Waitakere City - Latest News [Page 32]
City tribute to Shelley Mather
Wednesday, 20 July 2005, 1:08 pm | Waitakere City
Mayor Bob Harvey has arranged - on behalf of his Council and the people of Waitakere - to lay a floral tribute at Shelley Mather's memorial service in London. More >>
Youth service comes to town
Monday, 18 July 2005, 11:35 am | Waitakere City
The Waitakere Youth Transition Services is opening a resource centre on the ground floor of the John Henry Centre at 10 Pioneer Street in Henderson from 28 July. More >>
Friendly cheerleaders sought for youth
Monday, 18 July 2005, 11:34 am | Waitakere City
What is a mentor? A mentor can be an adviser, a counsellor, guide, tutor, teacher, guru or a friend. More >>
Business demand for new recycling bins high
Friday, 15 July 2005, 3:11 pm | Waitakere City
More Waitakere businesses than expected are taking part in the recycling collection causing the Council to order 1500 more of the blue and yellow wheelie bins. More >>
New Lynn Library name decided
Tuesday, 12 July 2005, 12:01 am | Waitakere City
New Lynn’s new library is now officially named the New Lynn War Memorial Library. The Council’s City Development Committee decided to adopt the name this month. More >>
Waitakere muslims must not be punished
Monday, 11 July 2005, 11:58 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey has appealed for tolerance towards Waitakere’s muslim community, in the wake of attacks on mosques in parts of Auckland region over the weekend. More >>
Changes to library hours at Te Atatu South Library
Monday, 11 July 2005, 12:02 am | Waitakere City
The new library hours will be 9am-5.30pm Tuesdays and Fridays, with a half day 1-5.30pm on Wednesdays. The library will be closed Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and will not have any late nights. More >>
New system makes libraries more accessible
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 5:13 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere’s libraries are set to become more accessible than ever, with today’s launch of a new online catalogue. An online reading log and easy renewals are just two of the features of the new system. More >>
Approval for Waitakere’s Vertical Composting Unit
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 4:36 pm | Waitakere City
One of the largest cities in Wales is set to take a tip from Waitakere’s approach to recycling green waste. More >>
Oral history award for ‘Crown Lynn story’
Wednesday, 6 July 2005, 12:53 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere Libraries and Information Services have been awarded $5000 to record memories of New Zealand’s iconic pottery works Crown Lynn. More >>
Ranges’ Bill notified by Waitakere
Tuesday, 5 July 2005, 9:39 am | Waitakere City
The Bill to protect the Waitakere Ranges and foothills took another significant step today with three councils publicly notifying their intention of introducing the Bill into Parliament. More >>
Survey reflects business confidence in Waitakere
Thursday, 30 June 2005, 11:53 am | Waitakere City
The majority of business owners in Waitakere rate the city as a “good” or “very good” place to do business, according to a just released survey. More >>
Waitakere passes innovative waste bylaw
Thursday, 30 June 2005, 9:11 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere City last night passed a new bylaw that is regarded as the most progressive waste minimisation programme ever proposed by local government. More >>
Waitakere looks to the future
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 5:11 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere residents recently had a glimpse what the future holds for their city. The Waitakere City Council Exhibition at West City mall showed the changing face of the city with models and displays of new designs soon to become reality – the ... More >>
NZ's largest recycling service begins 1 July
Tuesday, 28 June 2005, 4:32 pm | Waitakere City
A new fortnightly recycling collection service using blue and yellow mobile wheeled bins will be launched in Waitakere City on July 1 and in North Shore City on July 4. More >>
Waitakere City Annual Plan Deliberations Completed
Tuesday, 28 June 2005, 1:28 pm | Waitakere City
Today, Waitakere City Councillors completed their deliberations on, and have adopted, the City’s Annual Plan (budget) for 2005/2006. More >>
Prince William attends polo champs at West Wave
Monday, 27 June 2005, 11:25 am | Waitakere City
Prince William will attend a national water polo event at Waitakere City’s West Wave Aquatic Centre. More >>
Full steam ahead for New Lynn Library
Monday, 20 June 2005, 4:30 pm | Waitakere City
The last mayor of New Lynn (1989), Bruce McNaughton, and New Lynn Councillor Derek Battersby stand at the front of the partially-completed New Lynn library. More >>
Chance to be a part of Waitakere’s Diwali
Monday, 20 June 2005, 1:01 pm | Waitakere City
Hands up who wants to be part of one of Waitakere’s biggest festivals! The Festival of Lights, or Diwali, is coming to Waitakere City at the Trusts Stadium on October 16 and the organising team is keen to hear from potential performers and volunteers. ... More >>
Tears of joy and sorrow at wetland opening
Monday, 20 June 2005, 12:56 am | Waitakere City
Tears from the sky rained upon the Manawa Wetland Reserve Extension at its official opening on Saturday. More >>