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Environment 2 Nov 2018

Community rallies to ensure beach declared swim safe

Clarks Beach is one for four beaches in the Manukau Harbour to be deemed swimmable this summer.

Youth / Rangatahi 1 Nov 2018

Students plan for Papakura's future

The future of Papakura is in good hands if Opaheke School’s students are anything to go by.

Educational 29 Oct 2018

Students deliver community solutions

Unitec landscape architecture students applied their minds to issues in the Beachlands-Maraetai area.

Environment 9 Oct 2018

Waiuku Estuary restoration work complete

Mangrove removal efforts have been hailed as a testament to the community’s can-do spirit.

Environment 8 Oct 2018

Hub to enable Beachlands community to embrace sustainable living

The hub will focus on creative upcycling and educate the public on how to live in an environmentally-conscious way.

Environment 25 Sep 2018

Track in Clevedon Scenic Reserve closed to protect kauri

A track through Clevedon Scenic Reserve has been closed today, as a proactive measure against kauri dieback disease.

Playgrounds 14 Sep 2018

New playground in Beachlands to benefit whole community

A new playground catering to all age groups and abilities is set to open in Constellation Park.

24 Aug 2018

Upgrade begins at Waiuku’s Sandspit Reserve

Work has now begun on the Sandspit Reserve seawall upgrade and beach replenishment.

Events

01 Oct 2026 - 31 May 2027

Kids learn to ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

18 Oct 2026

Rotary ALLFIT Coastal Fun Run

One of the most spectacular coastal fun runs in the Auckland area! 

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - South

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

11 Feb 2026 - 11 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Franklin and Waiuku

The sessions incorporates the use of te reo Māori, enriching the experience of Te ao Māori cultur...

24 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Vessels + Petals

Pukekohe artist, Kirsty McMahon showcases a collection of still life paintings featuring retro ve...

29 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Connect to nature: Wellbeing walks

Observe, reflect and engage with the environment through all your senses.