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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.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Winning moves: Howick sports facilities boosted

Big things are happening! Thanks to Auckland Council’s Sports and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund, three local Howick sports facilities are about to get a major upgrade.

Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

Events

17 Nov 2026

Festive wrapping - Adult workshop

Join the West Auckland Resource Centre for a creative session exploring zero-waste gift wrapping!

18 Nov 2026

Ribbon lei workshop

Join Niuean weaver Jessie Atutolu-Tulisi for a hands-on ribbon lei workshop.

18 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

All You Had Was Fun

A play about friendship, cycles and the roles we end up playing with the people who know us best.

19 Nov 2026

Biomaterial and textile waste lampshade workshop

Join artist and designer Hannah-Lee Jade for a hands-on lamp shade making workshop exploring text...

19 Nov 2026

Grieg’s Piano Concerto

Appearing in Australasia for the first time, Norwegian pianist Christian Ihle Hadland plays the e...

19 Nov 2026

Microgreens and sprouts workshop

An interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop where you will discover the world of microgreens and...

20 Nov 2026

Hands On Ecology series: Takutai

Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

20 Feb 2026 - 18 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - East Coast Bays

Join us for free fun activities to exercise the mind.