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Environment 24 Sep 2018

Thousands of trees planted to help prevent power outages

Urban forest initiative helps ecological restoration.

Heritage 24 Sep 2018

Historic seawall preserved by road safety project

Improvements to a Tamaki Drive intersection extended and preserved a historic seawall.

Playgrounds 21 Sep 2018

Construction begins on south Auckland's first destination playground

Work has begun on south Auckland’s first destination playground.

Educational 21 Sep 2018

Friday with Simone Nathan

Discover the enduring legacy of Simone Nathan, fundraiser and advocate for women and children.

Transport 21 Sep 2018

Survey reveals Waiheke road safety concerns

A survey of parents is driving a push for road safety improvements on Waiheke Island.

Transport 21 Sep 2018

A plea for safer behaviour at rail crossings

New rail safety improvements aim to reduce accidents at urban level crossings.

21 Sep 2018

Former PM visits Ellen Melville Centre

Helen Clark was guest of honour at a celebration held in a room recently named in her honour.

Beaches 20 Sep 2018

More pontoons for Hibiscus and Bays beaches

Swimmers will be thrilled by plans for new pontoons this summer at Browns Bay and Little Manly beaches.

Events

05 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Takapuna

Sing, listen, and play—bubbles, stories, and songs at Rhymetime!

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV support

Free digital and CV support. 

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

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

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Avondale

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

28 May 2026

Bishop Stream planting

Come along to help transform the stream and put native plants in the ground.

28 May 2026

Junk journal evening

A creative, low‑pressure, memory keeping practice repurposing everyday bits and pieces you might...