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Rates 3 Mar 2021

Budget locks savings in

Deputy Mayor and Franklin Ward Councillor Bill Cashmore says the 10-year Budget now open for consultation locks in savings already identified.

Finance 2 Mar 2021

Adjustments to Water Quality Targeted Rate proposed in Auckland's Recovery Budget

To help build on improvements we have made to our beaches and waterways and bring some of the work forward by six years, our Recovery Budget is proposing two changes to the Water Quality Targeted Rate - extend it from 2028 until 2031 and increase...

2 Mar 2021

Call for North Shore residents to make their voices heard

North Shore residents are urged to help shape the future of their communities by having their say on Auckland Council’s proposed 10-year Budget - now open for public feedback.

Rates 2 Mar 2021

10-year Budget needs careful thought

Councillor Daniel Newman is urging his Manurewa-Papakura constituents to get involved in the 10-year Budget consultation.

Community 2 Mar 2021

Te reo reflects Paerata Rise's Methodist history

Ten new street names in Franklin's rapidly-growing Paerata Rise reflect the area's Methodist history and reference the Bible.

Environment 2 Mar 2021

Feral pigs close to eradication on Waiheke

A feral pig control programme on Waiheke has successfully reached a point where eradication is possible thanks to support from Ngāti Pāoa and other landowners and the Natural Environment Targeted Rate.

1 Mar 2021

Global recognition for Dominion Road nightlife

The Dominion Road precinct the first destination in the Southern hemisphere to achieve Purple Flag status.

Plans / Projects 26 Feb 2021

The transformation of downtown to continue with development opportunity

The revitalisation of the city centre’s downtown precinct is set to continue with Panuku Development Auckland and Auckland Transport working together to find a development partner for the Downtown Car Park.

Events

08 Apr 2026

Making sun catchers

Create and decorate a suncatcher with the Re-Creators. 

08 Apr 2026

Saving Money

Practical Money saving tips for migrant communities.

08 Apr 2026

Women & Non-Binary Artist Hui: Tracing Desire Lines

This is a creative workshop using print making and mindfulness to explore habitual routes that in...

08 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Mischief Makers: April School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library

Come visit Blockhouse Bay Library this school holidays to have fun for the whole whānau.

08 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026

Birkenhead Library April School Holiday Programme - Ecofest

Come through to Birkenhead Library for an exciting series of events this school holidays.

02 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Autumn school holidays at Ōrewa Library

Enjoy free activities at the library during the school holidays.

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.

22 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026

Caring for Papatūānuku

Explore the beautiful Reserves along the waterways, learn about native ecosystems, and find out h...