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Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 30 Oct 2015

Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek

Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Beaches 28 Oct 2015

Waiheke Island named as a top 10 region

The secret is out – Waiheke Island has been named one of the world’s top 10 regions for next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 publication.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Discover Greenhithe

Tucked away on the upper shores of the Waitematā Harbour is the small community of Greenhithe.

Events

25 Mar 2023

Connect with migrants (ARCC drop-in session)

earn about the work ARCC does with forced migrants in our community.

25 Mar 2023

Creepy Crawly Night Time Stream Explore – EcoFest

Bring a flashlight & wear sturdy shoes to explore Creepy Crawlies in Te Toki Reserve.

25 Mar 2023

Crop Swap Meets Rocky Bay – EcoFest

If you have it, please bring something to swap - surplus produce, cut flowers, preserves, jams, seedlings and other garden-related goodies.

25 Mar 2023

Edible Garden workshop – EcoFest

Workshop held in a beautiful, mature food forest.

25 Mar 2023

Grow Your Own Greens - Blockhouse Bay Library

Learn practical tips for reducing food waste and clever storage ideas to keep your food fresh for longer.

25 Mar 2023

He Wai – EcoFest

This performance includes folk, soul, haka, and jazz elements to bring audiences of all ages together to celebrate the natural world surrounding us.

25 Mar 2023

Indigenous Australian dot painting and dreamtime

Get creative and design your own abstract dot painting to tell your story.

25 Mar 2023

Just Eat It - Movie Screening: Avondale

The couple dive into the issue of waste, from farm to retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge.