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Environment 17 May 2022

Next steps for kauri tracks in Rodney

Track upgrades, hygiene stations and fences are helping in Rodney’s battle against kauri dieback.

Transport 13 May 2022

Motorway closing so bridge can go

The Southern Motorway between Drury and Papakura will be closed 7pm Saturday 21 May to 9am Sunday 22 May to demolish the Park Estate Road bridge.

12 May 2022

Whiri Aroha gifts of love blessed

Korowai have been gifted to Middlemore Hospital's Bereavement Care Service.

Climate action 12 May 2022

Cycling budget controversy misses real point, say councillors

Waitākere Ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say that headlines criticizing plans for future cycling infrastructure in Auckland missed the real issue, tackling climate change.  

Heritage 12 May 2022

Red letter day as Shadbolt House writers retreat takes step forward

Sixteen years in the making, Shadbolt House in Titirangi has taken a step toward becoming a writers retreat following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Environment 11 May 2022

Waterway fund boosts Franklin environment

Seven Franklin Local Board Waterways Fund grants have been made.

6 May 2022

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

A new board member has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Adriana Avendano Christie in March. 

Climate action 4 May 2022

Unspent funds used to back Franklin groups

Funds unable to be used because of COVID-19 restrictions have been used to help community groups pursue their aims in Franklin.

Events

31 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Garden Delights

As a haven for birds and butterflies, bees and flowers, pets and children, the garden is a place...

28 Mar 2026 - 09 May 2026

Upon a fragile plane

Upon a fragile plane imagines grief as a liminal space wherein the griever stands at the threshol...

27 Mar 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Verity Kindleysides: Inside the Garden & Beyond (after Pat Hanly)

This exhibition explores the three-maunga island chain of the Devonport peninsula, linked by jewe...

23 Mar 2026 - 04 Apr 2026

Daily View - World of Cultures

Celebrate the diversity of our community with daily cultural video screenings at Glen Innes Libra...

22 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 2026

EcoFest

Join the fun as we celebrate nature, sustainable living, and the protection of our natural enviro...

21 Mar 2026 - 05 Apr 2026

Distance Street Photography Exhibition

Explore South America and Aotearoa through a vibrant street-photography exhibition showcasing sha...

18 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Out of this World: April School holiday programme at Botany Library

Botany Library is the place to be this April school holidays.

14 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

April School Holidays At Otahuhu Library

Come along for the new series of exciting school holiday events.