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Community 15 Aug 2022

Inspiring initiatives taking place in your community

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

Development 15 Aug 2022

A plan to shape central suburbs for future growth

An Integrated Area Plan to support growth and development has been adopted by the Albert-Eden and the Puketāpapa Local Boards.

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

Events

09 Jul 2026

Under Pōhutukawa: A Shared Poetry Evening

Matariki is a time to remember, as well as look forwards, represented by the star Pōhutukawa.

09 Jul 2026

Waiata Anthems in Concert

Join us for this unique concert collaboration as we come together to celebrate Matariki and honou...

09 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2026

Starry Nightlights

Colour in your design and pop it into your jar, add the tea light and watch the shadow patterns a...

09 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

Māori cooking workshop

Learn to cook fresh, seasonal kai with Māori flavours in this hands-on workshop.

10 Jul 2026

Hautapu

This year, a range of kaupapa will be held for whānau to enjoy, connect and be part of.

10 Jul 2026

Kids drop-in clay activity

Less screen time, more green time - connect to nature with this lovely mindful activity.

10 Jul 2026

Matariki Ahunga Nui

Engage in craft activities inspired by our hero whetū Hiwa-i-te-rangi and enjoy kapa haka perform...

10 Jul 2026

Matariki at Howick Historical Village

As the Matariki constellation makes its annual appearance in our skies, come along to this specia...