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Community 19 Sep 2022

Hard-working coastie steps down from politics

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Member Janet Fitzgerald has stepped down from local government after a 30-year career dating back to Rodney District Council.

Community 19 Sep 2022

Ōrākei stalwart steps away from politics

Former Board Chair Colin Davis has stepped away from local government after an almost 24-year career as an elected representative and a total of 62 years’ service to the city given he worked for the council continuously from 1960.

Community 16 Sep 2022

Barber Ken calls time on local board career

Long-serving Manurewa Local Board member Ken Penney is not seeking re-election.

14-24 year olds 13 Sep 2022

Work to make route safer progresses

Significant progress has been made around Walters Road’s open drains, a safety issue because of the number of schoolchildren walking in the area.

Community 13 Sep 2022

Moneywise play options

Ōrākei Local Board supports the Meadowbank Toy Library through the Ōrākei Local Grant which are offered to the community biannually. The next grant round is open to applications 16 January to 17 February 2023.

Environment 12 Sep 2022

Boards unite for Manukau Harbour

More than 120 projects are being undertaken to improve the health of the Manukau Harbour.

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Community 9 Sep 2022

Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack

In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...

Environment 8 Sep 2022

Please - leave our eels alone

Eels are being killed to protect ducklings, and it's bad news for the native species.

Events205 Results

13 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

CHAOS Afterschool Activity at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a half-hour of fun and interactive afterschool activity (theme varies...

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Korean / English Bilingual Rhymetime at Glenfield Library

Join us for music, stories and rhymes in this Korean / English bilingual Rhyme and Storytime.

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2029

Make, give, live

Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...

23 Jan 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Ukulele Club

Come along to play easy songs, sing-along, meet new people and have fun! BYO (Bring-Your-Own) uk...

13 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy

The Hibiscus Coast Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists can help you unlock the mysteries of your...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

12 Dec 2025

MOHI

Experience the exhilarating fusion of ancient taonga and urban sounds with award-winning Māori ne...

12 Dec 2025

Timeless Beauty

A festive, feel-good makeup and skincare session for women 50+. Learn easy tips to enhance your e...