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Community 10 Jun 2020

Ōrākei Local Board celebrates local environmental hero

June 5 was World Environment Day 2020 and Ōrākei Local Board celebrated by recognising a local environmental hero.

Environment 9 Jun 2020

Help name Ports of Auckland's new electric tugboat

Ports of Auckland will soon be welcoming the world’s first full-sized electric tugboat and you can choose its name.

Waste 8 Jun 2020

New recycling wheelie bins on their way for Waiheke

Changes to Auckland Council’s roadside waste collection services on Waiheke are now underway. The new rubbish and recycling collection services are designed to reduce waste to landfill and align more closely with services delivered across the region.

Transport 8 Jun 2020

Southern road projects to be discussed online

Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore will host an online information and question and answer session on 10 June about roading projects planned for southern areas of the city.

Heritage 4 Jun 2020

Restoration of Avondale grave preserves a piece of history

A piece of the Whau’s history has been salvaged following the restoration of a gravestone in St Ninians Cemetery in Avondale.

Waste 3 Jun 2020

Unique upcycling opportunity for community-based organisations in Piha, Karakare and Anawhata

The removal of two houses in Piha is providing a unique opportunity that could benefit local community-based organisations as part of a waste minimisation project.

City Centre Waterfront 21 May 2020

A timely mural unveiled for the Karangahape Road community

A new mural has been unveiled on Karangahape Road overbridge, with an encouraging message to the local community as the much-loved street comes to life again under Alert Level 2.

Kids / Family 20 May 2020

Leys’ little brother pops up in Ponsonby

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to welcome Leys Institute Library customers to their new interim library service at 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

Events

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St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra present Franz Meets Wolfgang with pianist Sylvia Jiang

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18 Aug 2024 - 22 Sep 2024

Sunday Wheel Sessions

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19 May 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Death Café

Join us for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.

21 Jan 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds

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19 Aug 2024

Heal Yourself with Māori Medicine

Join Kendra Barr for an enlightening exploration of traditional Māori healing remedies, also know...

19 Aug 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

Abstract After Hours: Expressive Painting with James Lawrence

Join artist James Lawrence for an engaging 5-week block designed for those interested in abstract...

27 May 2024 - 16 Sep 2024

Curator Tours

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20 Aug 2024

How you can recycle right

Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.