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Parks / Outdoors 22 May 2023

Tōtara Park a world-beater

Tōtara Park has won a Green Flag Award, making it one of the world's best parks.

Community 22 May 2023

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board honors their volunteers

The enthusiastic volunteer community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe will be celebrated at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Volunteer awards 2023.

Community 19 May 2023

Otaawhati name returned to Papakura

A historic te reo Māori name has been returned to Papakura.

Theatre / Performance 19 May 2023

Giving local Asian communities a voice through theatre

Proudly Asian Theatre is giving fresh talent in our creative community a platform to share their scripts

Environment 18 May 2023

Call for Awaruku neighbours to join predator control efforts

The call has gone out for neighbours to band together and eradicate animal predators in the Long Bay-Awaruku catchment area, which borders Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve and Long Bay Regional Park.

Community 18 May 2023

Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals

Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.

Heritage 18 May 2023

Attend a HeritageTalks session and learn the history of Auckland’s Chinese restaurants

Hungry for history? Food historian André Taber serves up fascinating facts about some of central Auckland’s first Chinese restaurants.

Community 18 May 2023

A helping hand for Rodney environmental groups

Support for community groups engaged in conservation projects in eastern Rodney has gone from strength to strength with the establishment of Restore Rodney East.

Events

28 Apr 2023 - 23 Jun 2023

City Jobs & Skills and Oranga Community Centre - Pop Up Information Session

Come along and speak with someone who can help you find a role and build your career.

24 Jun 2023

Audible Garden FREE Concert

Participants from previous creativity workshops exhibit their talents.

24 Jun 2023

Embroidery with Jo Dixey

Make your own tiny "woolie" using a collection of embroidery stitches.

24 Jun 2023

Te Kura Maninirau Open Day

Introducing Te Kura Maninirau, Kaupapa Māori circus classes for tamariki!

24 Jun 2023

Waipapa Stream Restoration, Parnell - with Kaipātiki Project

Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener future.

24 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Free Guided Rides - Westgate

Bring a picnic, or grab a coffee and have a play.

24 Jun 2023 - 25 Jun 2023

Weekend Clay Workshop

There will be demonstrations on hand building and wheel throwing throughout both days to spark an idea.

24 Jun 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

The Magic Faraway Tree

Based on four books in The Enchanted Wood series, this wonderful show will enchant you from the first minute to the last.