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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.

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.

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.

17 Mar 2022

Waitematā Local Board board member resigns

Waitematā Local Board member Adriana Avendano Christie has resigned her position on the board.

16 Mar 2022

Board thrilled Vibrant Streets set to come to Avondale

Whau Local Board is delighted its Avondale Open Streets project is to be funded through the new Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme.

Events

08 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Milford Beach - Blues & Rock

Free blues and rock show returns to Milford Beach Reserve.

08 Jan 2026

Physics Pathfinders Workshop at New Lynn Library

Kids explore basic physics through fun, hands-on experiments!

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

09 Jan 2026

Green Bay Stream Care Session

Help restore the Waitahurangi Awa with a hands-on community clean-up and pest plant removal day,...

09 Jan 2026

Music in Parks Milford Beach - Pop

Kirsten Morrell and Miss World bring sunset indie-pop magic to Milford Reserve.

09 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026

Robots go wild

Dive into a month of hands-on robot fun, fast-paced challenges and digital adventures for the who...

09 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Ambury Farm

Join us for a family fun Wriggle and Rhyme session at Ambury Regional Park. Bring a mat to sit on...

10 Jan 2026

Music In Parks Milford Beach - Electro

CHAII and Bridges electrify Milford beach with a free pop-electronic night.