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Community 26 Aug 2024

Taking care of our regional treasure

A new state-of-the-art workshop and enhanced amenities at Ambury Regional Park in Māngere Bridge, thanks to Auckland Council’s Regional Capital Investment Work Programme.

Waste 22 Aug 2024

Young and old learn to upcycle waste at South Auckland community workshops

Children as young as six, along with their grandparents, are learning practical ways to reduce, reuse and recycle at Green Warrior workshops run by the Sikh Women’s Association in Ōtāhuhu.

Community 21 Aug 2024

Grants help locals play sport

Franklin ward Councillor Andy Baker welcomes council funding being put in place across the district.

Pest plants 21 Aug 2024

Understanding exotic caulerpa around Aotea

Recent exotic caulerpa surveillance around Aotea gives insight into the extent of the pest seaweed.

Emergency Recovery 20 Aug 2024

Piha: Marawhara Stream sediment disposal

Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area is underway.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Events

06 Dec 2024

International Tango Day Concert & Milonga - AOTANGO Quintet

Alongside the performances, we’ll have a variety of food and drinks.

06 Dec 2024

Orewa Christmas Twilight Market

Bring your roomiest sack and get your Christmas shopping sorted in one magical evening!

04 Oct 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

Shared Reading at Highland Park Library

Be a part of our shared reading sessions, where once a month we get together and as a group, enjo...

04 Oct 2024 - 04 Apr 2025

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays is a monthly hyper local food truck event for the community, by the c...

02 Aug 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

The Reading Revolution

Enjoy a relaxed and fun discussion over a cuppa about a short story and a poem we will read aloud...

21 Jan 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds

You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts,...

07 Dec 2024

Christmas bauble painting workshop

In this workshop, you will have 3 ceramic baubles to paint however you like.

07 Dec 2024

Christmas Makers' Market

Browse a selection of New Zealand hand-made goods.