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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.

Parks / Outdoors 18 Mar 2022

Thumbs up for the Observation Green design

Developing a new park at Observation Green, Hobsonville Point took a step forward with Upper Harbour Local Board approving the final design late last year.

Parks / Outdoors 18 Mar 2022

Playgrounds top of the agenda for Henderson-Massey Local Board

It was all about the playgrounds for Henderson-Massey Local Board during its most recent business meeting, with approval given for three playgrounds in the area.

Environment 18 Mar 2022

Predator Free Franklin turning hunters into hunted

Franklin Local Board Chair Andy Baker, says what started out as a few committed people catching possums, has snowballed into a movement that stretches across the board area.

Mayor 17 Mar 2022

More frequent bus services, urban forest and cycling and walking upgrades for Manurewa-Papakura in proposed Climate Action Package

Manurewa-Papakura residents will benefit from a boost in investment in bus services, cycling and walking, as well as tree planting, if Auckland Council’s proposed Climate Action Package is supported by councillors as part of this year’s Annual Bud...

Community 17 Mar 2022

Paying it forward for good citizens

Waitematā Local Board recently took the opportunity to pay it forward when it recognised its Good Citizen Award recipients.

Events

26 Jul 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Tunes 4 Tamariki Christmas | Kirihimete

Get together with the Auckland Philharmonia for some sing-a-long, dance-a-long family festive fun.

16 Dec 2024

Raumati Reads events - Albany Village Library

Come along with your kids for amazing school holiday events

16 Dec 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

9 Days of Christmas @ Pakuranga Library

9 days family-friendly holiday activities!

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

19 Dec 2024

Dan and Phil - Terrible Influence

Expect scandalous stories they couldn’t share before, theatrical plot twists and a savage roast o...

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...

20 Dec 2024

Tom Knowles

Expect a mix of rock, reggae, and throwback anthems that'll have you singing along and dancing al...