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Community 31 Oct 2017

Waitākere zero waste centre wows MP

“A great success within the local community,” is how Scott Simpson, Associate Minister for the Environment, has described Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Fire at Waitākere refuse centre

UPDATE: 1 June 7:45am. Auckland Council is assisting the Fire Service following a fire at its Waitākere Refuse Transfer Station buildings in Henderson.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

New bins for Manukau and Howick

We are delivering new rubbish bins to residents in the Manukau and Howick wards throughout June and July.

Community 31 Oct 2017

One 'Hell' of an opening

Hells Pizza and $15,000 of Atlas Concrete slabs are just two examples of generous community donors that have helped social enterprise Hibiscus Cost Zero Waste renovate Whangaparāoa’s Community Recycling Centre.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Central Auckland: please get your rubbish out before 7am

If you live in central Auckland, your rubbish bin collection time will be changing from 9 October 2017 – make sure you don’t miss the truck!

Community 31 Oct 2017

Rural halls a hit in Franklin

It’s been two years since the rural communities of Beachlands, Maraetai and Orere took charge of running their local hall, a move proving a hit with users.

Development 30 Oct 2017

Mana whenua collaborate on bus station design

The Manukau Bus Station is being developed in partnership with mana whenua.

Community 27 Oct 2017

Waitematā Good Citizen Awards 2017

Community individuals and groups were celebrated for making Waitematā a great place to live.

Events

28 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.

14 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill Library

Join us for a fun Wriggle and Rhyme session!

14 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions featuring songs, movement, and finger rhymes designed for pre-schoole...

07 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga

Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...

02 Apr 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors Free Tech Help - East Coast Bays

Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...

02 Apr 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Sew Happy

A place where community and creativity come together, offering everyone a chance to stitch, share...

26 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...