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Environment 31 Mar 2017

Help us work towards a predator-free Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board encourages everyone to do their bit to help eliminate pests from Waiheke Island.

Environment 24 Mar 2017

Marine pest found at Great Barrier

Mediterranean fanworm, an invasive marine pest, has been found at Port Fitzroy and Auckland Council’s biosecurity team want to know if you’ve seen it.

Transport 22 Mar 2017

CRL project given another top sustainability rating

Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) project was last night awarded a Leading Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Design rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA), the highest possible achievement in the IS scheme.

Transport 13 Mar 2017

Parnell train station is open

The station on Cheshire Street provides access to Parnell and will later link to the Auckland Domain, the University of Auckland and AUT.

Transport 6 Mar 2017

Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvements project begins

Auckland Transport (AT) and the Waitematā Local Board are making improvements at eight intersections along Ponsonby Road to make the area more attractive and pedestrian-friendly.

Environment 2 Mar 2017

Butterflies declare war on Waiheke weeds

The Auckland Council Biosecurity team has launched the latest in a round of biocontrol attacks on Auckland’s weeds.

Development 24 Feb 2017

Women take the lead on central city redevelopment

The project to redevelop Freyberg Place and the Ellen Melville Centre has women in many key roles, including senior project leader, project manager, lead landscape architect, lead architect, and manager of the contracting team.

Environment 24 Feb 2017

Western Springs a pocket of calm for city-dwellers

Western Springs is much loved by Aucklanders and visitors for its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife, says Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor Mike Lee.

Events

01 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2025

The Wonders of Grafton

Join Edward Bennett on a two-hour walk of Grafton.

02 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Digital drop-in sessions

Did you know ….. digital drop-in sessions are now available at Waiheke Library?

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...

02 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Whimsical Castles // School Holidays

Step into the enchanting world of whimsical castles!

02 Oct 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

A Green Oasis: Exploring Symonds Street Cemetery

Join us for an adventure through our past!

01 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024

Vector Lights for Melanoma Awareness Month 2024

Vector Lights is dazzling for Melanoma Awareness Month to raise awareness of the deadly cancer.

10 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-in

Having trouble with technology? Help is on hand with this weekly drop-in session at Grey Lynn...

03 Oct 2024

AUCKLAND’S TREASURED OLD PUBS — HERITAGE TALKS

If you love history, architecture or just a good pub tale, come along for this illustrated talk w...