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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

10 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Kids toy boat building activity

This free workshop invites the next generation of creators to build their very own wooden toy boat.

11 Oct 2026

A musical feast

Folk musicians Chris Priestley and Cameron Bennett will draw on their vast repertoire of original...

11 Oct 2026

Afternoon tea: Modern day importance

Enjoy a display celebrating a collection of hand‑embroidered tablecloths and fine teacups, alongs...

11 Oct 2026

Alberton Vintage Market Day

Come along to find a treasure and enjoy delicious food and coffee.

11 Oct 2026

Britten War Requiem

Enjoy one of the twentieth century’s most ambitious choral masterpieces.

11 Oct 2026

Commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele

Join the Passchendaele Society to commemorate the 109th anniversary of the fateful Battle of Pass...

11 Oct 2026

From Earthy Cradle to Chip Pottle

Join author and historian Matt Elliott as he serves up this 'punnet of history' on the North Shor...

11 Oct 2026

Great Kiwi Brands

Phil Sai-Louie presents a thought-provoking talk diving into some of the brands which contribute...