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Cycling 10 Sep 2020

Safer streets on the way for Glen Eden with pop-up cycleway

Safer cycling is on the way to Glen Eden following the news that a trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road has been given the go-ahead.

Plans / Projects 9 Sep 2020

Green light for Greenslade upgrades

A project to upgrade Greenslade Reserve will soon enter stage two works later this month following a funding boost from the government.

Community 7 Sep 2020

'No mow' pilot at Grey Lynn Park will see slopes returned to wilderness

A ‘no mow’ pilot at Grey Lynn Park is being funded by the Waitematā Local Board to improve biodiversity outcomes.

Environment 7 Sep 2020

Pollution prevention project to protect waterways in Waitematā

A new programme will help educate Eden Terrace businesses about their impact on local waterways.

Markets / Trade 7 Sep 2020

Pukekohe markets on the move

Pukekohe's popular Saturday markets will be trialed in the Town Square in an effort to bring more customers into the town.

Arts 7 Sep 2020

Franklin Arts Festival beats the odds

The Franklin Arts Festival has beaten COVID-19 by adopting an online format alongside a "pop-up" exhibition at Franklin: The Centre.

Transport 2 Sep 2020

Improved Murphys Road now open to traffic

Murphys Road in Flat Bush has now reopened as a four-lane road following improvements.

Youth / Rangatahi 2 Sep 2020

Community gardens provide skills, food and savings in south Auckland

Growing your own vegetables has never been easier for would-be south Auckland gardeners.

Events

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Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

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Movies in Parks: A Minecraft Movie

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27 Feb 2026

Prima Facie

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27 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Drag Bingo x Trinity Ice

Join us for three hilarious and highly competitive games of bingo, hosted by the fabulous drag qu...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

28 Feb 2026

Art Blast

This one-day, community-focused arts event combines local artists, performers, and residents to e...

28 Feb 2026

Author talk - James Parker

Join us for a morning with Selwyn James Parker, chatting about his new work of non-fiction, “Touc...

28 Feb 2026

Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year

Join us for an experience that blends creativity and cultural heritage.