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Environment 8 Oct 2024

Puketāpapa pest control pays dividends for indigenous ornate skink population

A promising discovery has been made in a forested area of Auckland.

Community 19 Sep 2024

Grey Power finds new home

Grey Power Auckland has found a new home after being handed a lease to Mt Albert Senior Citizens Hall, a council-owned community venue.

Community 10 Sep 2024

Community on the beat

From mums to business owners – community patrols consist of committed local residents from all different walks of life.

Environment news 3 Sep 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Climate action 15 Aug 2024

Mt Roskill Library switches to solar

Local library and adjoining Fickling Convention Centre in Mt Roskill gets renewable energy boost thanks to central government’s Community Renewable Energy Fund.

Community 15 Aug 2024

Puketāpapa shines a light on local volunteers

A total of 26 volunteers were recently recognised for their commitment to the Puketāpapa community during an awards celebration at Fickling Convention Centre.

Akl Paths 8 Aug 2024

Part of Puketāpapa tracks a step closer to reopening

The 10-kilometre coastal track that borders eight reserves and wraps around Lynfield, Waikōwhai and Hillsborough, is being restored in stages following extensive damage from 2023’s adverse weather.

Events

17 May 2026

LIVE Day: Steam

Join us for a sizzling day of hands-on fun and discover how steam plays a powerful role in our wo...

09 Apr 2026 - 20 May 2026

Love your awa - Stream workshop

Discover the magic of your local waterways at Love Your Awa - a hands‑on, nature‑immersive stream...

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

Sports Tech

Take part in mixed reality sports, multisensory experiences and discover the science of the human...

27 Feb 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Scottish Ceilidh

Join us for an evening of fun, easy dancing and live music.

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!

03 Jul 2026 - 04 Jul 2026

Auckland Quiltmakers show and market

Come and see an exhibition of traditional and contemporary quilts.

07 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Flute & Strings

Principal Flute Melanie Lançon has put together a delicious programme of works that show the virt...