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Environment 9 Jun 2020

Help name Ports of Auckland's new electric tugboat

Ports of Auckland will soon be welcoming the world’s first full-sized electric tugboat and you can choose its name.

Waste 8 Jun 2020

New recycling wheelie bins on their way for Waiheke

Changes to Auckland Council’s roadside waste collection services on Waiheke are now underway. The new rubbish and recycling collection services are designed to reduce waste to landfill and align more closely with services delivered across the region.

Transport 8 Jun 2020

Southern road projects to be discussed online

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore will host an online information and question and answer session on 10 June about roading projects planned for southern areas of the city.

Heritage 4 Jun 2020

Restoration of Avondale grave preserves a piece of history

A piece of the Whau’s history has been salvaged following the restoration of a gravestone in St Ninians Cemetery in Avondale.

Waste 3 Jun 2020

Unique upcycling opportunity for community-based organisations in Piha, Karakare and Anawhata

The removal of two houses in Piha is providing a unique opportunity that could benefit local community-based organisations as part of a waste minimisation project.

City Centre Waterfront 21 May 2020

A timely mural unveiled for the Karangahape Road community

A new mural has been unveiled on Karangahape Road overbridge, with an encouraging message to the local community as the much-loved street comes to life again under Alert Level 2.

Whanau friendly 20 May 2020

Leys’ little brother pops up in Ponsonby

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to welcome Leys Institute Library customers to their new interim library service at 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

Plans / Projects 20 May 2020

New concept design endorsed for Takapuna town square

Takapuna locals can now visualise how their future town square will look after the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board endorsed the concept design at its meeting on 19 May.

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13 Sep 2026

Love Food Hate Waste Workshop: Stems, peels and pulp

Discover creative ways to transform food scraps into useful everyday products.  

13 Sep 2026

Mini movies, mighty voices

Join us as we celebrate Adult Learners’ Week by sharing your stories through stop-motion storytel...

13 Sep 2026

Perfume workshop

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13 Sep 2026

Stihl Shop Browns Bay Boys Toys 2026

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13 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te reo Māori: Te Tūhononga ki Rāwhiti Kapa Haka

Learn waiata or try a little kapa haka in an hour-long open session.

13 Sep 2026

The stories that made us: Finding your voice through storytelling

This is a welcoming, interactive workshop that explores personal storytelling, creativity and sel...

13 Sep 2026

Ukulele for adults

Join our relaxed and friendly beginner's session designed especially for adults.

13 Sep 2026

Ukulele workshop for adults

Learn basic chords, simple strumming techniques and play easy songs in a supportive group environ...