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Community 25 Mar 2022

Go to school and become a volunteer gardener

Have you got green fingers and are keen on finding volunteering opportunities? If so, look no further.

Community 24 Mar 2022

A SPACE for inclusive poetry

The Street Poets and Artists Collective Enterprise (SPACE) project is a partnership between Auckland Council Connected Communities and the Auckland City Mission, giving rough sleepers a chance to have their voices heard.

24 Mar 2022

Board’s mahi brings additional funding for building vibrant streets

Puketāpapa: he Taunga Pahikara, an initiative to encourage children and families to access existing cycling infrastructure and support other biking services locally, will benefit from additional funding through the new Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The V...

23 Mar 2022

Students remind us to keep 'Drains for Rain'

Students from local schools are participating in Albert-Eden Local Board’s Drains for Rain Programme.

Environment 23 Mar 2022

Māngere's swarming midge fly problem gone

The pesky midge fly population on the Māngere foreshore is at its lowest ever, thanks to the innovation of a Watercare environmental scientist determined to reduce chemicals in pest control.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Mar 2022

Waitākere parks international award winners

Two parks in the Waitākere Ranges have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Transport 18 Mar 2022

Safer streets for Konini Primary as part of Vibrant Streets project

A project to help provide safer streets around Konini Primary School in Glen Eden is set to go ahead as part of the new Auckland Council Vibrant Streets programme.

Events

06 Mar 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Sir Edmund Hillary Library

Join our lively group and meet others who are interested in sharing their reading.

07 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make new friends with other ent...

07 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Wednesday Book Chat - East Coast Bays Library

Share your favourite reads and find new ones in this friendly book group that meets monthly.

05 Sep 2024

An Evening with Murray Thom

Be inspired by New Zealand music producer, philanthropist and sportsman Murray Thom.

06 Jun 2024 - 05 Sep 2024

Volunteer Welcome Day - with Kaipātiki Project

Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation?

02 Nov 2023 - 07 Nov 2024

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Everyone is welcome to join this friendly group to discuss books over tea or coffee.

06 Sep 2024

Container Gardening for retirees and Seniors

Learn how to grow vegetables in containers, perfect for any space.

06 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Kōanga Festival

Kōanga is a time when te taiao comes to life with new growth. Kōanga Festival cultivates new idea...