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Environment 25 Oct 2018

Local board delight as Armour Bay deemed safe for swimming

A long-term water health warning has been lifted from Armour Bay beach.

Waste 25 Oct 2018

Local board chair checks Waiheke's disposal habits

Cath Handley visited Visy’s recycling plant to see for herself the state of the island's waste.

Heritage 25 Oct 2018

Auckland Museum receives funding for new gallery

A new gallery will help to tell the story of the past, present and future of Tāmaki Makaurau.

25 Oct 2018

Mission Bay Café a winner at Ōrākei awards

Congratulations to Mission Bay Café, who took out the Supreme Award at the first ever Ōrākei Local Board Business Awards.

Transport 25 Oct 2018

AMETI Eastern Busway update

Sixty-one houses will be removed to allow construction of the AMETI Eastern Busway.

Community 24 Oct 2018

Free rat traps to help Eastern Bays birds

The Eastern Bays Songbird Project is distributing free rat traps to reduce pests and support birdlife.

Environment 24 Oct 2018

Work continues to improve Takapuna water quality

Significant work has been taking place at Takapuna beach to address water quality issues.

Arts 24 Oct 2018

Local project to engage community with public art

A youth-led project in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki is hoping to inform locals about public artworks.

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01 Apr 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

Fono Fitness

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24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

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21 Mar 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Enactment - Draunikau Hawthorn

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14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

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Bokashi Composting Workshop

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01 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

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