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Walkways 7 Dec 2020

Waitākere Ranges track re-openings delight board

News that 11 tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are now open in time for summer following upgrades to make them safe to use and reduce the spread of kauri dieback has delighted Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 4 Dec 2020

Child safety a priority in Papakura

Increasing housing developments around Walters Road have left Papakura Local Board members concerned for the safety of schoolchildren using the area.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Dec 2020

Pair share path for new voices

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Franklin Local Board member Logan Soole are among the 12 percent of the country's elected members under 40. Before last year's elections that number was just 6 percent.

Development 2 Dec 2020

The transformation of Tyler Street is about to begin

A more people-friendly Tyler Street is on the horizon as the Creating Safer Streets – Tyler Street Pilot gets underway.

Development 2 Dec 2020

Ceremony marks the completion of Toka Puia car park in Takapuna

The new car park, on the corner of Huron, Northcroft and Auburn streets, is now complete and will open its doors to Takapuna locals and visitors from Thursday 3 December 2020.

Environment 2 Dec 2020

Mahurangi waterways receive financial lifeline

Auckland Council and Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust have signed a relationship agreement to design and deliver the Mahurangi East Land Restoration Programme.

1 Dec 2020

Conservation programme supports Puketāpapa migrants

Puketāpapa Local Board has partnered with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to deliver a unique Migrant Conservation Programme.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Dec 2020

Papakura grants help young to study

Papakura Local Board has awarded $15,000 worth of youth scholarships to help young people in education and trades training.

Events

08 Nov 2026

Book release: Material Distance

Celebrate this new collaborative poetry and art book by Louise Stevenson and Jodie Dalgleish.

08 Nov 2026

Diwali crafting

Make air dry clay diya light holders and colour mandalas to celebrate Diwali.

08 Nov 2026

Diwali crafts

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting to celebrate Diwali!

08 Nov 2026

Keeping chickens

Join chicken expert Oliver Liddell for a practical workshop covering the essentials of keeping a...

08 Nov 2026

Parnell Festival of Roses

Experience the rose gardens in full bloom, along with food trucks, markets and plenty of free act...

08 Nov 2026

People's Triathlon: Race 1 – Maraetai

Start your 2026/27 season with the Barfoot & Thompson People's Triathlon Series.

08 Nov 2026

Reverie

Reverie opens with a mesmerizing, atmospheric work that gently rocks between dream and reality.

08 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Youth guitar discovery series

Join The Fretboard Studio for an acoustic guitar beginner workshop designed for youth.