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Community 17 Nov 2015

Bringing communities together – The Jungle

‘The Jungle’, Ōtara’s newest basketball court has never seen an empty day since it was opened at the beginning of August. Why are locals in love with it?

Housing 12 Nov 2015

Albany development gets green light

Upper Harbour Local Board is welcoming news that a high-end mixed residential and retail development is to be built north of the old Albany village.

Heritage 3 Nov 2015

Biddick’s Bay history revealed

A family’s historic connection with a bay in the Orākei Local Board area has been officially recognised.

Beaches 30 Oct 2015

Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek

Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.

Beaches 29 Oct 2015

Government urged to protect our marine environment

On October 29 Auckland Council approved its submission to the government on the areas proposed to be offered for petroleum exploration permit applications in 2016.

Beaches 28 Oct 2015

Waiheke Island named as a top 10 region

The secret is out – Waiheke Island has been named one of the world’s top 10 regions for next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 publication.

Community 28 Oct 2015

Discover Greenhithe

Tucked away on the upper shores of the Waitematā Harbour is the small community of Greenhithe.

Events

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!

07 Oct 2022 - 07 Apr 2023

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

A tasty selection of Auckland’s best street food, music and entertainment.

08 Apr 2023

Dodgy Weeds and What to do with them - EcoFest

Learn all about dodgy weeds and what to do with them, including how they get into pristine sites and spot them when small, with our helpful booklets from Ecomatters.

08 Apr 2023

Free Multi-sensory Walk the Talk

Immerse yourself and your whānau into the world of interactive storytelling, with nature being the leading guide on the journey.

08 Apr 2023

Grow Your Own Greens - Love Food Hate Waste workshop

The event will provide tips and tricks on how to grow green vegetables in gardens or containers and cook and preserve fresh harvests.

08 Apr 2023

Grow your Own Greens Workshop-Love Food Hate Waste – EcoFest

The event will provide tips and tricks on how to grow green vegetables in gardens or containers, as well as how to cook and preserve fresh harvests.