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Plans / Projects 21 Aug 2020

COVID-19 delays Warkworth pontoon work

Work on a Warkworth pontoon is on track for summer, despite delays related to COVID-19.

Waste 18 Aug 2020

Getting from the kitchen to the kerbside

Auckland Council helps North Shore businesses get started on their composting journey.

Waste 18 Aug 2020

On the upcycle with Hub Zero

Panmure's Hub Zero is helping the community to upcycle, recycle and minimise waste sent to landfill.

18 Aug 2020

Tanker-to-tanker water service ends

The “tanker-to-tanker” initiative employed by Auckland Council to support private water carriers over the summer has ended.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

Improved facilities for people walking and cycling across Auckland

Auckland Transport (AT) is delivering the first of a rolling set of initiatives on 20 roads and popular walkways across Auckland to assist with safe physical distancing during COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

More space for people on Queen Street

With the country in Alert Level 3, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have made changes on Queen Street to increase space for people walking, on bikes and using public transport in the city centre.

Have your say 18 Aug 2020

Have your say on Cabeleigh Drive playground

Helensville’s timber history and stream have inspired a new playground design.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Events

19 Jul 2026

Introduction to transcendental meditation

Discover a simple, effortless approach to reducing stress and improving your quality of life.

19 Jul 2026

LIVE Day: Weather Science

Uncover the stories of the weather-related stars in the Matariki cluster, Waipunarangi and Ururangi.

19 Jul 2026

Macramé

Learn how to create a beautiful Matariki star using simple macrame knots and upcycled materials.

19 Jul 2026

Make wooden planter box

Learn basic woodworking skills and techniques while building your own planter to take home.

19 Jul 2026

Making the most of peels, pulp and stems

Food waste reduction workshop, making the most of peels, pulps and stems.

19 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Laing Stream

Be part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa!

19 Jul 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!