Tag: Auckland Council
Relief at the pump from July 1
By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga
A few weeks ago, the Government announced we would be repealing the Regional Fuel Tax (RFT)...
Three Waters repeal sees Watercare increase water charges
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Watercare charges are expected to rise by over 25 percent this...
Reporting errors leave bad taste in the mouth
The owner of a Howick eatery has been left shell-shocked after major news agencies published Auckland Council food gradings that were out of date...
Howick Local Board is working for our community
By Damian Light, chair of the Howick Local Board
We hope everyone had a relaxing and restful break as we've got another big year...
Trolley derby set for take off
The wonderful Beachlands Maraetai Trolley Derby will be another big event if the past is anything to go by.
Pohutukawa Coast Rotary organises the popular...
Work under way to repair road slip but questions remain
An east Auckland road is being repaired to prevent part of it from falling down the cliff below but concerns are being raised about...
Debate over management of public facility heats up
The Howick Local Board is again going into a new year without having resolved the contentious long-standing debate over management of a public facility.
Conflict...
Former police station demolished to make way for townhouses
One of east Auckland's most iconic public buildings is being demolished to make way for a residential housing development.
The long-unoccupied building that occupies 34...
Rubbish bins being removed to save $10 million
Backlash is growing against efforts to remove more than 150 rubbish bins from public parks and reserves in the local community in an effort...
RSA looking for new home
The Howick RSA - which was recently sold - has a temporary base at its Sale Street flats which will be used until new...