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In 1963 Suburban Newspapers bought up a string of small community newspapers including the Mt Albert Enterprise, the Roskill Times, Onehunga News, Pt Chevalier News and the Mt Eden News and merged them into one title. Thus, the Central Leader, aimed primarily at tapping into the advertising potential of the new St Lukes mall, was born. Originally delivered on a Wednesday, a Saturday edition of the

paper was introduced in 1991, which later became a Friday edition to come into line with the other papers in the Suburban Newspapers family. The Central Leader is delivered to close to 53,000 homes from Onehunga and Epsom in the south, Blockhouse Bay and New Windsor in the west, Mt Roskill and Mt Eden in the north and Greenlane and Penrose in the east and boasts a readership of 103,000. It is a hugely diverse and vibrant community with a range of ethnicities, ages, and socio-economic groups represented. While producing a newspaper to appeal to our range of readers is a huge challenge, it's one that we take seriously and is a testament to the numerous awards the paper and its reporters have won in its 46 year history. The Central Leader offices are also home to the Auckland City Harbour News and East & Bays Courier and its team of reporters work across three titles. Our stories focus on the great achievements of those living in our area, as well as highlighting issues that affect and concern them. We cover everything from the quirky to the serious, but are always mindful of four main principles - stories have to be relevant to our readers as well as being fair, accurate and balanced.

07/05/2018

Do you know what it's like to sleep in a car? Puketapapa Local Board chair Harry Doig volunteered to spend one night sleeping in his vehicle to get a small glimpse of what the reality for many Aucklanders is.

30/04/2018

The monkey bars are back in Grey Lynn park after Ila and Jaya Patel successfully campaigned to the Waitemata Local Board to reinstall them.

The Patel twins are back swinging on the monkey bars in an Auckland park after they successfully campaigned for their return.

11/04/2018

Do you have any photos of your family members who served in World War I? St David's Church on Kybher Pass Rd is asking for Aucklanders to share photos with them for an Anzac Day installation. Friends of St David's

A church is calling on Auckland families to contribute to an Anzac Day art show.

11/04/2018

Good morning hope you all are safe and dry and feeling a bit warmer than yesterday. Are you still without power? How's the clean up going? We'd love to have a chat with you if you are and how you coped through the night. Feel free to comment here or send a private message if you're happy to be interviewed.

10/04/2018

Good morning hope you all are safe and dry from last nights storm. Are you without power? Had any damage overnight? Feel free to comment with any pictures or send us a message. Stay safe on the roads.

Wind wreaks havoc in Auckland, taking down trees and power lines and closing the airport runway.

09/04/2018

Can anyone else hear the thunder? We're on weather watch today. Let us know if you're affected or see any storm damage. We hope you are all safe and dry 🌩️🌬️☔

08/04/2018

Round one is in the books, check out how your club went and let us know who impressed you the most over the opening round of competition! Mt Albert Lions Pt Chevalier Pirates Glenora Rugby League Football Club - EST 1931 https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/102929229/club-rugby-league-returns-to-auckland-for-another-season

Aucklanders were treated to a festival of rugby league over the weekend.

04/04/2018

These two quick-thinking Ryman Healthcare Ltd construction workers saved a mans life after he had a heart attack while driving. "He would breathe for a little while then stop and then he just died. There was no breathing, no movement and when I felt his pulse there was nothing there."

The life of an Auckland man was saved by two construction workers after he had a heart attack while driving.

26/03/2018

An anti-cycleway group is claiming victory as Auckland authorities pull a U-turn on a controversial road kerb by returning it to its original position.

An Auckland road kerb will be moved following months of protest about its placement.

23/03/2018

Auckland Council has the legal right to sell the home of Penny Bright for refusing to pay her rates, expert says.

Penny Bright's property, worth "probably more than $1 million", is scheduled to be sold by tender on April 24.

14/03/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: This 1930s photo shows the Tamaki River Bridge linking Howick and Panmure. The concrete bridge was constructed in 1916 to replace the original 1865 swing span structure, the mechanism for which is still visible today under the building at Panmure Bridge Marine. In 1959 the current bridge opened, replacing the deteriorating concrete one.

11/03/2018

Mount Albert Grammar School has been forced to build a staff hostel to keep its teachers. What do you think? Should there be more schools offering hostels or accommodation for its teachers? Or should schools prioritise student accommodation?

NZ's most over-crowded school turns boarding house into staff hostel to put teachers in front of classes.

07/03/2018

Who would you like to acknowledge on International Woman's Day today? Here is Victoria Jones who, in October 1979, was the only female double bass player in the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

06/03/2018

Auckland Council has thrown its weight behind an ambitious proposal to reopen and renovate a network of WWII tunnels lying beneath Albert Park in the CBD. Would you like to see them reopened?

Proposal to transform mothballed air raid tunnels into cycleways and tourist attractions gets Auckland Council backing.

28/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: This week we're throwing back to 1985's Ports of Auckland Round the Bays (Official) where a $10,000 cheque was presented to Auckland Joggers Club president Peter Alford from the money raised. Will you be running on Sunday?

22/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Next Tuesday is the last event at The Kings Arms Tavern before it closes. In 2014 Lake South performed there for the NZ on Air Critics Choice Awards. What was your favourite Kings Arms event?

21/02/2018

Auckland councillors Cathy Casey and Fa'anana Efeso Collins will lobby the Government to ban the sale and private use of fireworks throughout New Zealand. What do you think? Should they be banned?

Auckland Council will lobby the Government to make the sale and private use of fireworks illegal throughout New Zealand.

15/02/2018

The days of netball and rugby ruling school sports may be coming to an end, figures show. What do you think? Could basketball take over?🏀⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

Basketball could soon overtake rugby and netball as New Zealand's most popular sport for secondary school students.

15/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY : Happy Chinese New Year from 2007 when former Prime Minister Helen Clark joined celebrations at Ellerslie Racecourse for Year of the Pig.

13/02/2018

One of the New Zealand Labour Party's oldest members was thrilled to meet New Zealand's newest Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last week at Selwyn Village in Pt Chevalier.

One of the Labour Party's oldest members got a special visit from the Prime Minister last week.

13/02/2018

Aucklanders are hitting the gym in unprecedented numbers and the spike is leading to one of the city's oldest fitness establishments cashing in. YMCA Auckland

YMCA centres across Auckland are benefiting from a rising interest in gym culture.

12/02/2018

The lights on Auckland's Harbour Bridge are set to sparkle in honour of Pride Week.

Auckland's Harbour Bridge will sparkle nightly in honour of Pride Week.

08/02/2018

The fate of the Chamberlain Park golf course remains in limbo as a High Court Judge now decides whether it will be cut in half or remain as it is.

Decision on whether a central Auckland golf course can be reduced to nine holes will be decided by a judge.

05/02/2018

What are you doing this Waitangi Day?

The public holiday is the perfect excuse to indulge in everything you love most about NZ.

01/02/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Houses on Nelson St at the corner of Wellesley St West, looking towards Freeman's Bay in 1875 when the tide came up to the former Freemans Hotel on Drake St, before the land was reclaimed.

29/01/2018

Auckland's harbour became a multimedia stage in a massive light and sound show on Saturday night as 90,000 LED lights and 100 floodlights beamed and flashed from the Harbour Bridge. Did you head down to take a look? http://bit.ly/2nkmA8V

26/01/2018

The Auckland Art Gallery has had its funding slashed.

Art lovers are petitioning to stop the gradual decline in funding of Auckland Art Gallery.

24/01/2018

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The crew of Zippa (Z59) supplement their sail-power while Blue Streak is towed to the start line of the Auckland Anniversary Day regatta in 1949. Will you be on the water or watching from shore this anniversary weekend?

24/01/2018

Porky the morepork has had to be put down after its wing failed to heal :'(

Porky the morepork has been euthanised after its wing failed to heal.

23/01/2018

It's the first in 150 years 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘

New Zealand will soon be treated to a "super blue blood moon eclipse" - the first in 150 years.

22/01/2018

Auckland activist Penny Bright may be forced to sell her house in order to settle a $35,000 dispute with the council.

Penny Bright has refused to pay her rates for 11 years. Now the council is recovering the $35,000 she owes.

22/01/2018

Our reporter James Pasley is putting your questions to Maungakiekie-Tamaki candidates Josephine Bartley and Josh Beddell for Council.

21/01/2018

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki by-election is coming up and the Central Leader is hosting a live Q+A between the two candidates - Labour’s Josephine Bartley and Auckland Future’s Josh Beddell for Council. They both will be in to discuss why you should vote for them and answer any questions you might have at 2pm today. Comment below with your questions.

21/01/2018

Have you seen any geckos in your backyard? Native geckos are under threat in Auckland and residents are being urged to lend a hand. 🦎

Aucklanders can help save struggling gecko populations by building lizard-friendly gardens, ecologists say.

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#WATCH Porky the morepork is on the mend thanks to a Sandringham mother and son. http://bit.ly/2EJoS7N

Auckland alcohol sales hit an early high

Christmas has come early for liquor retailers like Glengarry Wines as thirsty Kiwis rush to fill their fridges for the holidays. See the full story here - http://bit.ly/2yNekBz

We're chatting to Jacinda Ardern at Unitec Institute of Technology.

#WATCH On November 5 Britomart Train Station had an unexpected early arrival. Baby Olivia Wackrow was born inside a toilet cubicle. http://bit.ly/2jJdJ1z

WATCH: Fire crews contained a blaze on the third floor of the Whitireia Community Polytechnic building on Queen St. http://bit.ly/2zi3jNw

WATCH: Three 90-year-olds are out to prove you are never too old to get fit as they hit the YMCA at Lynfield Youth & Leisure Centre gym three times a week.

Lawns might look good, but they are a "complete environmental disaster," ecologists say.

Around 60 Auckland students from five different schools hit the track at the EVolocity Auckland regional finals at Unitec Institute of Technology, on Saturday. Students were given an electric motor kit to build their vehicles. Mahurangi College Howick College Henderson High School

Members of the Onehunga Athletics and Harrier club have an average age of about 75 and meet most weekends for "a shuffle around the block".

A group of Wesley Intermediate School students are transforming plastic waste into bespoke furniture.

We are chatting with Jacinda Ardern at Labour's Auckland office.

We're chatting with Denise Lee for Maungakiekie, Priyanca Radhakrishnan and Chlöe Swarbrick, the major Maungakiekie electorate candidates. Send through your questions and we'll try our best to put them to the candidates.

#WATCH: Collecting dust inside a classroom wall for more than 60 years, a piece of One Tree Hill College's rich rugby history has been recovered and restored. 🏉🏉🏉

We're with National's Mt Albert candidate Melissa Lee MP

#WATCH Auckland's Uber drivers share their thoughts on the upcoming general election. Full story here - http://bit.ly/2isvRvV

We're live with Mt Albert Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand candidate Julie Anne Genter MP.

#LIVE We are with New Zealand National Party Mt Roskill MP Parmjeet Parmar MP

We're chatting with Mt Roskill New Zealand Labour Party MP Michael Wood.

#LIVE Hey guys, we are live with Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand candidate for Mt Roskill, Ricardo Menéndez March taking a walk down Stoddard Rd.

Live with Jacinda Arden

#WATCH How are you finding your commute in the morning/afternoon since the Waterview tunnel opened? The previously congested Mt Albert has become a ghost town since the Waterview tunnel opened.

A former Auckland Normal Intermediate pupil returns to plant another tree on her school grounds - 82 years later. See full story - http://bit.ly/2tGjuNx

Did you head along to the Waterview tunnel open day yesterday?

#WATCH: Two sisters have been left devastated after their dead father's air force memorabilia was stolen from their ransacked home in New Windsor.

We're live at the Three Kings Quarry.

#WATCH An Auckland woman is selling dog treats that owners can also chow down on. Would you eat your dog's biscuit? We put the Snoop Inspired dog treats to the test in Western Park.