculpture at Matiatia

Public support to keep a popular sculpture at Waiheke’s Matiatia wharf has been swift and generous after the launch of a community fundraising campaign last week.

Sports / Leisure 10 May 2019

ASB Tennis Centre upgrade underway

$5.5 million grant from Auckland Council instrumental in upgrade going ahead.

Arts 9 May 2019

Fundraising campaign launched to keep guardian at Matiatia

A community fundraising campaign has been launched on Waiheke to buy a sculpture installed as part of this year's Sculpture on the Gulf.

Environment 8 May 2019

How Los Angeles tackled its pollution problem

The city of LA's response to environmental issues shows the solutions to some of our biggest global problems start local.

Technology / Innovation 7 May 2019

Auckland welcomes Los Angeles and Guangzhou

Auckland will welcome Los Angeles and Guangzhou investors, business and civic leaders this month for the Tripartite 2019 event.

Arts 7 May 2019

Waiheke Art Gallery will be open during repairs

Repairs taking place between May 8 and July 12 at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery will not affect shows scheduled there.

Plans / Projects 1 May 2019

Sale agreed for Graham Street offices

Auckland Council has agreed to enter into a conditional contract for the sale of its offices at 35 Graham Street, Auckland.

Environment 30 Apr 2019

The switch to solar on Great Barrier celebrated

The launch of a new solar-powered system on Great Barrier Island has been a success.

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