Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Council

Final chance for feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan

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Aucklanders are encouraged to place feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before the consultation period closes on Friday. Consultation on the plan closes...

Proposal for joint Waikato water services

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The Waikato District Council is proposing a new model for managing water services. The proposal involves creating a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) jointly managed by Waikato...

Angela Fulljames: Tell us your thoughts

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By Angela Fulljames, Franklin Local Board Chair  As I mentioned last month public consultation for Auckland’s Annual Plan 2025/2026, is now open and Franklin residents are encouraged...

Herpetologists hop to it: Critical frog conservation project for World Frog Day

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As World Frog Day leaps into our calendars on March 20, Auckland Council’s Environmental Services team is taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight...

Applications open for WDC Waste Minimisation Fund

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Waikato District Council has opened applications for its Waste Minimisation Fund. The purpose of the fund is to inspire and support waste minimisation projects...

Auckland close to drought declaration

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Much-needed rain’s forecast to arrive over the next day as Auckland’s on the brink of a drought declaration. Watercare says the ongoing dry weather has...

Funding round opens for sport and recreation grants

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Sports organisations can apply for a share of $508,000 through Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Regional Programme Grant. The grant aims to boost affordable access...

Improved train services at Pukekohe

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Passenger trains have returned to an upgraded Pukekohe Station for the first time in more than two years. Pukekohe Station closed in August 2022 for...

Exciting work ahead in Franklin

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By Angela Fulljames, Franklin Local Board Firstly, I’d like to express my appreciation for the efforts of everyone Franklin Local Board collaborated with last year...

Pawesome new dog adoption centre

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The country’s first dog adoption and education centre is set to open in Pukekohe next weekend. The Pukekohe Adoption and Education Centre aims to offer...
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