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Youth / Rangatahi 26 Jul 2018

Helping hand extended

From bees to worms, Waitematā Local Board grants programme helps many groups and organisations.

Community 20 Jul 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Izzy Mackenzie

This month, we hear about pest-free work from the mouth of the hero themselves.

Transport 9 Jul 2018

Board gives recommendations on freedom camping

Waiheke Local Board has agreed the island does not have the facilities to accommodate freedom campers.

Transport 6 Jul 2018

Slow down message delivered

Some familiar faces are urging Waiheke drivers to slow down.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Waiheke environment gets a boost

The Waiheke Local Board has approved funding for four initiatives designed to safeguard the island’s environment.

Environment 4 Jul 2018

Some heroes wear feathers

A team of chickens hunting down plague skinks on Aotea Great Barrier are now giving the Auckland community an egg-cellent gift as well.

Community 2 Jul 2018

Laneway lights the way

Waitematā Harbour’s original shoreline and Māori astronomy are celebrated in the design of the newest Wynyard Quarter laneway.

Walkways 29 Jun 2018

Traffic delaying pedestrian flow is a cost too

Walking is the most important transport mode in the city centre.

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27 Sep 2026

Auckland Maritime Heritage Walk

Starting from the Historic Percy Vos shed, maritime historian Baden Pascoe leads an engaging walk...

27 Sep 2026

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Calling all curious minds, from young explorers to the young at heart.

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

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This event features three distinct presentations exploring the island's diverse food producers an...

27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Rangitoto Island Bach Museum Open Day

Come along to hear the fascinating stories of the people who lived, worked and holidayed in this...

31 May 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Balcony Garden Social Club

Share knowledge, learn, make friends and swap resources to help your balcony garden thrive!

28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026

Monster Mug Mayhem

Choose from your favourite freaky monster and create your own hand-built clay mug.

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: 1970s Ponsonby exhibition

Photographer Louise Lonsdale-Cooper turned her lens on Ponsonby Road’s 1970s streetscape, documen...

28 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

Open for business: A photographic exhibition of the 1970s

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