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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

26 Jul 2024

Free Japanese Film Screening - Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

“Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” is the heartwarming and moving comedy drama

26 Jul 2024

Layering Surfaces Demonstration

Introducing a new series of ceramic sessions from established artists and potters.

26 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024

Waiheke library is turning 10

Come along to join us to celebrate 10 years serving the community, with talks, readings, songs, l...

26 Jul 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

Agatha Christie's Black Coffee

Sir Claud Amory’s revolutionary new formula for a powerful explosive has been stolen.

26 Jul 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Drop-In Ceramics Studio

Need some time to work on a project? Want some technical advice on your process? On Fridays you...

17 May 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

03 May 2024 - 26 Jul 2024

Crafternoons

Come and get your craft on in a neurodivergent & queer friendly space at the library.

03 May 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

English Conversation Class

Practice speaking English for everyday life in New Zealand and make new friends!