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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.

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.

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.

Sports / Leisure 5 Aug 2019

Lease win for Papakura Rugby Club

Papakura Rugby Club has been granted leases that secure it's venues for the next decade.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Silverdale West Dairy Flat structure plan explores infrastructure options

Auckland Council is delaying the finalisation of the Silverdale West Dairy Flat Industrial Area Structure Plan while it investigates prospects for the earlier provision of infrastructure and its funding.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Franklin road safety projects approved

A range of projects made possible by Auckland Transport's Community Safety Fund will improve Franklin roads.

Events

19 Aug 2026

Watercolour painting workshop

Create a night landscape, featuring elements such as the moon, night sky, and atmospheric light.

20 Aug 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Mātātā Ensemble in Performance

Dynamic Triptych The Mātātā Ensemble return with a bold and beautifully balanced programme that c...

20 Aug 2026

Spoken word: Rangatahi writing workshop

Unleash your inner wordsmith at our exciting Spoken Word Workshop for ages 12+.

20 Aug 2026

The Blood Says Otherwise: Ruben Miller

Join Ruben Miller, a forensic scientist turned author who spent 22 years working at crime scenes...

20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Autaia

Bringing together nearly 1000 tauira from 10 groups across Tāmaki Makaurau and Waikato for two ni...

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

21 Aug 2026

Creating a resilient community garden

Join Jiarong Hu for a co-design workshop that examines how we can make urban community gardens mo...

21 Aug 2026

Junk Journal Evening

Join us at Birkenhead Library for a cosy evening of journalling.