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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.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Apr 2023

How your local parks and beaches are kept fresh, fun and accessible

Discover some of the work your local board does to keep our public spaces in great shape.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Events

10 Dec 2024

Muriwai Commemorative Sculpture Fundraising Dinner and Auction

Please join us at Good From Scratch for a fundraising dinner and auction, to raise funds for the...

10 Dec 2024

Verses of Life

Enjoy coffee, tea, and cake as you immerse yourself in an inspiring afternoon of life expressed i...

10 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024

Christmas Lights 2024

Enjoy delicious kai while you explore our heritage buildings adorned with sparkling lights.

13 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2025

Korean Bookchat

Come share your thoughts on books and life over a warm cup of tea.

07 Aug 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Birkenhead Library

Discuss the books you’ve been reading lately with a group of like-minded readers and discover new...

14 May 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Remuera Book Club

Come along to hear about new books and to share the books you have read.

13 Feb 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

The Shamrocks: Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group

The Shamrocks welcome you to meet with them and listen to speakers and discuss Irish history topics.

11 Dec 2024

A Kiwi Night Before Christmas Storytime

A Christmas Storytime with songs, rhymes and a special guest.