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Dogs 25 Feb 2019

Howick dog owners urged to keep beaches tidy

Residents and local board members are appealing for people to follow signs and regulations to keep beaches clean.

Environment 25 Feb 2019

Albert-Eden businesses supported on sustainability journey

Find out how local businesses in Albert-Eden are taking steps to become more environmentally sustainable.

Environment 22 Feb 2019

Eels reach dead end in Grafton cemetery

Two freshwater ecologists have made a surprising discovery in a small stream in central Auckland.

22 Feb 2019

Local board proposes new cemetery for Great Barrier

A long-awaited cemetery in central Great Barrier is one step closer to realisation and the project is open for public submissions.

Environment 22 Feb 2019

Manukau Harbour Forum educating the local community

Members of the Forum will appear at Onehunga Festival to educate the public about keeping Manukau Harbour clean.

Community 21 Feb 2019

Older adults supported with workshops in Ōrākei

Ōrākei Local Board is helping to arm seniors with key skills around technology, home ownership and driving.

Beaches 21 Feb 2019

Onehunga Foreshore cleanup planned for Seaweek

Volunteers are being sought to help with a community cleanup of Onehunga harbour during Seaweek 2019.

Educational 21 Feb 2019

Playing the Drain Game

An interactive game shows how we can all safeguard our waterways.

Events

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.

Take a fantastic musical adventure with a magical car that flies through the air and sails the seas.

11 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Matariki Kōrero

A thought-provoking kōrero led by Etienne Neho and grounded in the kaupapa of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

11 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Under the Matariki Stars

Experience projections of whetū in the night sky at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

12 Jul 2026

Adults jewellery making workshop

Create your own meaningful taonga inspired by Matariki, reflecting on the past while crafting som...

12 Jul 2026

DIY journal workshop

Create a personal journal to hold aspirations, wishes and plans for the year ahead.

12 Jul 2026

Film screening: Māoriland

We will screen short films from the Māoriland Film Festival, showcasing contemporary Māori storyt...

12 Jul 2026

Ka Titiro Ki Ngā Whetū

Through hands-on art-making, weaving and creative activities, we invite you to reflect, create an...

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

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