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Conservation 19 Aug 2022

Results of Aotea’s first kororā survey reveals a thriving penguin population

A total of 105 penguin burrows were found during a survey of kororā / little penguin in June.

Heritage 19 Aug 2022

Auckland’s first ever women’s public toilets are open again

The heritage toilets at Symonds Street are open to the public again after having new life breathed into them thanks to a $910,000 upgrade.

Planting 15 Aug 2022

New trees for Oneroa

New trees have provided a welcome addition to the Oneroa landscape.

Environment 15 Aug 2022

Supporting the community for better environmental outcomes

New additions to the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s work programme help protect the environment.

Community 15 Aug 2022

Inspiring initiatives taking place in your community

Celebrating community groups and organisations doing amazing things in central Auckland.

Cleaning up our environment 9 Aug 2022

Waterways Protection Fund extended

Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.

Zero Waste 21 Jul 2022

Free workshops to upcycle, mend and create

Participate in a series of exciting free workshops promoting a culture of repair.

Events

15 Oct 2024

Hands on Dumplings

Roll your sleeves up and get your hands dirty.

15 Oct 2024

VAL ONG — THROW IT DOWN 2.0

This exciting course is for students who want to hone in more of their throwing skills on the whe...

15 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2024

Liv Parker: Werewolves, Vampires and Harry Styles

Hold on tight spider monkey, step aside Bella Swan and Team Jacob Stans beware as Liv Parker brin...

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

24 Jul 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme | Leys Institute Little Library

Join us for active movement and music for growing tamariki.

17 Oct 2024

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Pictures at an Exhibition

The scintillating French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, an Auckland Philharmonia favourite, return...

17 Oct 2024

VAL ONG — THROW IT DOWN

An intensive six-week ceramics course for those wanting to learn the basics of contemporary clay...

19 Oct 2024

BREEZE Sailings

Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine similar to vessels...