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24 Mar 2022

Board’s mahi brings additional funding for building vibrant streets

Puketāpapa: he Taunga Pahikara, an initiative to encourage children and families to access existing cycling infrastructure and support other biking services locally, will benefit from additional funding through the new Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The V...

23 Mar 2022

Students remind us to keep 'Drains for Rain'

Students from local schools are participating in Albert-Eden Local Board’s Drains for Rain Programme.

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.

Events

16 Sep 2026

Wāhi Kōrero - Give Te Reo Māori a go

Let’s celebrate Te Reo Māori together, one of our national languages!

16 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Orin Performs Performative Stand-Up Comedy

Taking on comedians like Jimmy Carr, Chris Bishop and Elon Musk, he dismantles figures who chase...

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

17 Sep 2026

Book launch: On the Rocks by Paul Campbell

Come along to the launch of 'On the Rocks', a remarkable true story of adventure, resilience and...

17 Sep 2026

Maramataka workshop

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and learn about the maramataka (Māori Lunar Calendar).

17 Sep 2026

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Snow Skin Mooncake Making

Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival by making and tasting snow moon cake.

17 Sep 2026

Raranga Māori Weaving

Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by learning the basics of mahi raranga (Māori flax weaving).

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.