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Environment 7 Apr 2025

A helping hand to clean up backyard streams

The Green your stream project helps homeowners maintain private streams in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Waste 7 Apr 2025

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Apr 2025

History and highlights of Little Rangitoto Reserve

Ōrākei Local Board member David Wong tells us about Little Rangitoto Reserve.

Waste 4 Apr 2025

Papakura says bye-bye bin tags

Papakura residents will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from Thursday 1 May 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.

Heritage 3 Apr 2025

Legends of the West celebrates local heritage

The 2025 West Auckland Heritage Conference is themed Legends of the West: The People Who Have Influenced Our Heritage.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Safer streets for Glen Innes and Onehunga

There will be safer connections for Glen Innes and Onehunga following the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board investment of $640,000 to improve road safety.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Jill Gibson’s 28 years at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre

Jill Gibson has stepped away after 28 years working at The Y Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre, to take up a new role at YMCA North Shore.

Community 2 Apr 2025

Discover democracy: youth engagement in action Puketāpapa

What do you do when rubbish bins in your local walking area are not put out correctly on the kerbside? 

Events

11 Aug 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Movie Monday at Rānui Library

Whether you're keen to discover something new or just want a quiet place to unwind, Movie Monday...

11 Aug 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Shore Knitters

Connect with new individuals, forge friendships, and enjoy the company of this friendly group wit...

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

14 Jul 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Book Chat

You're invited to our informal monthly book chat to share your current reads, favourite books, or...

14 Jul 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy a morning of music, rhymes, dance and more.

13 Jun 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Senior yoga with Sally Haydon

Join us for a welcoming and supportive yoga class designed specifically for adults 65 and over.

09 Jun 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Grey Lynn playgroup

Parents, caregivers and children are encouraged to mix and mingle while utilising the resources o...

18 May 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

The Reading Revolution's Shared Reading Group

Just drop in, grab a cuppa and enjoy some wonderful short stories and poems!