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Transport 15 Feb 2017

New Auckland-Northland motorway route revealed

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) have announced a proposed route for a new road between Warkworth and Wellsford.

Heritage 31 Jan 2017

Warkworth’s historic hall reopens in February

The historic Warkworth Town Hall has been restored to its original glory and will reopen to the public on 25 February.

Beaches 31 Jan 2017

Explore Matakana by bike

Get outside this summer and take a ride north of the city with the Matakana trails ride to Omaha and Point Wells.

14 Dec 2016

Matakana vegetation fire

One property has been evacuated as a precaution.

Environment 14 Dec 2016

New Zealand's northernmost takahē chick!

Tāwharanui Regional Park welcomes its first chick after 10 of the birds were released there two years ago.

Environment 6 Dec 2016

Gecko species re-introduced to New Zealand mainland

For the first time in a century, the Duvaucel’s gecko can now be found in mainland New Zealand.

Transport 9 Nov 2016

Dealing with dust on country roads

Auckland Transport is trialling different ways of controlling dust on rural roads.

Educational 9 Nov 2016

How Auckland Council works: A very (very) simple guide

A very simple guide to how Auckland Council works.

Events

01 Nov 2022 - 30 Mar 2023

Raumati Fun Tamariki Play

A great opportunity to grab a coffee and enjoy our beautiful local parks

02 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023

March Composting Workshops - Free

This free workshop offers an introduction to composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins.

30 Mar 2023 - 30 Apr 2023

At the Back of the Fridge, & Shopping with a List - Love Food Hate Waste

Learn creative new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge, with hints on how to create delicious and nutritious dishes from common leftovers.

19 Jan 2023 - 25 May 2023

Ranger guided walk - Free

Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.

07 Mar 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Kumeū

Join a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

11 Apr 2023

DIY Reusable Bag - Mahurangi East Library

Make a reusable fabric bag from a light coloured T-Shirt.

11 Apr 2023

Slippery Skinks & Geckos Talk

Learn about conservation of these critters & how to build a predator-resistant lizard home with the team from Auckland Zoo

08 Apr 2023 - 23 Apr 2023

Warkworth Library Eco Warriors School Holiday Programme

Join Warkworth Library for fun games and activities!