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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

30 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Waitakere Orchid Club Spring Show

The largest annual Orchid Show in NZ, we bring together Growers, Clubs and Vendors from around th...

31 Aug 2024

Little Unique

Join an informative one day weekend mosaic workshop suitable for art enthusiasts of all ages and...

31 Aug 2024 - 10 Nov 2024

Newell Harry and Peter Simpson

This two-person exhibition brings into dialogue the practices of Australian-based South African a...

01 Sep 2024

Soft Stone Sculpture Workshop

This workshop is an excellent introduction to sculpting and no experience is necessary.

01 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024

Beginner's Panel Carving with Natanahira Pona

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns, carving tools and more.

03 Sep 2024

Sort Your Space & Clear Your Mind Using the KonMari Method

Join Celine Sumic, certified KonMari Consultant, as she discusses how you can achieve more joy in...

03 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2024

In Other Words

Meet characters Arthur and Jane as they retell how they met, fell in love and tried to cope with...

07 Sep 2024

Artist Kōrero

Join us for an artist kōrero with Briana Duffy as she discusses the making of her exhibition, Kāi...