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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

Onehunga Cultural Day

From macramé demo to Japanese tea ceremony, this festival will be a unique cultural experience.

25 Mar 2023

Pacific Afternoon

Celebrate the sights and sounds of the Pacific with whānau in our special movie and craft corner.

25 Mar 2023

The Beauty of Bamboo

Join us for a day learning from a skilled designer and craftsperson.

25 Mar 2023

The need of increased diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace talk

Come and listen to Meng Foon, NZ's Race Relations Commissioner.

25 Mar 2023

Waipapa Stream - EcoFest

Meet our regular volunteers and help us regenerate the natural ecosystem surrounding the stream.

25 Mar 2023

World of Cultures - Kiribati Open Day

Come celebrate this island community and its connection to the ocean and navigation.

25 Mar 2023

World of Cultures Day

Come and celebrate the Cultures that make up our Community.

25 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Large Scale Eco Drawing

Learn how to prepare your chosen working surfaces, including canvas, recycled cotton sheets and large card off-cuts.