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Community 12 Mar 2025

The buzz in Old Papatoetoe

An update for the Papatoetoe community for Chambers Laneway, Cambridge Terrace, Stadium Reserve and Piko Toetoe.

Food / Drink 11 Mar 2025

Turnip the Beet: Cook up savings with better meal planning

The average New Zealand household wastes $1,500 worth of food each year—that’s the equivalent of three full shopping trolleys of groceries!

Council news 11 Mar 2025

Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau

Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.

Environment 10 Mar 2025

What makes a sinkhole - we explain

Sinkholes form when soil under the ground is eroded by water, and they can happen naturally or as a result of human activities.

Community 6 Mar 2025

Moth plants beware

The popular Pest-free South Auckland Moth Plant Competition 2025 is open for registrations. Pods can be collected from 3 March 2025 to 9 May 2025.

Council news 5 Mar 2025

Te Aka Raataa: Regenerating Te Puhinui for a Greener Future

A major transformation is underway for Te Puhinui / Puhinui Stream.

Environment 3 Mar 2025

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools making a positive impact to protect and restore the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2024 Love Your Place Awards.

Community 18 Feb 2025

$2m destination playground on the horizon for Barry Curtis Park

A spectacular nearly $2m playground designed to offer an exciting range of play options for all tamariki (children), is coming to Barry Curtis Park, after Howick Local Board approved the concept designs.

Events59 Results

22 Mar 2025 - 22 Apr 2025

EcoFest 2025

​The EcoFest programme is packed with events, activities, installations and workshops for people...

01 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025

Pollinator discovery trail

Bring a picnic or grab something from the cafe, enjoy the peaceful setting, explore the Village,...

14 Dec 2024 - 27 Apr 2025

Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches

Discover facts about your own blood, and how it sustains life not just for you - but also for the...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

01 Apr 2025

Climate change and alternative economics

Ruth Irwin explores what drives economic growth and opens discussion about what a relaxed economy...

01 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Rainbow Machine

Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre!

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

02 Apr 2025

Rā hihi - the flyover

Learn about how traffic will flow from Pakuranga Highway to the Eastern Arterial once constructio...