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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

01 Apr 2023

Urban Ark and the Maungawhau Ecological Halo

Listen to Phil Simpson on how to protect and enhance the diversity of native plants and animals.

01 Apr 2023

World of Cultures - Nathan Homestead

Learn about the people, witness the traditions, enjoy the performances and much more.

01 Apr 2023

World of Cultures at Nathan Homestead

Come pick up a new skill, have a new experience and be mesmerised by our community's abundant creativity and cultural flavours.

01 Apr 2023 - 02 Apr 2023

Kids Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) Workshop

Kids can learn about Tongan Ngatu (Tapa Cloth) using a similar process to Ngatu making using paper, crayons, and Indian ink.

01 Apr 2023 - 06 May 2023

The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch

Don’t miss this much-loved New Zealand stage adventure, where high seas, high adventure, and hi-jinks abound.

18 Mar 2023 - 01 Apr 2023

'Native Tree Rescue' Papakura Stream Restoration – EcoFest

We will be caring for thousands of native trees and shrubs that have recently been planted by releasing them from strangling weeds.

04 Mar 2023 - 02 Dec 2023

Meditation in Motion with Tai Chi Hibiscus

Everyone is welcome to participate!

02 Apr 2023

A World of Cultures performance by Torbay School Kapa Haka Group

Join us for this powerful cultural tradition.