Latest fromWaitakere City Council

'Selfie bridges' at waterfall anger Piha locals
The council says it won't be asking the public for their views on new bridges near Piha.

Bar wars: Campaigners close on booze vote
The battle over alcohol sales in West Auckland has reached a key point.

Waiheke ferry fury: Fullers to review operations after 400 passengers stranded
"We have heard loud and strong that some of our customers are unhappy with our services."

How Taylor Swift's rule-breaking at Auckland beach is stifling filmmakers
Swift's video shoot was the 'most flagrant' breach of filming rules at Bethells Beach.

Walking track reopening after Kauri dieback scare
Upgrades to protect kauri on the Kitekite track are complete and the track will reopen.

More New Zealanders prefer clicks to cliques
Kiwis choose online chat groups for community support ahead of religion, sport.

More of Waitakeres may close in disease fight
Hunua Ranges tracks may also close to protect kauri.

West Auckland politician dies
Denise Yates had been a unionist and campaigned on environmental and LGBT issues.

Missing Waitakere man found
A man who went missing from a Waitakere healthcare facility on Wednesday, has been found.

Inquiry into council part in $1b centre
Auditor-General Lyn Provost has begun an inquiry into Auckland Council's involvement in a new town centre at Westgate, which is costing ratepayers about $200m.

Brian Rudman: Zapping youngsters a step too far
"Why should under-25s, with nothing but a desire for a romantic stroll in the park, be driven out for nothing more than the crime of having acute hearing?" asks Brian Rudman.