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Cycling 28 Apr 2023

Bike Box gets motu on the move

The Waiheke Bike Box initiative has put over 300 bicycles into action on Waiheke’s roads since opening in May 2022, thanks to ongoing support from Waiheke Local Board.

Community 28 Apr 2023

Aerial photo gifted to Howick Local Board for 175th support

A stunning aerial photograph of Howick by Neill Castles has been presented to Howick Local Board for its support of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust.

Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2023

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain helped to protect low lying areas in flooding events

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, like many other parks, played a critical role in retaining flood waters during the recent severe weather events.

Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Community 21 Apr 2023

Eco Fest fills community cup for another year

And that’s a wrap for the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2023, which returned this year with more than 100 events creating local climate action solutions.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Apr 2023

First destination playground in Māngere reflects heritage and culture

Māngere’s first destination playground at David Lange Park has been progressing since late 2019 and physical works for stage one started February 2023.

Events

13 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Storytime - Rānui Library

Join our Tuesday storytime with our librarians, who will read stories to your little ones aged 3...

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

04 Dec 2024

Christmas Storytime at Wellsford Library

Join us at Wellsford Library for a special community Christmas Storytime!

04 Dec 2024

Drop and Learn: Botanical Sculptures

Join our Curator Barbara Wheeler as she explores some of natures’ own magnificent sculptural form...

04 Dec 2024

Mike Pignéguy’s Superyacht Cruise Through the Seychelles

Come and enjoy a virtual cruise of the stunning Seychelles aboard the 50m superyacht, ‘Shandor’!

06 Nov 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Siapo With Florence Ulutunu

Be introduced to the histories and narratives around siapo.

02 Oct 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Chess Training for Juniors

Come along and learn with Eva, Women Candidate Master National Instructor in our library.

11 Sep 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme, Kori me te ruri

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...