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Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs

Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Foxy addition to Mt Albert reserve

The Albert-Eden community now has a double flying fox at the Mt Albert Recreational Reserve in Wairere Avenue.

Walkways 21 Oct 2015

Exciting developments underway at Wynyard Quarter

New developments are underway at Wynyard Quarter.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Events

13 Apr 2023

Mahurangi Wastebusters activity time

Learn how to be Kaitiaki of our environment by reducing waste to landfills.

13 Apr 2023

Peacock Colour Splash

Chloe will enrich our understanding of watercolour techniques through step-by-step demonstrations and plenty of individual attention.

13 Apr 2023

Poppy craft design at Helensville Library

Make a poppy out of recycled materials, to add to the Library's memorial wall.

13 Apr 2023

Robogals Workshop

This activity is presented by Robogals, a group of Auckland University students who aim to promote STEM skills for kids.

13 Apr 2023

SEALIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Conservation morning

Come and listen to SEALIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Conservation Talk with a visitor from Kelly Tarltons.

13 Apr 2023

Walking into The Night: Experiencing Darkness and The Natural World - EcoFest

During the walk, we will explore our relationship to darkness, using our senses, imagination, and night-altered powers of observation.

13 Apr 2023 - 20 Apr 2023

Junior Ranger pest detectives

We will create our very own chew cards and pest-monitoring tunnels to take home.

07 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Eco Warriors April School Holidays Programme: Blockhouse Bay Library

Come along for the exciting activities during the school holidays from 7-23 April.