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21 Nov 2023

Waitākere Ranges maps out plans for next three years

Protecting the environment, supporting local businesses and arts community, and a commitment to strengthening ties with Te Kawerau ā Maki are all features of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan 2023, which has now been finalised. 

Plans / Projects 20 Nov 2023

Board sets direction for next three years

Celebrating the rich diversity, building community and environment resilience, and honouring Māori heritage are all features of the Whau Local Board Plan 2023, which has now been finalised.

Environment 20 Nov 2023

Ecology Festival – from pests to marine projects

The inaugural Aotea Ecology Festival in November 2023 was a success

20 Nov 2023

Boost to events in central Auckland suburbs

Five events in the Waitematā area are supported by event partnership funding.

City Centre Waterfront 20 Nov 2023

Lights, markets, music - 31 days of festive fabulousness begin

More streets, squares, lanes and spaces are bringing festive energy to the city centre this season.

Plans / Projects 17 Nov 2023

Local board supports good work of Rodney’s environmental co-ordinators

Funding has been allocated for co-ordinators who support environmental restoration throughout Rodney.

Plans / Projects 17 Nov 2023

O Mahurangi Penlink enters main construction phase

It’s good news for Hibiscus Coast residents with Waka Kotahi on track to deliver the vital north Auckland transport link from late 2026.

Community 16 Nov 2023

$55,000+ injected into Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community

A total of 24 groups will receive funds for costs such as venue hire, administrative expenses, tools and equipment for activities and events supporting the community.

Events

28 Feb 2026

Mermaid Parade

The Mermaid Parade is an all-ages celebration of imagination, community and our connection to the...

28 Feb 2026

Mindfulness Pottery Workshops

Learn the Pinch Pot Technique in this immersive hand-building pottery workshop.

28 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: The Princess Bride

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numer...

28 Feb 2026

Natural history of New Zealand flowers

Join author Phil Garnock-Jones for a talk about the wonderful world of NZ flowers, with plenty of...

28 Feb 2026

Pirate Play Party

Test your cannon shooting skills, dig for treasure, turn yourself into a pirate for the day, get...

28 Feb 2026

Pride Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Celebrate Pride at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with a day of art, music, performance and se...

28 Feb 2026

Pride Whānau Fun Day

This Pride, we’re inviting you to express yourself at the Museum!

28 Feb 2026

Queer romance writing workshop

Learn how to plan, plot and write inclusive romance stories and create characters Rainbow reader...