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Waste 15 Mar 2022

Annual Budget consultation - waste in Papakura and south Auckland

Auckland Council is proposing a regionwide rates-funded rubbish collection service. For Papakura, this would mean a change from a ‘pay as you throw’ bin tag system to a rates-funded service in 2024.

Environment 14 Mar 2022

Going pest free in Rodney West

Going predator free in the Kaipara has been given a boost following a Rodney Local Board decision to appoint a Rodney West co-ordinator last year.

Plans / Projects 14 Mar 2022

New Warkworth Transport Hub taking shape

Construction of a new park and ride in Warkworth is leaping ahead with the installation of a long line of piles for the interior walkway and a clear outline of the area visible by emerging kerb and channel works.

Transport 11 Mar 2022

Eastern Busway update - AT approves key section

Auckland Transport has approved the proposed busway design between Pakuranga Town Centre and Ti Rakau Bridge including the Reeves Road Flyover.

Have your say 9 Mar 2022

Councillor encourages local input in Annual Budget decision-making

Howick Ward Councillor Sharon Stewart is urging people to provide feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget that sets spending priorities for 2022-2023.

Climate action 8 Mar 2022

Manukau to receive new bus services, increased tree canopy in proposed Climate Action Package

Mayor Goff says investment in the Climate Action Package will help reduce carbon emissions by encouraging more people to use public transport, and create greener, healthier neighbourhoods.

Events

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

26 Mar 2026

Native Planting Workshop

Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.