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Beaches 20 Sep 2018

More pontoons for Hibiscus and Bays beaches

Swimmers will be thrilled by plans for new pontoons this summer at Browns Bay and Little Manly beaches.

Environment 19 Sep 2018

Restoration angels of Albert-Eden

Committed volunteers are working tirelessly to restore urban streams in Albert-Eden.

Community 19 Sep 2018

Eco-neighborhoods of Albert-Eden show the way

Committed locals are propelling the community towards sustainable living by forming Eco-neighbourhoods.

Environment 19 Sep 2018

Conservation champion joins council team

Senior Biosecurity Advisor Liz Brooks will help to expand pest-free projects across the Hauraki Gulf.

Community 19 Sep 2018

Nominations open to Community Volunteer Awards 2018

This is the perfect opportunity to thank the unsung champions giving time to our communities.

Plans / Projects 18 Sep 2018

Half Moon Bay pontoon repairs underway

Repairs are underway on pontoons and piles severely damaged in a storm in January.

Waste 18 Sep 2018

Rodney waste transfer stations remain open

Extended leases mean two waste sites in Rodney will continue to operate until the end of June 2019.

Cultural 18 Sep 2018

Keeping te reo Maori alive through coffee and kai

A group of Manurewa youth have set up a cafe to help those wanting a place to practise their te reo Māori in a fun, non-judgemental setting.

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!