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Sign thieves threaten safety

Tuesday, 22 July 2003, 9:21 am | North Shore City

Each month, thousands of dollars worth of road works signs, cones and barriers are stolen or vandalised - and it's risking lives, says the council's works and environment committee chairperson, Joel Cayford. More >>

Council to pursue parks compost dumpers

Monday, 21 July 2003, 10:21 am | North Shore City

Some North Shore City tree care contractors are taking heed of the composting message - but they're putting the worms to work in the wrong place. More >>

Options for Okura esplanade reserve

Thursday, 17 July 2003, 4:57 pm | North Shore City

The North Shore City Council is looking at ways to create an esplanade reserve in the eastern part of Okura and replant its stream valleys. More >>

Land banking options for the future

Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 2:14 pm | North Shore City

The North Shore City Council is considering the pros and cons of buying up land around the city to serve the needs of its community and future generations. More >>

North Shore City To Host Major Cycling Conference

Wednesday, 16 July 2003, 12:35 am | North Shore City

North Shore City will host a major national cycling conference in October this year with the Conservative candidate for Mayor for London, Steven Norris, one of the keynote speakers. More >>

Soap box racer heads for the big downhill

Tuesday, 15 July 2003, 10:50 am | North Shore City

A North Shore City school student heads for the USA this week as New Zealand’s national soapbox derby champion in an attempt to wrest the world title from the Americans. More >>

Takapuna Visitor Centre tops in survey

Thursday, 10 July 2003, 4:54 pm | North Shore City

North Shore City's Takapuna Visitor Information Centre has scored top points in a national survey of several visitor centres. More >>

Tree kept safe for viewing

Thursday, 10 July 2003, 4:06 pm | North Shore City

One of the giants of the forest has been given special protection in a North Shore City reserve in Torbay. More >>

Devonport sewer upgrade reducing overflows

Tuesday, 8 July 2003, 1:41 pm | North Shore City

North Shore City ' s five-year, $14 million investment in repairing or replacing Devonport ' s leaky sewers looks set to pay off with tests showing the extensive work is halving the amount of rainwater leaking into the pipes and far fewer sewage ... More >>

Council adopts annual plan

Tuesday, 1 July 2003, 5:24 pm | North Shore City

Council adopts annual plan North Shore City Council today adopted its 2003/04 Annual Plan, incorporating some significant changes to its draft plan, heeding community feedback. Earlier this year the council received 309 written submissions on its draft ... More >>

Trust Funds Local Heritage

Thursday, 26 June 2003, 12:27 am | North Shore City

North Shore residents have received grants to help them to improve or restore their unique heritage properties. More >>

New trustees sought for Stadium

Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 5:21 pm | North Shore City

The group which runs the North Harbour Stadium is looking for some fresh faces to join its ranks. More >>

Travelwise to School programme

Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 1:05 pm | North Shore City

A programme aimed at reducing education travel is to be extended to more schools in North Shore City following the granting of further funds from the Road Safety Trust. The programme, called TravelWise to School, will develop travel plans for ... More >>

Court favours developers in Browns Bay

Friday, 20 June 2003, 6:17 pm | North Shore City

The Environment Court has ruled in favour of developers in the long running Browns Bay height restriction saga much to the disappointment of the East Coast Bays Community Board and its local community. More >>

New basketball court for Sunnynook

Friday, 20 June 2003, 6:16 pm | North Shore City

Thanks to the support and drive from numerous local businesses, council and the police, Sunnynook in North Shore City has become one of the latest places to play 3 on 3 basketball. More >>

North Shore City rubbishes landfill application

Wednesday, 18 June 2003, 3:07 pm | North Shore City

The North Shore City Council is fighting to stop a landfill development on the city's doorstep which it fears would seriously pollute the Okura estuary. More >>

Okura decision released

Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 5:55 pm | North Shore City

The Environment Court's ruling on planning controls for Okura released this week largely support local councils' plans for this coastal environment and provide landowners with a clearer picture of how the area's rural character must be protected. More >>

Council sets plans and budgets

Tuesday, 17 June 2003, 12:31 am | North Shore City

The proposed average rates increase for North Shore City ratepayers for 2003/04 is 4.65 per cent, down from just over five per cent proposed in the Draft 2003/04 Annual Plan. North Shore City ' s water price of $1.29 per one thousand litres remains ... More >>

Council to help keep young people out of trouble

Tuesday, 10 June 2003, 5:04 pm | North Shore City

A pilot project aimed at keeping young people out of trouble has been launched in North Shore City. More >>

Community Earning Environmental Leader Reputation

Tuesday, 10 June 2003, 2:21 pm | North Shore City

North Shore City's outstanding tally of regional and national environmental award winners is rapidly earning the city the reputation as an environmental leader. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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