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Environment 21 Oct 2020

Amphibious dredge put to work at Waiatarua

Visitors to Orakei’s popular Waiatarua Reserve were witness to some pretty impressive works recently when a sediment removal project required unique machinery.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Oct 2020

Young sports talent recognised in Manurewa

Schools and sports team coaches are being encouraged to put their young people forward for recognition in the Manurewa Junior Sports Awards.

Community 19 Oct 2020

Santa gets a helping hand from Franklin grants

Grants from Franklin Local Board have been awarded to community groups and event organisers across the area.

19 Oct 2020

Awards shine a light on local businesses in Albert-Eden

The Albert-Eden Business Awards are back for another year, highlighting the excellent local businesses that make the area come alive with places to eat, shop and unwind.

16 Oct 2020

Te Atatū marae takes another step forward

Waitākere ward councillors welcome committee decision that paves the way for a marae to be established in Te Atatū Peninsula

Community 15 Oct 2020

Grants support Papakura community groups

Almost $50,000 in community grants has been allocated by the Papakura Local Board.

Sports / Leisure 15 Oct 2020

Franklin grants support sporting groups

Franklin Local Board has made grants to three sports groups in the area to allow them to improve their facilities.

Events

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...

13 Sep 2026

Bittern Workshop

Join us for an inspiring morning celebrating one of Aotearoa's rarest and most elusive wetland bi...

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Māori Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

16 Sep 2026

Seed sowing made simple

Join us for this beginner-friendly introduction to seed sowing, where you'll learn the basics of...