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Getting to Pest Free Auckland 2050
Getting to Pest Free Auckland 2050 will require effort from the whole community.
The race to save the mighty kauri
Kauri is one of our most important native species – here’s how Auckland Council is helping to protect it.
Great walks for your family
A refreshing walk in your local area is one of life’s simple pleasures. It’s good for the soul, the mind and the body. Here are three of our favourite walks you can do with your family.
Resignation of Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman
Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman has resigned her position on the board.
Troublesome section of Henderson Creek shared path to be remedied
Work will soon begin to improve a part of the shared walking and cycling path on Central Park Drive, Henderson.
Breakthrough: Karangahape welcomes Dame Whina Cooper
Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) is celebrating a mighty milestone with its powerful Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), Dame Whina Cooper, breaking through today into the Karangahape Station construction site at the end of its 860-metre-long journey from Mt Eden.
Auckland’s Diwali celebrations underway
Diwali celebrations kicked off over the weekend, with the start of Auckland Diwali Festival’s 20 days of celebration in the lead up to Diwali, officially observed on 4 November this year.
Every day needs to be a Super Saturday says Councillor Newman
The Super Saturday COVID-19 vaccination drive sent a message of collective commitment to individual and public health, Manurewa-Papakura Auckland Councillor Daniel Newman says.
Events
October Composting Workshops
Join one of these online composting Zoom workshops and events during October.
Rainbow Space – LGBTQ+
Connect virtually with other members of the LGBTQ+ community in this time of physical distance.
Chinese Shared Reading
Each week, we read a different short story and poem and share our feelings together.
Street Art Bike Challenge
Aucklanders are encouraged to discover the city's street art scene by bike with the Street Art Bike Challenge.
Postcards from New Zealand
A virtual gateway into the lives and works of photographers from around the country.
The Great Auckland Virtual Duck Race 2021
Instead of cheering on your duck by the whitewater rapids at Vector Wero Whitewater Park, do it from the comfort of your couch.
Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week 2021
Participate in New Zealand’s largest clean up event and make a significant difference in your local area.
Brain Play – Online After-School STEM Classes
Lessons include coding, 3D printing, animation, artificial intelligence, LEGO, Minecraft and more.