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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.

Community 16 Mar 2023

Chill Zone at Come Fly a Kite makes event more welcoming to all kids

If your child feels overwhelmed by big crowds or loud noises, don't let it stop you from bringing them to the popular annual Come Fly a Kite event in Te Atatu Peninsula.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Mar 2023

Local board adopts name for Scott Point park

Te Kori Scott Point is the official name for Scott Point Sustainable Sports Park adopted by Upper Harbour Local Board in February.

Charity / Fundraiser 14 Mar 2023

Local grants help make a difference

Local grants are provided to help groups achieve objectives that align with the local board’s plans and overall aims for its community.

Environment 14 Mar 2023

Aucklanders reminded to keep waterways on private property maintained

More than 80 per cent of the waterways in Auckland flow through private property and must be maintained by the landowner.

Sports / Leisure 13 Mar 2023

Money found to improve softball facilities

Money has been added to the budget to improve softball facilities at Colin Lawrie Reserve.

Community 13 Mar 2023

Agencies work to rehome flood-hit families

Auckland Council and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board staff are working alongside Kāinga Ora - the largest housing owner in the area - to meet the needs of families hit by flooding.

9 Mar 2023

What are your favourite activities in the Waitematā area?

It's time to tell us what you value in your local area in the Annual Budget consultation.

Events

17 Apr 2023

Kaleidoscopic World

It is a great tool for learning ways to take command of composition, form, and negative space.

17 Apr 2023

Paper Making at Manukau Library

Have fun playing with upcycled paper.

17 Apr 2023

Wormy storytime

Learn how to turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich compost with hands-on learning.

13 Feb 2023 - 04 Dec 2023

Auckland Live Morning Melodies 2023

Join us for Auckland Live Morning Melodies – the toe-tapping highlight of the Takapuna event calendar that will brighten your Monday mornings.

18 Apr 2023

A Soldier's Buttons

We’ll be sketching to create a series of small-scale circular artworks using pencils, fine pens, inks and metallic pastels.

18 Apr 2023

ANZAC Storytime

Go on a guided tour of the RSA and share an ANZAC biscuit with our Veterans.

18 Apr 2023

Climate Action: Escape Room Fun

Bring your kids for an hour of fun escape room event.

18 Apr 2023

Escape Room Challenge

Have fun solving the quizzes at the secret room.