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Development 2 Jun 2023

Celebrating 1047 new city centre trees this Arbour Day

It’s Arbour Day on 5 June, the day that our majestic, silent, green, shade-givers and carbon absorbers get their time in the sun.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Franklin grants could be the last

Franklin Local Board has awarded almost $70,000 to community groups but warns the future of its grants programme is in question.undecided.

Community 2 Jun 2023

Indian flavour for new street names

The latest street names in Papakura and Manurewa reflect the Indian culture.

Community 1 Jun 2023

When there’s a will, there’s a wave – Bucklands Beach Safety Improvements

Plans for proposed safety measures on key roads in the Bucklands Beach area have been changed to be more effective thanks to community feedback and Howick Local Board.

Community 1 Jun 2023

New park planned for Papakura

A concept plan for a new park for Papakura has been adopted.

Waste 31 May 2023

Food scraps to find new home in your new bin

Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.

Community 31 May 2023

New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki

Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.

Community 31 May 2023

Board funding making a difference in North Shore

Over $100,000 of funding has been delivered to 30 community groups in Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s latest grants round. 

Events

11 Jun 2023

An Evening of Beautiful Music

Beautiful Classical Music featuring one of New Zealand’s best musical partnerships performing exquisite music.

11 Jun 2023

Brain Play Session for Kids

Come and join in a STEM session run by Brain Play!

11 Jun 2023

Duder Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

11 Jun 2023

Pacific Dance OnScreen

Come with friends and whānau to enjoy a selection of films in one place and be swept up in the rhythms of the Pacific Dance Festival.

11 Jun 2023

Understanding NCEA | Ministry of Education workshop

Learn about the secondary school education system in New Zealand and the education/training opportunities available for school leavers.

11 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, and meet new people.

11 Jun 2023 - 10 Dec 2023

Learn Tai Chi Chuan

Join our new monthly bi-lingual group.

10 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Glen Innes

Try the brand new Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai cycle connection.