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Have your say 16 Mar 2021

Local board urges Waiheke residents to speak up on Accommodation Providers Targeted Rate during 10-year Budget consultation

Have your say on the 10-year Budget (Recovery Budget), closing 12-noon Monday 22 March 2021.

Transport 15 Mar 2021

Have your say on three proposed train stations in south Auckland

KiwiRail and the Supporting Growth Alliance are seeking community feedback on the development of three new train stations for southern Auckland.

Environment 15 Mar 2021

Locals grow a food forest in Puketāpapa

Waikowhai locals have formed a new EcoNeighbourhood group and are working towards starting a food forest in the area.

Community 15 Mar 2021

Movies in Parks a hit with Puketāpapa locals

Recent screening of Frozen 2 at Monte Cecilia park a resounding success with close to 2000 people attending.

Cultural 15 Mar 2021

Local talent to take centre stage at CultureFest

Members of the KFM 106.9, Auckland Council and Youth Arts NZ internship programme are taking a pivotal role in producing CultureFest on 28 March.

15 Mar 2021

Local actions contribute to big picture climate change impacts

Albert-Eden Local Board is committed to considering climate change in its decision making and projects.

15 Mar 2021

Local planting activity in Puketāpapa a step towards regional climate action

Local communities are passionate about the environment and conserving the area’s natural heritage.

12 Mar 2021

Water quality - a community in action

The issue of water quality is close to the heart of every Aucklander, and for no one more so perhaps than for those who live, play or work around Hobson Bay.

Events

20 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Death Cafe - Onehunga

A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda.

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Brain Charge for Seniors

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.

18 Apr 2026

Blood by the Bombays

Join five cool Kiwi storytellers for a thrilling afternoon. 

18 Apr 2026

Build Your Own Terrarium - A Playdate for Plant Lovers

Join us for a slow, creative session where you’ll build a tiny self-contained world to take home.

18 Apr 2026

Encore! Opening Act

Join us for Opening Act, a day celebrating our newest Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Exhibit...

18 Apr 2026

Hands-on Herbal Balm Workshop

Learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes and skin irritations.

18 Apr 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Morphology Talk

Against the backdrop of the photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gu...

18 Apr 2026

Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making

Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using natural ingredients like cocoa butter, vitamin E, an...