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Community 23 Mar 2023

Whau joins Welcoming Communities pilot

Whau Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Community 23 Mar 2023

Tuia rangatahi all in place

Six rangatahi Māori – including five wāhine toa - have filled the Tuia mentoring positions made available by the city’s southern local boards.

Jon Turner has returned as Manukau Harbour Forum chair.
Community 22 Mar 2023

Turner returns to Manukau Harbour Forum

Experienced Manukau Harbour guardians Jon Turner and Alan Cole have been returned as chair and deputy of Auckland Council’s Manukau Harbour Forum.

Environment 21 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is back

Climate action will be top of the agenda when the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival returns this March. With an impressive programme of events, the aim of the festival is to build awareness and create localised solutions for climate action.

Community 21 Mar 2023

Point Chevalier Little Library pops up

While Point Chevalier Library is out of action, the little library is the neighbourhood's new temporary location that offers a small collection of loan books.

Dogs 20 Mar 2023

Canines on the roam

Over the past two summers, there has been a notable increase in complaints about roaming dogs in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area, as well as in Puketāpapa.

20 Mar 2023

Calls for audit of infrastructure following storm devastation

Auckland’s infrastructure requires an urgent audit to assess its ability to cope with extreme weather events in the context of climate change and increased intensification, according to Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 20 Mar 2023

Work set to start to bring new life to Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall

Seismic strengthening work will kick off the renovations of Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall.

Events

02 Dec 2024

Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over the Christmas period. 

08 Dec 2024

Howick Santa Parade

It's a great free day out for families.

13 Dec 2024

Arabic Rhyme & Storytime

Join our very happy, fun-filled educational programme.

19 Dec 2024

Dan and Phil - Terrible Influence

Expect scandalous stories they couldn’t share before, theatrical plot twists and a savage roast o...