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Community 31 Oct 2024

Rural community urged to speak up

The Southern Rural Strategy is open for consultation. The policy will guide development in the rural south.

Plans / Projects 29 Oct 2024

Board approves Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park plan

Waiheke is about to have a plan in place for the future management of the popular Rangihoua Reserve and Onetangi Sports Park.

Plans / Projects 25 Oct 2024

Mahurangi East Community Centre update

The community centre is undergoing extensive renovations and is set to reopen in February, thanks to a reallocation of funding from the local board.

Transport 25 Oct 2024

Safer speed limits for the island

Summer is coming and so are safer speeds!

Community 25 Oct 2024

Councillor urges community to play role in solving growing issues with roaming dogs

Man's best friend or pests that roam looking for trouble...dog issues are on the rise.

Community 23 Oct 2024

Former mayor and MP returns to Papakura

Former Papakura Mayor John Robertson returned to the area recently, leading a delegation of Waitomo councillors and the district’s chief librarian to check out facilities in the town.

Development 23 Oct 2024

A plan for growth in Auckland’s rural south is coming

The Southern Rural Strategy sets out how the area will accommodate a growing population, while enabling industries like farming and food production to thrive.

Community 23 Oct 2024

Whau Local Board member Susan Zhu steps down

Whau Local Board member Susan Zhu has stepped down from her position on the board.

Events

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

09 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2026

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity

Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favo...

04 Feb 2024 - 15 Feb 2025

Auckland Shakespeare in the park

Join us for a magical summer of theatre as Shakespeare in the Park brings the Bard’s timeless sto...

11 Feb 2025

Ranger guided walk - Totara Park

Learn about the unique flora and fauna of the forest and stream ecosystems as well as key environ...

11 Feb 2025

Traditional Chinese vase craft

This session is a fun and educational way to celebrate Lunar New Year.

11 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2025

Watch as the bridge lights up with lanterns floating into the night sky.

11 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme

It is a fun, free programme that provides positive movement experiences to stimulate the developm...

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Babies and bubbles

Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.