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Community 29 Aug 2024

Last call: Council adopts local alcohol policy for Auckland

It’s been almost a decade in the making - Auckland’s local alcohol policy will come into effect in two stages, taking full effect in December 2024.

Birkenhead Library 28 Aug 2024

Birken-heading into the past

Keen to take a walk into Birkenhead’s past? A collaboration between the local community and Kaipātiki Local Board is bringing the history of the area alive.

Sports / Leisure 27 Aug 2024

Game, set, match for Glen Eden Tennis Club

It’s ace news for Glen Eden Tennis Club with key upgrades set to be served up.

Zero Waste 22 Aug 2024

Artist turns trash into sci-fi treasure in a Community Recycling Centre

Some artists might choose a scenic landscape or the human body as the subjects of their craft, but Sean Boyd of Octalien finds inspiration from junk.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Sports / Leisure 16 Aug 2024

Avondale College receives sports facility boost

Avondale’s budding sports stars have received a major boost after a funding award to maintain and improve the operation of local facilities.

Policies / Regulations 15 Aug 2024

Local alcohol policy due to go before council

Auckland Council will decide when the policy will come into effect at a future meeting of its governing body.

Climate action 15 Aug 2024

Mt Roskill Library switches to solar

Local library and adjoining Fickling Convention Centre in Mt Roskill gets renewable energy boost thanks to central government’s Community Renewable Energy Fund.