On 19 September 1893, New Zealand made history by becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
This great leap forward for gender equality was a result of decades of tireless activism by…
Dairy company A2 Milk has cancelled its exclusive supply agreement with specialty milk producer Synlait after its delivery fell “below the level required for Synlait to maintain such exclusive rights”.
Auckland Council hosted its largest ever webinar on 5 September with over 700 people attending the storm affected properties webinar.
If you missed it, you could watch the webinar recording instead. The recording has been upgraded with chapters, just…
Kia ora koutou
I hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter and the updates on what is happening in Albert-Eden.
The Moon Festival on Friday 29 September – Sunday 1 October will be held in Balmoral, centred around Potters Park. There will be food, dance,…
Ōrewa Surf Life Saving has protected people in and around water for over 70 years and now it’s council’s turn with a $2 million dollar grant from its Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund, says Albany Ward Councillor John…
A local programme to prevent industrial pollution affecting the stormwater network was recently completed in the Mount Roskill area. The programme assesses industrial sites for current and potential issues that could impact nearby waterways and provides…
Revised timeline for GHD assessment
GHD has nearly finished conducting assessments of affected properties in the Piha and Karekare areas. GHD’s assessment included geotechnical site inspections and the assessment of damage from landslides.
As part of the…
The Kawakawa Bay / Orere Health Clinic has celebrated its 40th anniversary.
It’s a milestone Franklin Local Board chair Angela Fulljames says is a tribute to the volunteers involved and community.
“When you live in town you take being able to pop along to…