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Parks / Outdoors 14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

14-24 year olds 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2024

The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names

Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Community 7 Mar 2024

New home found for valued service

Papakura Budgeting Service has secured a new home at the 'Old Courthouse' in Papakura.

14-24 year olds 7 Mar 2024

Franklin sports facilities under pressure

More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.

Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Events

25 Jul 2024

Money Talks - Free Workshop for Students and Workers

Swap tips and meet others in this free, safe and non-judgemental session open to all and aimed at...

25 Jul 2024

Vector Lights for World Drowning Prevention Day 2024

Vector Lights is going blue for World Drowning Prevention Day.

25 Jul 2024

World Drowning Prevention Day

Drowning Prevention Auckland are pleased to invite you to the third World Drowning Prevention Day...

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024

KA MUA KA MURI By Atamira Dance Company

Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-tim...

25 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Takapuna Winter Lights

The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapun...

25 Jul 2024 - 04 Aug 2024

Spider's Web by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie’s comedy thriller in three acts delivers a unique blend of suspense and humour in...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

4pm_stroll

This exhibition embraces the artistry found within the ordinary, inviting us to pause, reflect, a...

25 Jul 2024 - 22 Aug 2024

Careta, Who Are You?

Through photography, Diego Barbosa brings to life these trickster characters dressed in costumes...