December 20, 2011August 10, 2012Media Coverage Harbour crossing is biggest concern A second harbour crossing is still one of Northcote resident’s biggest concerns for their neighbourhood. The Northcote Residents Association held a meeting […]
August 19, 2011July 27, 2012Media Coverage Hidden council message Vital council information was buried inside a pile of junk mail easily thrown away, Shore residents’ groups say. “It was not their […]
July 2, 2011July 27, 2012Adult exercise equipment, Media Coverage Not just for kids: Find a fitness playground near you Parks aren’t just for the children, with many offering exercise equipment to keep all ages happy, writes Susan Edmunds. If you want […]
October 29, 2010July 27, 2012Birkenhead library, Media Coverage Library scoops awards WINNER: The Birkenhead Library and Civic Centre has won two prizes at the 2010 Auckland Architecture Awards. THE Birkenhead Library and Civic […]
October 20, 2010October 24, 2014Little Shoal Bay, Media Coverage Run-down beach gets a spruce-up For almost 31 years Northcote resident Tony Sharrock has been cleaning up what was once a run-down beach. “As a little boy […]
September 9, 2010July 25, 201283 Hinemoa Street, Media Coverage Faux facade placates apartment opposition HERITAGE DESIGN: A new design for apartments at 83 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, has been approved. A faux heritage design has appeased concerns […]
August 31, 2010July 25, 2012Great Chelsea Gardens, Media Coverage TV guru joins Chelsea garden plan FULL STEAM AHEAD: Garden guru Eion, centre, and Ann Scarrow are among supporters of the proposed Great Chelsea Gardens, the brainchild of […]
August 17, 2010July 25, 2012Highbury Shopping Centre, Media Coverage Have a say on shopping centre North Shore City Council is seeking public feedback on its $4 million makeover plans for Highbury Shopping Centre in Birkenhead. Council principal […]
March 9, 2010July 25, 2012Little Shoal Bay, Media Coverage $14m “panic” spend-up FAST-TRACKED: Replacing sand at Little Shoal Bay, pictured, and Halls Beach will cost $1.5m. Up to $14 million of ratepayer money will […]
March 5, 2010July 25, 2012Little Shoal Bay, Media Coverage Teacher’s lab a local stream FISH DUTY: Northcote College teacher Kit Hustler is monitoring the Little Shoal Bay stream for fish in his spare time. Kit Hustler […]