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Community 5 Mar 2018

$230,000 boost for Rodney waterways

A new local board fund is helping improve water quality in Rodney’s streams and harbours.

2 Mar 2018

Firefighting foam contamination issues

Testing at the NZ Defence Force naval base sites at Devonport has returned positive contamination results for the historic use of a specialist firefighting foam.

2 Mar 2018

New local board member has Manurewa at heart

Dave Pizzini might be the new face on the Manurewa Local Board but the recently-elected local board member is no stranger to Manurewa - a community his family has lived in for generations.

Have your say 1 Mar 2018

Fresh chance to stand in two Auckland local board by-elections

Interested in representing your community and influencing decisions that affect your local area and make Auckland a great place to live?

Plans / Projects 1 Mar 2018

Pedestrian-friendly main street for Manukau

Putney Way is being upgraded into a pedestrian-friendly main street for central Manukau.

1 Mar 2018

Birkenhead slip - What you need to know

Auckland Council is leading extensive engineering works at the Rawene Road car park in Birkenhead where two slips have recently taken place. Here are the key things you need to know.

Transport 27 Feb 2018

Penrose bridge over SH1 being strengthened

NZTA is strengthening Penrose bridge against vehicle strikes on the Southern Motorway.

Cycling 26 Feb 2018

Federal Street goes dotty

Polka dots are coming to Federal Street as part of a creative solution to make walking and cycling safer between Victoria and Fanshawe Streets.

Events

27 Sep 2026

The Henderson Shuffle

The Henderson Shuffle is a 12‑hour, non‑competitive community endurance event - where people walk...

27 Sep 2026

Volcano Fest: Auckland's fiery story

Calling all curious minds, from young explorers to the young at heart.

27 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours

Go beyond the ropes that usually close off many of the rooms and experience the beautiful collect...

27 Sep 2026 - 08 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Birkenhead

These school holidays are all about following your dreams!

27 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Butter making

This interactive day out lets families learn how to churn fresh cream into butter, guided by one...

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Farming In Birkenhead

The Birkenhead Museum has display items related to the farming and kauri gum digging activities i...

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Food stories from Waiheke Island

This event features three distinct presentations exploring the island's diverse food producers an...

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Foodbasket of Franklin

This event at the Pukekohe pioneer cottage features fascinating displays reflecting the early day...