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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown speaks about his proposals for the city's budget. Photo / RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Politics

Wayne Brown tells Auckland Transport to ‘shut up and listen’

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown speaks about his proposals for the city’s budget. Photo / RNZ / Marika Khabazi Mayor Wayne Brown has told Auckland Transport to “shut up and listen” as he pushes ahead with his election promises. Brown wants…

The Great Barrier Island Ambulance Station in Tryphena. Photo / Supplied

Community News

Island Smashes Fundraising Goal for Paramedic Cover

Great Barrier Island’s community has rallied together, surpassing our fundraising target to ensure continuous ambulance service during a much-needed break for veteran volunteer paramedic, Adam Johnston. Donors have successfully raised over $19,000, ensuring that stand-in paramedic, Joy Carter, can seamlessly…

Community News

Aotea Boardriders Clubhouse Takes Shape Amid Community Effort

Surf enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the Aotea Boardriders Club sees its clubhouse begin to take shape. The initial stages of construction were launched with community spirit and volunteer effort, despite challenging weather conditions on Saturday. “Despite the…

Above: Motu Aotea is ditching single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons

Environment & Ecology

Retailer Trashes Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

Above: Aotea has dumped single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons In a move that stirred both support and concern among local businesses, the ban on disposable coffee cups introduced in October 2023 has sharply divided…