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Waitakere's Pacific Trade Expo

Thursday, 6 March 2008, 9:23 am | Waitakere City

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey today outlined the city’s level of commitment to its Pacific peoples – now and in the future. More >>

Auckland Governance: Community Involvement Urged

Wednesday, 5 March 2008, 11:13 am | Waitakere City

The people of Waitakere- and indeed the Auckland Region- are being urged to put their views in front of a Royal Commission. Today, the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance released a discussion document, which also signalled the opening of public submissions ... More >>

It’s Lights Out And On For Waitakere

Tuesday, 4 March 2008, 12:15 am | Waitakere City

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey is urging local businesses and residents to turn off their lights on March 29 as part of Earth Hour. More >>

Canadian Offer Fears

Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 2:46 pm | Waitakere City

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey today reiterated his concerns about the proposed overseas takeover of Auckland International Airport. “In June last year I warned Aucklanders might wake up to find decisions about the Mangere monopoly being made in Canada or ... More >>

Earth Hour 2008 - Turning off the lights

Friday, 22 February 2008, 5:16 pm | Waitakere City

On March 29 Waitakere will be joining a host of environmentally-orientated international cities in turning off its lights as part of a campaign to highlight growing concern about global warming. More >>

Waitakere Artists' Open Studio Weekend

Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 3:03 pm | Waitakere City

Waitakere's artists will be opening their home studios to the public and joining together in collaborative groups so the public can view their work on March 1 and 2. More >>

Historic Church Gets New Life

Monday, 18 February 2008, 11:45 am | Waitakere City

The reopening of St Michael’s Chapel (on March 2-3) marks another milestone in the history of Henderson. More >>

Waitakere Mayor Applauds New Graffiti Measures

Friday, 15 February 2008, 11:53 am | Waitakere City

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey today applauded the government’s hard line on graffiti. Mayor Harvey, who was with the Prime Minister Helen Clark in Manukau when she announced tougher penalties and other anti-graffiti measures, says with this initiative central ... More >>

Trash to Fashion is back

Thursday, 14 February 2008, 4:47 pm | Waitakere City

Following a gap year in 2007, the Waitakere City Council's Culture and Community Committee today decided unanimously to fully re-launch the Eco city's iconic Trash to Fashion(r) Awards. More >>

Waitakere City continues to support Hobsonville

Thursday, 14 February 2008, 2:01 pm | Waitakere City

Media Release 14 February, 2008 Waitakere City continues to support Hobsonville development Waitakere City Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says that the Council is “standing in the market to ensure that Auckland gets both jobs and housing at Hobsonville”. ... More >>

Xena gives way to Panorama

Friday, 8 February 2008, 12:50 am | Waitakere City

It is now Lake Panorama following a unanimous decision by the Henderson Community Board last night. More >>

Beach water quality results

Monday, 4 February 2008, 3:57 pm | Waitakere City

It’s summer, and with the weather being so hot thousands of people are flocking daily to Waitakere’s west coast beaches and waterways to cool off. The city’s latest water quality results show that all of the city’s swimming spots are currently ... More >>

Waitakere City: Special Welcome For New CEO

Friday, 1 February 2008, 4:01 pm | Waitakere City

The Waitakere City Council formally welcomed its new chief executive (designate), Vijaya Vaidyanath, this morning with a special and heartfelt powhiri. More >>

Waitakere Perfect Location for Policy Announcement

Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 12:26 am | Waitakere City

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey today welcomed the government’s new policy to lift the age of participation in education or training to 18 announced by the Prime Minister Helen Clark in Waitakere. “I feel privileged and honoured the Prime Minister chose ... More >>

Touch!

Thursday, 24 January 2008, 4:39 pm | Waitakere City

Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey literally kicked off the inaugural three day World Indigenous Touch Tournament which began today at Parrs Park in Glen Eden, Waitakere. More >>

“Summer Event Ready To Slam Waitakere”

Monday, 21 January 2008, 1:58 pm | Waitakere City

Auckland’s biggest skateboarding and BMX event, Summer Slamz returns to Te Pai Park this year on Saturday, 16 February. More >>

Waitakere to host commemoration service

Friday, 18 January 2008, 5:07 pm | Waitakere City

Renowned former All Black Va’aiga ‘Inga’ Tuigamala is helping organise a commemoration service for Sir Edmund Hillary next Tuesday with assistance from the Waitakere City Council. More >>

Hillary Remembered

Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 11:13 am | Waitakere City

A book of remembrance in honour of Sir Edmund Hillary is available for the public to sign at Waitakere City Council’s civic centre (6 Henderson Valley Rd). More >>

Mayor Harvey pays tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary

Friday, 11 January 2008, 4:27 pm | Waitakere City

Sir Edmund Hillary, who died today aged 88 has been described as “the personification of New Zealand” by Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey. More >>

Hand It Over, ARC

Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 11:11 am | Waitakere City

The head of Waitakere City’s finance committee supports regional funding for an upgrade of Eden Park. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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