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Community 3 Dec 2018

Puketāpapa volunteer award winners congratulated

Puketāpapa Local Board has praised the winners of the Community Volunteer Awards.

Community 3 Dec 2018

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board approves community grants

Grants totalling $394,860 have been given to organisations working on community initiatives.

Community 3 Dec 2018

Community says no to liquor store opening

Mt Roskill residents have welcomed the decision that a new liquor store will not be opened at Three Kings.

Beaches 30 Nov 2018

Waiheke beach area closed to dogs

Closure will protect nesting dotterels.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Parade goes fossil fuel free

Organisers are taking a green approach to this year's Waiheke Island Christmas parade.

Sports / Leisure 30 Nov 2018

Finalists named for 2018 Ōtara Sports Awards

Thirty finalists have been shortlisted for the awards celebrating Ōtara's sportspeople.

Community 30 Nov 2018

Over $300,000 in grants distributed in Māngere and Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has approved quick response and local board grants worth $338,252 to organisations and groups focused on the local board’s priorities and outcomes as part of the 2017/2018 and 2018/19 grant rounds.

Transport 30 Nov 2018

Improving peak-time travel on North Shore bus services

A new continuous bus lane on the Northern Motorway will help speed up bus movements.

Events

13 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2025

At-home approaches to contemporary handmade paper

Learn how to design and form basic sheets.

13 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2025

Introduction to Carving

This workshop will focus on the design, construction, and carving of a traditional weapon.

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Exploring Abstract Sculpture

Adults: 18+All materials included In this inspiring, explorative 4-day workshop led by sculptor J...

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Glorious Glass

Learn all the basic glass casting techniques of the lost wax method to create your beautiful glas...

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Off-Loom Yarn Creation, Weaving Development & Wet Felting

To deepen the understanding of wool and its qualities, participants will experience the hands-on...

13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025

Colours of the Forest

Submerge yourself in colour, mark making and simple play, before combining it with realism, focus...

13 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Maritime Museum January School Holiday Programme

Embark on an epic Antarctic adventure at the museum these holidays!

13 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Toi Tamariki: Children's Community Art initiative

This is an initiative to reengage children in activities that can assist with the transition back...