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Waste 19 Nov 2024

Over 10,000 tonnes recycled at Waiuku Community Recycling Centre’s 10-year mark

This month, Auckland’s first official Community Recycling Centre (CRC), Zero Waste Waiuku is celebrating 10 years of operation.

Community 18 Nov 2024

Puketāpapa’s Waikōwhai Boardwalk re-opens soon

Sweeping views out to the Manukau Harbour and picture-perfect pohutukawa trees can be enjoyed again soon with the re-opening of the popular Waikōwhai Boardwalk this Saturday.

Community 18 Nov 2024

Celebrate Christmas with Carols at the Kings

Christmas is coming early for Puketāpapa residents, with the annual Carols at the Kings celebration taking place on Sunday 8 December.

Community 18 Nov 2024

Sun’s out and fun’s out

Outdoor adventures in South and East Auckland just got a whole lot more exciting this summer.

Community 18 Nov 2024

Shaping the future of playgrounds

Howick Local Board is encouraging the East Auckland community to have their say now until 9 February 2025, on how to improve more than 70 play spaces, for all ages and abilities.

Community 15 Nov 2024

Bike Hub No 14 gets Manurewa rolling

Auckland transport has added the final bike hub to its Auckland network, the Beautification Trust's Dalgety Road site in Manurewa.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Nov 2024

Have your say – new play spaces on the way for Waitākere Ranges

Two local playgrounds and reserves in the Waitākere Ranges area are due for upgrades.

Community 13 Nov 2024

Why dog safety education matters in schools

Every year, hundreds of people need medical care for dog attacks in Auckland, leading Auckland Council to unleash a new animal management team to deal with roaming dogs.

Events

21 Dec 2024

Santa storytime

Singing, dancing and stories with Santa Claus.

19 Oct 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Korean Book Chat

Come along and join us for this exciting Korean Book Chat event.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

30 Dec 2024 - 02 Jan 2025

AUM New Year's Festival 2024

Enjoy the sun, a huge campground with lots of space, a market village with food vendors and more.

31 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025

Vector Lights for New Year’s Eve 2024

Vector Lights on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge is celebrating the countdown to 2025 with a p...

19 Jan 2025

8th Continent Marathon and Half Marathon 2025

The event uses a 5km loop starting and finishing at the main grandstand.

27 Jan 2025

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta 2025

It's a fantastic on-water spectacle showcasing the vintage superstars of the past and the high te...

01 Feb 2025 - 03 Feb 2025

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.