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Community 19 Sep 2022

Hard-working coastie steps down from politics

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Member Janet Fitzgerald has stepped down from local government after a 30-year career dating back to Rodney District Council.

19 Sep 2022

‘Accidental politician’ Vanessa Neeson steps down after 33 years

Retiring Vanessa Neeson looks back on 33 years of West Auckland politics

Community 19 Sep 2022

Ōrākei stalwart steps away from politics

Former Board Chair Colin Davis has stepped away from local government after an almost 24-year career as an elected representative and a total of 62 years’ service to the city given he worked for the council continuously from 1960.

Community 16 Sep 2022

Barber Ken calls time on local board career

Long-serving Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is not seeking re-election.

Midtown 16 Sep 2022

‘It will feel like a new city’ - how midtown will transform the city centre

Aucklanders, prepare yourselves: When the regeneration of midtown in the city centre is complete, there’s a good chance you’ll hardly recognise this part of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Food / Drink 15 Sep 2022

Strengthening community kai resilience on Aotea

An increase in the amount of food grown locally on Aotea / Great Barrier is happening slowly but surely.

Heritage 15 Sep 2022

Preserving heritage for the future

A programme of work to strengthen the Studio One Toi Tū buildings is set to get underway in October.

Have your say 15 Sep 2022

Give feedback on how Upper Harbour parks are managed

People are invited to have their say on how 260 parks and almost 800 hectares of land are managed in Upper Harbour.

Events

03 Aug 2024

Matariki Tree Planting

Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...

03 Aug 2024

Planting for resilience: water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Make and Paint with Natural Pigments

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with Holly’s guidance and feedback at hand, allowing space for explori...

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Weekend Clay Workshop

This weekend workshop is a jam packed course exploring both the basics of hand building and wheel...

03 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month!

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month at Whangaparāoa Library with a series of...

03 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

We Will Rock You

This hilarious futurist musical comedy features more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs.

03 Aug 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

Adult Learning | Figure Painting in Oil

Join us in the studio to flex your creative skills and learn some art history along the way.