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Maori participation in Local Government
Monday, 10 October 2005, 3:43 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council looks set to reject establishing a Maori Ward for the 2007 elections but it has committed itself to establishing a robust process for investigating better Mäori participation in the democratic process. More >>
Choppers To Mangere
Monday, 10 October 2005, 10:19 am | Waitakere City
That’s the response from Mayor Bob Harvey when he learned today that a North Shore company is charging $365 to helicopter commuters across Auckland. More >>
Pacifica turns 10
Thursday, 6 October 2005, 12:12 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere's Pacifica Living Arts Festival is turning 10 and this year's festival, held on November 3-5 at the Corban Estate Art Centre promises to be the best yet. More >>
Dramatic artworks to feature at New Lynn
Thursday, 29 September 2005, 12:20 am | Waitakere City
A 33m concrete bas relief wall will be one of the outstanding artworks at Waitakere's New Lynn War Memorial Library which will open on October 18. More >>
Council staff scoop top New Zealand Honours
Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 3:20 pm | Waitakere City
In a stunning achievement, Waitakere City Council staff have this year scooped both gold medals awarded by the New Zealand Geographical Society. More >>
Name Supported
Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 2:28 pm | Waitakere City
Today the Waitakere City Council formally resolved to call the new transport interchange in Henderson “Waitakere Central”. More >>
Festival attracts thousands despite Election Day
Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 1:29 pm | Waitakere City
Thousands of people came out to celebrate – and to vote - at the New Lynn Community Centre last weekend, for the third annual Waitakere Moon Festival. More >>
Diwali Festival
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 3:10 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City’s Diwali Festival or festival of lights on Sunday 16 October at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson promises to be one of the most entertaining events in the Indian community’s 2005 Calendar as well as for the wider community. More >>
New Lynn Electoral Office provides polling booth
Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 9:12 am | Waitakere City
The New Lynn Electoratal Office and the Waitakere City Council have joined forces to incorporate a polling booth into the annual Moon Festival, held this weekend at the New Lynn Community Centre. More >>
Mary applies technology to tivaevae design
Monday, 12 September 2005, 10:06 am | Waitakere City
It’s still tivaevae - the intricate appliqué art of the Cook Islands – but with a difference. More >>
Maurice Gee leaves lasting impression on west
Friday, 9 September 2005, 4:57 pm | Waitakere City
The author of the book that shaped the Going West Books and Writers’ Festival Maurice Gee, will be honoured at this year’s 10th annual festival. More >>
Edible organic gardens in every school
Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 5:22 pm | Waitakere City
The Organic Gardens in Schools programme aims to provide practical support to establish an organic garden in every Waitakere school. More >>
Bryan Taylor joins Waitakere Properties Board
Friday, 2 September 2005, 2:10 pm | Waitakere City
Bryan Taylor, former Chief Executive of Auckland City Council, has been appointed as a director of Waitakere Properties Ltd (WPL). More >>
Radio Tarana signs on for Waitakere’s Diwali
Friday, 2 September 2005, 12:32 am | Waitakere City
Top Indian radio station Radio Tarana has signed on as the premier sponsor for Waitakere’s Diwali Festival. More >>
Indian communities and Waitakere unite for Diwali
Friday, 2 September 2005, 12:29 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere’s Diwali Festival promises to have something for everyone, with several ethnic associations pitching together to plan the event with the Waitakere Ethnic Board (WEB). More >>
Mayor urges people to get involved in democracy
Thursday, 1 September 2005, 5:12 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council this week voted to stay with the traditional First Past the Post voting system, for its 2007 elections and Mayor Bob Harvey has urged Waitakere residents to get out and vote in elections. More >>
New cycle and walkways coming soon
Tuesday, 30 August 2005, 11:40 am | Waitakere City
As part of Project Twin Streams, Waitakere City Council is building a cycle and walkway network alongside the Oratia, Lower Waikumete and Lower Opanuku Streams. The first stage of the network should be completed by autumn next year, with the rest by the ... More >>
Future hopes for old New Lynn Hotel
Thursday, 25 August 2005, 11:07 am | Waitakere City
The old New Lynn Hotel, formerly owned by the Bartulovich family, has been vested in the Waitakere City Council pursuant to an order made in the Environment Court. More >>
Waitakere's libraries: what they can do for you
Monday, 22 August 2005, 1:48 pm | Waitakere City
Not so long ago, libraries were best known for their book collections but now there are an endless number of choices at your local library. Magazines, internet, CDs, DVDs, movies, Learning Centres, multicultural and Maori services and research facilities ... More >>
Keep active for a healthy life
Monday, 22 August 2005, 10:25 am | Waitakere City
Now’s the time to get active and live a healthier life with the new Healthy Hearts Club, launching next Thursday at the Massey Leisure Centre. More >>
