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Environment 27 Apr 2023

Weed surveillance gives native plants a better chance to thrive

Data from a weed surveillance project on Aotea / Great Barrier helps council to prioritise next steps.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Apr 2023

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain helped to protect low lying areas in flooding events

Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, like many other parks, played a critical role in retaining flood waters during the recent severe weather events.

Anzac Day 24 Apr 2023

Glendowie student wins Anzac speech award

Year 12 student Spencer Fitzpatrick has been selected by the local board to deliver his speech at St Heliers Anzac service .

Community 21 Apr 2023

Waitematā grants receive extra budget boost

A reallocation of local board budget underspend sees more in the kitty for community grants.

Community 21 Apr 2023

Eco Fest fills community cup for another year

And that’s a wrap for the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2023, which returned this year with more than 100 events creating local climate action solutions.

Parks / Outdoors 21 Apr 2023

First destination playground in Māngere reflects heritage and culture

Māngere’s first destination playground at David Lange Park has been progressing since late 2019 and physical works for stage one started February 2023.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Apr 2023

How your local parks and beaches are kept fresh, fun and accessible

Discover some of the work your local board does to keep our public spaces in great shape.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Events

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Make and Paint with Natural Pigments

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with Holly’s guidance and feedback at hand, allowing space for explori...

03 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Weekend Clay Workshop

This weekend workshop is a jam packed course exploring both the basics of hand building and wheel...

03 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month!

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Celebrates Family History Month at Whangaparāoa Library with a series of...

03 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

We Will Rock You

This hilarious futurist musical comedy features more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs.

03 Aug 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

Adult Learning | Figure Painting in Oil

Join us in the studio to flex your creative skills and learn some art history along the way.

03 Aug 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Getting Crafty with Books

A mix of colouring, word finds, crosswords, and craft activities to make and take home. Designe...

06 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

E-Waste Drop off Day

Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!

01 Jun 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Craft Kids

Delight your child's imagination and creativity as they explore various crafts and unleash their...