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Climate action 12 May 2022

Cycling budget controversy misses real point, say councillors

Waitākere Ward Councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper say that headlines criticizing plans for future cycling infrastructure in Auckland missed the real issue, tackling climate change.  

Heritage 12 May 2022

Red letter day as Shadbolt House writers retreat takes step forward

Sixteen years in the making, Shadbolt House in Titirangi has taken a step toward becoming a writers retreat following a decision by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Parks / Outdoors 12 May 2022

Park work on hold so wider plan can be made

Carpark plans for Pukekohe hill Reserve have gone on hold so a wider development plan can be considered.

Environment 11 May 2022

Waterway fund boosts Franklin environment

Seven Franklin Local Board Waterways Fund grants have been made.

Environment 10 May 2022

Matakawau park planned when pines go

When a pine plantation at Matakawau is harvested, Franklin Local Board wants park plans ready to go.

Parks / Outdoors 10 May 2022

Route change reaps rewards

A change in route for the proposed walkway in Glen Eden from Verdale Circle to Glendale Road has resulted in a cheaper, less complicated construction of the route.

Walkways 6 May 2022

Waiheke’s much-loved Island Bay track reopens

There is exciting news for Waiheke residents and visitors with the announcement that the popular Island Bay track has been reopened.

6 May 2022

Waitematā Local Board welcomes new board member

A new board member has joined Waitematā Local Board following the resignation of former board member Adriana Avendano Christie in March. 

Events

24 Aug 2024

Mixing Media Workshop with Rachael Burke

This fun, relaxed and engaging one day workshop takes you on a dynamic and playful journey into t...

24 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

Portraiture in Reverse

Learn how to curate independent elements and cohesive colour schemes while developing brushwork t...

18 May 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Death Cafe

Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

25 Aug 2024

Elegant orchids botanical art workshop

In this workshop, you will learn how to observe and draw exotic orchids from the Wintergardens pl...

25 Aug 2024

Teens Writing Workshop | Eileen Merriman

In this one-hour session, you will learn how to create characters and how to write from different...

27 Aug 2024

Learn Basic Sign Language

Join us for an engaging workshop on learning the basics of NZSL, one of the official languages of...

28 Aug 2024

Sketching through ‘Kia Ora Whaea’ and ‘Kāinga’

Spend the morning exploring these captivating exhibitions and sketching what you see.

28 Aug 2024

Spoken Word: Rangatahi Writing Workshop

Unleash your inner wordsmith at our exciting Spoken Word Workshop for 11 to 18-year-olds.