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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.

Parks / Outdoors 20 Mar 2023

Te reo Māori names adopted for Whau parks

Twenty six additional parks in Whau will now carry dual Māori / English names. The names were formally adopted at Whau Local Board’s recent business meeting.

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.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Aotea community's feedback needed

Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to operating costs for local boards.

Environment 16 Mar 2023

Strains on drains in the rains

Failings in the rural stormwater networks during Cyclone Gabrielle and earlier flooding added to the impact on Franklin’s road network, Auckland Transport has been told.

Events

26 Mar 2023

Fossil Bay Harvest Fair – EcoFest

Join us for this quintessentially Waiheke event in a peaceful and natural setting.

26 Mar 2023

Globalart Rosedale Art & Craft Workshop for World of Culture

Globalart classes are run in 21 countries around the world, their classes nurture creative skill development across all cultures.

26 Mar 2023

He Kete Waiata

Closing the Festival with class and soul, one of our country’s most exceptional singers graces Tāmaki Makaurau alongside a lineup of top vocalists and musicians for one night only.

26 Mar 2023

Learn to Sew with Bea Lorimer – EcoFest

Bea will take you through a simple project of a lined bag or an apron.

26 Mar 2023

Mary Wilson Reserve Working Bee – EcoFest

Help to restore the Mary Wilson wetland.

26 Mar 2023

McKenzie Reserve Working Bee – EcoFest

Come and learn how you could also start a local native reserve in your community by working with your local board and council.

26 Mar 2023

Michael McIntyre - Jet-lagged and Jolly

See Michael McIntyre being jet-lagged and jolly in 2023!

26 Mar 2023

Neighbours Past Story Walk with Tanya Batt – EcoFest

The walk will end at the Awaawaroa Eco Village with shared kai catered by La Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen.