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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. 

Community 4 May 2022

Board joins FIFA in Papakura football project

Papakura City Football Club has been granted almost $40,000 to help improve facilities at its McLennan Park clubrooms ahead of the Women’s World Cup in 2023.

Climate action 4 May 2022

Unspent funds used to back Franklin groups

Funds unable to be used because of COVID-19 restrictions have been used to help community groups pursue their aims in Franklin.

Community 2 May 2022

Support given to Manurewa organisations

Manurewa Local Board has made almost $60,000 of grants to groups working the local community.

Environment 29 Apr 2022

A helping hand for Rodney waterways

A Rodney Local Board fund has allocated $232,000 to 23 projects helping clean up local rivers and harbours.

Parks / Outdoors 29 Apr 2022

New lookout at Churchill Park

A new lookout has been created at the highest point in Churchill Park in Glendowie, offering 360-degree views over the city including Te Naupata/Musick Point and toward Motukorea/Browns Island. 

Transport 28 Apr 2022

Increased Public Transport needed to meet growth challenge in Whau, says local board

Whau needs more feeder bus services, an increase in frequency of trains and provision of a park and ride building in New Lynn to meet the challenge of growth in the area, says Whau Local Board.

Arts 22 Apr 2022

Work starts to install Oruama Domain art

A public artwork by sculptor Dave McCracken is being added to Glenfield's Oruama Domain.

Events

02 Aug 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Scenes from the Climate Era

Rethink everything you know about climate change — the Climate Era is here.

02 Aug 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

The Reading Revolution

Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...

03 Aug 2024

Cat Show

The Auckland Cat Club is having its 74th Cat Show!

03 Aug 2024

Fairies and Superheroes - Auckland Mama Market

Join us for a morning of shopping and fun with market stalls, kids activities and entertainment -...

03 Aug 2024

Making Home in New Zealand - 3

This presentation focuses on accessing information and services provided by local organizations.

03 Aug 2024

Matariki Tree Planting

Come together as a community to honour traditional Māori practices and contribute to a greener en...

03 Aug 2024

Planting for resilience: water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...

03 Aug 2024

Sponge Cities: resilient landscapes and water sensitive design

Join landscape architect Nick Robinson who will discuss water sensitive design features such as g...