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Community 21 Apr 2023

Eco Fest fills community cup for another year

And that’s a wrap for the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival 2023, which returned this year with more than 100 events creating local climate action solutions.

Environment 20 Apr 2023

School children help with important marine pest survey

Okiwi School and Envirokiwi have been monitoring for an invasive crab species for the past three years.

Community 20 Apr 2023

Boards find better ways to work together

Auckland's southern local boards are coming together to co-operate in areas where their interests are shared.

Community 18 Apr 2023

Grant helps grow kids love for nature

Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters. 

Community 17 Apr 2023

Street Fest returns to Papakura

Papakura Street Fest returns on Saturday, May 6 with around 5000 visitors expected to make the most of more than 40 stalls.

Community 17 Apr 2023

Broad road safety approach urged

Franklin Local Board has provided feedback to a proposed approach to Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Auckland, calling for different approaches in rural and urban environments and engineering solutions for difficult roads.

Environment 12 Apr 2023

Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat

Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.

Community 12 Apr 2023

West Auckland festivals get funding

West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Events

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

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

07 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Casual Drop-In Art Group

The Casual Drop-In Art Group invites school leavers to immerse themselves in a relaxed and friend...

14 Feb 2026 - 09 May 2026

Art Series in Chinese

Designed for art lovers, newcomers, and curious minds alike, these sessions offer insight into ho...

09 Feb 2026 - 22 Jun 2026

Let's Talk: Kids' Book Club

Come along and see where your next book can take you!

13 May 2026

Musical connections

A morning of piano, participation and community for seniors, with local pianist, Dan.

13 May 2026

Tool sharpening basics for secateurs and spades

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

13 May 2026 - 24 May 2026

The Queen's Nanny

Anna Jullienne plays Crawfie, balancing humour and heartbreak as her loyalty is questioned.

14 May 2026

Mozart

This is preceded by another piece of Mozartian effervescence, which its composer said should be p...