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Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

Environment 7 Aug 2020

Fences protect Rodney waterways

Rodney farmers are getting a helping hand to keep stock out of waterways.

6 Aug 2020

Community vision guides planning in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa locals have shared their vision for the future of their neighbourhoods and it includes more opportunities to get together, caring for the environment, better and more accessible public spaces with diverse transport options.

6 Aug 2020

Be heard on local priorities in Albert-Eden

Albert-Eden local board is encouraging people to become more familiar with its local plan for the next three years.

Community 6 Aug 2020

Ōrākei grant supports children with Down's syndrome

UpsideDowns Education Trust applied for an Ōrākei Local Board grant towards delivering speech language therapy to children with Down's syndrome in the Ōrākei area.

Arts 5 Aug 2020

Birds soar in new Waiuku artwork

Five years in the making, the NZ Steel commissioned public sculpture by renowned artist Fred Graham marking 50 years of the Glenbrook steel mill has been unveiled.

Community 3 Aug 2020

Wairoa residents need to be heard

Franklin Local Board's 2020 Plan is open for consultation and Wairoa subdivision member Angela Fulljames is calling on the community to get involved.

Community 3 Aug 2020

Still time to be heard on Papakura Local Board's 2020 plan

Papakura Local Board's 2020 plan is open for consultation until 13 August.

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02 May 2026

The Sunshine Kid

Described as ‘a joke machine’ by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert's star is rising. 

02 May 2026

World of Fashion: Celebrate Culture on the Runway

Join us for an unforgettable event where culture meets creativity! 

02 May 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

The exhibition features a powerful selection of works from international heavyweights.

07 Mar 2026 - 06 Mar 2027

Cook the Books

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04 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Kids' Pokémon Trading Card Club

Come along and meet up with other Pokémon trading card fans.

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Avondale Library

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07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Taiji Hibiscus' Meditation in Motion

Join Taiji Hibiscus Coast for this peaceful, monthly Tai Chi demonstration in our front courtyard...

03 May 2026

Archaeology week talk

Learn more about what has been found, and what has not been found.