Five early childhood centres, 18 schools, and 19 open teams were involved in:

72,922 pods and 173,380 seedlings removed
246,302 total plants cleared – up 92.92 per cent from last year
an estimated 6.1 billion seeds stopped from spreading.

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The Upper Harbour Local Board has adopted its 2025–2026 agreement, confirming a $26.9 million investment in community spaces, local infrastructure, environmental initiatives, and support for volunteers.
Priorities include improving parks and pathways,… Continue reading →

Volunteers and staff from official agencies were put through their paces over the weekend on Auckland’s west coast in a severe weather emergency exercise – Operation Waitākere.
Led by Auckland Emergency Management the exercise played out at Whatipū, Hu… Continue reading →

Ōtara-Papatoetoe’s own Lochlan is Rio-bound – with help from the Local Board Excellence Award, this young bright talent is set to take on the world in a 24km ocean race.
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Excellence Award helps locals chase big drea… Continue reading →

In Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, more support is being given to a wider variety of play opportunities.
The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has adopted its 2025 Play Plan – a fresh, fun approach to making sure everyone, no matter their age or ability, has plenty of chan… Continue reading →

Got pre-loved unwanted items you don’t know what to do with?
If your unwanted items are in good condition, consider giving them away to friends or family, selling them online, or dropping them off at your local community recycling centre or charity op…. Continue reading →