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Community 4 Jul 2023

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki keen to collaborate with compassionate communities

Creating compassionate communities, Honohono Tātou Katoa is an initiative to improve access to and enhance palliative care experiences for everyone.

Beaches 1 Jul 2023

Driving on Karioitahi and Muriwai beaches

Driving on beaches in Auckland is not allowed, except for launching or retrieving a boat or emergency situations, unless you have a permit.

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Solving a pig problem in Medlands

Environmental group in Medlands, Aotea / Great Barrier acquires pig brig trapping system.

Community 30 Jun 2023

Community campaigns we will not be Wet and Forget – Stormwater call in Māngere

Stormwater has been brought to the fore as Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board responds to the area’s recent floods.

Environment 30 Jun 2023

Kaipātiki  Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible

More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Community 30 Jun 2023

Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub

Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.

Youth / Rangatahi 29 Jun 2023

Funding guarantees services can continue

Manurewa Local Board has ensured funding is in place for Whare Awhina o Tamworth to continue running three community facilities.

Events

29 Apr 2026

Plant a tree like a pro

Come along to this free workshop and learn how to set your garden trees up for success.

29 Apr 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Intuitive collage on wood

Create a collage portrait on a wooden board; this can be a self-portrait, a portrait of someone y...

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

Learn-as-you-go workshop on sharpening essential garden tools.

20 May 2026

Curious Curator: a guided walk

Join our curious curator, Barbara, for a guided walk exploring some of the botanic garden’s most...

27 Jan 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

RBG: Of Many, One

A master stroke of directorial vision, Priscilla Jackman reconjures RBG in this once-in-a-generat...