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The City landscape enjoys a spectacular location as the western sector of New Zealand's major metropolitan area, Auckland. At its western edge are the magnificent bush clad Waitakere ranges and the open wild beaches of the West Coast. To the south and east are the Manukau and Waitemata Harbours. Its urban area, shaped by post-war expansion, forms a network of villages, town centres and suburban sprawl. The City's diverse landscape supports orcharding, horticulture and viticulture and high amenity industrial land. 

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4:14PM
All You Roosters - Look Both Ways Before You Cross Posters and flyers encouraging people - and possibly chickens - to take extra care crossing Willis and Manners streets from next week are being delivered to businesses along the new Golden Mile bus route, and kerbside reminders will be installed tomorrow (weather depending). 163 views

11:12AM
Waitakere City Council Bows Out with the Top Award for New Zealand's Best Report At today’s inaugural New Zealand Sustainability Reporting Awards held by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Waitakere City Council’s Annual Report (2008-2009) was judged Best Report. 207 views

1:15PM
Demolition signifies start of New Lynn's urban renewal Demolition of old shops outside New Lynn’s newly-opened transport interchange today signals the start of urban renewal in the historic town centre. 197 views

11:47AM
Budding artists wanted for fishy mural Do you want to leave your mark on the West? Project Twin Streams and Westfield WestCity want people to make an artistic contribution to an innovative community art project - a 26-metre long mural at Westfield’s shopping centre in Henderson. 194 views

1:31PM
Former mayor and All Black superstar to be added to Waitakere Walkway of Fame The handprints of two of Waitakere’s most colourful characters, past Mayor of Waitemata Tim Shadbolt and former All Black Va’aiga (Inga) Tuigamala, will be immortalised on the Waitakere Walkway of Fame on 25 September. 231 views

4:14PM
Waitakere Mayor championing New Zealand film in China Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey is leaving on Saturday to lead a delegation to the fifth New Zealand Film Festival in China. 225 views

4:51PM
Waikato pipeline not delivering the goods Waitakere Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse is disappointed that Watercare’s promised solution to Auckland’s water shortage, the Waikato River pipeline, has not delivered. 382 views

9:47AM
The Almost Amazing Race   Is it a treasure hunt? An orienteering course? Or just a whole lot of running around? It's all three! It's the Almost Amazing Race 2.0 - an exciting day full of fun, strategy and friendly competition. 236 views

8:09AM
Logo competition closing soon Aucklanders wanting to contribute their ideas on the Auckland Council’s logo have just eight days to put their entry in.  Judging panel chair Bob Harvey says hundreds of entries have been received so far.  “There is a big variety of designs with a lot of good ideas and some interesting gems amongst them. 359 views

8:07AM
Passionate people wanted as park rangers Are you passionate about your local park? Then join Waitakere City Council’s volunteer park ranger programme. 485 views

11:40AM
Day out for toddlers and family Celebrate National Children’s Day with a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Toddler Day Out and Great Parenting Fair at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson on Sunday 7 March. 451 views

8:48AM
Waitakere's submission on the third Auckland reform billwww.waitakere.govt.nz Waitakere City Council is calling on the Government to reconsider the level of authority that council-controlled organisations have in the new Auckland Council. 500 views

4:03PM
Puppies needlessly left to die in Moire Park Following several incidents of animals being dumped, Animal Welfare Waitakere is urging people to take them to an animal shelter instead. 552 views

4:31PM
Graham Henry and Alan Barber named Westie heroes All Black coach Graham Henry is used to letting his players take the accolades. 516 views

2:28PM
Waitakere's inorganic collection is coming soon – book now Waitakere’s annual inorganic collection is fast approaching so find out when your collection date is by visiting www.inorganiccollection.co.nz or by phoning 839 0419 (24 hours). 2646 views

11:35AM
Lifelong love honoured in Waitakere It’s a hard road finding the perfect woman. 444 views

11:13AM
Sowing the seeds for a better future brings award Waitakere City Council’s efforts in developing a new threatened species policy designed to protect endangered plants on public land is one initiative that helped win it a prestigious award from the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. 436 views

6:10PM
Funding brings a better future for Auckland The $500 million funding for an electric train fleet is a step toward an eco city Auckland, says Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey. 458 views

3:49PM
Mayor welcomes announcement on proposed boundaries Today's announcement of proposed boundaries for the new Super City has retained the unique communities of interest that make up the west, says Mayor Bob Harvey. 318 views

11:51AM
Project Twin Streams walk and cycleways scoop top award Project Twin Streams' 9.3 km network of walk and cycleways has scooped the Avanti Award for Best Cycle Facility at the recent CAN (Cycling Advocate Network) Annual awards. 446 views

4:27PM
Waitakere's cream of the crop Waitakere City Council's West Wave Aquatic Centre made a splash at the 2009 Westpac Waitakere Business Awards, judged best large business in the city. 343 views

1:55PM
Mayor pleads for information on Aisling Mayor Bob Harvey is urging anyone who may have seen missing two-year-old Aisling Symes to come forward. 409 views

10:51AM
Tsunami Sirens Activated Tsunami warning sirens around Waitakere City have been activated as a precaution. 427 views

11:15AM
Waitakere introduces sinking lid policy on gaming machines Waitakere City Council has introduced a policy that will gradually reduce the number of gaming machines in the city. 995 views

7:23AM
New Lynn redevelopment funding secured and celebrated Waitakere City Council today formally thanked its partners in its biggest ever project – the redevelopment of New Lynn. 452 views

7:59AM
Government delivers Auckland lite Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey describes today’s announcements on the future of Auckland Governance as “underwhelming”. 251 views

5:26PM
Waitakere Mayor disgusted at child well-being ranking Mayor Harvey is aghast that New Zealands child health and safety figures are among the worst in the OECD. 503 views

7:37AM
Maori left reeling at official exclusion Future generations of New Zealanders will look back with feelings of great shame and embarrassment at the Government’s decision to exclude Maori seats from the Auckland Council. 250 views

8:53AM
No vision in Maori seats decision Waitakere City’s deputy mayor says the Government has let a “once in decades” opportunity slide by in opting not to include Maori seats on the new Auckland Council. 225 views

4:34PM
Where are the millions Rodney? Waitakere City’s deputy mayor is calling on the Minister of Local Government to “come clean”. 236 views