Tag: Auckland Council
Fight to protect aquatic life
Work is under way to prevent the ecological damage that's contributed to the deaths of aquatic life in east Auckland's waterways.
About 30 eels were...
Children flock to revamped playground in Cockle Bay
It's taken many months and almost $250,000 but a colourful and newly revamped children's playground in east Auckland is finally open to the public.
As...
Light speaks out against busway’s path
A local candidate in this year's Auckland Council elections has come out swinging against the latest decision regarding the route of the Eastern Busway.
Damian...
Graffiti removal leads to brighter village
By Georgia Whitehead, AUT University Journalism Student
Howick Village is looking tidier and more welcoming after the Beautification Trust removed almost 200 incidents of...
Dog park plan draws criticism
Opponents of a plan to construct a dog park in east Auckland say the site chosen is inappropriate and the process was rushed and...
Vote moves public reserves closer to sale
By Chris Harrowell and Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter, Funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Council has moved one step closer to being...
Howick 175 Update
Celebrating Together 1847-2022 / Whakanui Tahi Ana
175 chairman, Rev Dr Richard Waugh QSM provides an exclusive update to Times newspaper readers
2022 is a very...
Illegal rubbish dumping still an eyesore
People living in a rapidly developing part of east Auckland are still being plagued by the ugly sight of piles of illegally dumped rubbish.
Elevation...
Wednesday Weed Whacking
With their boots planted in the dirt every Wednesday morning, the expert weed whacking volunteers are intent on eradicating harmful invaders from Mangemangeroa Reserve.
Led...
Tāmaki Estuary seagrass returns
Tamaki Estuary is slowly showing signs of ecological recovery after several decades of poor health.
One of most encouraging signs appears to be the gradual...