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Fewer projects require building consent
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 4:50 pm | Waitakere City
The types of building projects not requiring building consent have been increased due to new changes to Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004. More >>
Cycle lanes get the green light
Friday, 10 October 2008, 9:37 am | Waitakere City
Plans to make Waitakere a more cycle-friendly city are moving forward with the commencement of detailed design work for cycle lanes on three city roads. The Waitakere City Council cycle projects are planned for Triangle Road in Massey, Te Atatu Road in Te Atatu ... More >>
Big changes ahead for parking
Thursday, 9 October 2008, 4:07 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council will seek community views on options to change the way car parking provisions are catered for in its town centres and growth corridors. More >>
Green light for pedestrian bridge over SH16
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 2:48 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council has welcomed a New Zealand Transport Agency decision to build a pedestrian bridge over the Northwestern Motorway (SH16) near Westgate shopping centre. More >>
Piha footbridge opened
Friday, 3 October 2008, 2:54 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council’s deputy mayor, Penny Hulse, recently opened the ‘Story of the Eel’ footbridge, joining local residents to be among the first to set foot on the award-winning structure. More >>
Mayor Harvey to take strong peace message to Ypres
Friday, 3 October 2008, 11:42 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere City mayor and New Zealand Peace Foundation president Bob Harvey was today appointed to the Executive Committee of Mayors for Peace. However, he puts his appointment down to the hard work of his city and country to build safe and peaceful places to ... More >>
Global Café opening music to young ears
Saturday, 27 September 2008, 1:40 pm | Waitakere City
The Limit Break Dance crew were the first to perform at the new Global Café youth centre in Henderson, which opened today. More >>
New era for heritage pear trees
Thursday, 25 September 2008, 10:07 am | Waitakere City
A commitment to preserving a piece of Waitakere’s orcharding heritage could start to bear fruit in less than a decade. More >>
Waitakere and Ningbo sign trade agreement
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 3:15 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere has become the first New Zealand city to sign a trade agreement with China. Mayor Bob Harvey and Chairman of the Standing Committee of Ningbo People’s Congress Mr Bayin Chaolu, last night officially signed a trade and investment agreement. More >>
Rail: Mayor Wants ‘Please Explain’
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 3:47 pm | Waitakere City
Mayor Bob Harvey has called the region’s rail service providers to task over recent disruptions to the service. More >>
Mayor Pays Tribute
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 3:21 pm | Waitakere City
Bob Harvey has dedicated his latest Mayoral report to slain police officer Don Wilkinson. The Waitakere Mayor’s monthly report will be presented at the next full Council meeting (on September 24). More >>
New Lynn town centre development plans on show
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 5:27 pm | Waitakere City
New Lynn is on the verge of a long-awaited transformation of its town centre, starting with the construction of a one-kilometre-long trench that will separate road and rail. More >>
Assessment of housing stocks a priority
Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 12:41 am | Waitakere City
An assessment of housing stocks in the region is a key priority as Waitakere City Council looks at ways to address growing concerns over future availability of affordable housing. More >>
Rugby World Cup – A Shot In The Arm For Auckland
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 4:44 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey welcomes today’s decision to award the bronze medal match to the Auckland region. “Given that the semis and final will be held at Eden Park, it was a logical move in term of running a smooth and seamless tournament,” ... More >>
Waitakere City’s Economy in Good Shape
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 4:41 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City’s economic performance is running ahead of the national economy, according to a report prepared by BERL. More >>
New park and ride facility opened
Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 9:48 am | Waitakere City
Taking the train just became a lot a lot easier with the opening of a new park and ride facility servicing Sturges Railway Station yesterday. More >>
Moves to improve bus efficiency in Waitakere
Tuesday, 2 September 2008, 9:47 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council is trialling GPS-technology to ease buses through busy intersections as it continues its drive to improve public transport. More >>
‘Watered down’ Waste Minimisation Bill disappoints
Friday, 29 August 2008, 2:46 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council today expressed its concern the Waste Minimisation Bill passed by Parliament is not taking account of the important role of Territorial Local Authorities in waste reduction. More >>
New Voting System for Waitakere City
Friday, 29 August 2008, 12:49 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council has voted to introduce the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system for the next local body elections. More >>
Award recognises Waitakere library service
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 2:37 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere Library & Information Services has won a national award for its contribution to improving race relations in its community. More >>
