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Transport 30 Jun 2020

Safer speed limits are live around Tāmaki Makaurau

New speed limits on more than 600 roads across Auckland came into force this morning.

Environment 29 Jun 2020

Shakespear Regional Park welcoming new inhabitants

40 hihi (stitchbird) will be released on New Zealand Defence Force land within Shakespear Open Sanctuary on Friday 3 July, representing a major achievement for the regional park.

Environment 24 Jun 2020

Council makes it easier for Aucklanders to collect rainwater

Auckland Council has announced it is scrapping resource consent fees for the installation of rainwater tanks at residential properties.

Transport 24 Jun 2020

Pets get final okay for travel on trains

Pets will now be allowed to travel on Auckland's trains following two trials and a survey of train customers.

Environment 24 Jun 2020

Countdown to new Community Resource Recovery Park opening

Next week, Waiheke will start ushering in a new waste minimisation and resource recovery era on the island. The Waiheke Zero Waste Partnership – made up of the local Waiheke branch of AIM Services and local community organisations, Island Waste Co...

23 Jun 2020

Auckland to receive over $1 million in new funding for people-friendly streets

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency funding for Auckland Innovating Streets projects

Policies / Regulations 23 Jun 2020

Trust venues to close for 48 hours after Act breaches

Three Waitakere Licensing Trust’s licences have been suspended for 48 hours after staff at three different venues sold alcohol to a minor in August last year.

22 Jun 2020

Water restrictions in place for Auckland

Auckland is experiencing one of its most prolonged dry periods and as of tomorrow (Saturday 16 May) mandatory stage 1 water restrictions will be in place.

Dogs 19 Jun 2020

Radio host is the talk of Manukau Animal Shelter

Jay-Jay Feeney doesn’t know if she’s flattered or offended after having a dog named after her.

17 Jun 2020

Bird poisoning not council contractor

Auckland Council says its contractors are not to blame for the birds found poisoned in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park over the weekend.

16 Jun 2020

Council initiative improving erosion compliance across Auckland

An Auckland Council erosion control initiative has seen an increased level of compliance in the residential construction sector.

Transport 12 Jun 2020

AirportLink jumpstarts with electric buses

Auckland Transport's new bus route providing better connections between Manukau, an upgraded Puhinui Interchange and Auckland Airport will launch in the first half of 2021, operated by Go Bus with a full fleet of electric buses.

Cultural 12 Jun 2020

Tō tātou tuakiri Māori: Celebrating Māori identity

In June, we’re celebrating and participating in Auckland’s thriving Māori identity.

Community 12 Jun 2020

A kōrero on community health and kindness

In the neighbourhoods of Manukau and Wiri, one of Panuku’s key moves is to develop the Wiri neighbourhood into a healthy and resilient community for both people and places.