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Community 23 Jan 2025

Kennedy Park Stairs to reopen

Auckland beach lovers, dog walkers and fitness fans will once again be able to use the popular Kennedy Park stairs in Castor Bay in time for next summer thanks to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Councillor says cheers for hotel grant

Kentish Hotel has received a heritage grant.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Albert-Eden Local Board workshops open digitally from February

A number of Tāmaki Makaurau’s 21 local boards already hold open workshops, with Albert-Eden next in line to invite the community to view these workshops online.

Community 22 Jan 2025

Zone changes a win for Franklin

Auckland Transport has reviewed its zone system, cutting the number of zones Franklin commuters travel through on the way to the city, a move that reduces their fares.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Educational 17 Jan 2025

Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands

Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.

Community 16 Jan 2025

Game, set and match: derelict tennis courts get a new serve in Mt Roskill

Tennis is a great game – but there’s not much use or fun in tennis courts when they’re in an unusable and derelict state.

Waste 16 Jan 2025

Standardising rubbish collections

Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Events

05 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025

Watercolour Wednesday

Kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolours through exciting and creative projects.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Acoustic guitar for adults

This process includes chords, scales, soloing, strumming, fingerpicking, composition, learning ne...

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Ceramics for all levels

Create a slab vase, a coiled bowl, a pressed mould piece and a pinch pot sculpture.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Mandarin Rhymetime

Enjoy Chinese language and culture through music, stories, and activities!

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Sketch & play with watercolour

Learn how to make your colour sing.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Wednesday acrylics

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of acrylics!

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Stories & Rhyme, Wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library

Join our Stories & Rhyme sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and th...

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...