Tag: Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki

By Damian Light, Howick Local Board chairperson The Howick Local Board looks after 70 playgrounds across Howick, Pakuranga, Botany and Flat Bush. These range from...

A story the Times published on August 23 (War of words over Māori names for public places - Times) about the debate over giving...

A major east Auckland sports club has the green light to continue a multi-million-dollar plan to expand its facilities. Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) wants...

Construction of one of the country’s biggest transport projects is continuing at pace. The Eastern Busway section from Pakūranga to Botany will deliver 5km of...

The Howick Local Board is set to finally resolve an ongoing issue involving a Pakuranga United Rugby Club (PURC) plan to offer more activities...

Efforts to give Māori names to numerous local public places as well as bus stations and structures that are part of the Eastern Busway...

Auckland Transport (AT) says it’s honoured to have been gifted te reo Māori names by mana whenua for the new bus stations and structures...

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting feedback on applications from iwi for temporary fishing closures across three separate areas within the Hauraki Gulf. The proposed closures...

Police say the death of a person whose body was found on an east Auckland beach on October 10 will be referred to the...

By Staff and Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air Independent Māori Statutory Board member James Brown has been remembered for...

Pohutukawa Coast residents are being encouraged to have their say on a plan change that would allow the development of a new coastal urban...

The new Howick Police station has officially opened its doors to the public after a 10-month wait. Police were forced to move from their previous...

Iwi leader Tama Potaka has been selected by local party members as National's candidate in the Hamilton West by-election. Potaka is currently the chief executive...

Air New Zealand has given a helping wing to six young tuturuatu (Shore plover), relocating them from Cape Sanctuary in Hawke's Bay to their...

A stunning new mural created by students is proudly being displayed at Pakuranga College. The school's whanau tutor students, who have Maori heritage and wish...

Musick Point - Te Naupata Reserve has had a major spruce up thanks to a group of community volunteers and a cash injection from...

A total of 6400 plants - 1200 of them harakeke (flax) - went into the ground at Motutapu Island on Saturday. Around 140 volunteers made...

It's taken many months and almost $250,000 but a colourful and newly revamped children's playground in east Auckland is finally open to the public. As...

A Beachlands development will include about 3000 dwellings as well as commercial, retail, education and open space amenities once fully developed. Beachlands South Limited Partnership...

Tourism operator Explore Group will take over operations of the Tiritiri Matangi Island ferry from Fullers. Explore, in partnership with local iwi Ngāi Tai ki...

A large-scale film etched work on acrylic by contemporary Auckland artist Reuben Kirkwood is taking viewers on a visual journey, exploring the connection of...

East Auckland parents and children may be excited to learn a local playground will soon get a $240,000 upgrade. The work at Cockle Bay Reserve...

There's reason for celebrating together, with activation of a new website that will be the online information centre for Howick 175th anniversary activities, events...

Local iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki has recorded a consolidated profit of $10.09 million to March 31, 2021, up from $345,000 for the corresponding...

One of east Auckland's most well known tourist attractions has created a strategic plan in an effort to ensure its survival. The Howick Historical Village...

Local iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Habitat for Humanity Northern Region have agreed to partner after signing a Memorandum of Agreement. The parties will...

A group of committed volunteers and community leaders is determined to make Howick’s 175th anniversary a success and year to remember. Next year, 2022, marks...

Pest free sanctuary Motutapu Island is having a tough run with four stoat invasions in one year. Evidence shows that all stoats swam from...

A Maori iwi has made a deal to buy the land occupied by an east Auckland secondary school. Ngai Tai ki Tamaki has paid $97...

More than 100 people turned out to celebrate the official opening of east Auckland's newest shopping precinct. Developer Todd Property Group welcomed dignitaries, politicians, retailers,...

Agreement has finally been reached on the names assigned to three new public roads being built in east Auckland. The Howick Local Board was initially...

Auckland Council has filed six charges under the Resource Management Act against Formosa (NZ) Limited, with the company pleading guilty to all counts. In a...