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Beaches 7 Mar 2016

The Secrets of Tāwharanui

It’s been a mystery for many years. Who is buried in the graves at Matatūahu Point?

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

Environment 25 Feb 2016

Goat Island... not what it used to be

Latest monitoring shows crayfish and snapper numbers at Goat Island are less than when reserve first created.

Development 2 Feb 2016

Rodney youth get involved in playground design

Young people in Helensville, Leigh and Te Hana are picking their favourite equipment for their local playground.

Dogs 1 Dec 2015

Blaze a trail at Sanders Reserve

Sanders Reserve is a great spot for enjoying the outdoors this summer

Plans / Projects 26 Nov 2015

North Rodney council proposed

The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.

Environment 17 Nov 2015

Awards open to Auckland farmers

Auckland Council has partnered with the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, so that the region’s farmers and horticulturists are eligible to enter the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards – with entries open until 31 October.

Beaches 30 Oct 2015

Council supports conservation volunteers at Atiu Creek

Council is partnering with Conservation Volunteers NZ and will contribute $50,000 towards the Restore Ātiu Creek Ecology (RACE) project.

Events

22 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2023

Earth Beat Festival 2023

Earth Beat Festival is the place where you play, learn, revitalise make new connections and return to the world grounded and inspired!

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.

01 Nov 2022 - 30 Mar 2023

Raumati Fun Tamariki Play

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

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