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Community 5 Jun 2019

Fearless fowl heading for retirement

The pest-hunting chickens on Great Barrier Island are retiring after a job well done.

Arts 4 Jun 2019

Sharing the ancient art of korowai

Papakura Marae's Whiri Aroha classes have passed on the skills to weave precious korowai cloaks to new generations.

Libraries 31 May 2019

Popular librarian bids farewell

After more than three decades of service at Takapuna Libary, its community library manager Helen Woodhouse is moving on.

Technology / Innovation 30 May 2019

Success for Great Barrier's solar power system

Great Barrier Local Board’s solar power system has exceeded expectations.

Community 30 May 2019

Waiheke Local Board, Auckland Transport sign agreement

New working relationship between local board and transport agency.

Sports / Leisure 30 May 2019

Kelston volleyball court open for business

Winter may be on the way, but you can keep summer alive with the news that the Kelston Community Centre has recently opened a new beach volleyball court.

Community 30 May 2019

Waitakere Ranges Local Board awards latest grants

Waitākere Ranges Local Board has awarded $26,000 in grants to community organisations for projects ranging from the arts to surf lifesaving.

Arts 30 May 2019

Arts therapy making a difference for children

Children in the Ōrākei Local Board are benefiting from creative outlet provided by arts therapy classes.

Events

06 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Paddington in Peru

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retire...

06 Mar 2026

Relief Panel Art: A Gathering of Forms

This workshop explores surface, rhythm, and collective creation while encouraging freedom and exp...

06 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Waiora Te Ūkaipō – The Homeland

“I am standing in the water so I can touch home…” Set in the summer of 1965, Waiora follows Hone,...

05 Feb 2026 - 04 Dec 2026

Read together

Join in our shared readings, and enjoy a cuppa at Highland Park Library.

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

07 Mar 2026

Family Day Out

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

07 Mar 2026

Guided Walk through Te Ara Awataha

Join us for a relaxed, story-rich walk along Te Ara Awataha, guided by our ecologist who has been...

07 Mar 2026

Movies in Parks: Tinā

A woman, grieving her daughter's death in the Christchurch quakes, becomes a substitute teacher a...