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Environment 18 Feb 2022

Local Eco Festival highlights simple actions for positive change

Sustainable living and simple actions in daily life that over time have a positive impact on the environment are the focus of the locally-led Eco Festival in Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa.

Have your say 17 Feb 2022

Have your say on plans for The Landing

The Landing is an intensively used park located on the seaward side of Tamaki Drive, and its management plan is undergoing a refresh to better include the various communities who use the area.

Sports / Leisure 17 Feb 2022

From disappointment to delight: Community diving benefits from COVID-19 cancellations

Auckland diving has been given a boost following the decision to fund the purchase of specialist diving training equipment at WestWave dive pool.

Community 15 Feb 2022

Apply for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board grants

Community groups wanting to deliver projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area have until 25 March to apply for funding.

14 Feb 2022

Vaccination for children: Local board chair urges parents to make science-based decision

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia is urging parents to talk to medical experts and learn more about vaccination for children.

Libraries 11 Feb 2022

New adult literacy books launched

Literacy Waitākere and Auckland Council Libraries are marking the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga with the launch of three new adult literacy books on 12 March 2022 at New Lynn Library.

10 Feb 2022

Call for feedback on trial Glen Eden cycleway

The trial pop-up cycleway in Glen Eden has launched an online survey to understand how it has been used and its impact on the local area.

Events

22 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Learn to ride classes for adults

Come along and learn cycling tips and tricks.

20 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Kākano Youth Arts Collective: Run It Back

A range of artworks exploring creativity, identity, storytelling and the experiences of our young...

18 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Green Prescription Trail

Botanic Gardens Week 2026 celebrates the health and wellbeing benefits of botanic gardens.

17 May 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Tamariki Book Club

Join the adventure. Build your confidence in a safe and inclusive space at our book club.

14 May 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Playfight

An Edinburgh Festival smash hit - fast, funny and unfiltered.

13 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

The Queen's Nanny

Anna Jullienne plays Crawfie, balancing humour and heartbreak as her loyalty is questioned.

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!