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Waitakere residents are more train-wise
Monday, 7 August 2006, 2:14 pm | Waitakere City
More people are taking the train in Waitakere compared to commuters in south and east Auckland. More >>
Helipad at Piha to be re-developed
Friday, 4 August 2006, 2:36 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council is proposing to re-develop the helipad at Piha, for emergency helicopters, including the police Eagle helicopter and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. More >>
Henderson on parade
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 1:01 pm | Waitakere City
Planning for the biggest and most spectacular parade in the history of Waitakere is well under way and Mayor Bob Harvey wants you to be a part of this very special event. More >>
Nominations wanted for community awards
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 10:13 am | Waitakere City
Is there a voluntary group or organisation that has made a real difference in the community? Should they get some much-deserved recognition? If the answer is yes, nominate them for the Infratil-Waitakere Community Awards. Infratil, in conjunction ... More >>
Giving young unemployed in Waitakere a hand
Friday, 28 July 2006, 12:53 am | Waitakere City
A group of 20 long term unemployed young people are preparing to make a fresh start through a joint training and employment opportunity in Waitakere. After 13 weeks of intensive training, the Waitakere Cadetship group will work at Waitakere City ... More >>
Smart Library Wins Computerworld Excellence Awards
Thursday, 27 July 2006, 8:30 am | Waitakere City
A project to install a single library management system across five councils in the Auckland region has won two major awards at the 2006 Computerworld Excellence Awards held on 21 July in Auckland More >>
Australian MPs Visit Arts Capital
Monday, 24 July 2006, 5:28 pm | Waitakere City
We can beat them in the rugby- and sometimes in the league. And now the Aussies want to know our arts secrets as well. A delegation of seven Australian politicians and their policy advisors has visited Waitakere City, looking at “arts-design” projects ... More >>
Artist gifts collection to people of Waitakere
Monday, 24 July 2006, 1:15 pm | Waitakere City
Peter Sauerbier, one of New Zealand’s leading artists, has left a gift valued at over one million dollars to people of Waitakere. More >>
Enhanced service at new headquarters
Wednesday, 19 July 2006, 9:56 am | Waitakere City
Customers to Waitakere City Council’s new headquarters can expect enhanced service when it opens its doors on Monday 24 July at 8am. More >>
Council announces City Environment management team
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 12:47 am | Waitakere City
Christchurch City Council has finalised its City Environment management team with three of the four new managers internal appointments. Two other internal positions were reconfirmed. More >>
Waitakere owners take up $20 microchipping
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 12:45 am | Waitakere City
Microchipping of dogs may be a low priority in Auckland but not in Waitakere with either the council or, significantly, dog owners. In the first two weeks of July, more than 200 Waitakere dog owners voluntarily took up the council’s offer of microchipping ... More >>
Council puts street litter ‘code’ on trial
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 11:24 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council is testing the new national code of practice for the distribution of unaddressed mail developed by the Marketing Association. More >>
Council to consult on willow control
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 3:01 pm | Waitakere City
The Waitakere City Council is to begin consultation with Bethell’s landowners about new plans to eradicate invasive willow trees from the Te Henga wetland. Willows are a major threat to the wetland’s unique habitat because they block streams, greatly ... More >>
Property rates now available on line
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 12:14 am | Waitakere City
Homeowners are able to visit the Waitakere City Council’s website on www.waitakere.govt.nz and see what rates they will be paying for the coming year. More >>
Transit NZ brings good news to Waitakere
Friday, 30 June 2006, 4:05 pm | Waitakere City
Transit NZ’s State Highway Forecast means good news for Waitakere City with the Hobsonville Deviation being brought forward to 2006/07. More >>
Savings on dog registration fees
Friday, 30 June 2006, 3:59 pm | Waitakere City
Dog owners have until August 1 to save up to $50 to register their pet. More >>
Deadline for Comment Extended
Friday, 30 June 2006, 12:10 am | Waitakere City
The deadline for public comments on a proposed change to Waitakere City Council’s district plan has been extended. The draft change includes a new “Whenuapai Airport Special Area” within the District Plan, which could enable the existing Whenuapai ... More >>
East European immigration project receives grant
Thursday, 29 June 2006, 10:55 am | Waitakere City
The Eastern European immigration to West Auckland in the early 20th century will be documented through interviews and photography thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Creative Communities allocation scheme. More >>
Lights, Camera... Action for $7 mil Studio Space
Thursday, 29 June 2006, 9:53 am | Waitakere City
The country’s largest film studio and sound stage is to be built in Henderson. Waitakere City Council last night voted to enter into a joint venture with the Tony Tay Group to develop the $7 million facility. The 2000sq m of floor space will also have 15m ... More >>
New pool safety standard doesn't solve issue
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 1:14 pm | Waitakere City
Proposed new standards for pool safety released on 19 June by Standards New Zealand do not help solve the questions raised by such a complex issue, says councillor Derek Battersby, chairman of the Swimming Pool Exemption committee. More >>
