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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.

Community 16 Nov 2023

$47,000 awarded to Albert-Eden community

More than $175,000 of funding requests were made to the Albert-Eden Local Board, with a total $47,100 awarded to eligible projects that align with the board’s objectives and priorities.

Libraries 16 Nov 2023

New hours for Mt Roskill Library

The new schedule reduces opening times by two hours – closing half an hour earlier on Mondays and Fridays, and an hour earlier on Thursdays. 

Community 15 Nov 2023

May Road School makes a splash for Te Auaunga Awa / Oakley Creek

A new mural was unveiled last week at Freeland Reserve to celebrate the vital work students have undertaken to improve the environment.

Hauraki Gulf 15 Nov 2023

Waiheke board gets plan over the finish line

Climate change and disaster resilience are key focus areas for the 2023 Waiheke Local Board plan for the next three years.

Community 15 Nov 2023

Board adopts plan for future of the shore

The environment and water quality in the Devonport-Takapuna area are two major focus points in the local board’s plan for the next three years.

Events

18 Apr 2026

Kauri Gum (Kapia) Morphology Talk

Against the backdrop of the photographic exhibition, this talk begins by describing what kauri gu...

18 Apr 2026

Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making

Create your own lipstick and lip gloss using natural ingredients like cocoa butter, vitamin E, an...

18 Apr 2026

Onehunga Library Clothing Swap

Exchange clothes you no longer wear for new, used clothing you do want!

18 Apr 2026

Oyster grow kit workshop

This workshop focuses on growing oyster mushrooms and does not teach edible mushroom identificati...

18 Apr 2026

Raranga Harakeke: Weaving Flax with Rewa Grimsdale

Learn about the culture and techniques of raranga in this beginner's workshop.

18 Apr 2026

Sponge Gardening for Flood Resilience

Learn how to transform your garden into a spongy ecosystem designed to hold water and stay absorb...

18 Apr 2026

Traditional eco-cooking

Enjoy the flavours and stories from the women's home countries.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...