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Environment 25 Oct 2016

Rural recycling bins for Franklin

Recycling will be significantly easier for residents in rural Franklin, with the start of Auckland Council’s fortnightly roadside collection service to almost 7000 properties.

Arts 25 Oct 2016

Children's artwork lines Hobson Bay walkway

Artworks by local children now adorn the picturesque Hobson Bay walkway, giving the area an inviting splash of colour.

Transport 25 Oct 2016

New Ōtāhuhu Station opens this week

Auckland’s newest transport centre at Ōtāhuhu Station will open on 29 October, heralding the roll-out of a simpler public transport network for south Auckland.

Community 21 Oct 2016

Flower of the week: California poppy

California poppy flowers close at night and open when the sun touches them in the morning.

Educational 21 Oct 2016

Young candidates the big winners in Kids Voting

Student voters go for youth

Development 21 Oct 2016

Turning problems into healthier play areas

Two Mt Roskill reserves are about to be transformed to stop stormwater flooding and restore the area's natural ecology.

Transport 20 Oct 2016

Main construction work starting on Manukau Bus Station

Main construction work on the Manukau Bus Station will start next week, following Auckland Transport’s decision to award the contract to NZ Strong.

Beaches 20 Oct 2016

7 things to do in Ōrākei

Beautiful beaches, a bustling waterfront and rich local heritage are a few of the features that make the Ōrākei Local Board area a popular destination.

Events

03 Oct 2023

Calligraphy of your name in Korean

Visit with your family and enjoy a special experience.

03 Oct 2023

Te Puke o Tara/Hampton Park | Heritage Festival guided walk

Learn about its extensive Māori and European cultural heritage and the incredible stories of this...

03 Oct 2023 - 04 Oct 2023

You Can’t Sink A Rainbow - With Kate Hart

Arts educator Kate Hart will take children on a journey to discover the symbolism of the dove in...

03 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

OI FRED!

OI FRED! is a solo theatre piece written and devised by emerging artists.

03 Oct 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Adult learning | Observational life-drawing

Join us for nine Tuesday evenings to immerse yourself in art, develop skills and meet new people.

11 Jul 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Two Remuera Library Book Clubs

Come along, meet others, and enjoy hearing about new books in the Library collection.

07 Mar 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Kumeū

Join a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

04 Oct 2023

Egyptian Mummy Papier Mache

Come and join us for a 2 day workshop making an Egyptian mummy out of papier mache, recyclable pl...