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Have your say 13 Jul 2020

Help shape a plan for Upper Harbour's future

Upper Harbour Local Board has come up with a plan for their community's future, now they need local input to make sure they have it right.

Waste 10 Jul 2020

Matakawau recycling drop-off site to close

The Matakawau recycling drop-off spot, shut during the COVID-19 lockdown, is to close permanently.

Playgrounds 7 Jul 2020

Devonport’s new destination playground opened

A new playground has been completed and opened in time for the school holidays at Windsor Park, Devonport.

Youth / Rangatahi 7 Jul 2020

Grant supports period products and education in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Local board awards grant to local initiative to improve period security and understanding.

City Centre Waterfront 7 Jul 2020

Queen Street enhancements planned for this week

The temporary COVID-19 works installed in the northern end of Queen Street will undergo some refinement this week.

Arts 7 Jul 2020

New mural in Papakura for the Instagram age

A new mural in Papakura is designed to provide different backdrops for Instagram posts.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Great Barrier inorganic collection starts this month

Items will be collected on 21-22 May on Great Barrier Island. Read to find out what items are accepted, and which date applies to you.

Waste 6 Jul 2020

Waiheke, it's time to book your inorganic collection

If you're a Waiheke resident, you can now book a pick-up for Auckland Council’s inorganic collection service, which starts on the island on 5 February 2018.

Events

15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

Bring along any veggies you have access to, plus clean jars with lids and you’ll go home with pre...

19 Mar 2026

Guided Hīkoi with Te Ahiwaru Ōtuataua

Join Te Ahiwaru, with support from the community parks team, for a guided hikoi through the fasci...

21 Mar 2026

Emily Karaka in conversation with Chelsea Winstanley

Join artist Emily Karaka in conversation with filmmaker Chelsea Winstanley as they discuss Emily’...

21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

11-year-old Mildred's world is turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magici...

21 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Mahi tākaro

Come join Harko Brown (teacher & Māori games expert) as he creates aro-tākaro—implements of play—...

21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

25 Mar 2026

Native Watercress: Rediscovering Our Taonga Species

Join us for an insightful talk that explores the fascinating world of native watercress, includin...

25 Mar 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Walkie Talkie

We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed pace.