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Waste 3 Jul 2019

Roadside recycling service keeps resources out of landfill

Residents and ratepayers on Aotea Great Barrier Island are being encouraged to keep recycling, using their yellow recycling crates, in tandem with the new roadside rubbish collection service that launches on Monday, 1 July.

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Jul 2019

Flying high in pursuit of excellence - Kobe Anitelea

In second of a three-part series, we speak to Kobe Atamu Anitelea, a water-polo player from Papatoetoe.

Transport 3 Jul 2019

Rebuilding Franklin Road from the underground up

After nearly three years of utility service upgrades, repairs and streetscape construction, Franklin Road has been rebuilt from the underground up and is looking better than ever.

3 Jul 2019

Code of conduct complaint findings endorsed by Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board has officially censured member Duncan Macdonald for two breaches of the Auckland Council Code of Conduct at its business meeting today.

Pest Free 3 Jul 2019

Kaipātiki Project to gain improved facilities

Environmental education in Kaipātiki has been bolstered by plans to redevelop facilities hosting the Kaipātiki Project.

Beaches 2 Jul 2019

Waiheke beach restorations underway

Important planting work is underway to restore sand dunes at Onetangi Beach.

Environment 2 Jul 2019

Committing to a greener future in Howick

Howick Local Board will spend more than $350,000 supporting eight major environmental projects.

Housing 2 Jul 2019

Urban wetland taking shape in Takanini

Tens of thousands of tonnes of peat are being dug out to complete a massive 2.3km wetland stormwater channel in Takanini.

Events

07 Mar 2026

Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy'

Our final Queer Joy Quilts 'Threads of Joy' workshop which seeks to create a collective art proje...

07 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics

Come along, cheer on the teams, and jump in for a have a go at many of the activities.

07 Mar 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Family history research workshops 2026

Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Mar 2026

Casual Drop-in Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...

08 Mar 2026

Trolley Derby

There are also many activities for children including a (weather-dependent) bouncy castle, junk p...

08 Mar 2026

Whānau Day

Join us for a sun-filled day of whānau fun and festival magic!

08 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Natural Dye Workshops

Join Holli and learn how to harvest, prepare and use plant-based dyes from the garden to colour t...

09 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Movie Monday at Rānui Library

Join us at Rānui library for Monday Movie, held on the second Monday of every month.