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Waste 7 Apr 2025

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Apr 2025

History and highlights of Little Rangitoto Reserve

Ōrākei Local Board member David Wong tells us about Little Rangitoto Reserve.

Waste 4 Apr 2025

Papakura says bye-bye bin tags

Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Heritage 3 Apr 2025

Legends of the West celebrates local heritage

The 2025 West Auckland Heritage Conference is themed Legends of the West: The People Who Have Influenced Our Heritage.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Safer streets for Glen Innes and Onehunga

There will be safer connections for Glen Innes and Onehunga following the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board investment of $640,000 to improve road safety.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Jill Gibson’s 28 years at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre

Jill Gibson has stepped away after 28 years working at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre, to take up a new role at YMCA North Shore.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Discover democracy: youth engagement in action Puketāpapa

What do you do when rubbish bins in your local walking area are not put out correctly on the kerbside? 

Transport 1 Apr 2025

Crossing with care: pedestrian crossing improvements on the way

Three transport projects aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Waitākere Ranges are set to begin, thanks to an almost $800,000 investment from the Local Board.

Events

26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

28 Oct 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Songs for Nobodies

Three of New Zealand’s most prominent theatrical forces create an unforgettable production.

28 Oct 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

In this five-week course, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of this sustainable and low-te...

29 Oct 2026

The food of WW1: Bully beef, biscuits and bullets

Let's take a look at some of the staple food dished up to the men and women who went to fight for...

30 Oct 2026

Specialist drop-in: Throwing from the body

This intermediate-level class explores ways to throw larger forms by working with the body rather...

31 Oct 2026

Highwic Plant Fair

The Highwic garden will be in full bloom, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site.

31 Oct 2026

Sandringham Street Festival 2026

Sandringham’s Street Festival is back for its 27th year this year and it's going to be so much fun!

27 Jun 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Freemans Bay Markets

Come along to browse handmade and preloved items.