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Community 9 Mar 2023

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa communities Welcoming Communities

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa local boards partner with central government to pilot settlement programme helping communities create welcoming and inclusive environments for newcomers.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2023

Concrete to make way for natural waterway

Concrete channels in Blackgate Reserve are to be replaced with natural waterways.

Community 7 Mar 2023

Franklin urged to speak up

Residents of Franklin are being encouraged to provide detailed feedback into Auckland Council's proposed Annual Budget.

Have your say 6 Mar 2023

Potential Annual Budget impacts on Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa

It’s now more important than ever to tell us what you care about in your area to help with tough decisions on Auckland’s annual budget.

Playgrounds 6 Mar 2023

Riverhead playground back in action

The Riverhead War Memorial Park playground has reopened after a major refurbishment.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Mar 2023

More parks get te reo name added

A further 19 parks in Henderson-Massey will now carry dual Māori / English names. This adds to the list of parks that already carry dual names adopted by Henderson-Massey Local Board in signing up to the Te Kete Rukuruku programme. 

Environment 6 Mar 2023

Plant helps protect Waikato River

A $128million upgrade to the Pukekohe wastewater treatment plant positions the area for further growth, Franklin Ward Auckland Councillor Andy Baker says.

Community 6 Mar 2023

Hundreds attend Keri Downs pump track opening

A pump track at Keri Downs in Red Hill adds to the amenities in the area.

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.