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Heritage 7 Jun 2018

Heritage grants welcomed

Two Category B historic heritage places have been awarded funding to help protect their futures.

Community 7 Jun 2018

Manurewa's volunteers honoured

Manurewa’s unsung heroes have been honoured for their commitment to their community with Manurewa Local Board volunteer awards.

7 Jun 2018

Marine reserve protected from urban sprawl

Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve will be protected from urbanisation following an Environment Court decision.

Transport 6 Jun 2018

Pukekohe Station opens after $16 million upgrade

Franklin's public transport has taken a major step forward with the opening of the upgraded Pukekohe Station.

Community 6 Jun 2018

Hall is back in community hands

Point Wells Hall is back in community hands.

Transport 6 Jun 2018

Waiheke gets delegation over Matiatia

Waiheke Local Board has been granted decision-making authority over an area of land around Matiatia.

Environment 5 Jun 2018

Glen Innes wastewater upgrade

Work on upgrading the wastewater network in Glen Innes has started.

Environment 5 Jun 2018

Improving water quality in Okahu Bay

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters team has been working on separating the combined stormwater and wastewater systems in Ōkahu Bay.

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08 Aug 2026

Leather bound journal workshop

Create your own beautiful leather-bound journal to keep or gift, in this one-day hands-on workshop.

08 Aug 2026

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed

Join bestselling authors Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed in conversation with author and c...

08 Aug 2026

Teen writing workshop - Boggle your brain: Sally Sutton

Never get stuck for an idea again! In this interactive workshop, you will literally pick ideas ou...

08 Aug 2026

The Bays Kids Market

A fun, community event celebrating the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of local kids.

08 Aug 2026

Winter Sheep Clay Workshop

Tamariki aged 8-12 will learn fun sculpting techniques and use eco-friendly air-dry clay to make...

08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...

05 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2026

Family History Month drop-in sessions

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Group are here to help guide you to discover your family history. 

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...