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Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs

Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Foxy addition to Mt Albert reserve

The Albert-Eden community now has a double flying fox at the Mt Albert Recreational Reserve in Wairere Avenue.

Walkways 21 Oct 2015

Exciting developments underway at Wynyard Quarter

New developments are underway at Wynyard Quarter.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

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.