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Plans / Projects 13 Aug 2021

Hurstmere Road transformation enters last stage of construction

Auckland Council’s transformation of Takapuna’s main street is now entering its final stage of construction.

Playgrounds 12 Aug 2021

We upgraded it – and they came!

It’s been a busy couple of months across the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, with several playground renewals completed in Bayswater, Devonport and Sunnynook.

Arts 12 Aug 2021

Rough sleepers heard through poetry

Rough sleepers are finding their voices through poetry with support from Waitematā Local Board.

Environment 12 Aug 2021

Tree protection grants allow for growth

For some property owners, having a significant tree on their grounds may seem a blessing, for others it can be a struggle to care for, especially if the tree is very large, very old or protected.

Community 10 Aug 2021

Papakura urban tree cover increases

Papakura's urban tree coverage is rising slowly and the local board chair says that's a step in the right direction.

6 Aug 2021

Community weed bins return to Waitākere Ranges

Residents close to the Waitākere Ranges can look forward to access to free bins for pest plants for another twelve months as efforts continue in the fight against one of the forest’s major biodiversity threats. 

4 Aug 2021

Transformational investment in Henderson welcomed by Waitākere Councillors

A significant Government and council investment in Auckland-Council owned Auckland Film Studios in Henderson has been hailed as "transformational" by Waitākere Ward Councillors Linda Cooper and Shane Henderson.

Exhibition 4 Aug 2021

New community-led gallery now open at Auckland Museum

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum has opened a new gallery designed to help Auckland communities share their stories.

Events

09 Sep 2026

Upcycling painting techniques

Join this creative workshop and learn painting techniques for upcycling furniture or home décor.

09 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Pill-rolling Fingers

Shared poetry and conversation exploring lived experiences of early-onset Parkinson’s with poet,...

10 Sep 2026

Piringatahi: Around the world in 60 minutes

From Antarctica to Cuba and Egypt to Japan - join Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections’ staff...

11 Sep 2026

Texture and Tactility

This workshop encourages an intuitive approach to working with clay and its natural movement.

12 Sep 2026

Basic clothes mending workshop

Learn some basic hand sewing skills for Adult Learners’ Week.

12 Sep 2026

Kōrero with Java Bentley: Rediscovering Mauri

Join us at the Homestead Galleries, Corban Estate Arts Centre to hear from Curator and Exhibition...

12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Make a teapot

Join this two-day teapot workshop! Make and fire up to two teapots.

13 Sep 2026

Artificial Intelligence information session

Join us for an introductory information session on AI with the New Settlers Family and Community...