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Environment 4 Dec 2017

Committee considers Waitākere kauri options

Decision to be made on kauri management.

Food / Drink 1 Dec 2017

The Kitchen Project launches

Emerging food entrepreneurs in west Auckland can now apply for The Kitchen Project, a local initiative that offers affordable kitchen space for product development as well as a mentoring programme.

Waste 7 Nov 2017

West Aucklanders say goodbye to plastic bags

Auckland Council's new pay as you throw service helps save you money and also saves the environment.

Waste 6 Nov 2017

Auckland Council wheels out new rubbish bin service

Waitākere, North Shore and Papakura residents are the first to be offered a new Auckland Council rubbish service that will pave the way for a blueprint rubbish collection across the region.

Waste 6 Nov 2017

West Auckland rubbish bin update

Here are some answers to questions you’ve been asking about making the switch from bags to bins in west Auckland.

Waste 31 Oct 2017

Changes approved for north and west commercial cardboard collection

The move will make recycling collection consistent across the region.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Corrections recognises recycling centre for offender rehab

MPHS, the trust that runs the Waitākere Community Recycling Centre, has been recognised by the Department of Corrections for its work in rehabilitating offenders.

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.

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21 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

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01 May 2026 - 02 May 2026

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Junior and intermediate dodgeball: Te Atatū Peninsula

Designed to introduce children to dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun.

03 May 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

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After several sold out workshops around NZ, Ema is bringing back more Kintsugi workshops for all...

01 Feb 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

3D Printing

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