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Community 19 Mar 2025

Puketāpapa unlocks greenspace as part of Three Kings Quarry Development

Puketāpapa residents can enjoy a new playground on Saturday 5 April as part of a land exchange between the local board and Fletcher Living.

Community 14 Mar 2025

Don’t splash your cash

Dive into cost savings at the Mount Albert Aquatic Centre from April with free entry for children aged under 17 years.

Community 14 Mar 2025

Waikaraka Park: speedway countdown is on

Speedway fans buckle in – the countdown is on for speedway racing at Waikaraka Park from November, with the upgrade work now underway.

Community 13 Mar 2025

Bringing council services to Beachlands

Beachlands may soon have a new community hub, with plans now being explored to better serve the growing local population.

Arts 13 Mar 2025

Federal Street - unique lights illuminate artwork to create outdoor gallery experience

A once reflective, quiet urban backyard, used mainly by the residents of upper Federal Street, has become a living art experience.

Community 12 Mar 2025

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

An update for the Papatoetoe community for Chambers Laneway, Cambridge Terrace, Stadium Reserve and Piko Toetoe.

Community 11 Mar 2025

Puketāpapa roading investments pave a safer future

Two new road safety projects are on the way, after the Puketāpapa Local Board invested $632,000 to help school students and pedestrians cross busy roads safely.

Community 11 Mar 2025

Neighbourhood Stories podcast

The voices of East Aucklanders driving real change — real talk — this is their story. Neighbourhood Stories is a podcast that delves into the journeys of remarkable locals.