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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

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...