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Cycling 26 Oct 2018

Puketāpapa cutting carbon footprints with cycling

Locals in Puketāpapa are being encouraged to get on their bikes to promote low-carbon living.

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.

Events

30 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Wonderful Worlds at Blockhouse Bay Library

Enjoy fun school holiday activities at Blockhouse Bay Library!

30 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Night at Auckland Museum: Top Secret

An evening of storytelling, live performance, hands-on activities, games and challenges as the mu...

30 Sep 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Perspective - Mizuhiki by Kana Inami

An interactive Mizuhiki art installation by international artist Kana.

01 Oct 2026

Archaeology at Hudsons Beach

Come along to discover the practical, hands-on reality of uncovering and preserving the stories b...

01 Oct 2026

Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks

In this presentation, Dr Brian McDonnell will share details of Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks.

01 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Picnics and Produce

Come along to connect with the heritage of the area and enjoy a chat with neighbours over refresh...

01 Oct 2026

Celebrating Parnell's Farmers' Market and History

A convivial meeting at the Parnell Library to celebrate the institution of the Parnell Farmers' M...

01 Oct 2026

Create your own lavender bag

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...