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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

04 Jun 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Book Group - Parnell

Come along if you love talking about the books you've read and hearing about new books others hav...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Te Manawa Book Club

Join us every month to discuss the pukapuka | books we've loved (and maybe not so loved)!

02 Oct 2026

Hands-on Ecology series: Maramataka and Tohutaka

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

02 Oct 2026

Mahurangi Harbour 60 Years of Oyster Farming

Hear first-hand insights from long-time oyster farmers Dianne and Dave Morgan, and Jon Nicholson,...

02 Oct 2026

Picnic and play: Wild streets of play

A free day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

02 Oct 2026

Wilderness Explorers School Holidays - Pakuranga

Join Auckland Council Park Ranger Abi Cunninghame as she takes Wilderness Explorers behind the sc...

02 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

Coffee with Eelco-dinner Theatre

Come for dinner at Lake House Arts and stay for the show!