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27 Jul 2021

Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come

Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.

Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Railway makes plans to go further

The end of the line for the Glenbrook Vintage Railway should be further off than it is now, Franklin Local Board says.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

22 Jul 2021

10-year budget makes recovery possible for Aotea Great Barrier Island

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Aotea Great Barrier Island recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

22 Jul 2021

Story of marginalised creatives supported with funding by Waitematā Local Board

A book telling the story of the Pikitoi project has been published with funding support from Waitematā Local Board.

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