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Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is back
Climate action will be top of the agenda when the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival returns this March. With an impressive programme of events, the aim of the festival is to build awareness and create localised solutions for climate action.

Point Chevalier Little Library pops up
While Point Chevalier Library is out of action, the little library is the neighbourhood's new temporary location that offers a small collection of loan books.

Canines on the roam
Over the past two summers, there has been a notable increase in complaints about roaming dogs in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area, as well as in Puketāpapa.

Calls for audit of infrastructure following storm devastation
Auckland’s infrastructure requires an urgent audit to assess its ability to cope with extreme weather events in the context of climate change and increased intensification, according to Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Te reo Māori names adopted for Whau parks
Twenty six additional parks in Whau will now carry dual Māori / English names. The names were formally adopted at Whau Local Board’s recent business meeting.

Work set to start to bring new life to Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall
Seismic strengthening work will kick off the renovations of Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall.

Aotea community's feedback needed
Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to operating costs for local boards.

Strains on drains in the rains
Failings in the rural stormwater networks during Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding added to the impact on Franklin’s road network, Auckland Transport has been told.
Events

Intercultural Club: Celebrating Cultures - World Poetry Day
Experience the diversity and similarity of our community by sharing poetry read aloud.


Vector Lights for World of Cultures
Head to the Vector Lights show and listen live from your favourite viewing spot.

Wriggle & Rhyme - Manukau Library
Learn to help stimulate baby’s development.

Architectural wonders with cultural significance - an online quiz
Test your knowledge of the world's most significant architectural wonders.

Connect with migrants: Celebrate the cultures of our community
Drop in and have a chat to ARCC community support workers.

Online World Food Culture Quiz
Try this online world food culture quiz to test your knowledge.

World Culture Crossword - Online
It's a great way to broaden your understanding of the world and have fun simultaneously!