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Educational 10 Aug 2022

A business school for the rebels is calling for applicants

The Rebel Business School will deliver 20 free workshops designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools they need to start their own business.

Community 9 Aug 2022

Community Forums continue to connect

Ethnic Communities Forum an local success

Environment news 9 Aug 2022

Waterways Protection Fund extended

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

Environment 8 Aug 2022

Environmental heroes celebrated in the Love Your Place Awards

Volunteers, businesses and schools working to help preserve the unique environment of the Waitākere Ranges have been recognised in the 2022 Love Your Place Awards.

Community 8 Aug 2022

Local Volunteer Expo

If you have an interest in becoming a volunteer then the Ōrākei Volunteer Expo may be just what you need

Arts 5 Aug 2022

Meditative Art for everyone

Through active guided meditations, discover an alternative perspective of how to express thoughts, feelings, and conflicts

Youth / Rangatahi 3 Aug 2022

Covered court dreams a step closer

Covered courts at the Counties Tennis Centre in Pukekohe will be a boost for club members and the wider community.

2 Aug 2022

Glen Eden Cycleway trial to come to an end

The trial pop-up cycleway on Captain Scott Road in Glen Eden is set to come to an end.

Events

15 Apr 2026

Cardboard Play

Design, build, and play using simple cardboard and big imaginations!

15 Apr 2026

Robogals: Robots workshop

Learn robot sensors, motors and buttons with block coding to navigate courses, detect obstacles a...

15 Apr 2026

Robotics Fun

Spark your child’s curiosity at our hands-on robotics workshop run by the team from Robogals.

15 Apr 2026

School holidays in the Square

Join us for an action-packed day of school holiday fun!

15 Apr 2026

The Magic of Glowworms

Enjoy fun facts, photos, and a chance to connect with one of New Zealand’s most enchanting natura...

15 Apr 2026

Whānau fun day at Catherine Plaza

Join us for a free, family-friendly morning of creative, hands-on activities in the heart of Hend...

15 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026

Kids Sewing & Handicrafts School Holiday Crafternoons

Kids creatives! This school holidays have a go at sewing and other customary crafts with the wond...

15 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Monster movie and mask workshop

Make your own monster mask and movie.