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Development 17 Jan 2022

Multimillion dollar stormwater upgrade project to begin in Henderson

Henderson residents can look forward to improved water quality, reduced flooding and upgraded recreation areas and walkways as stage one of the Corban Reserve Stormwater Upgrade Project begins in January 2022.

28 Dec 2021

Summer fun in Kaipātiki

Summer fun in Kaipātiki

Sports / Leisure 22 Dec 2021

Waitemata Table Tennis Association Stadium opens thanks to council funding

Backing from Auckland Council has played a vital role in the extensive refurbishment of the Waitemata Table Tennis Club Stadium, providing $830,000 to help the $1.9million project.

Climate action 22 Dec 2021

Climate action plan for Waiheke approved by local board

A localised climate action plan was adopted by Waiheke Local Board at their business meeting this month.

20 Dec 2021

Improved transport safety options from $1 million fund

Three transport projects in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area have been given the green light following decisions to allocate funding to improving transport safety in the area, while a further four projects have had investigative work funded.

Waste 17 Dec 2021

Waiheke welcomes waste-wise visitors

Auckland Council’s tips for managing your waste sustainably

Community 16 Dec 2021

Community celebrated at Waitematā Local Board’s Good Citizens’ Awards

Community was celebrated last week during the 2021 Waitematā Good Citizens' Awards online ceremony.

Youth / Rangatahi 15 Dec 2021

Rangatahi invited to join mentorship programme with southern local boards

Franklin, Manurewa, Papakura, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu will offer rangatahi places in a New Zealand-wide programme that sees local government members mentoring young Māori to enhance their leadership skills.

Events

12 Apr 2026

Sowing the Seasons: Seeds to Blooms

Join us for a hands-on, seasonal workshop all about flowers you can start from seed in autumn.

12 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Sail on SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa. Climb abo...

28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Tunes 4 Tamariki: The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra

Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with a honkin...

15 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Barefoot Bowls Afternoons

Looking for somewhere to chill out on a stunning Sunday afternoon? Barefoot Bowls with music and...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly Conversation Group

Come join our weekly Te reo Māori conversation group. A friendly, supportive get together for all...

15 Mar 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

Crochet Group

Crochet, chat and make friends! Bring your own project or make something new with provided patter...

08 Mar 2026 - 17 May 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Yoga and Art Immersion

These Hatha yoga classes will include warm-up stretching, building to stronger poses, flow balanc...