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Community 20 Aug 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Community 26 Aug 2024

Taking care of our regional treasure

A new state-of-the-art workshop and enhanced amenities at Ambury Regional Park in Māngere Bridge, thanks to Auckland Council’s Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.

Waste 22 Aug 2024

Young and old learn to upcycle waste at South Auckland community workshops

Children as young as six, along with their grandparents, are learning practical ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at Green Warrior workshops run by the Sikh Women’s Association in Ōtāhuhu.

Community 21 Aug 2024

Grants help locals play sport

Franklin ward Councillor Andy Baker welcomes council funding being put in place across the district.

Pest plants 21 Aug 2024

Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea

Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.

Emergency Recovery 20 Aug 2024

Piha: Marawhara Stream sediment disposal

Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area is underway.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Events

13 Dec 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Stanley Street presents Celebrate Christmas

As the end of the year draws near our thoughts turn to our traditions for the festive season, and...

26 Jul 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Tunes 4 Tamariki Christmas | Kirihimete

Get together with the Auckland Philharmonia for some sing-a-long, dance-a-long family festive fun.

19 Dec 2024

Dan and Phil - Terrible Influence

Expect scandalous stories they couldn’t share before, theatrical plot twists and a savage roast o...