Auckland Council have earmarked $1.2 million to support the success of a Hauraki Gulf seaweed pilot farm project, which if successful, would scale up regenerative ocean farming and create numerous environmentally sustainable jobs in the region.
The… Continue reading →

The latest government plan to reach New Zealand’s Smokefree 2025 goal has received strong support from Auckland Council.  
The measures outlined in the plan stress the need for continued Māori leadership in the work being undertaken, increased health….. Continue reading →

Whau Local Board has allocated almost $800,000 to three transport projects in Whau.
The board allocated $260,000 for a raised crossing in Hepburn Road, $330,000 for a new raised pedestrian crossing and footpath extension to South Lynn Road, and $156,00… Continue reading →

More than $28,000 in grants have been made to community, sports and arts groups in the Papakura Local Board area.
Board chair Brent Catchpole says allocating the available money from the board’s Papakura Small Grants budget is always a reminder of how…. Continue reading →

Franklin Local Board has announced strategic partnership funding for groups across the area.
Board chair Andy Baker says the partnership grants support local groups that serve the community through their activities, ranging from events to welfare suppo… Continue reading →

When the hot summer days hit, nothing sounds better than a refreshing dip to cool off in the waters that surround our region.
Auckland is not short of swimming spots, so when the weather heats up, check out these top picks:
Cornwallis Beach
Part of the… Continue reading →