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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.

People of Midtown
Development 8 Mar 2023

15 genres of music arrive in midtown as Real Groovy sets up shop

Since iconic music store Real Groovy set up at 19 Victoria Street West, above Countdown, the tempo of Auckland’s original arts precinct has recalibrated up a notch.

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.

Events

09 Apr 2023

Ostend Community Garden Working Bee - EcoFest

Come and add to your routine by spending time with other locals at our community gardens.

09 Apr 2023

Reduce Your Rubbish

Be in a chance to win a compost bin.

09 Apr 2023

Reduce Your Rubbish 如何减少垃圾

Reduce Your Rubbish in Chinese.

05 Oct 2022 - 14 Aug 2023

Rānui Fibre Crafters

Learn to knit, felt, weave, crochet, or spin.

11 Apr 2023

Butterfly Discovery

Hear about about New Zealand's precious butterflies and moths.

11 Apr 2023

Vector Lights for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 – 100 Days to Go

Watch the Vector lights on Harbour Bridge supporting 100 Days to Go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023.

11 Apr 2023 - 18 Apr 2023

Junior Ranger explorer walk

Learn and discover more about our fascinating park environments and become an Auckland Parks Junior Ranger.

11 Apr 2023 - 29 Apr 2023

The Golden Ass

This a powerful plea for empathy in a world gone mad, as old as time and as fresh as tomorrow.