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Environment 28 Jun 2019

Community group protecting native wildlife in Mt Albert

Help Pest Free Ōwairaka enhance the natural habitat for native species in the Albert-Eden area.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Aotea Great Barrier Island gets a community recycling centre

A new community recycling and reuse centre will soon open on Aotea Great Barrier Island as part of Auckland Council’s Resource Recovery Network.

Transport 28 Jun 2019

Funding awarded to improve road safety around Howick schools

Two schools in Howick will have funds spent to improve safety for students going to and from class.

Community 27 Jun 2019

Meet a pest free hero – The Eastern Bays Songbird Project

The Eastern Bays Songbird Project aims to turn Eastern Bays into a Pest Free Urban Sanctuary and place of safety and nurturing for native birds.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2019

Rodney West Local Paths Plan takes a step forward

The Rodney Local Board has adopted the Rodney West Local Paths (Greenways) Plan.

Community 26 Jun 2019

Register now for Kaipātiki's Citizen Science Month

Kaipātiki Local Board and Pest Free Kaipātiki are inviting residents of all ages to get involved and register for this year's upcoming Citizen Science Month.

Playgrounds 26 Jun 2019

Community leads Commissariat Reserve playground design

Work is underway to improve the Commissariat Reserve playground in Mt Wellington with new play equipment.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Jun 2019

Youth Board drives civic engagement in Puketāpapa

Young people in Puketāpapa attended the Youth Summit 2019 to discuss topics such as mental health, cultural inclusivity and local facilities.

Events

29 Sep 2026

1970s Ponsonby exhibition: Meet the photographer

Meet and chat with former Elam student and photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper.

29 Sep 2026

An illustrated talk: From mid-winter feast to Christmas Eve supper

Discover traditions of the mid-winter feast in Europe, Christmas dinner in colonial NZ and the 12...

29 Sep 2026

Author Talk: Chinese Market Gardening In Parnell

Join local historian and author Ruth Lam for a talk on Chinese market gardening in Parnell from t...

29 Sep 2026

Fabulous fishy friends

Children will experiment with sculpey clay to create a fabulous fish friend!

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Pokémon Day!

Celebrate Comic Book Month with the whole whanau at Manukau Library!

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...