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Community 19 Jul 2019

Local board works to ensure safer school zones in Albert-Eden

Albert-Eden Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are working together to make the local areas safer.

Community 17 Jul 2019

Māngere Bridge residents pull together for community safety

Working together to reduce anti-social behaviour is the focus of a working group formed by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

17 Jul 2019

New Watercare pump station connects Albany and Pinehill

Up to 20 million litres of water per day can now flow easily from a reservoir complex in Albany to one in Pinehill on Auckland's North Shore thanks to a new pump station and 2.4-kilometre-long water main.

Environment 17 Jul 2019

Community trust to recycle glass on Great Barrier Island

A community trust on Great Barrier Island will be using a council grant to make drinking glasses out of discarded bottles and jars.

Beaches 17 Jul 2019

North Shore volunteers step up for environment

Volunteers have been getting involved with planting days, beach cleanups and pest-free projects throughout the Devonport-Takapuna local board area.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

Bin or bags – time to make your choice

Auckland Council is encouraging the Aotea Great Barrier Island community to make sure they have either bags or a bin ready for when the roadside rubbish collection service changes take effect on 5 August.

Waste 16 Jul 2019

New stormwater works project underway on Waiheke

New stormwater works are due to get underway on Tahi Road, Ostend Road, Tawaipareira Reserve and the Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station to improve the stormwater network.

Environment 15 Jul 2019

Symposium to focus on Manukau Harbour health

The Manukau Harbour Symposium and Community Forum brings together like-minded groups to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.

Events

29 May 2026

Self-portrait drawing

In this 2-hour workshop, participants will enjoy the calm and creative process of moving their ha...

30 May 2026

Ka Mua Ka Muri Live

Captivating performances and interviews with Auckland musicians and songwriters.

30 May 2026

Paper making with weeds

Transform common garden weeds into beautiful eco-friendly handmade paper.

30 May 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Drawing from life

Discover the skill of observing and capturing real life subjects.

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Knit a pair of beautiful lace mitts

Learn some new skills and stitch combinations to knit a pair of lace mitts. 

02 Jun 2026 - 03 Jun 2026

Tā: Siapo as a living practice

This two-day workshop introduces participants to the traditional art practice of siapo-making as...

02 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week Storytime

A  great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

03 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Pasifika group to celebrate Samoan Language Week.