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Transport 8 Mar 2017

Lightpath cycleway shines brightly again

Auckland's Lightpath cycleway has reopened looking brighter and better protected against the elements.

Dogs 7 Mar 2017

Save on your dog registration

You can reduce your dog registration costs by de-sexing your dog and gaining a Responsible Dog Owner Licence.

Arts 7 Mar 2017

New partnership secures Auckland film studio

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) has signed a long-term lease on the site developed for upcoming sci-fi movie Meg, and will initially operate the studio complex.

Technology / Innovation 7 Mar 2017

Traffic radio station launched in Auckland

A trial starts in Auckland this week for a new radio service designed to give motorists better travel information while they're on the move.

Dogs 6 Mar 2017

Dog owner sentenced following attack on son

Auckland Council will be reviewing the judge’s findings following today’s sentencing of a man whose pitbull-mastiff cross attacked his four-year-old son, leaving him with horrific injuries to his face and head.

Community 3 Mar 2017

Meet waste champion Naomi Roberts

This WasteWise advisor's passion for helping others reduce what they send to landfill all started with the incentive of a $20 Pak'nSave voucher.

Beaches 3 Mar 2017

Jellyfish stings reported at Auckland beaches

Auckland Council is warning swimmers to exercise caution following recent reports of jellyfish at some east coast beaches.

Playgrounds 2 Mar 2017

Playground review: New-look playground for Pukekohe

This beloved play area has been given a refresh, but don't worry – the Roktopus is still there, along with all the other old favourites.

Environment 1 Mar 2017

Keep the intruders out – recycle right

Are you unknowingly putting the wrong things in the wrong bins? Check out or list of common items mistakenly put in with the recycling.

Pools 1 Mar 2017

Learning to swim is just one piece of the puzzle

Watersafe responds to calls for greater access to swimming education for all Kiwi kids.

28 Feb 2017

What makes Auckland's economy tick?

After a one-year hiatus, the council’s Auckland Economic Quarterly has today been relaunched.

Heritage 27 Feb 2017

Auckland in pictures: now and then

To celebrate the Auckland Heritage Festival last year, we sent our photographer out and about to capture the changing face of Auckland.

Transport 27 Feb 2017

Auckland Transport to release all contract details

Auckland Transport (AT) will now be releasing details of all its contracts. Since it was established in 2010, AT has routinely published the details of all contracts valued at over $50,000 on its website. The threshold has now been dropped to zero.

Transport 25 Feb 2017

Walking School Bus Week gets kids road smart

Monday 27 February to Friday 3 March is Walking School Bus Week, a chance to celebrate kids and volunteers helping keep traffic volumes down and learning about road safety on their way to school.