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Showcasing the stories of Auckland’s rich Māori history and revitalising the language is at the heart a project that aims to see Te Reo Māori more widely spoken, heard and seen throughout the region.
A double-drowning tragedy at one of New Zealand's most dangerous beaches has prompted calls by so…
A man has died after a vehicle rolled on him at a construction site in West Auckland. Emergency ser…
Nine siblings orphaned after their parents died at a West Auckland beach will follow Buddhist tradit…
Hi neighbours, recently New Lynn Business Association has been sending out "Grab a deal" booklets to the local shops. A big thumb up for the committee and staffs, they are doing an amazing job for the local businesses like us. Thanks for making New Lynn shopping centre a very supportive … View moreHi neighbours, recently New Lynn Business Association has been sending out "Grab a deal" booklets to the local shops. A big thumb up for the committee and staffs, they are doing an amazing job for the local businesses like us. Thanks for making New Lynn shopping centre a very supportive community indeed. Come get your free booklet if you are nearby. All the deals end 31 August 2018.
Jo Hodge burst into tears when she got a phone call from an animal shelter saying her stolen dog had…
Clive Stirling's first pay cheque came as cash in a paper envelope. It was the princely sum of $40…
The power provider is splitting a $16 million credit between all Auckland customers. That will see each property receive $30 in either August or September.The company had previously passed on the credit it received from Transpower directly to power retailers to pass on to customers but decided it … View moreThe power provider is splitting a $16 million credit between all Auckland customers. That will see each property receive $30 in either August or September.The company had previously passed on the credit it received from Transpower directly to power retailers to pass on to customers but decided it was "fairer and more transparent to pay it directly" from now on.Those in the north or west of Auckland, will get a cheque in August while those in central, east and south Auckland would get the top up with their dividend payment in September. Each year Transpower returns the surplus created once the costs in the electricity wholesale market had been worked out, so Vector can pass the savings back to consumers. Only those currently living in Auckland who pay for power from the city's network will get the rebate.
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Tree wreckage from the storm that blasted West Auckland in April still hasn't been cleared. A larg…
OPINION: In 2013, it become very apparent that the Waitematā District Health Board was being run fro…
Those of us who live in West Auckland are so fortunate to have an amazing multi functional facility available to us. ‘There is a long standing issue with the walking paths though, as they remain flooded with filthy, stagnant water for days and weeks following rain. The path with midges and … View moreThose of us who live in West Auckland are so fortunate to have an amazing multi functional facility available to us. ‘There is a long standing issue with the walking paths though, as they remain flooded with filthy, stagnant water for days and weeks following rain. The path with midges and insects is unpassable as the surrounding grass is a bog at these times. The council do a wonderful job and the park is beautiful, but the drainage in at least three areas needs to be fixed, so that full use can be made of our park.
I’ll contact the council, but it has frequently been brought to their attention, if what I’m told is correct
Some West Auckland residents are getting their council rubbish taken for free as bin tags are not being ripped off.
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Auckland this evening. A police spokesperson said…
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