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Youth / Rangatahi 8 Jun 2021

From banners to bags

Old flags and bunting used to advise of events and liven Papakura's streets are being returned to the town as shopping bags.

Environment 8 Jun 2021

Auckland Council votes to protect Mount Eden pōhutukawa

A prominent pōhutukawa that could have been at risk after being omitted from the Notable Trees Schedule in error will now be protected.

2 Jun 2021

Grant funding supports community groups across Waitematā

Community organisations across Waitematā have been bolstered with almost $200,000 in grant funding from Waitematā Local Board.

Transport 1 Jun 2021

Changes to Pukekohe Streets for People Trial

Part of Waka Kotahi’s Innovating Streets for People Programme, the Pukekohe Streets for People trial is currently underway, allowing Panuku to test several temporary installations intended to make the Pukekohe town centre safer to move around.

1 Jun 2021

Community forums a chance for Waiheke residents to connect with their local board

Waiheke Local Board has been holding monthly community forums with the aim of increasing their in-depth understanding of local issues.

Community 1 Jun 2021

Funding support for community groups in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approved more than $193,000 worth of funding applications through its latest local board and multi-board grants rounds.

Community 31 May 2021

Aotea community groups awarded more than $200,000 by local board

Community organisations on Aotea / Great Barrier Island have been supported with more than $200,000 in grant funding by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Heritage 31 May 2021

Auckland Museum transformation wins NZ Institute of Architects awards

The redevelopment of Auckland Museum’s South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama, has been recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Architects at their annual Auckland Architecture Awards.

Events

26 Jul 2026

Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy Stephen De Pledge's piano programme, featuring London-based NZ composer Jeroen Speak.

25 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Marbled clay on the wheel

Create mesmerising marbled ceramic vases and cups.

24 Jul 2026 - 11 Oct 2026

Page to Future

We invite people of all ages to stop by and share in the joy of reading, conversation and connect...

23 Jul 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Every Kind of Weather

One iconic playwright. Two plays. One unmissable event.

19 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Term 3 Art Programme

Discover your creativity this Term 3 at Mairangi Arts Centre!

05 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Matariki memory stones

Drop in with your whānau to create a memory stone in honour of someone special.

04 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Kids and whānau create

Come along for a range of creative Matariki activities.

04 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

All Day LEGO Club

Come along to Devonport Library in the weekend and enjoy playing with LEGO all day!