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Environment 16 Dec 2019

Franklin funding safeguards waterways

Franklin Local Board has made a number of grants to help landowners protect waterways.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Students learn skills to combat climate change

Students at Westmere School are learning about the importance of reducing waste through composting.

Kauri dieback 16 Dec 2019

Kauri ambassadors out in parks for summer

Summer is here and so are our kauri ambassadors, who will be out and about in parks and on open tracks for the next few months.

Environment 16 Dec 2019

Churchill Fellowship awarded to council's waste specialist

Auckland Council’s Senior Waste Planning Advisor for Construction and Demolition Waste, Mark Roberts, has been awarded a 2019 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship.

Environment 12 Dec 2019

Stowaway caught trying to hitch a ride on Rangitoto ferry

A vigilant Fullers360 crew member seized a small plague skink on a vessel due to depart for Rangitoto Island recently - the sixth recorded plague skink interception since 2016.

Dogs 12 Dec 2019

Piri’s puppies arrive in time for Christmas

Piri, one of Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs, has given birth to seven happy, healthy puppies.

Community 11 Dec 2019

Tongan community nurtures Papakura garden

A new lease on land in Papakura commonly referred to as the Tongan Gardens will see fresh vegetables supplied to the community.

Dogs 11 Dec 2019

A new generation of council pups on its way

Piri, one of Auckland Council's hard-working biosecurity dogs is expecting puppies - and it's almost time to meet them.

Events35 Results

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

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

10 Aug 2024 - 08 Dec 2024

Reserve Care Morning

Come and join local volunteers and get involved in some amazing restoration of an important fresh...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Te Ara Awataha Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

Help Kaipātiki Project form a new volunteer team dedicated to Te Ara Awataha!

14 Dec 2024

Craft your own natural skincare

This will be a fun, hands-on workshop and a chance to work with a natural skincare professional.

18 Dec 2024

Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

18 May 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Cinema Time for Kids

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

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.