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Waste 9 Jul 2018

Pay As You Throw – save as you throw!

Watch the Q&A session to learn more about Auckland Council’s pay as you throw wheelie bins for west Auckland.

9 Jul 2018

Ambassadors help stop kauri dieback

While most of us will be out and about at the beaches over the summer break, spare a thought for those, with a passion for saving our kauri.

Transport 6 Jul 2018

Slow down message delivered

Some familiar faces are urging Waiheke drivers to slow down.

Plans / Projects 6 Jul 2018

Onehunga Wharf purchase key for neighbourhood revitalisation

The wharf will be transformed into a new community with homes, cafes, retail and public space.

Cultural 5 Jul 2018

Vehicle-free summit for Maungarei / Mt Wellington

Work will soon begin at Maungarei / Mt Wellington on a return of the tihi (summit) to a vehicle-free space.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Two myrtle rust infections confirmed in south Auckland

The Ministry for Primary Industries has confirmed two myrtle rust infections in south Auckland within the last month.

Environment 5 Jul 2018

Waiheke environment gets a boost

The Waiheke Local Board has approved funding for four initiatives designed to safeguard the island’s environment.

Environment 4 Jul 2018

Some heroes wear feathers

A team of chickens hunting down plague skinks on Aotea Great Barrier are now giving the Auckland community an egg-cellent gift as well.

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 14 May 2026

Secret Garden - Brie Rate

In Secret garden, impressions of urban natural and unnatural debris are used to depict surreal ye...

15 Apr 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Encore!

The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

04 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Chess Club - Epsom

Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach!

16 Apr 2026

Kids Lavender Bag Making at Auckland Botanic Gardens

Bring the kids along for a lovely hands-on creative drop-in session exploring natural scents and...

16 Apr 2026

Beautification Trust Open Day

Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, gree...

16 Apr 2026

Lumination Station - Art Workshop

A playful, hands-on art experience where kids create their own mystical creatures.

16 Apr 2026

Magical Microscope & Microbes Workshop

Join us for a fun and practical workshop led by Rebecca Swan from Growing Point, a certified Soil...