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Transport 2 Sep 2020

Improved Murphys Road now open to traffic

Murphys Road in Flat Bush has now reopened as a four-lane road following improvements.

Youth / Rangatahi 2 Sep 2020

Community gardens provide skills, food and savings in south Auckland

Growing your own vegetables has never been easier for would-be south Auckland gardeners.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 2 Sep 2020

Two new tsunami sirens to be installed in Orewa

The installation of two new voice instruction tsunami sirens in Orewa begins today, 2 September 2020.

Environment 1 Sep 2020

Cleaning up Milford’s estuary and beach

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has committed funding to support a cleaner and healthier Wairau Estuary and beach in Milford.

Community 31 Aug 2020

Grants keep school pools open around Franklin

School pools in smaller areas around Franklin will be able to open to the public over summer thanks to local board grants.

Policies / Regulations 31 Aug 2020

New building consenting legislation changes introduced

New legislation exempting some building work from requiring a building consent under the Building Act 2004 takes effect from Monday 31 August.

31 Aug 2020

Piha surf tower gets green light

A proposed new surf lifesaving tower at the iconic Piha Beach has been given the green light by Waitākere Ranges Local Board following community consultation.

Have your say 28 Aug 2020

Changes sought to Drury plans

Public submissions are being sought as developers seek zoning changes to plans for Drury.

Events

07 Sep 2026

Planning for peace of mind

Join Harbour Hospice Social Worker Jacqueline Tyler-Joseph.

07 Sep 2026

Urban sketching for beginners

Gather up your journal and sketching tools for some relaxed on-location drawing!

07 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Flute & Strings

Principal Flute Melanie Lançon has put together a delicious programme of works that show the virt...

07 Sep 2026 - 11 Sep 2026

Zine workshop – Finding your voice

Celebrate Adult Learners' Week by creating your own zine in this fun, hands-on workshop.

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Adult Learners' Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Join us in celebrating adult learning with an exciting range of free events, workshops, and activ...

07 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Dying Matters Week at Auckland Council Libraries

Connecting people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space.

07 Sep 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Te Atatū Art Club Life Drawing

Don't miss our monthly Life Drawing Session, held on the first Monday of every month for just $10!

31 Aug 2026 - 21 Sep 2026

Tetra Pak In Relief

Join Ina Arraoui for a printmaking class to explore the exciting possibilities of printing with r...