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COVID-19 jab comes with pie and kai in Papakura
Companies are rallying to help with the drive to lift vaccination rates in southern Auckland.
Public toilets open under Alert Level 3
While the Auckland region is in Alert Level 3, Auckland Council will continue to provide essential services to Aucklanders, including support for essential workers and members of the community.
Auckland Council Group’s financial results pave way for recovery
Auckland Council’s Annual Report shows the Council Group continuing to deliver on its record capital investment programme, with infrastructure spending of $2.5 billion, despite COVID-19 lockdowns and supply chain challenges.
The National Erebus Memorial, Te Paerangi Ataata – Sky Song
The National Erebus Memorial project is being sponsored and led by the Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage (MCH).
Auckland Council lists $133million cluster of projects to regenerate midtown
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have unveiled their midtown programme, describing the area as: ‘a part of Auckland where our history, art and culture can be seen and heard and will spill out into public life; where people choose to spend time and socialise; a place that is attractive and feels inclusive and safe.’
Boost for waka ama club in Te Atatū
Plans for a permanent waka ama facility in Te Atatū have taken a step closer following the news that approximately 200m2 of council land next to Te Atatu Boat Club is set to be reclassified to allow for more storage space for waka.
Auckland Council seeks feedback on new Significance and Engagement policy
Auckland Council is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Significance and Engagement Policy, which provides guidance on how the council receives and considers community views when making decisions.
Auckland Council asks Aucklanders to stay safe for first weekend at Alert Level 3
As the region approaches its first weekend in Alert Level 3, Auckland Council is asking Aucklanders to keep following the rules and stay local to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Events
NZ Meditates Through Lockdown
Bring balance and focus to the mind, reduce anxiety and relax the entire nervous system with online meditation.
Postcards from New Zealand
A virtual gateway into the lives and works of photographers from around the country.
Rainbow Women's Social Night
All queer, lesbian, bi, takatāpui and trans-women are welcome.
Reading Revolution: Shared Reading at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero
A reading group held every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm.
Central City Library's Young Writers' Society
If you love to write and are aged between 13 and 19, join this online session.
September Online Composting Workshops
Join one of these online composting Zoom workshops and events during September.
Waste 101 Online Workshop – Recycling
Learn how to recycle right with the Wastewise Group in an online workshop.
Breathe Well to Be Well for Mental Health & Wellbeing
Many people around the world are finding relief from taking time to breathe and meditate.