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Community 22 May 2018

Mt Albert is back in business

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was among hundreds of people to attend the opening of Mt Albert's town centre in May.

Dogs 22 May 2018

Wee Suzie gets her forever home

Auckland Council's animal shelters have dogs to adopt all year-round.

Community 21 May 2018

New community facilities completed at Hobsonville Point

Redevelopment of the old Air Force Headquarters Building at Hobsonville Point is now complete.

Waste 21 May 2018

Red-top bin collections start in Papakura

Papakura’s red-top rubbish bins are now being collected.

Environment 21 May 2018

New chair for Hauraki Gulf Forum

Waiheke Local Board member John Meeuwsen has been elected chair of the Hauraki Gulf Forum.

18 May 2018

New chairs for local boards

At six local boards across Auckland, six board members are stepping up to become chairs.

Arts 17 May 2018

New artwork represents Auckland's original foreshore

A set of five bronze sculptures by artist Chris Bailey has been installed in downtown Auckland.

17 May 2018

Franklin to get better facilities following service centre sale

Franklin will ultimately benefit from a decision to sell the current site of the Pukekohe service centre.

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14 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Intergenerational life writing workshops

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14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

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15 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Seasonal fridge pickle workshop

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21 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Bookworm

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21 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2026

Meet your neighbours and discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for...

28 Mar 2026

Illuminate Market 2026

Bring your whānau and friends along to this joyful community event featuring market stalls, delic...

31 Mar 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Easter Storytime

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16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026

The Valentina

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