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27 Sep 2022

Whau Pacific Festival 2022 a roaring success

For the second year running, the crowds were dazzled at the Whau Pacific Festival.

Housing 27 Sep 2022

Watertight, warm, and more functional homes for mana whenua

Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair Programme is overseeing essential repairs to 11 houses.

Youth / Rangatahi 27 Sep 2022

Youth Council praised for input

Manurewa Youth Council members have been praised for their role in representing the interests of young people on the area.

Community 23 Sep 2022

Be a chatterbox this Mental Health Awareness Week

A new initiative is encouraging Aucklanders to open up as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Elections 23 Sep 2022

Board members farewelled in Albert-Eden

More than half of century of experience has been lost with the decision of three Albert-Eden Local Board members not to seek re-election.

Council news 23 Sep 2022

Pirrie steps down after nine years of service for Rodney

Colleagues of Rodney Local Board Chair Phelan Pirrie, who is standing down for local politics, say his ability to find innovative ways of doing things, commitment to delivering results and strong community advocacy will be sadly missed.

23 Sep 2022

Persistence pays off for retiring local board member

Staff and fellow local board members thanked retiring Puketāpapa Local Board member Harry Doig for his impressive record of leadership and service at the board’s last business meeting for the current electoral term.

Environment 23 Sep 2022

Website to help new ranges residents launched

A website that promotes understanding of the uniqueness of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area has been launched.

Events

22 Aug 2026

Writing workshop: Creating the vibe - Tone and atmosphere in storytelling

Examine how writers use language, imagery, sensory detail, setting and word choice to create mood...

22 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our third series for 2026, Early Sound Masterpieces, features six monumental films from the first...

17 Jan 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Death Cafe

Join an open and welcoming environment to chat over tea and coffee.

23 Aug 2026

Child advocacy and rights - A lecture in Japanese

Let’s explore the importance of children expressing their feelings and how adults should respond...

23 Aug 2026

Crazy collage

Get creative with collage and have fun finding out who can make the most ridiculous piece of art.

23 Aug 2026

Learn to draw lush tulips

A drawing workshop highlighting the remarkable work and plant collection of the Wintergardens.

23 Aug 2026

We Read Auckland - Book Parade

Tamariki can celebrate what they have been reading and come along dressed as their favourite char...

23 Aug 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Where We Meet: Four Artists, Four Poets, Four Collaborations

An exhibition revealing the surprising spaces where poetry and visual art meet.