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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

03 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Abattoir, paddock and town: Architecture of food

In this open-studio exhibition, Painter of Paradise Martin Law presents a collection of paintings...

03 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Heritage Food Festival

Discover the stories and taste the classic flavours of the park at our Heritage Food Festival.

03 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2026

Working with pressed flowers

Discover some of the applications for using pressed flowers in crafts, cards and keepsakes.

04 Oct 2026

Christmas Eve supper craft workshop

Create your own Christmas menu and craft to take home.

04 Oct 2026

Exploring Sacred Spaces - SGI Buddhist Centre

This event traces the history of the faith of SGI New Zealand including their Buddhist community...

04 Oct 2026

Geoheritage guided walk - Ihumatao Fossil Forests

Join geoheritage specialist Bruce Hayward for a short walk around the foreshore.

04 Oct 2026

Gohar Hone Tak: Poetry & Heritage

The event marks the launch of an inspiring autobiography by Ashar Hasan Ashar, reflecting identit...

04 Oct 2026

Masala meets the Islands - Curry tales from Fiji

This interactive session celebrates the connections between Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealand, recogn...