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Arts 20 Feb 2020

Arts coordinator role funded for Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board has given funding to community arts group Kāhui Creative Waiheke to establish a community-led arts coordinator role on the island.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Old Pukekohe signs restored by locals

Signs that vanished from Pukekohe have been restored and returned thanks to some detective work.

Playgrounds 17 Feb 2020

Manurewa's Keith Park caters for all abilities

Manurewa's Keith Park playground is Auckland's first playspace designed and built so that children of all abilities can enjoy playing together.

Educational 17 Feb 2020

Papakura school's 50th marked with photo gift

A photograph of the Papakura District Council coat of arms, carved by former Rosehill art teacher Noel Kerr, has been presented to the school to mark its 50th anniversary.

Environment 17 Feb 2020

Dutch elm disease hits Pukekohe elms

Dutch elm disease has affected a small number of trees in Pukekohe. They will be removed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Community 17 Feb 2020

Celebrating disability pride and inclusion in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Last year's International Day of Persons with Disability brought a positive celebration of disability pride and inclusion to the city.

Community 14 Feb 2020

Contingency water supply on tap from Auckland Council

Drinking water available at some rural community halls

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 14 Feb 2020

Two new tsunami sirens for Orewa

Two new tsunami sirens will be installed in Orewa next month, and locals are invited to an information session on 18 February to learn more.

Events

12 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Making a Home Accommodation for New Arrivals

This event showcases the typical rented house, displayed with Pasifika artefacts and furnishings.

12 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Tītīs Big Trip: A Seabird Adventure

Discover the adventures awaiting these courageous seabirds as they venture beyond the safety of t...

27 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Kids Only Market

Games, dolls, books, and baking will all be swapped or sold.

13 Oct 2024

Auckland's Tallest and Heaviest Metal Musical Culture

Elevate your senses with the awe-inspiring world of bellringing.

13 Oct 2024

Navigating Moana Oceania

The talk includes archaeological research from the Bay of Islands to illustrate the themes of lon...

13 Oct 2024

The Naming of Aotearoa-New Zealand (until 1840)

We look at how the Māori gave names to the places in Aotearoa.

13 Oct 2024

Vector Lights for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2024

Vector Lights is lighting up for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, the advanced stage of br...

13 Oct 2024

Vintage Market

Join us for a celebration of crafts and creations from yesteryear with our Vintage Market.