As published by The Post and Star Sunday Times in September 2025.
By Dickie Humphries, Head of Community Impact 
When I was 16, I left home. I spent nights under bridges and in bus stops. I washed in fast-food restaurant bathrooms. I left because I… Continue reading →

Aucklanders will notice a new name at the core of the city’s rail network. From 21 September, Britomart Station will officially become Waitematā Station, reflecting the name gifted by mana whenua.
The change is the final step in a process that began in… Continue reading →

Where do Aucklanders most want to live? New research from Auckland Council’s Chief Economist Unit shows demand for housing is strongest in locations near jobs, public transport, shops, schools, and parks. 
The research, based on 2024 property valuation… Continue reading →

This week Auckland Council’s Policy and Planning Committee will make decisions on potential changes to the regions planning rulebook – the Auckland Unitary Plan.   
It will consider whether to replace the current planning rules – known as Plan Change 7… Continue reading →

The stage was set, the amps were buzzing, and the future of New Zealand music was sounding better than ever. 
On Saturday evening 20 September, Auckland Town Hall came alive as the finalists of the 2025 Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) Secondary School Music… Continue reading →

Students from Pukekohe High School recently enjoyed an outdoor education session at Te Pae Mahara Roulston War Memorial Park. The boys’ field trip was organised through their ‘Building and Construction Pathways’ programme and focusses on environmentall… Continue reading →