Waitakere City - Latest News [Page 28]
Waitakere: Collaborative approach to resettlement
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 11:30 am | Waitakere City
Over 11 per cent of Waitakere City’s population are migrants or refugees with the Asian population being the largest migrant group. Over the past four years approximately 250 quota refugees were resettled here. More >>
Hole in wall ensures safe passage
Friday, 3 February 2006, 4:09 pm | Waitakere City
They’re the ‘Hole in the Wall’ Gang. Their mission: to make Waitakere Village’s railway shelter a safer, more desirable place to wait for a train. More >>
Hole in wall ensures safe passage
Friday, 3 February 2006, 11:54 am | Waitakere City
They’re the ‘Hole in the Wall’ Gang. Their mission: to make Waitakere Village’s railway shelter a safer, more desirable place to wait for a train. More >>
Decision for Harbourview-Orangihina deferred
Thursday, 2 February 2006, 5:33 pm | Waitakere City
It could be a year before the Environment Court makes a decision on whether a marae can be built at Harbourview-Orangihina Park (the People's Park) at Te Atatu., More >>
Prime Minister at Marae on Waitangi Day
Thursday, 2 February 2006, 10:45 am | Waitakere City
Prime Minister Helen Clark will attend Waitangi Day commemoration events in Waitakere City. More >>
Waitakere community gathers at Open Marae
Tuesday, 31 January 2006, 11:38 am | Waitakere City
The Open Marae at Hoani Waititi on Waitangi Day Monday February 6 is expected to attract a full complement of Waitakere residents. More >>
Settlement Support launched in Waitakere
Friday, 27 January 2006, 5:26 pm | Waitakere City
A new service, Settlement Support is being launched to make it easier for migrants and refugees to gain access information and services to help them settle successfully in Waitakere. More >>
Mayor pays tribute to councillor
Tuesday, 24 January 2006, 5:16 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey today paid tribute to Councillor Pat Booth who has resigned from the Council due to ill health. More >>
Swimming hole to be filled
Friday, 20 January 2006, 1:57 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council will soon start work on filling in the Huruhuru Creek swimming hole in Massey. More >>
Upgrade of New Lynn business district starts
Wednesday, 11 January 2006, 5:04 pm | Waitakere City
This week, Waitakere City Council started work on major improvements to the New Lynn business district–at Memorial Square and Todd Triangle. More >>
Kaumatua Passes Away Suddenly
Wednesday, 11 January 2006, 10:14 am | Waitakere City
It is with sadness that we mark the passing of kaumatua Frazer Delamere a friend of many at Waitakere City Council, and in the wider community. More >>
New Food Safety Bylaw adopted
Friday, 23 December 2005, 11:53 am | Waitakere City
The Food Safety Bylaw 2005 was adopted at Waitakere City Council's 21 December meeting, updating the existing Bylaw No.26 1994 Food Safety (as amended in 2003). More >>
Tourists and children research Waitakere
Thursday, 22 December 2005, 3:46 pm | Waitakere City
Tourists and children are researching Waitakere Online, the community-led portal launched in June 2004 administered by Waitakere City Council. More >>
Pes Fa’aui Honoured For Bravery In Waitakere City
Thursday, 22 December 2005, 11:41 am | Waitakere City
The award was presented by Mayor Bob Harvey and Deputy Mayor Carolynne Stone at last night’s City Council meeting. More >>
Waitakere hopes rail investment also underground
Thursday, 22 December 2005, 11:11 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council hopes that taking the western railway line underground at New Lynn is included in the projects to benefit from the Government’s commitment to invest heavily in the Auckland railway system. More >>
Trusts support teen alcohol campaign
Thursday, 15 December 2005, 3:51 pm | Waitakere City
A sobering slogan - “Think before you buy under 18s drink” – is emblazoned on carrier bags at Waitakere City’s Trusts wholesale outlets, as part of a city wide campaign prompting parents and older adults to consider the consequences of supplying alcohol ... More >>
Waitakere Open-Studio Weekend - Artists Invitation
Thursday, 15 December 2005, 9:35 am | Waitakere City
Artists are being sought for an exciting new initiative, being promoted by the Waitakere Arts Network (An informal Council-led network of Arts-organisations). WAN is inviting artists to open their studios on the 4th and 5th of March 2005. Artists will have ... More >>
Rating system up for discussion
Tuesday, 13 December 2005, 4:35 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council has decided to put its rating system up for public discussion during next year’s consultation on the Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP). More >>
Waitakere Commits to Older Adults Housing
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 5:55 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council today formally resolved to ensure that a housing service for older adults will continue in the city. More >>
Harvey commends Waitakere/Government leadership
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 4:43 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council is delighted to be associated with the Government on the launch of "Sustainable Buildings in the Auckland Region - Foundations for a better future" - because of the pioneering the city has done in this field, says Mayor Bob Harvey. More >>