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Playgrounds 29 Sep 2015

Matakana playground set to rock

Construction of the new Matakana Village playground is well underway.

Community 29 Sep 2015

New Helensville community hub

A new community hub has opened in the Helensville War Memorial Hall

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Get your fix in Helensville

Recycling initiative helps Helensville residents repair their broken belongings and minimise waste.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

New arrivals at Highfield Garden Reserve

New arrivals have given locals and visitors something to bray about.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

Muriwai gannet colony

Discover Auckland's most accessible gannet colony at Muriwai.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Flex your green fingers

Auckland Council offers free workshops, run by the Compost Collective, that will get you started with composting and teach you how to put the goodness back into your garden.

Community 28 Sep 2015

Community project a success

The Warkworth Cement Works Walkway is proving how successful community-led projects can be when supported by local board and Auckland Council funding.

Events

27 Jun 2026

Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas

Selection of lively and lyrical performances exploring storytelling and folk influences.

27 Jun 2026

Rongoā Māori medicine workshop

A hands-on workshop where you will learn about the practice of Māori rongoā.

24 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Regional park planting days - North

A fun and rewarding morning out in our northern regional parks helping plant trees.

01 Jul 2026

Author Talk - James Russell

Join us as James Russell reads the first chapter of his new book Marlon Foundling and the Circus...

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Warkworth

Pop into the Warkworth War Memorial Library for free, fun school holiday activities and events.

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River.