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Environment 13 Feb 2018

Sustainable tourism strategy for Waiheke Island

A community-led initiative is being launched to develop a sustainable tourism strategy for the island.

Cycling 13 Feb 2018

Ōrākei Local Board takes on Auckland cycle challenge

Local board members have signed up to February’s Auckland Bike Challenge.

Community 12 Feb 2018

Being local and buying local in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa Local Board has funded an initiative on creating quick and healthy meals from fresh and affordable local ingredients.

Beaches 8 Feb 2018

Urgent works needed to protect beach

A temporary seawall structure has been installed along Cockle Bay Beach, Howick, to minimise the risk of further erosion following a storm in January.

Transport 5 Feb 2018

Big CRL rig ends her construction journey

The bright red 90 tonne piling rig named Sandrine that has been working around Britomart Transport Centre has just finished her journey.

Environment 1 Feb 2018

Aerial survey looks for kauri dieback in north Auckland

Auckland Council has carried out an extensive aerial survey of kauri forests in Rodney and North Shore to look for evidence of kauri dieback disease.

Environment 30 Jan 2018

6 ancient forests to explore in Auckland

Explore Auckland's urban forests.

Environment 26 Jan 2018

Developer sentenced to jail for 'brutal' damage to protected native trees

Auckland Council has welcomed the sentencing of a man who damaged seven protected native trees at a Waiwera property, despite multiple warnings from the council to stop.

Events

10 Jul 2024

Howick & Parramatta City Brass Band Concert

Grab your tickets and enjoy a concert featuring the talents of both our Howick brass and Parramat...

10 Jul 2024 - 11 Jul 2024

Drama Drama 2.0

Explore freedom of expression and dramatic-play in this fun two-day drama workshop.

10 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

July School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library - Matariki

Come along to one of our great events.

13 Sep 2023 - 11 Sep 2024

Waiheke Local Board Community Forum

This is an opportunity to engage at a higher, more strategic level as well as provide a platform...

11 Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence: A New Technology

This presentation will explore what AI is, where it is heading, and how to consider the safety an...

11 Jul 2024

The Princess Bride - July Holiday Film Showing

Join us to watch this classic movie.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024

Aliens and Outta Space

We’ll learn how to translate our preliminary drawings into three-dimensional characters.

12 Jul 2024

Chinese Cloisonné

Discover the ancient art of cloisonné in this captivating workshop designed just for kids!