MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland accommodation pipeline adds more than 4,000 rooms
Source: Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) A run of recent hotel development announcements will see more than 4,000 rooms coming online in Auckland over the next five years. With a thriving visitor economy in Auckland contributing $8.36 billion in tourism spend annually, and record numbers of visitor arrivals, it is not surprising then […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Drive safely as students go back to school
Source: Auckland Council Students head back to school next week, and Auckland Transport has issued an important reminder to drive safely as they do. During school holidays, traffic volumes on Auckland’s roads reduce by as much as 15 per cent. But as students return to the classroom and New Zealand heads into summer, AT is […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Make five family meals this week for $60
Source: Auckland Council Spring has arrived, and with the holidays just around the corner many of us are forced to delve a little deeper into our pockets at this time of year. Thankfully, the spring edition of Easy Choice – Family Kai is here to help. The meal planner will help you with four weeks […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: City Rail Link tender process ramps up
Source: Auckland Council New Zealand’s largest-ever transport project is one step closer as the City Rail Link (CRL) reaches another important milestone in its procurement programme. The Interim Project Alliance Agreement (IPAA) for the delivery of the project’s underground rail systems (C7) has been awarded to a joint venture between RCR Tomlinson Limited and its […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Unsung heroes of Otara-Papatoetoe recognised at awards show
Source: Auckland Council More than one hundred people attended a fun-filled celebration at the Manukau Civic Centre last month to mark the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 2018 Community Volunteer Awards. The event saw 96 individuals and groups acknowledged for the voluntary impact they have made to the arts, sports, community services, culture, seniors and youth sectors of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Puketāpapa’s cultural diversity
Source: Auckland Council Puketāpapa boasts one of Auckland’s most diverse neighbourhoods. At a recent community forum, Puketāpapa Local Board gave an opportunity to the community to share their history and connection to the land. Puketāpapa’s Māori population ranks 17th in size out of the 21 Auckland local boards. The early stories offer a snapshot of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Puketapapa’s cultural potpourri
Source: Auckland Council Puketāpapa boasts one of Auckland’s most diverse neighbourhoods. At a recent community forum, Puketāpapa Local Board gave an opportunity to the community to share their history and connection to the land. Puketāpapa’s Māori population ranks 17th in size out of the 21 Auckland local boards. The early stories offer a snapshot of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Step back in time with Auckland’s augmented reality tour
Source: Auckland Council Have you ever wanted to stroll the streets of yesterday, wander the corridors of the past, or gaze at the world through the eyes of our ancestors? Well, now’s your chance. Step back into the past with an augmented reality app exploring Uptown Auckland – the first of its kind to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advisory panels valued contributors
Source: Auckland Council Auckland Council has several advisory panels that advocate for diverse sectors of the community. Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley, the liaison councillor for the Disability Advisory Panel, found the panel’s input invaluable. “No matter the topic, they were always clear in their direction and focus, providing me with excellent and perceptive feedback […]
Read More →MIL-OSI New Zealand: Manurewa signs up for Armistice Day
Source: Auckland Council Eight street signs across the Manurewa Local Board area have had a poppy added to them to honour the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day on 11 November. The initiative is the result of the board’s desire to support the Places of Remembrance Project managed by the New Zealand Poppy Trust, with Manurewa thought […]
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