Auckland likely to lose America’s Cup defence
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says Aucklanders will be disappointed at Emirates Team NZ's decision to look overseas for the next America's Cup defence. Auckland Council ratepayers contributed $113m towards... read more
Commissioners grant consent for Dome landfill
Waste Management has been granted consent to build a regional landfill in the Dome Valley, just north of Warkworth. In a decision released this afternoon, the majority of the Hearing Panel were satisfied,... read more
Penlink bridge costs double
On June 4 it was announced that the cost of building the Penlink road and bridge from Whangaparāoa to Redvale has more than doubled, and that Government is still footing the bill. Government's reassessment... read more
Rodney councillor urges rally for Hill Street
Cr Sayers says the redesign of Hill Street with two roundabouts will likely be completed in four years if Council approves funding on June 24. Auckland Council has found money to fund an upgrade... read more
Pigeon cull causes feathers to fly
The recent shooting of a small number of white pigeons has caused considerable distress and bad feeling among residents of Kensington Park in Ōrewa. Around eight of the birds were living in and around... read more
Springboard buys Sheepworld
Youth support service Springboard has bought Sheepworld on State Highway One, just north of Warkworth. The deal was signed last Thursday, June 10. Springboard founder Gary Diprose says the purchase provides... read more
