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Community 28 Jul 2016

Tackling youth unemployment

Henderson-Massey Local Board, Youth Connections, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development and digital specialists TalentWire have combined efforts to respond to the challenge of youth unemployment.

Sports / Leisure 28 Jul 2016

Sugary drinks dropped from leisure centres

Auckland Council is dropping sugar-sweetened drinks from vending machines at its leisure centres.

Environment 28 Jul 2016

Hunua Project scoops top environmental award

Protecting the treasured Hunua Ranges recognised at Local Government Awards.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

Precious cargo lands safely on Queens Wharf

The shell of ‘The Lighthouse’ by Michael Parekowhai was lifted into position on Queens Wharf.

Arts 27 Jul 2016

The story behind a well-known sculpture

Watch a video about the history of 'Opened Stone', which once stood outside the city's art gallery.

Community 27 Jul 2016

Manurewa’s volunteers recognised

Manurewa’s unsung heroes – its volunteers – were the stars of the show at the recent Manurewa Local Board Community Volunteer Awards.

Plans / Projects 27 Jul 2016

St James Theatre restoration gets a boost  

Auckland Council has approved funding towards the restoration of Queen Street’s St James Theatre.

Community 26 Jul 2016

How to reduce your local ecological footprint

A sustainability initiative is encouraging communities to form 'eco-neighbourhoods' to reduce their ecological footprint.

Events

04 Oct 2023 - 06 Dec 2023

Book Chat - Glen Eden Library

Come and join our Book Chat group, share your favourite reads and make friends with other enthusi...

03 Oct 2023 - 04 Oct 2023

You Can’t Sink A Rainbow - With Kate Hart

Arts educator Kate Hart will take children on a journey to discover the symbolism of the dove in...

03 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023

OI FRED!

OI FRED! is a solo theatre piece written and devised by emerging artists.

02 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

School Holiday Classes! FREE! Ages 7-12 years

ReCreators School Holiday classes - FREE! 

01 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023

Composting Course

Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems.

27 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

Pirate Popsicle and the Bubble Dragon

Pirate Popsicle has big dreams to become the most fearsome pirate to ever sail the seven seas.

27 Sep 2023 - 11 Oct 2023

Together We Read NZ online book club: Charity Norman's 'Remember Me'

Join thousands of other readers across the country in New Zealand’s biggest online book club.

27 Sep 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Digital Seniors Hub: Drop-In

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop to the session and learn at your own pace.