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Environment 1 Nov 2016

Make sure your rubbish won't hurt anyone

In the last two years, more than 80 Auckland rubbish collectors have been seriously injured on the job by dangerous items thrown away by residents.

Cycling 1 Nov 2016

New pedestrian and cycle bridge for Matakana

The Matakana Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is now complete. The 52m bridge on Leigh Road provides safe and convenient access to the Matakana Village area.

Environment 1 Nov 2016

What the future holds for Howick

What could Howick Village look like in 30 years? That’s the focus of a new plan being developed by Auckland Council.

Playgrounds 26 Oct 2016

Playground review: City suburb's hidden gem

A timber fort is the main attraction at this Freemans Bay park.

Environment 25 Oct 2016

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Arts 25 Oct 2016

Children's artwork lines Hobson Bay walkway

Artworks by local children now adorn the picturesque Hobson Bay walkway, giving the area an inviting splash of colour.

Transport 25 Oct 2016

New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.

Events

27 Jun 2025

Wā Kōrero o Pāke: Storytime for Adults

This is a time and space for Māori storytellers to read or share kōrero connected to the wai.

28 Jun 2025

Aerovista Place Reserve Matariki Planting

Join us in planting rakau alongside this special awa.

28 Jun 2025

Community Planting at Hoteo North Domain, Wellsford

This streamside planting, hosted by Auckland Parks and Hoteo North Reserve and Hall Agricultural...

28 Jun 2025

Ka Mua Ka Muri: Moving Forward with Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Join us as we improve our understanding of this founding document of Aotearoa and consider how we...

28 Jun 2025

Love Your Maunga

Enjoy a Hāngī Dinner alongside Workshops and Entertainment.

28 Jun 2025

Matariki Planting on the Waitahurangi Awa

The native plants we put into the ground will add stability to the stream banks and slow water fl...

28 Jun 2025

Matariki Whānau Day at Arataki Visitor Centre

Enjoy activities related to the nine whetū (stars) of Matariki, join in on whakari and crafts, ha...

28 Jun 2025

Painting with Oneone (soil)

Come along to this art workshop taught by Stacey Noel and learn how to create pigments from oneon...