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7 Mar 2022

Annual Budget 2022: Better bus services and action on climate change

Waitematā and Gulf ward councillor Pippa Coom is urging locals to have their say on the council’s Annual Budget, which includes significant investment to tackle climate change.

Have your say 4 Mar 2022

Annual Budget proposals impact north Auckland

Consultation is open on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget and Albany Ward councillors are urging residents to give feedback, particularly on the climate action and waste collection proposals, which will affect north Auckland.

Have your say 4 Mar 2022

Annual Budget 2022: What’s the focus for Rodney?

With consultation now open on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget, Rodney residents are being asked to give their feedback on maintaining rates increases at 3.5 per cent a year, and on proposals such as climate action and waste collection.

Community 3 Mar 2022

New skyscraper set to change Manukau’s skyline

Manukau’s skyline hasn’t risen much higher in the last 40 years but Eke Panuku’s new kid-skyscraper will rival even the tallest tower in Takapuna.

28 Feb 2022

Help from heroes: Pandemic response praised by board

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has thanked several health and community organisations for their outstanding work supporting the community during the ongoing COVID-19 response.

Environment 25 Feb 2022

A little love goes a long way to get rid of those weeds

Piha resident Dr Jill Poulston is systematically weeding in the bush near her home, supported by family, friends and a Love Your Neighbourhood grant from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

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14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

13 Oct 2026

Create your glow: Clay tealight workshop

Craft a beautiful clay tealight holder that brings warmth and light into your home.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

Natural Basic

A powerful performance as part of the Tempo Dance Festival.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

SEKI

A captivating solo by Te Whanganui-a-Tara based street dance artist Sefa Tunupopo.

13 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026

YMCĀ

Acclaimed choreographer Oli Mathiesen brings his distinctive voice in this first full-length comm...

13 Oct 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Portrait foundations

This 8-week course will teach drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and Jo...

13 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Drop-in print studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio.

14 Oct 2026

Drawing for older kids

Students will be taught the essential skills needed to become confident, capable drawers, with a...