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Environment 24 Apr 2025

Restoring Āwhitu a community effort

Āwhitu Landcare is a community-led organisation that has been quietly working to restore and protect the natural environment of the Awhitu Peninsula for over 30 years.  

Environment 23 Apr 2025

Knowledge sharing and practical solutions to feature at Love our Harbour: Manukau Harbour Symposium

Mana Whenua, government, scientists, community groups and all who care about Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa, the Manukau Harbour, are invited to join in a full day conference on Saturday 31 May 2025

Playgrounds 17 Apr 2025

Game on at Medlands

Medlands Beach Playground Reserve has some exciting new features with more to come!

Have your say 16 Apr 2025

Your voice can help shape the Ethnic Peoples Plan

Residents are invited to join community conversations taking place in May across the Upper Harbour area.

Elections 16 Apr 2025

Do you qualify for more than one vote in Auckland Local Elections 2025?

It’s local elections year which means Aucklanders will get to choose the mayor, ward councillors and local board members.

Parks / Outdoors 16 Apr 2025

Help shape the future of Mairangi Bay reserves

Share your views on a plan to move several facilities at the Mairangi Bay reserves, which are at long-term risk of coastal flooding.

Waste 15 Apr 2025

Rodney moving to council rubbish collections

Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Project Panmure: town square construction from mid-2025

Construction on Panmure’s new town square is getting underway from mid-2025 – with a new community space that celebrates the view of the Panmure Basin Te Kōpua Kai a Hiku. 

Events

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Flow With Pride - Restore

Join us for this free, gentle, strength-building series from Te Atatu Peninsula Yoga & Pilates, c...

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Make Days

Get crafty and celebrate Valentine’s all month long!

01 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

3D Printing

Join us for our beginner-friendly sessions where you’ll learn the basics! 

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

14 Sep 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

We Care's Play and Belong

Come and participate in a game-centred community engagement programme designed to spark genuine c...

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

16 Feb 2026

Life Drawing With A Model with Tony Guo

A fun life drawing class teaching you how to observe a model's pose in real life and translate it...

02 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2026

Crochet with Pride

Learn how to crochet a small item of your choice during our pride month crochet workshops