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‘Several weeks’ before prep work on irritating intersection is revealed

Auckland Transport is satisfied a major upgrade of an Eastern Busway road junction was completed on time during the recent holiday season, but when...

East Auckland games store to close its doors

EB Games Australia and New Zealand plans to permanently close all of its stores in this country, including its one location in east Auckland. The...

Building cost growth rises alongside activity

Construction costs recorded their largest quarterly increase in over a year during the three months to December, as early signs of a sector recovery...

New America’s Cup alliance maps out competition’s future

The America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) has announced the formation of an “historic alliance” between the founding teams of sailing’s pinnacle event. It says it’s a...

Recall of infant formula due to potential toxin

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS), Pharmac and the Ministry of Health say they’re supporting Nestlé in its recall of five batches of Alfamino infant...

Strong local visibility builds trust

For six years, Monique and Evie, co-owners of Four Stripes, have built a reputation on one simple belief: “We do what’s right for you,...

Fortnight closure for highway intersection

A usually busy east Auckland road intersection is out of action for two weeks after Christmas, says Auckland Transport, which has announced details of...

Dozens of truck drivers among those forced to re-sit licences

By Jane Nixon, Franklin Times Nearly half of the drivers forced to re-sit their licence tests following the VTNZ Highbrook driver-licencing scandal have failed. The...

Plan Change 120: Fatally flawed?

By Laurie Slee, chairperson of Cockle Bay Residents and Ratepayers Association Since 2016 the guiding framework for the growth of Auckland has been the...

Trilect lights up Eden Park with high-voltage awards night

Eden Park was buzzing with more than just sporting history recently – it was alive with the energy of Trilect staff who came together...

The smile designers in east Auckland

Ill-fitting or old dentures can cause so much pain and discomfort, hindering your ability to eat or laugh. If you’re a denture wearer and feel it’s about...

Committed community drives kart to electric comp

Community support was critical to the success of an east Auckland school’s debut entry in a national competition that involved designing, building and competing...

EXCLUSIVE: Overhaul coming for frustrating flyover intersection

There’s good news, and not so good news, if you’re in a hurry to see corrections made to the troublesome transport junction where the...

Why you should choose Four Stripes to host your website

Website hosting often feels impersonal, slow, or full of surprise costs, but Four Stripes does things differently. Guided by the motto, “What’s right for your business,...

Collection site for coloured sand recall amid asbestos scare

By Jane Nixon, Franklin Times Auckland Council has set up a dedicated drop-off site for families needing to dispose of recalled children’s coloured play...
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