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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

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

21 Apr 2026

Collected and classified: Biology in a box

Hear art historian Andrew McKay, floral artist Felicity Jones and Auckland Museum invertebrates c...

21 Apr 2026

Microgreens and sprouts

The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including...

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club at East Coast Bays Library

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social Knitting Club at Little Leys

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...