Friday, February 27, 2026

Council

Funding to safeguard historic places

The Auckland Council is granting $534,241 towards projects that will help protect and conserve significant historic places in Auckland over the next year. Its heritage...

Government backs down over PC120 housing plan

The Government has backtracked on its push for housing intensification in Auckland that required the city to have up to two million dwellings, as...

Major wastewater upgrades for Pukekohe

Expect more road cones and road diversions in Pukekohe as Watercare carries out two major infrastructure projects. Watercare says the project will unlock growth, strengthen...

A happy ending for Doofus

A once-roaming dog has found his forever home thanks to the care of Waikato District Council’s Animal Control team and the support of community...

Residents fight managed fills

Paparimu and Ararimu residents are celebrating after Auckland Council confirmed the applicant behind a massive proposed managed fill site on Ararimu Road has withdrawn...

This Valentine’s Day, swipe right on a new best friend

Love is in the air for unwanted dogs this Valentine's Day, with a new initiative by Auckland Council. Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre manager Carly...

Town hall set to reopen this year

Extensive renovations to the Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall are expected to be completed this winter. The building was found to be earthquake-prone in a...

Pest control success in Hunua Ranges

Auckland Council says Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui/Hūnua Ranges are thriving, with new monitoring results confirming a dramatic reduction in possum and rat numbers. The ranges...

Pest turtles on the rise

A recent sighting of red-eared slider turtles in a paddock at Aka Aka has renewed calls for residents to be vigilant. Awaroa Ki Karioitahi Landcare...

Recycling truck fire causes SH20 lane blockage

Aucklanders are being urged to take care with what they put in their recycling bins following a recycling truck fire on SH20/Lambie Drive in...