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Cultural 11 Oct 2019

Council programme to improve marae conditions

Six marae in Franklin and Papakura will benefit from Auckland Council's Marae Infrastructure Programme.

Arts 10 Oct 2019

Auckland Art Gallery to stage Pacific dance showcase

Three emerging choreographers will showcase their work at a free public event at Auckland’s Art Gallery during Artweek.

Community 10 Oct 2019

Eastern Bays mum inspires families to reduce waste

An Eastern Bays local is supporting sustainable living in her community through recycling events she’s spearheaded at St Heliers School Hall since 2008.

Environment 8 Oct 2019

High urban forest cover in Puketāpapa

Puketāpapa has a relatively high urban forest cover compared to other urban local boards within the Auckland but more can be done.

Plans / Projects 7 Oct 2019

Car park upgrade at Mt Albert War Memorial Park

An upgrade of the car park at the Mt Albert War Memorial park will make for an improved experience for drivers.

Cultural 4 Oct 2019

Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival to return in January 2020

The story of Tāmaki Makaurau and the waka that sailed here will take centre stage in January 2020 when the region celebrates its Māori heritage through the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival.

Environment 4 Oct 2019

Making Waiheke a haven for native wildlife

Te Korowai o Waiheke Trust aims to make Waiheke Island the world's first predator-free urban island.

Events

12 Apr 2026

An introduction to local native birds

Join long-standing Kaipātiki Project volunteer, and bird enthusiast, Isabel Morris at the EcoHub...

12 Apr 2026

Beeswax wraps workshop

Join Amanda, for a Love Food Hate Waste adults' workshop at Ranui Library and get tips and tricks...

12 Apr 2026

Food Forest Our Public Parks - A Community Design Workshop

Explore plant layering, complementary edible species, access and pathways, water considerations,...

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...

12 Apr 2026

Meet the Artist: Ammon Ngakuru

Come along to hear directly from the artist and experience Three Scenes from a new perspective.

12 Apr 2026

Sowing the Seasons: Seeds to Blooms

Join us for a hands-on, seasonal workshop all about flowers you can start from seed in autumn.

12 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Sail on SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa. Climb abo...

28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Tunes 4 Tamariki: The Fantabulous Animal Orchestra

Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with a honkin...