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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

30 Sep 2026 - 26 Oct 2026

Perspective - Mizuhiki by Kana Inami

An interactive Mizuhiki art installation by international artist Kana.

01 Oct 2026

Archaeology at Hudsons Beach

Come along to discover the practical, hands-on reality of uncovering and preserving the stories b...

01 Oct 2026

Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks

In this presentation, Dr Brian McDonnell will share details of Auckland’s post-war polio outbreaks.

01 Oct 2026

Blockhouse Bay: Picnics and Produce

Come along to connect with the heritage of the area and enjoy a chat with neighbours over refresh...

01 Oct 2026

Celebrating Parnell's Farmers' Market and History

A convivial meeting at the Parnell Library to celebrate the institution of the Parnell Farmers' M...

01 Oct 2026

Create your own lavender bag

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

01 Oct 2026

Crown Lynn crockery: Tableware of a nation

Join Director Louise Stevenson at Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn & Clay Museum to explore the designers, p...

01 Oct 2026

Emerging realms: Mixed media acrylic painting

This school holiday workshop with visual artist Lucia Abena is designed to equip you with tools t...