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Community 15 May 2024

Winter plantings to expand native forest cover

Remarkable works have begun in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area, aiming to boost the natural forest cover.

Environment 13 May 2024

Two new sites of exotic caulerpa confirmed in the Hauraki Gulf

As announced by MPI, exotic caulerpa has recently been confirmed at two new locations – the Mokohinau Islands and Rakino Island.

Environment 10 May 2024

Over 1300 flood-affected properties get help to prepare for winter storms

Mayor Wayne Brown offering practical help to clear manhole of bark

Environment 10 May 2024

Suction dredge to combat exotic caulerpa on Aotea Great Barrier and Kawau islands

As part of MPI’s accelerated caulerpa response programme, Auckland Council is enhancing its biosecurity response in the Hauraki Gulf.

Community 7 May 2024

Practice what you peach! The regeneration of Te Puhinui

Puhinui Domain will be apple-solutely peachy as the community band together for the upcoming Puhinui Community Orchard Planting Day.

Environment 6 May 2024

5 ways to take care of Mother Earth this Mother’s Day

Enjoy the outdoors with your mum this Mother’s Day and learn how to make Mother Earth thrive year-round.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 May 2024

Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour

Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.

Environment 1 May 2024

Forum chair takes stand for Manukau

Ending up in court wasn’t on the agenda when Puketāpapa Local Board member Jon Turner took on the role of Manukau Harbour Forum chair.

Events50 Results

20 Jul 2024

Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta Native Planting Day

Join us for a day of native planting on Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta / Big King.

19 Jul 2024 - 21 Nov 2024

Repair Cafe

REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well as small ELEC...

06 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024

E-Waste Drop off Day

Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event!

01 Jul 2024 - 22 Jul 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.

18 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Storytime - Onehunga Community Library

Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

Get ready for adventure, laughter, and a magical time at the library!

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.