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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

27 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Grey Lynn Playgroup

The Grey Lynn Playgroup is a great way for your child to learn and to socialise through play.

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Eternally Temporary

Eternally Temporary brings together ten landscape paintings selected from the Kelliher Arts Trust...

25 May 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Justene Williams: Making do rhymes with poo

Making do rhymes with poo is a major new multimedia installation with video and live performance...

14 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill Library

Join us for a fun Wriggle and Rhyme session!

14 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions featuring songs, movement, and finger rhymes designed for pre-schoole...

07 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Japanese Playgroup Pakuranga

Join this event to learn more about Japanese culture for parents and their children.

03 May 2024 - 27 Oct 2024

Sentinel

Step into an immersive exhibition where art intersects with science.

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...