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Environment 4 Jul 2019

Auckland Mayor thrilled at Te Auaunga transformation

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it’s fantastic the Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek restoration has been delivered.

Arts 3 Jul 2019

Boy Walking: the new kid in town

New artwork arrives overnight giving morning commuters cause for a double-take.

Waste 3 Jul 2019

Roadside recycling service keeps resources out of landfill

Residents and ratepayers on Aotea Great Barrier Island are being encouraged to keep recycling, using their yellow recycling crates, in tandem with the new roadside rubbish collection service that launches on Monday, 1 July.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Jul 2019

Flying high in pursuit of excellence - Kobe Anitelea

In second of a three-part series, we speak to Kobe Atamu Anitelea, a water-polo player from Papatoetoe.

Transport 3 Jul 2019

Rebuilding Franklin Road from the underground up

After nearly three years of utility service upgrades, repairs and streetscape construction, Franklin Road has been rebuilt from the underground up and is looking better than ever.

3 Jul 2019

Code of conduct complaint findings endorsed by Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board has officially censured member Duncan Macdonald for two breaches of the Auckland Council Code of Conduct at its business meeting today.

Pest Free 3 Jul 2019

Kaipātiki Project to gain improved facilities

Environmental education in Kaipātiki has been bolstered by plans to redevelop facilities hosting the Kaipātiki Project.

Beaches 2 Jul 2019

Waiheke beach restorations underway

Important planting work is underway to restore sand dunes at Onetangi Beach.

Events

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Te Reo Māori Bilingual Storytime

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

13 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Central City Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

21 Nov 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Chair fitness & wellbeing

Free chair fitness and wellbeing workshops!

25 Apr 2026

Adventure Bike Playground

Work as a group to find the torn pieces of the treasure map and discover the hidden booty. 

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Dawn Service - Māngere Domain

A time for people to gather as a community and remember those who gave their lives for our nation.

25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have dis...

25 Apr 2026

Felt and fibre market

Visitors will be able to purchase unique handmade goods and raw materials, meet makers and learn...