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14-24 year olds 4 Jan 2019

Board backs young talent

Christmas came early for 11 young adults awarded Papakura Local Board Pathways and Excellence grants.

Beaches 3 Jan 2019

Explore the Waikowhai Coastal Walkway

A beautiful coastal walk from Onehunga to Green Bay along the Manukau Harbour foreshore.

Environment 23 Dec 2018

Do your bit for a pest free Hauraki Gulf

Many of our islands are pest free and home to protected native species. Help us keep it that way.

Community 21 Dec 2018

Waitematā community supported to thrive

Waitematā Local Board extends a helping hand to community groups.

Cultural 21 Dec 2018

Naming project to celebrate Kaipātiki's Māori history

Kaipātiki Local Board is partnering with mana whenua to add Māori names to some of its parks.

Environment 21 Dec 2018

Plastic-Free Ōrākei project takes off in Mission Bay

Mission Bay business leads beach clean-up with help of Ōrākei Local Board.

Libraries 20 Dec 2018

Botany Library on the move

Thousands of books and magazines are being moved ahead of the library's relocation next year.

Waste 20 Dec 2018

Keeping Maungakiekie-Tāmaki beautiful

Illegal dumping is an issue for every Auckland community and the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area is no exception.

Events

15 Jan 2025

Paper sculptures

Get inspired with a drop-in art session for kids with local artist Toni.

15 Jan 2025

Resist & Reveal: Watercolour painting

Join us for a watercolour painting session!

07 Dec 2024 - 01 Feb 2025

Between the flowers exhibition

This exhibition honours the strength of loved ones and the beauty of nature while celebrating the...

16 Jan 2025

Field notes: Exploring sculptures together

Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a delightful workshop blending creativity and nature.

16 Jan 2025

Guided nature walk - Omaha Beach Reserve

Learn about the biodiversity of this unique coastal ecosystem and what people can do to help prot...

17 Jan 2025

Cyanotype workshop for adults

This is a one-hour session at Auckland Botanic Gardens for adults to experience Cyanotype.

17 Jan 2025

Cyanotype workshop for kids

Discover the amazing process of Cyanotype - an old photographic process first discovered in 1842.

17 Jan 2025

Kids Japanese Festival

Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies such as Studio Ghibli’s "The Boy and the Heron” and fun a...