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Councillor says cheers for hotel grant
Kentish Hotel has received a heritage grant.
Albert-Eden Local Board workshops open digitally from February
A number of Tāmaki Makaurau’s 21 local boards already hold open workshops, with Albert-Eden next in line to invite the community to view these workshops online.
Zone changes a win for Franklin
Auckland Transport has reviewed its zone system, cutting the number of zones Franklin commuters travel through on the way to the city, a move that reduces their fares.
Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?
Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?
Aotea-made podcast sheds light on unique islands
Outside In is a new podcast taking you to island communities around the globe.
Game, set and match: derelict tennis courts get a new serve in Mt Roskill
Tennis is a great game – but there’s not much use or fun in tennis courts when they’re in an unusable and derelict state.
Standardising rubbish collections
Aucklanders on the North Shore will no longer need to use prepaid bin tags from 3 March 2025 as council rubbish collections will be funded by residential property rates.
Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures
It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
Events
East Auckland Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ 2025
Let’s get our Kiwi kids outside and active.
Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop
Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.
Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest
This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...
Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop
Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in...
Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers
Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.
Baby Expo
Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or your young child.