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Conservation 20 Jun 2023

Ōrākei celebrates volunteers’ dedication to the environment

We celebrate the work of some of our local volunteers for National Volunteer Week.

Community 20 Jun 2023

Whau Pasifika Festival is back

The Whau Pasifika Festival returns this year with a week-long celebration of Pacific Island culture, creativity, and community.

Community 20 Jun 2023

Howick celebrates moth plant competition winners

There is a war taking place across the motu – a war against the moth plant, one that takes over and frequently out-competes and replaces native plants, smothering and strangling whatever it climbs on.

Community 19 Jun 2023

The Curious Case of the Curious Minds project in the restoration of the Waokauri Stream

The ambitious Curious Minds project of Aorere College’s Year 9 students laid the groundwork for the restoration of a nearby stream.

19 Jun 2023

Business Improvement District goes ahead for Silverdale

Silverdale is getting down to business with the establishment of a new Business Improvement District approved by Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 19 Jun 2023

Over $50,000 invested in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki communities

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board approved 30 applications from organisations for operational costs that help deliver benefits for the community.

Community 19 Jun 2023

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki strikes up strategic partnerships

The strategic partnership programme distributes multi-year grants that support local groups delivering outcomes identified in the local board plan.

Community 13 Jun 2023

Building Manurewa's business skills

Investing in the Youth Enterprise Scheme is paying dividends for Manurewa Local Board.

Events

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.

10 Jul 2026

Kids drop-in clay activity

Less screen time, more green time - connect to nature with this lovely mindful activity.

10 Jul 2026

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Engage in craft activities inspired by our hero whetū Hiwa-i-te-rangi and enjoy kapa haka perform...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...