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Waste 14 Sep 2020

Recycling collections go electric on Waiheke

Waiheke Island gets into the fast lane of zero waste with the arrival of Auckland Council’s first zero emissions electric vehicle for roadside rubbish and recycling collections.

Community 7 Sep 2020

'No mow' pilot at Grey Lynn Park will see slopes returned to wilderness

A ‘no mow’ pilot at Grey Lynn Park is being funded by the Waitematā Local Board to improve biodiversity outcomes.

Environment 7 Sep 2020

Pollution prevention project to protect waterways in Waitematā

A new programme will help educate Eden Terrace businesses about their impact on local waterways.

Parks / Outdoors 7 Sep 2020

Water quality prioritised in plan for Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park

Improvements to water quality is a key focus area of a comprehensive new plan for Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

Improved facilities for people walking and cycling across Auckland

Auckland Transport (AT) is delivering the first of a rolling set of initiatives on 20 roads and popular walkways across Auckland to assist with safe physical distancing during COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

More space for people on Queen Street

With the country in Alert Level 3, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have made changes on Queen Street to increase space for people walking, on bikes and using public transport in the city centre.

City Centre Waterfront 3 Aug 2020

Building a resilient city

Over the past year, strengthening of a 600-metre section of the seawall has been underway; the first significant strengthening work to be done to the seawall since it was completed in 1925.

Have your say 29 Jul 2020

Plan to strengthen communities in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board looks to help restore social connectedness and increase community resilience following the impacts of COVID-19.

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19 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

WEEKEND CLAY WORKSHOP

This weekend workshop is a jam packed course exploring both the basics of hand building and wheel...

19 Jul 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Repair Cafe

REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well as small ELEC...

13 Jul 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Dungeons & Dragons | Leys Institute Little Library

Come to Little Leys’ Dungeon & Dragons club to start your table-top fantasy roleplay adventure.

22 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

Donna Brookbanks: Green Fingered

Desiree Green, keen gardener and horticultural aficionado, has suddenly found herself semi-world-...

23 Oct 2024

Eric Idle – Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with comedy legend Eric Idle.

24 Oct 2024

Bayleys Great Classics: Mozart & Dvořák

Mozart’s wonderful opera is a miraculous blend of low comedy and noble wisdom, and this is encaps...

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

25 Oct 2024

Free Japanese Film Screening - Suzume

Enjoy the film and gain a deeper insight into various aspects of Japanese culture.