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Waste 16 Jan 2025

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.

Community 15 Jan 2025

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.

Community 7 Jan 2025

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.

Council news 5 Jan 2025

Oriental fruit Fly – Papatoetoe/Māngere area

Biosecurity New Zealand response: all you need to know about council rubbish collections.

Community 18 Dec 2024

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.

City Centre Waterfront 18 Dec 2024

'Seconds to Midnight' leads New Year’s Eve countdown

Emerging Kiwi songstress Cassie Henderson has just found her name in the same sentence as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Six60.

Grey Lynn Library 17 Dec 2024

Happy Birthday to Grey Lynn Library

Grey Lynn Library celebrated its 100th birthday this month.

Community 17 Dec 2024

Welcoming communities to Albert-Eden

To make the transition easier for newcomers into the Albert-Eden community, the local board has adopted a Welcoming Plan as part of the Welcoming Communities programme.

Events

15 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Splash Landing

Dive into the action with opportunities to try sailing, dragon boating, paddle boarding and kayak...

15 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

Z Manu World Champs

Bring your friends, whānau, or even the neighbours – no experience needed, just come have fun!

15 Feb 2025 - 08 Mar 2025

Writing Our Herstories

We invite you to take part in a special exploration of women’s stories and the powerful legacies...

15 Feb 2025 - 22 Mar 2025

Adult Learning | Colourful Figure Painting

Join us for six Saturday afternoons to immerse yourself in art.

15 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Storytime - Mt Roskill Library

Stories are read by a librarian at these highly popular storytime sessions.

15 Feb 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Death Cafe 2025

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

08 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Takapuna Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

01 Feb 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Code Club

Code Club Aotearoa encourages students to use their imaginations by providing step-by-step guides...