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8 Aug 2019

Transport improvements key to success in southern growth areas

Increase in housing to go hand-in-hand with transport infrastructure.

Community 7 Aug 2019

Kelston Community Centre gifted new name

The views of Auckland from the top of the hill are the inspiration behind the name ‘Te Pae o Kura’ gifted by Te Kawerau a Maki as the new name for the Kelston Community Centre.

Community 7 Aug 2019

Bright future planned for Papakura

A bold vision for Papakura’s future has been outlined to business leaders and developers.

Environment 6 Aug 2019

Franklin environment gets helping hand from targeted rates

Targeted rates are being spent in Franklin to protect the area's environment and waterways.

Plans / Projects 6 Aug 2019

Plans to transform Drury and Pukekohe adopted

Plans to support significant future business and residential development to help tackle Auckland’s unprecedented growth have been adopted by Auckland Council.

14-24 year olds 6 Aug 2019

Better facilities coming for Browns Bay skaters and basketballers

Plans are in place to upgrade a beachfront skate park and install a half court at Freyberg Park.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Aotea Great Barrier environment benefits from targeted rate

Water quality, pest control and marine biosecurity on Aotea Great Barrier are all benefiting from targeted rates.

Environment 5 Aug 2019

South Auckland urban stream set for regeneration

Strengthening the connection between nature and the community will be key in a project to restore the mauri of south Auckland’s Puhinui Stream.

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22 Jul 2024 - 24 Sep 2024

Drawing, Cartooning and Animation with Leo Alonso

In this fun class, students will explore cartooning, animation, sketching and drawing techniques.

22 Jul 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

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Learn the techniques of hand-building and sculpting with clay.

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08 Jul 2024 - 05 Aug 2024

Draw & Paint Adult Group

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06 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

18th Annual Estuary Art and Ecology Awards

Explore the ecological value of this vital waterway and encourage action against its pollution.

06 Jul 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

The Walters Prize 2024

The Walters Prize is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most prestigious contemporary art award.

28 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Aotea Square Ice Rink

The Aotea Square Ice Rink, is back with more fun than ever before!