News - March 16 2011

Aquatic teaching facility overdue

A total of 27 people have so far drowned this year, including toddlers, young adults and senior citizens.

Warkworth swimming advocate and Mahurangi Sport and Recreation Collective chair Ruth Mills says more needs to be done to teach people to swim. She is a driving force behind a campaign to see a local aquatic facility established in Warkworth.

Controversial Atlas site sale cancelled

The former Works Infrastructure site north of Warkworth, known as the Atlas site, has been removed from Auckland Council’s property sale register.

Auckland Council unveils draft 12-month expenditure plan

Other than roading, the development of the hockey grounds at the Warkworth A&P Showgrounds and the Wellsford Library are the two big ticket items contained in the Auckland Council draft annual plan, which is currently out for consultation.

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