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27 Jul 2021

Keeping Sunvue Park special for generations to come

Supported by Waitākere Ranges Local Board, more than 50 members of the community came together to celebrate Matariki and put some hard mahi (work) in to help restore the whenua (land) by planting 700 eco-sourced native plants.

Playgrounds 27 Jul 2021

Playground renewal welcomed at Keith Hay Park

Children can now get even more out of their time at Keith Hay Park thanks to the renewed playground at the southern end of the park, funded by Puketāpapa Local Board.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Manurewa beach water improving

The water quality at Manurewa beaches continues to improve.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Railway makes plans to go further

The end of the line for the Glenbrook Vintage Railway should be further off than it is now, Franklin Local Board says.

Community 26 Jul 2021

Local parks come alive in Ōrākei

Activating local green spaces and parks in the Ōrākei Local Board area.

Waste 26 Jul 2021

Southern areas in bid to lift recycling

Selected areas in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Manurewa local board will take part in a trial to reduce contamination in recycling bins.

22 Jul 2021

10-year budget makes recovery possible for Aotea Great Barrier Island

Auckland Council's 10-year recovery budget will help Aotea Great Barrier Island recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

22 Jul 2021

Story of marginalised creatives supported with funding by Waitematā Local Board

A book telling the story of the Pikitoi project has been published with funding support from Waitematā Local Board.

Events

08 Aug 2026

Leather bound journal workshop

Create your own beautiful leather-bound journal to keep or gift, in this one-day hands-on workshop.

08 Aug 2026

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed

Join bestselling authors Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed in conversation with author and c...

08 Aug 2026

Teen writing workshop - Boggle your brain: Sally Sutton

Never get stuck for an idea again! In this interactive workshop, you will literally pick ideas ou...

08 Aug 2026

The Bays Kids Market

A fun, community event celebrating the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of local kids.

08 Aug 2026

Winter Sheep Clay Workshop

Tamariki aged 8-12 will learn fun sculpting techniques and use eco-friendly air-dry clay to make...

08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...

05 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2026

Family History Month drop-in sessions

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Group are here to help guide you to discover your family history. 

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...