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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

14 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

Marae in the Sky

Be blown away by Marae in the Sky, a powerful new performance created exclusively for Matariki and directed and choreographed by Taane Mete (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Korokī Kahuku...

15 Jul 2023

Silverdale War Memorial Park Planting Day

Join us for a fun-filled day to give back to nature and create a greener future.

15 Jul 2023

Takapuna Matariki Market

Come celebrate our Taonga with a fun-filled day out suitable for all the whānau

15 Jul 2023

Te Kapa Haka o Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae

We are honoured to host their two half-hour kapa haka performances at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.

16 Jul 2023

Pounamu Workshop

You will learn binding and lashing techniques that will help you complete your mini-masterpiece.

16 Jul 2023

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day 2023

Bring your own kite to fly, or watch some of the large-scale kites on display.

19 Jul 2023

Mike Pignéguy's Coastal Cruises: British Columbia & Southeast Alaska

Come and join Mike as he takes you on a virtual tour of one of his various boating adventures around the world.

19 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2023

Kia Ora Shorts 2023

Join us as we embark on the waka of Wairoa Māori Film Festival and journey into Tikanga Māori, recognising whanaungtanga.