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Community 1 Dec 2022

IT gets a taste of Samoan flair

A group of senior Manurewa Samoan residents has grasped the opportunity to join the digital age.

Beaches 1 Dec 2022

Staying safe in Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay this summer

With the summer season upon us everyone’s looking to get out and enjoy the water. Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay is a great place to do that

Hauraki Gulf 1 Dec 2022

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

A total ban on all outdoor fires is in place and previous permits are suspended.

Arts 30 Nov 2022

Waiheke initiatives get helping hand from board

Take a look at just a few key examples from around Waiheke that will be getting a financial boost thanks to Waiheke Local Board’s latest local and multiboard grants round.

Environment 30 Nov 2022

New home for Pest Free Kaipātiki

Pest Free Kaipātiki has a new home thanks to Auckland Council, Kaipātiki Local Board, and local businesses and volunteers.

Community 28 Nov 2022

Board members join Carols in the Park

Two of Papakura Local Board's members have put the agendas aside to participate in Carols in the Park.

Community 28 Nov 2022

Manurewa enjoys Coffee with a Cop

Manurewa police are swapping the beat for the cafe to connect with the community.

Community 25 Nov 2022

Auckland’s newest boulevard opens for summer

There’s another reason to visit one of Auckland’s favourite summer spots, with the extended Ōrewa Boulevard complete in time for summer.

Events

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Craft a puppet creature

Get creative in this fun, hands-on puppet-making workshop run by artist Sarah Cowie where fabric...

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!

03 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Junior and intermediate dodgeball

Designed to introduce children to dodgeball as well as improve their skills while having fun.

12 Apr 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Get access to locally sourced, fresh and nutritionally dense food through our vibrant farmers mar...

22 Mar 2026 - 07 Jun 2026

Kahurangiariki Smith: Kai a te Taniwha

In this exhibition, taniwha are depicted as forms that emerge in response to emotional intensity,...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo: Māori weekly conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy and improve te reo.

15 Mar 2026 - 27 Dec 2026

Crochet Group

Crochet, chat and make friends! Bring your own project or make something new with provided patter...

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.