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Transport 9 Jul 2018

Board gives recommendations on freedom camping

Waiheke Local Board has agreed the island does not have the facilities to accommodate freedom campers.

Transport 9 Jul 2018

Safety first at Tāmaki Drive intersection

One of Auckland’s highest risk intersections has been made safer ahead of schedule and nearly $1 million under budget.

Arts 9 Jul 2018

Talented artists acknowledged at inaugural awards night

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Youth Arts Scholarship awards were presented to eight up-and-coming artists this month.

Community 9 Jul 2018

Community empowered to manage their facilities

This month West Franklin Community Trust took on the management of the Waiuku Memorial Town Hall.

Environment 9 Jul 2018

Whitebait saved by local heroes and social media

Several proactive Aucklanders teamed up to ensure our city’s declining whitebait population endures and procreates in Paturoa Stream.

Waste 9 Jul 2018

Pay As You Throw – save as you throw!

Watch the Q&A session to learn more about Auckland Council’s pay as you throw wheelie bins for west Auckland.

9 Jul 2018

Ambassadors help stop kauri dieback

While most of us will be out and about at the beaches over the summer break, spare a thought for those, with a passion for saving our kauri.

Transport 6 Jul 2018

Slow down message delivered

Some familiar faces are urging Waiheke drivers to slow down.

Events

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Growing out west – How migrants fed Auckland

Join us for an archival exhibition about the people who established the vital market gardens and...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Maungauika – A Mountain of Food

Learn how a kitchen was established on the mountain to feed the prisoners who helped ensure the f...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

New Zealand heritage recipe books - 1848-1949

Take a stroll down memory lane - or rather ‘cookery’ lane.

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Whangaparāoa

Come along to Whangaparāoa Library for our fun school holiday activities!

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Stillwater to sea: Waterways, whenua and community

Join us for a guided heritage walk beginning at the Stillwater Boating Club and following the Te...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Tastes of Tāmaki

Celebrate Ponsonby's rich history, diverse communities and this year’s festival theme, Tastes of...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Te Waahi o Papakura: Papakura Heritage Trail

Explore Papakura through a downloadable, self‑guided heritage trail featuring local history, sign...

26 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

You're already part of our history!

Come along to view our historical photographic collection, which traces the building's past throu...