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Community 29 Sep 2025

Puketāpapa passion: Bobby Shen steps down from local board

After serving two terms on the Puketāpapa Local Board, member Bobby Shen is saying goodbye to local body politics.

Youth / Rangatahi 26 Sep 2025

New play spaces coming to Huapai Triangle

Kumeū-Huapai families are set to enjoy exciting new park upgrades with major improvements coming.

Hauraki Gulf 26 Sep 2025

Power boost to council facilities on Aotea

Council facilities in Claris will benefit from solar power system upgrades and repairs, thanks to $800,000 Fix and Finish funding.

Sports / Leisure 26 Sep 2025

New sports fields for Ōrākei

Capacity for community football and cricket is set to grow in Auckland, thanks to an allocation of $2.5 million from Auckland Council’s Fix and Finish fund to the Ōrākei Local Board.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Richard Northey retires after 46 years of public service

Waitematā Local Board has bid farewell to long-serving member Richard Northey.

Community 25 Sep 2025

Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor 

A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam. 

Beaches 25 Sep 2025

Dog rule change to safeguard nesting birds at Big Manly and Tindalls

When the first shorebird pair begins nesting, temporary dog access rule changes will be introduced at Big Manly and Tindalls beaches to help protect vulnerable shorebirds.

Safety 25 Sep 2025

Compliance wardens now on Kaipātiki streets

Two new compliance wardens are adding an extra level of safety and compliance in Kaipātiki thanks to a pilot programme funded by the local board.

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12 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

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05 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

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