Opposition to a proposed dumpsite in the Dome Valley near Warkworth is mounting. Local mana whenua today have weighed in, saying any rahui must have the blessing of Ngāti Manuhiri.
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Social Housing behind Tamihere mayoralty bid
Former ministers of opposing political parties, John Tamihere and Christine Fletcher have joined forces to run for the Auckland mayoralty. The pair announced their campaign with former National Minister Fletcher, set as the former Labour Minister, Tamihere's deputy.
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World Homeless Day offers a new direction
Today is World Homeless Day and this year’s theme is Ngā Huarahi - Pathways, sharing the message that there are many pathways provided by services to help those at risk.
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Auckland Homeless Count released today
Updated. The initial findings of Auckland's Homeless Count have been released this afternoon. They estimate that there are approximately 800 people living without shelter across the Auckland region.
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300 homes to be built in South Auckland
300 new homes will be built in the heart of South Auckland during the next five years.
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Auckland Council crack down on illegal dumping
Aucklanders are sick and tired of illegal dumping so the Council is spending $200,000 to start a new initiative to tackle the problem.
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Secret Santa David Tua & Mayor Phil Goff back special South Akl present drop
More children will receive free gifts in South Auckland today as part of a Christmas Ōtara Present Drop project. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff was out supporting the initiative and says no level of child poverty is acceptable.
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Mayor Phil Goff gives nothing to racism
Mayor Phil Goff is taking a stand against racism in New Zealand by supporting the Give Nothing to Racism initiative. This initiative is a campaign that focuses primarily on the underlying acts of racism we tend to shrug off our shoulders.
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The first of many kiwi releases at Kohukohunui
The release of five kiwi at Kohukohunui is the latest success in a long project by mana whenua and the Auckland Council to restore the Hunua Ranges to its natural pest-free state. The iwi welcomed the council onto Wharekawa Marae in Kaiaua to mark the occasion which was the first in many more bird releases to come.
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NewsAuckland’s new mayor promises action on housing, environment
Speaking at his inauguration at Auckland’s Town Hall, Goff described measures for addressing housing affordability as a key priority in implementing his vision of a socially inclusive city. “Each night hundreds of people sleep rough. Kids are living in cars. Families are sleeping in garages. We want our children to grow up in an inclusive and fair community and that starts with secure, affordable and healthy homes.”
