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Environment 14 Dec 2022

A natural solution to weed control

A selection of local parks across Auckland were included in a three-month trial with Auckland Council maintenance contractors working to determine the value of vinegar as a natural, more environmentally friendly weed control option.

14-24 year olds 9 Dec 2022

Rangatahi sought to join Tuia project

Auckland's five southern local boards are offering rangatahi the chance to join the Tuia mentoring programme.

Community 9 Dec 2022

Celebrating 10 years of Kelston Community Hub

Locals gathered at the Kelston Community Hub in December to celebrate 10 years since the hub opened.

Community 8 Dec 2022

Papakura Marae to expand services

Papakura Marae has been granted landowner approval to expand on to Te Koiwi.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Dec 2022

Moire Park delivers more smiles

The smiles of excited children were a feature of a celebration to mark the opening of a new playground at Massey’s Moire Park.

Akl Paths 8 Dec 2022

10 parks to explore in Auckland's city centre

Did you know that there are ten parks or green spaces within one km of the Auckland Town Hall?

Community 7 Dec 2022

Rangatahi celebrated at the Whau Youth Awards

Sixteen remarkable rangatahi from Whau were recognised for their uplifting mahi at the recent Whau Youth Awards.

Plans / Projects 6 Dec 2022

Reimagining Tāmaki’s waterfront

Ōrākei Local Board has outlined the next steps for refreshing a popular area of Tāmaki Drive, in a bid to better cater for the increasing community use of the harbour.

Events

06 Apr 2023

Preserving 101 Workshop

Learn about all the practical methods tutor Ellen Schindler from TinyFootprint has applied in her home.

23 Feb 2023 - 06 Apr 2023

Rongoā Workshops

Explore key philosophies, principles, and processes of Rongoā Māori, traditional Māori healing.

05 Jan 2023 - 07 Dec 2023

Crochet Club

Share projects and patterns with other crocheters in the community.

07 Apr 2023

Family Bike Ride & Picnic – EcoFest

A fun picnic, bike rock 'egg' hunt and catch up with other families on bikes at Blackpool Reserve.

07 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2023

Waiheke Homes "Waiheke Jazz Festival"

Featuring a huge range of entertainment from Hello Sailor, Space Waltz, White Chapel Jak, Nairobi trio, Midge Marsden, and so many more.

07 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023

MEGALAND - Returns for Easter!

Experience this epic 300 meter long course with 43 challenging obstacles.

07 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Eco Warriors: School holiday programme at Auckland Council Libraries

Plant the seeds for change and discover ways to create, craft, and contribute to protecting our planet!

13 Jan 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

Mandarin Storytime

Join Sunshine Kid Club for some exciting mandarin stories and songs.