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Community 16 Sep 2020

Lease decision paves way for community recycling centre in Auckland central

A new community recycling centre for central Auckland at the Western Springs Garden is a step closer after an Albert-Eden Local Board decision on a community lease for a site at 956 Great North Road.

Environment 15 Sep 2020

Wasp nest discovery a timely summer reminder

A nest home to tens of thousands of wasps found in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park is a reminder of the threat the common wasp can pose.

Community 15 Sep 2020

Residents speak up on Manurewa Local Board Plan

People in Manurewa have made hundreds of local board plan submissions, and more than any other local board.

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.

Events

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...

07 Mar 2026

Papakura ParkFEST

Gather your friends, bring the family and celebrate summer at ParkFEST 2026.

07 Mar 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'

Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.