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Beaches 1 Mar 2019

Bucklands Beach erosion fixes detailed

A report detailing how coastal erosion can be managed has been received by Howick Local Board.

Community 1 Mar 2019

Tide gauge to measure effects of climate change

People in the Waitematā Local Board area will now be able to get involved in measuring the local impacts of climate change.

Exhibition 1 Mar 2019

Restoring a Kiwi icon

How a DIY boat sparked a lifetime at sea.

Community 1 Mar 2019

Council waste grant funds Waiuku Tool Library

A new library in Waiuku is forgoing books in favour of power tools and DIY equipment.

Cycling 1 Mar 2019

Albany's new iconic walking and cycling bridge opens

The newest walking and cycling bridge on the North Shore has opened, giving communities an iconic new connection over the Northern Motorway and directly into Albany.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Hunua pest numbers at record low

Pest numbers in the Hunua ranges are at an all-time low following a pest control operation completed last year.

Environment 28 Feb 2019

Water testing shows Ōrākei Basin safe for people and dogs

Water at Ōrākei Basin has been given the all clear following testing for toxins undertaken last week.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Location for $21million Avondale community centre revealed

Plans to reinvigorate the centre of Avondale have taken an important step following a decision on the preferred location for a new $21million multi-purpose community facility.

Events

01 Oct 2026

Ngā Kōrero Rererangi Aviation Conversations

Celebrating one of New Zealand’s greatest aviation pioneers, Jean Batten.

01 Oct 2026

West Auckland kai stories: Past, present, future

This event features a mix of video and photo exhibition with kōrero to launch the West Auckland K...

01 Oct 2026

What fills our plate: Onehunga stories and recipes

A project that will gather anecdotes, stories and recipes into a community recipe book highlighti...

01 Oct 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

Field to Table: The Pukekohe Dehydration Factory

Heritage specialist Cara Francesco presents a lecture on this fascinating chapter of Pukekohe’s h...

01 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Photo exhibition: 22 Years of Botany Library

We invite you to take a walk down memory lane through 22 years of community events, programmes an...

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!