MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island, and strong wind watch for Auckland this weekend. Auckland Emergency Management is in monitoring mode and advises Aucklanders to do the same.
AEM General Manager…

Chickens once again rule the roost on a restored mural at Albany’s Kell Park.
The mural located opposite the Albany Plunket Clinic was covered in graffiti and moss.
Upper Harbour Local Board Chair Anna Atkinson says the mural had become an eyesore and…

Inspired by the area’s aviation history, the upgraded playground at Hobsonville War Memorial Park has been busy ever since it reopened in early April.
Upper Harbour Local Board Chair Anna Atkinson says residents’ feedback inspired the aviation theme which…

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.
The board funded the Bike Box as part of its commitment to its climate action plan…

Eke Panuku Development Auckland is driving the redevelopment of Northcote – and it’s a neighbourhood close to the heart of the organisation’s Chief Executive, David Rankin.
David recalls fondly growing up in Northcote in the 1960s. Many of these fond…

With new food scrap bins currently being delivered to households in West Auckland, some residents who already compost their food scraps are asking what does Auckland Council’s new food scraps collection service have to offer them?
As GM of food rescue…

A stunning aerial photograph of Howick by Neill Castles has been presented to Howick Local Board for its support of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust.
Trust volunteers Marin Burgess, Richard Waugh and Philippa McGimpsey attended the board’s…

Takapuna is destined to become home to the North Shore’s first major build-to-rent development thanks to a sale and development agreement between Eke Panuku Development Auckland and the Cedar Pacific and McConnell Property consortium.
Build-to-rent,…

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is encouraging Aucklanders to have their say on which projects should be prioritised for funding in the region’s new integrated transport plan.
“Back in December, the Government agreed to work with my office to develop a single…