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Environment 21 Mar 2023

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.

Community 21 Mar 2023

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.

Dogs 20 Mar 2023

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.

20 Mar 2023

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.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Mar 2023

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.

Community 20 Mar 2023

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.

Community 16 Mar 2023

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.

Environment 16 Mar 2023

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

21 Mar 2023

Intercultural Club: Celebrating Cultures - World Poetry Day

Experience the diversity and similarity of our community by sharing poetry read aloud.

21 Mar 2023

Race Relations Day Screening

We will be screening the speeches and a short documentary.

21 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

Vector Lights for World of Cultures

Head to the Vector Lights show and listen live from your favourite viewing spot.

21 Mar 2023 - 04 Apr 2023

Wriggle & Rhyme - Manukau Library

Learn to help stimulate baby’s development.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Architectural wonders with cultural significance - an online quiz

Test your knowledge of the world's most significant architectural wonders.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Connect with migrants: Celebrate the cultures of our community

Drop in and have a chat to ARCC community support workers.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Online World Food Culture Quiz

Try this online world food culture quiz to test your knowledge.

21 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

World Culture Crossword - Online

It's a great way to broaden your understanding of the world and have fun simultaneously!