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Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2019

Road safety a priority for Ōrākei Local Board

Ōrākei Local Board has identified several sites in need of safety improvements following discussion with schools across the area.

Plans / Projects 14 Aug 2019

Park and ride to open at Lloyd Elsmore Park

A park and ride facility at Lloyd Elsmore Park opens on 19 August with free secure parking for 300 cars for commuters using the shuttle bus service to Panmure Station.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Demolition of building improves safety in Glen Innes reserves

The Citizens Advice Bureau in Glen Innes is being relocated and the building it is currently in will be demolished to allow improved sight-lines between neighbouring Maybury Reserve and Ruapotake Reserve.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Group works for sustainable future in Papakura

Sustainable Papakura members are working tirelessly to protect their local environment.

Community 14 Aug 2019

Pest trapping all the rage in Ōrākei

The Natural Environment Targeted Rate is helping Ōrākei residents to embrace backyard trapping.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Bush and stream work funded in Papakura

Kirk’s Bush and the Butterworth Block are being prioritised for pest plant and animal control courtesy of Auckland Council’s targeted natural environment rate.

Environment 13 Aug 2019

Contractor set to be appointed to remove Titirangi Chickens

The removal and rehoming of the chickens from Titirangi Village is a step closer, following the news that Auckland Council is set to appoint a contractor.

Beaches 13 Aug 2019

Targeted rates support Howick environmental projects

Some of Howick’s most iconic beaches are benefiting from Auckland Council’s targeted water quality and natural environment rates.

Events

24 Aug 2024

Indie Writers Festival

Explore new worlds at Te Manawa’s Indie Writers Festival during We Read Auckland 2024!

24 Aug 2024

Kūmara Tāpapa with Kelly Francis, Whenua Warrior

Learn how to grow kūmara from tipu, and how to save kūmara for seed. Hear about the the ways Māor...

24 Aug 2024

Mixing Media Workshop with Rachael Burke

This fun, relaxed and engaging one day workshop takes you on a dynamic and playful journey into t...

24 Aug 2024

Sweet Treats

Share some family memories, this family history month, by making some old fashioned sweets at Hig...

24 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

Portraiture in Reverse

Learn how to curate independent elements and cohesive colour schemes while developing brushwork t...

18 May 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Death Cafe

Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

24 Feb 2024 - 23 Nov 2024

Chinese Shared Reading

Come along to connect with other participants and share your thoughts over a cup of coffee/tea in...

25 Aug 2024

Elegant orchids botanical art workshop

In this workshop, you will learn how to observe and draw exotic orchids from the Wintergardens pl...