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Beaches 8 Feb 2018

Urgent works needed to protect beach

A temporary seawall structure has been installed along Cockle Bay Beach, Howick, to minimise the risk of further erosion following a storm in January.

Plans / Projects 26 Jan 2018

Focus on Auckland's growth: Drury

A look at Auckland Council's plans to make Drury a vibrant and accessible community.

Housing 23 Jan 2018

Council blitz on negligent building sites

Auckland Council has taken action against widespread compliance issues at a large development in east Auckland.

Waste 30 Nov 2017

Red bins on a roll in south and east Auckland

Thanks, south and east Auckland – you’re winning at binning the bags!

Environment 24 Nov 2017

Meet a conservation hero: Lorelle Stranghan

Lorelle Stranghan is an everyday hero rallying her neighbourhood on a rat-catching mission.

Mayor 6 Nov 2017

Making a splash in Pakuranga and Stanmore Bay

The splash pads will open later in the year – one at the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, Whangaparāoa, and the other at the Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre in Pakuranga.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

New bins for Manukau and Howick

We are delivering new rubbish bins to residents in the Manukau and Howick wards throughout June and July.

Heritage 19 Oct 2017

New plan to preserve Howick's heritage

Howick's cherished heritage will be preserved, celebrated and explored under a new plan adopted by the Howick Local Board.

Events

14 Dec 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Kiwi Bubble Soccer

Bounce, roll, and have a blast in this hilarious bubble soccer session.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Cardboard Play

Let your imagination run wild with giant cardboard creations and creative challenges.

17 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Neurodiversity Week

A week of play, creativity, and mindful moments to boost energy, focus, and self-belief.

18 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Out of this World: April School holiday programme at Botany Library

Botany Library is the place to be this April school holidays.

11 Feb 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Jump Jiggle Jive at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs). 

12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun musical programme designed to promote active movement (0-2yrs).

21 Mar 2026

Auckland Asia-Pacific UniFest

This celebration promotes cultural understanding, strengthens community bonds, and honours the co...

21 Mar 2026

Dancing in Parks

Dancing in Parks returns in 2026 with a vibrant, one-day celebration of movement, music, and comm...