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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

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...