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Environment 26 Feb 2021

From crumbs to compost in Albert-Eden

Two local groups are showing how to turn organic waste and leftover food crumbs into useful compost.

Development 25 Feb 2021

Federal Street transformation continues with Stage 2 upgrade

A new shared space is coming to the city centre with work commencing in March to transform Federal Street between Mayoral Drive and Wellesley Street into a safer space for pedestrians.

25 Feb 2021

Albert-Eden Local Board by-election nominations now open

Auckland Council will be conducting a by-election for Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision) with nominations open until 12pm, Thursday 25 March.

25 Feb 2021

Support shown for continuance of Waiheke Governance Pilot

A report evaluating a governance pilot running on Waiheke over the last three years has been released this week by Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation Unit.

Youth / Rangatahi 24 Feb 2021

Weymouth boat ramp open for use

Manurewa Local Board has completed its upgrade of the Weymouth boat ramp, guaranteeing continued access to the waters of the Pahurehure Inlet and Manukau Harbour.

Have your say 23 Feb 2021

Rodney residents urged to give feedback on Recovery Budget

Consultation is open on Auckland Council’s 10-year Budget and Rodney residents are being urged to give feedback on decisions that shape their future.

Have your say 23 Feb 2021

Albany Ward – we need your feedback on the Recovery Budget

Consultation is open on council’s 10-year Budget and Albany Ward residents can give feedback.

23 Feb 2021

Local board gives approval for national Erebus Memorial in Dove-Myer Robinson Park

Waitematā Local Board has given landowner approval for an application to build a national Erebus Memorial in Parnell’s Dove-Myer Robinson Park.

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26 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Rānui Book Chat

Come along, connect with fellow readers, and get inspired — we’d love to see you there!

28 Apr 2026

Your Job, Know Your Right

Starting your first or new job can be exciting — but it’s also easy to feel unsure about what’s f...

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Behind the Wheel

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...

28 Apr 2026 - 02 Jun 2026

Tamariki Pottery

Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay!

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

29 Apr 2026

Plant a tree like a pro

Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.