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Environment 21 Jul 2022

Stray cats and kittens cared for

Lost, stray and abandoned cats and kittens in Puketāpapa will get much needed care and attention before they are rehomed.

Conservation 21 Jul 2022

Forests flourish at Lake Pupuke

Volunteers from the Pupuke Birdsong Project have been restoring areas of endangered Pūriri forest near the North Shore’s Lake Pupuke with funding help from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.

Kids / Family 20 Jul 2022

Enrolments open for Aotea Early Learning Centre

The doors are soon to open on Aotea’s first ever day care facility.

Environment 20 Jul 2022

An exciting step towards Waiheke’s carbon zero goal

A survey of marine carbon sequestered (captured and stored) in the Waiheke marine environment will be carried out over the next few months.

Environment 18 Jul 2022

Celebrating Matariki with an environmental twist

Seven organisations received grants through partner organisation Community Waitākere for events to celebrate Matariki and the environment.

Community 13 Jul 2022

Puketāpapa work programme adopted

The Puketāpapa Local Board has adopted its annual work-programme and allocated funding towards a range of projects and activities in the local area.

Community 13 Jul 2022

Help at hand for rangatahi

Scholarships of up to $2000 are being offered to Manurewa rangatahi to help fund academic and trades study.

Community 13 Jul 2022

Work programme delivers for Papakura

A full work programme for the coming financial year has been approved for Papakura.

Events

17 Jan 2026

Northcote Art Station

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

17 Jan 2026

Orewa Writers and Poets Group

This group is for local writing and poetry enthusiasts to write together, share work and get feed...

17 Jan 2026

Silent disco kids adventures

Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...

17 Jan 2026 - 07 Feb 2026

Pop Up Play

Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.

17 Jan 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Wild Streets Festival of Play

Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.

17 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Young Guns Skate School

Learn skating skills and confidence in a fun, youth-focused setting.

18 Jan 2026

Music in Parks - Windmill Park

Music in Parks returns to Windmill Park with soulful, folk-pop.

18 Jan 2026 - 08 Feb 2026

Kintsugi Workshops

Learn the magical art of Kintsugi with Artist Ema Frost in this new workshop, suitable for all le...