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Environment 23 Mar 2022

Māngere's swarming midge fly problem gone

The pesky midge fly population on the Māngere foreshore is at its lowest ever, thanks to the innovation of a Watercare environmental scientist determined to reduce chemicals in pest control.

Transport 18 Mar 2022

Safer streets for Konini Primary as part of Vibrant Streets project

A project to help provide safer streets around Konini Primary School in Glen Eden is set to go ahead as part of the new Auckland Council Vibrant Streets programme.

Environment 18 Mar 2022

Predator Free Franklin turning hunters into hunted

Franklin Local Board Chair Andy Baker, says what started out as a few committed people catching possums, has snowballed into a movement that stretches across the board area.

Mayor 17 Mar 2022

More frequent bus services, urban forest and cycling and walking upgrades for Manurewa-Papakura in proposed Climate Action Package

Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Bud...

Community 17 Mar 2022

Paying it forward for good citizens

Waitematā Local Board recently took the opportunity to pay it forward when it recognised its Good Citizen Award recipients.

17 Mar 2022

Waitematā Local Board board member resigns

Waitematā Local Board member Adriana Avendano Christie has resigned her position on the board.

16 Mar 2022

Board thrilled Vibrant Streets set to come to Avondale

Whau Local Board is delighted its Avondale Open Streets project is to be funded through the new Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme.

Events

09 Jun 2026

Author talk: Mike Hartigan

Discussion about the process of writing and designing a graphic novel.

09 Jun 2026

Macular degeneration talk for Mandarin speakers

Come along and learn more about macular degeneration - for Mandarin speakers.

10 Mar 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Shared Reading at Little Leys

Join our librarians for a relaxed shared reading session.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Bookclub

Come along to Remuera Library and be part of our Bookclub.

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.