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Youth / Rangatahi 18 Oct 2021

Every day needs to be a Super Saturday says Councillor Newman

The Super Saturday COVID-19 vaccination drive sent a message of collective commitment to individual and public health, Manurewa-Papakura Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman says.

Youth / Rangatahi 18 Oct 2021

Help redesign a Hobsonville playground

With the playground due to be replaced at Hobsonville War Memorial Park, Upper Harbour Local Board is keen to take their cue from the community on new play equipment.

Youth / Rangatahi 14 Oct 2021

A head start for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu youth

Applications are now open for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Youth Grants that provide up to $1000 to support 13-24-year-olds towards learning and development opportunities.

13 Oct 2021

Franklin Local Board member Lance Gedge resigns

Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision member Lance Gedge has resigned effective 12 October.

Community 12 Oct 2021

Te Hā Noa – one step closer

Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are working together to deliver improvements to Auckland city centre’s midtown in time for the opening of the City Rail Link’s Aotea Station.

Climate action 11 Oct 2021

Waiheke residents asked to have their say on a draft climate action plan for the island

Have your say on draft climate action plan for Waiheke.

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