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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.

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.

Events

05 Oct 2024

Tukufakaholo Heritage and Pacific Voices

Explore melodies and dance traditions still resonant in Tongan music today.

05 Oct 2024

Un'Infatuazione (An Infatuation)

Join Giuseppe Gallina for an illustrated talk about the fascination for the Pacific Ocean that sp...

05 Oct 2024

UNITY TALANOA — HERITAGE TALKS

Experience the Pasifika journey in central Auckland first-hand – from Dawn Raids to acceptance as...

05 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Music At Midday Heritage Festival Edition

Mark Laurent and musician/partner Brenda Liddiard present a spellbinding programme of songs, poet...

05 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Architecture and Sea Auckland's Views of the Pacific Ocean

This is a collection of specially curated paintings celebrating architecture and the sea, and sha...

06 Oct 2024

Artist Workshop for Kids: Heritage Etchings

We look at the textured features of the heritage building, such as fireplaces and grills.

06 Oct 2024

Love and War with Jessie Cassin and Robin Kelly

With a side of comedy, the great themes of Love and War are accompanied by engaging stories that...

06 Oct 2024

The Town Hall Organ Reflects Its Pacific Environment

Come along for an sonic journey through the organ’s long history, with sounds from a variety of c...