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Plans / Projects 14 Sep 2020

Hurstmere Road now one-way with completion of Anzac and Lake Rd intersections

Auckland Council’s Hurstmere Road transformation is well underway with the completion of the intersections at either end of what is now a one-way road, which will create a pedestrian-friendly retail boulevard within Takapuna’s town centre.

Waste 14 Sep 2020

Recycling collections go electric on Waiheke

Waiheke Island gets into the fast lane of zero waste with the arrival of Auckland Council’s first zero emissions electric vehicle for roadside rubbish and recycling collections.

Community 11 Sep 2020

Franklin commits to environmental projects

Franklin Local Board's commitment to environmental projects is unshaken in the wake of COVID-19.

Community 11 Sep 2020

Santa gets a helping hand

Santa has had a helping hand to make sure he can pop in and see Papakura families ahead of Christmas.

Cycling 10 Sep 2020

Safer streets on the way for Glen Eden with pop-up cycleway

Safer cycling is on the way to Glen Eden following the news that a trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road has been given the go-ahead.

Plans / Projects 9 Sep 2020

Green light for Greenslade upgrades

A project to upgrade Greenslade Reserve will soon enter stage two works later this month following a funding boost from the government.

Community 7 Sep 2020

'No mow' pilot at Grey Lynn Park will see slopes returned to wilderness

A ‘no mow’ pilot at Grey Lynn Park is being funded by the Waitematā Local Board to improve biodiversity outcomes.

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24 Aug 2024

Getting the best from Ancestry Family History Library Edition

This free 1-hour workshop presented by NZ Society of Genealogists is designed to introduce one of...

24 Aug 2024

Kūmara Tāpapa with Kelly Francis, Whenua Warrior

Learn how to grow kūmara from tipu, and how to save kūmara for seed. Hear about the the ways Māor...

24 Aug 2024

Mixing Media Workshop with Rachael Burke

This fun, relaxed and engaging one day workshop takes you on a dynamic and playful journey into t...

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18 May 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Death Cafe

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25 Aug 2024

Elegant orchids botanical art workshop

In this workshop, you will learn how to observe and draw exotic orchids from the Wintergardens pl...

25 Aug 2024

Teens Writing Workshop | Eileen Merriman

In this one-hour session, you will learn how to create characters and how to write from different...

27 Aug 2024

Learn Basic Sign Language

Join us for an engaging workshop on learning the basics of NZSL, one of the official languages of...