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Community 28 Mar 2023

Liquor stores and signs cause concern

Manurewa Local Board wants it made easier to object to new liquor outlets.

Conservation 27 Mar 2023

Autumn health check for Hunua Ranges kauri begins

Hunua Ranges ready for a health check in the hope it will confirm the forest is still free of the deadly kauri dieback disease

Parks / Outdoors 27 Mar 2023

Refreshed concept plan aims to create greater waterfront access for wider community

Ōrākei Local Board's revised concept plan for The Landing will go out for public consultation in April 2023.

14-24 year olds 27 Mar 2023

Botanic Gardens become a classroom

Hundreds of children have taken part in Eye on Nature learning sessions.

Development 27 Mar 2023

Construction process for Te Hā Noa set to begin on 11 April

Te Hā Noa, a renewed Victoria Street, is the next big project in Auckland Council’s Midtown Regeneration programme.

City Centre Waterfront 23 Mar 2023

K-Pop global energy takes over High Street district with KCAKL

When KCAKL takes over the High Street district from 24–31 March the passions and talents of our Korean Aucklanders and superstars from Korea will burst into life.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Mar 2023

Te reo Māori names adopted for Whau parks

Twenty six additional parks in Whau will now carry dual Māori / English names. The names were formally adopted at Whau Local Board’s recent business meeting.

Community 23 Mar 2023

Whau joins Welcoming Communities pilot

Whau Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Events

15 Apr 2023

Healing with Creativity

We can understand what grief is and the process of healing through short talks and rock painting activities.

15 Apr 2023

Live Lightly: Sustainable House Tour – EcoFest

Meet and hear from homeowners who have made the conscious decision to reduce their impact on the environment.

15 Apr 2023

Movies at the Beach

Huddle up under a gorgeous autumn sky to enjoy movies on the giant screen in a magical seaside setting.

15 Apr 2023

Oneroa Rat Trial Walk with Te Korowai o Waiheke - EcoFest

The walk will start at Alison Park and finish at Little Oneroa and is suitable for all fitness and age levels.

15 Apr 2023

Painting Florals with Gold Leaf

Learn how to use gold leaf to add dazzling effects to your floral paintings.

15 Apr 2023

Pest Plant Roadshow

Come along to chat about how to identify invasive weeds, best practices for keeping kauri safe while caring for the bush.

15 Apr 2023

Rongoā Rākau Plant Propagation

Learn about propagating and growing some of our common Rongoā Rākau/Māori medicinal plants at the EcoMatters community nursery.

15 Apr 2023

T-Shirt Transformers Workshop

Learn to make a reusable bag from an old t-shirt.