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Community 10 Aug 2021

Papakura urban tree cover increases

Papakura's urban tree coverage is rising slowly and the local board chair says that's a step in the right direction.

6 Aug 2021

Community weed bins return to Waitākere Ranges

Residents close to the Waitākere Ranges can look forward to access to free bins for pest plants for another twelve months as efforts continue in the fight against one of the forest’s major biodiversity threats. 

4 Aug 2021

Transformational investment in Henderson welcomed by Waitākere Councillors

A significant Government and council investment in Auckland-Council owned Auckland Film Studios in Henderson has been hailed as "transformational" by Waitākere Ward Councillors Linda Cooper and Shane Henderson.

Exhibition 4 Aug 2021

New community-led gallery now open at Auckland Museum

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum has opened a new gallery designed to help Auckland communities share their stories.

3 Aug 2021

New classroom ready to roll thanks to board grant

A little helping hand from Whau Local Board is making a big difference to people whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges, helping them build the skills and confidence to help them move into education or gain employm...

Community 3 Aug 2021

Lights will add playing hours to Franklin park

Better facilities are on the way for Pukekohe’s cricketers and footballers.

Environment 2 Aug 2021

Beautification Trust launches four new ways to help community

Four new schemes will help the Beautification Trust assist local groups.

14-24 year olds 2 Aug 2021

Nana Tu joins young artists in exhibition

Artists mentored at The Corner: Creative Space, have their work on show at the Papakura Art Gallery.

Events

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024

KA MUA KA MURI By Atamira Dance Company

Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-tim...

25 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Takapuna Winter Lights

The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...

25 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Spider's Web by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie’s comedy thriller in three acts delivers a unique blend of suspense and humour in...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

4pm_stroll

This exhibition embraces the artistry found within the ordinary, inviting us to pause, reflect, a...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Careta, Who Are You?

Through photography, Diego Barbosa brings to life these trickster characters dressed in costumes...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Niu Gold Mountain (2024)

An experience shared by Asian and Pasifika immigrants to Aotearoa.

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

QUEENS

Employing a distinctive theatrical visual approach, crafted to mirror the bees' unique universe.

25 Jul 2024 - 12 Sep 2024

Abstract Adventures Again (With James Lawrence)

This regular eight-week term class with artist James Lawrence, explores abstract painting concept...