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Community 23 Sep 2016

Students make their picks for Auckland's leaders

Who will the kids vote for?

Community 15 Sep 2016

Marae zero waste initiative blossoms

A waste reduction programme is well on the way to creating centres of excellence in zero waste across Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Playgrounds 30 Aug 2016

Revamped playground a hit with kids

Ōrākei Local Board has celebrated completion of its sixth playground upgrade this term.

Transport 23 Aug 2016

New lights and sensors make Tāmaki Drive safer

Road surface lights with sensors are just some of the traffic-calming measures that have been installed at the corner of Tāmaki Drive and Ngapipi Road to improve safety for all road users.

Community 1 Jun 2016

Ōrākei awards recognise the good sorts

The Ōrākei Local Board is seeking nominations for its Community Volunteer Recognition Awards 2016.

Educational 27 Apr 2016

Interns making a big difference

What's it like interning at Auckland Council? We spoke with Licensing and Compliance intern Nicola Clark.

Community 26 Apr 2016

Board seeks greater say in resource consents

Ōrākei Local Board wants to have more input into whether resource consent applications are notified.

Community 5 Apr 2016

Opinion: Time to explore different housing models

Kate Healy, Chief Operating Officer at Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Rawa Limited, shares her thoughts on Auckland's housing challenges.

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14 Dec 2024 - 27 Apr 2025

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches

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13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

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Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

23 Feb 2025

Festival Italiano

Join us for a celebration of Italian culture, food, and music!

01 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Mission Bay

Music in Parks is stoked to be setting up beach-side in Mission Bay, so come get your groove on w...

02 Mar 2025

Round the Bays

Get ready to lace up and maybe even dress up for NZ’s largest fun run.

06 Mar 2025

Neighbourhood support talk

Come and hear our local Neighbourhood Support community activator inform us how being part of Nei...

07 Mar 2025

Movies in Parks: We Bought a Zoo

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