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Plans / Projects 19 Apr 2024

West Auckland arts boost from council fund

Two west Auckland arts organisations have been given a timely boost with a combined $60,000 in grants awards.

Matariki 19 Apr 2024

Matariki Festival comes back to Arataki

After a year’s hiatus, the much-loved Matariki Festival will light up the winter at Arataki Visitor Centre again in June, thanks to the funding support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

25 years untouched Aorere Park Playground revitalised

After more than 25 years, the Aorere Park Playground in Papatoetoe has been given a $2.2 million dollar upgrade that is sure to delight the local community, thanks to Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board.

Community 19 Apr 2024

Caribbean Drive sports fields open in April

Football and baseball players will be thrilled with the $3.5 million-dollar sports field development at Unsworth Heights’ Caribbean Drive set to open with a community celebration on 20 April.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Apr 2024

Play your part at Puketāpapa parks

In Puketāpapa there are a number of outstanding parks for the community to enjoy, and the local board is reminding park users to take care of these spaces so that everyone can enjoy them.

Auckland's Future In Progress 18 Apr 2024

Glenbrook boat ramp plan rejected

Franklin Local Board has said no to a plan to develop the boat ramp at Glenbrook.

City Centre Waterfront 17 Apr 2024

City centre transformation gathers pace, with 15 projects delivered in past 5 years

When a plan leaps off the page and becomes reality, there’s reason to celebrate.

Events

17 Jul 2024

Author Talk: Lee Murray

Lee has taken the ancient legend of the fox spirit to tell the hidden tales of women of the Chine...

17 Jul 2024

Bamboo Printing with Oils

Join us for a fun printing workshop where children will create their own series of unique bamboo...

17 Jul 2024

Contemporary Bone Carving

Join us for a full day of creativity where students will learn to carve their own unique taonga f...

17 Jul 2024

Tree Planting - July School Holidays Nature Activities

Bring the whole whānau along and contribute to regenerating our environment by planting native tr...

17 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

T-shirt Knitting Workshop

Learn how to knit with fabric and create something unique.

17 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

For Country by Joni Nelson

Sharp-tongued, darkly funny, and uniquely Aotearoa, For Country, propels us into the future, acro...

16 Jul 2024 - 17 Jul 2024

Garden Gnome Party

Welcome to the world of garden gnomes, where each one is unique and full of personality!

16 Jul 2024 - 20 Jul 2024

Chrome Dome & Schizo

Chrome Dome and Schizo is a fusion of poetry and memory play. A recollection and preservation of...