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Environment 17 Oct 2023

By-law helps Waiheke birds take flight

Waiheke’s birdlife will be flying high this summer following the un-leashing of a plan to create a bird friendly beach zone thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

Environment news 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Oct 2023

Franklin looks for way to ensure youth heard

Franklin Local Board has committed funding to ensuring rangatahi have input into decision-making.

Community 17 Oct 2023

65 years of Carols at the Kings

This year’s milestone event is expected to bring back nostalgic traditions with candlelight, jazz and of course harmonious vocals of the local choir, among plenty of other fun activities.

Community 16 Oct 2023

Children learn how to build a solid future

Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Oct 2023

Schools cultural festival is coming!

Albert-Eden's number one event is returning Saturday 25 November.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Oct 2023

Finding ways to include a youth voice

Allowing youth to be part of decision-making is a Franklin Local Board focus.

Waste 12 Oct 2023

Food scraps service for Manukau begins

From mid-October, Manukau residents can start using Auckland Council’s rukenga kai (food scraps) collections service.

Events

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading Group - Glen Eden Library

Relax and enjoy short stories and poetry read aloud.

10 Jun 2026

Right plant, right place: Native edition

We’ll explore how matching native plants to the right microclimate can make or break gardening su...

10 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Heathers the Musical

Direct from London and New York, the wickedly funny Heathers the Musical is coming to New Zealand!

11 Jun 2026

Author Talk: Belinda Woolrych

Join Belinda Woolrych, downsizing expert and author, as she shares independent advice.

11 Jun 2026

Chopin & Tchaikovsky

The stunning Russian-Armenian pianist Eva Gevorgyan makes her NZ debut with the delicate, melanch...

11 Jun 2026

From trash to treasure workshop

Learn where your waste goes when using Auckland Council waste services, including the rukenga kai...

11 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...