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Waste 3 Jul 2019

Roadside recycling service keeps resources out of landfill

Residents and ratepayers on Aotea Great Barrier Island are being encouraged to keep recycling, using their yellow recycling crates, in tandem with the new roadside rubbish collection service that launches on Monday, 1 July.

Transport 3 Jul 2019

Rebuilding Franklin Road from the underground up

After nearly three years of utility service upgrades, repairs and streetscape construction, Franklin Road has been rebuilt from the underground up and is looking better than ever.

Beaches 2 Jul 2019

Waiheke beach restorations underway

Important planting work is underway to restore sand dunes at Onetangi Beach.

Transport 1 Jul 2019

Enhancement of Karangahape Road to begin in July

The much-anticipated enhancements to Karangahape Road will create an improved street environment to benefit the local community and businesses.

Waste 28 Jun 2019

Aotea Great Barrier Island gets a community recycling centre

A new community recycling and reuse centre will soon open on Aotea Great Barrier Island as part of Auckland Council’s Resource Recovery Network.

City Rail Link 25 Jun 2019

Revised cost for transformational City Rail Link

A new cost envelope for completing the entire Auckland City Rail Link project has been announced.

Community 25 Jun 2019

Homeless community shown support in Waitematā

Waitematā Local Board has allocated funding to end homelessness in the area.

Sports / Leisure 25 Jun 2019

First America’s Cup infrastructure milestone complete

The first key milestone has been reached on the project creating the stage for the 36th America’s Cup in Auckland in 2021.

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Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu

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18 Jul 2026

Weaving Workshop

Join Te Whaea Witika for a weaving workshop that brings the tradition of raranga to life.

23 May 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective

Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.

18 Apr 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

FAM: Food. Art. Market

Expect a colourful mix of stalls, delicious bites and plenty of reasons to wander the road.

21 Jul 2026 - 08 Sep 2026

Portrait Foundations

This course will introduce drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John...

21 Jul 2026 - 22 Sep 2026

Drop-In Print Studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio.

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Social Knitting Club at Little Leys

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

22 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026

Water-based woodblock printing

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