Reading Time: 2 minutesA passionate group of dog owners has been left heartbroken after the Puketāpapa Local Board voted against reinstating Monte Cecilia Park as an off-leash area for dogs. Despite a strong turnout and heartfelt pleas from the community, the board passed the new rules in a 4-2 vote, changing the popular doggy destination from an off-leash ...
Reading Time: 3 minutesOnehunga’s long-anticipated Waiapu Precinct redevelopment has officially begun, marking a major transformation for the town centre – and locals can rest assured that Woolworths will remain open during the multi-year construction. The major redevelopment, led by Eke Panuku (Auckland Council) and delivered by construction firm JFC Ltd, is set to reshape the area between Onehunga ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesConcerns about the deteriorating condition of many graves at a local cemetery has led Elaine Muir to form a Friends of Waikaraka Cemetery group. Elaine, who has several family members buried there, discovered a tree growing on her great uncle’s grave. While she got the council to remove the tree, she says many other graves, ...
Reading Time: 2 minutesLongstanding local politician, Arthur Anae, has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King’s Birthday Honours. A former National List MP and Councillor for Manukau, including Māngere Bridge, in both the old Manukau City Council and the Auckland Council, Arthur has been a tireless worker for the Pasifika community. ...