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Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?
Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?
Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands
Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.
Game, set and match: derelict tennis courts get a new serve in Mt Roskill
Tennis is a great game – but there’s not much use or fun in tennis courts when they’re in an unusable and derelict state.
Standardising rubbish collections
Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures
It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
Glen Innes library relocating to Glen Innes Community Hall for most of 2025
Glen Innes library users will have a new location for the majority of 2025, with the Glen Innes Community Hall being used from February to December this year while upgrade work is carried out.
Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area
Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.
Neighbourhood Support takes off in Ōrākei
Organisations and individuals in Ōrākei have come together with the common goal of making our community safer and better prepared for emergencies.
Events
Colour Your World - Adult Colouring
Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.
Shore Knitters
Connect with new individuals, forge friendships, and enjoy the company of this friendly group wit...
Composting workshops
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!
Maritime Museum January School Holiday Programme
Embark on an epic Antarctic adventure at the museum these holidays!
LEGO Robotics sessions
There will be spot prizes for the most inventive, manoeuvrable, and quickest robots.
Hibiscus Coast Genealogy
The Hibiscus Coast Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists can help you unlock the mysteries of your...
Summer School Holidays at Whangaparāoa Library
Join us for some fun summer events and activities at Whangaparāoa Library these school holidays.
Raumati Reads - Mount Albert Library
Come along for school holiday activities at Mount Albert Library.
