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Environment 19 Jul 2017

Pack your bags, you’re leaving town

Farm Cove Intermediate School wants to send rats packing and now has the tools to do it with a grant from Howick Local Board enabling it to purchase 170 re-usable rat traps.

Environment 18 Jul 2017

Devonport leads pest-free campaign

The Pest-Free 2050 goal sees Devonport leading the way by tackling a rat problem along the peninsula.

Educational 18 Jul 2017

Search on for Papakura's innovators

Finding Papakura’s budding innovators and entrepreneurs is the focus series of projects being funded by the Papakura Local Board.

Transport 18 Jul 2017

Residential Parking Zone proposed for Grafton

Auckland Transport (AT) is looking at introducing paid parking with a residential parking zone for Grafton. This will manage car-parking for residents and visitors.

Transport 14 Jul 2017

Work starts on final stages of central city cycle loop

Phase two of the Nelson Street Cycleway has started, with phase three to follow.

Environment 13 Jul 2017

Long grass on motorway verges helping keep dotterels safe

The NZ Transport Agency is deliberately letting the grass grow long on some verges along the Northern Motorway to help protect endangered dotterels in the area.

Community 12 Jul 2017

Charge your phone for free in the city

As part of its Low Carbon Action Plan, Waitematā Local Board has placed two solar-powered device-charging tables in high-pedestrian areas of the inner city.

Sports / Leisure 12 Jul 2017

New lights to brighten experience at Mt Smart Stadium

One of the most sophisticated lighting systems on the planet is about to be unveiled at Mt Smart Stadium, giving sports fans a chance to see all the action more vividly.

Events

13 Jan 2026 - 17 Feb 2026

Ranger Guided Walks

Discover the unique native flora and fauna of this forest ecosystem and learn about key environme...

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

03 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2026

Mandarin computer class at Manukau Library

Mandarin Computer Classes help people learn the basic skills on how to use computer, smart phone,...

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

18 Feb 2026

Auckland and the invasion of Waikato

Join us for this interesting korero with acclaimed author Dr Vincent O'Malley.

18 Feb 2026

Community Lunar New Year Celebration

Celebrate Lunar New Year with local community in a burst of colour and culture!