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Youth / Rangatahi 15 Mar 2024

Environmental work gets a boost

Work to support the Papakura environment has received a cash boost.

Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Community 15 Mar 2024

Celebrating Cultures ready to light up East Auckland

A fun and colorful multi-cultural festival, firing up East Auckland on Saturday 23 March.

Community 15 Mar 2024

AT urged to keep it simple

Complex engineered solutions may not be the way to solve simple traffic issues.

Community 15 Mar 2024

It started with a kiss...

A spot opposite Papakura Station has been rejected as a potential 'kiss and ride' drop-off point.

14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Events

12 Jul 2026

Adults jewellery making workshop

Create your own meaningful taonga inspired by Matariki, reflecting on the past while crafting som...

12 Jul 2026

DIY journal workshop

Create a personal journal to hold aspirations, wishes and plans for the year ahead.

12 Jul 2026

Film screening: Māoriland

We will screen short films from the Māoriland Film Festival, showcasing contemporary Māori storyt...

12 Jul 2026

Ka Titiro Ki Ngā Whetū

Through hands-on art-making, weaving and creative activities, we invite you to reflect, create an...

12 Jul 2026

Puhoi Riverside Planting Day

A celebration of new beginnings, bringing people and place together to build resilience for the f...

12 Jul 2026

Puketāpapa Manu Aute Kite Day

Enjoy games, workshops and activities and bring your own kite to fly or watch some of the large-s...

12 Jul 2026

Whānau Fun Day

We are celebrating Matariki this year with a range of fun and engaging activities.

13 Jul 2026

Harakeke at Epsom Library

Learn to weave harakeke here at Epsom Library!