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Wheelie Bins The Way To Go
Monday, 2 March 2009, 5:12 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City’s rubbish collection services have received an overwhelming endorsement from the community. In 2005 Waitakere City Council began rolling out a somewhat controversial kerbside recycling system. The large 140 litre blue and yellow wheelie bin allowed ... More >>
Piha café gets go-ahead from Environment Court
Monday, 2 March 2009, 2:58 pm | Waitakere City
The Environment Court yesterday upheld Waitakere City Council’s decision to grant resource consent for a café development at the popular coastal village of Piha. More >>
Rates rise of 3% signalled for Waitakere
Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 9:21 am | Waitakere City
After a week of deliberations, Waitakere City’s Long Term Council Community Plan and Annual Plan Committee today agreed to recommend to the council that an indicative rates rise of three percent be adopted for its Draft Annual Plan for 2009/2010. More >>
Facelift for iconic sculpture
Friday, 20 February 2009, 4:06 pm | Waitakere City
The three structures at the intersection of Titirangi Rd and Scenic Drive are currently undergoing refurbishment, work which includes a new paint job more in keeping with the lush green backdrop of the Waitakere Ranges. More >>
Summer Slamz is back
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 5:25 pm | Waitakere City
Henderson’s Te Pai Park will be alive with sound of Kiwi music and the sight of some of the best skateboarding and BMX skills in the region at the annual Summer Slamz event on February 28. More >>
Waitakere Begins Budget Deliberations
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 10:22 am | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council began formal deliberations on its Annual Plan (budget) today. Over the next week Councillors will examine detailed budget material before adopting a draft budget for public consultation. More >>
Voting papers in the mail
Monday, 16 February 2009, 1:35 pm | Waitakere City
Voting papers for the Massey Community Board by-election are being delivered to eligible voters from today (Monday). More >>
Have your say on gambling venue policy
Friday, 13 February 2009, 3:06 pm | Waitakere City
Public opinion is being sought on the best way to manage the number of gambling venues and machines in the city as Waitakere City Council prepares to review its Gambling Venue Policy. More >>
City heritage to be enhanced
Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 12:40 pm | Waitakere City
Part of Waitakere’s rich heritage will come under the spotlight when new fencing, lighting and signage are installed at the Te Atatu Anti-Aircraft Battery on Harbourview/Orangihina Park. Waitakere City Council’s Finance and Operational Performance Committee has ... More >>
Councillors defer pay decision
Monday, 9 February 2009, 3:05 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City councillors have deferred a decision on whether to accept a pay rise until next month while they continue deliberations on future council expenditure. More >>
Be wise, get bike wise!
Monday, 9 February 2009, 1:44 pm | Waitakere City
A new Waitakere cycling event that promotes “all the fun you can have on two wheels” is being held in Henderson on February 21. More >>
Harvey: Business lunch w John Key
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 10:58 am | Waitakere City
It is fitting that Waitakere plays host to today’s major announcements. This is, after all, your territory. More >>
Central And Local Government Can Lead Recovery
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 10:57 am | Waitakere City
Local government has a key role in leading the country out of the economic recession, says Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey. More >>
Opening door on Waitakere artists
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 12:19 pm | Waitakere City
Get up close and personal with some of region’s leading artists at the Waitakere City Artists’ Open Studio weekend. More >>
Support for Rosebank Peninsula option for SH20
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 5:01 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey says that speeding up completion of the Western Ring Road is essential and therefore his council supports a route through the Rosebank Peninsula. More >>
Envrnmt Court sets limit on Swanson development
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 4:03 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council has moved a step closer to resolving debate around future subdivision in the Swanson foothills area following an Environment Court ruling on the issue. More >>
RMA Changes Welcomed
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 3:11 pm | Waitakere City
One of the country’s leading environmentalists has welcomed today’s announcement of changes to the Resource Management Act. Bob Harvey says a review of the Act is timely and provides more certainty for both Councils and the development community. More >>
Air Force band plays free concert
Monday, 2 February 2009, 10:48 am | Waitakere City
Bold as brass and keen to take the brass band sound to a wider audience is the aim of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Base Auckland Band which performs in Henderson this month. More >>
Waitakere Postpones Hearings
Friday, 30 January 2009, 12:14 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council will delay public hearings on a proposed district plan change intended to create a Whenuapai Airport Special Area (comprising most of the current airbase). More >>
Two Trains – Two Tracks – Take Care
Saturday, 17 January 2009, 2:04 pm | Waitakere City
Waitakere City Council and ONTRACK, the government agency that owns and manages the railway network, are urging pedestrians and motorists to be extra careful at level crossings as the Western Line reopens on Monday (January 19). More >>
