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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

05 Mar 2023 - 03 Dec 2023

The Reading Revolution

Meet new people, make new friends & get more out of your reading.

19 Feb 2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Te Reo Māori Conversation Group

Come along and join in our friendly conversational group.

06 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2023

图书馆中文故事会 Mandarin Mat Time

Join us at Whangaparaoa Library for stories and songs in Mandarin

27 Mar 2023

Mountains Volcanoes Coasts and Caves

Learn about 100 natural wonders and some of the extraordinary landforms of our remarkable country.

20 Mar 2023 - 03 Apr 2023

Native Plant Nursery Workshop

The seeds you nurture will be used in stream restoration projects in the local area.

27 Feb 2023 - 27 Nov 2023

Book Chat at Rānui Library

Come along to talk about your favourite reads, something you enjoy reading now, or maybe even listen to what our community members are reading.

14 Feb 2023 - 28 Mar 2023

Rhymetime - Northcote Library

Read with your child no matter their age.

13 Feb 2023 - 03 Apr 2023

Board Game Afternoon

Pop into the New Lynn Community Centre for an afternoon of board games.