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Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Environment 6 Jul 2016

Service changes in Auckland's northwest

If you live in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, Waitakere or North Shore – or know someone who does – what do you need to know?

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Watch: kids explain recycling changes

Shiny new recycling bins will be gracing properties in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Waitākere from 1 July as changes to recycling collections take effect.

Community 29 Jun 2016

Culture and community supported by grant

One family fun day received a boost from community grant funding. Apply for a grant to support your own community initiative, project or event.

Community 27 Jun 2016

Video showcases Manurewa's homegrown stars

An Olympic gold medallist, the head of one of New Zealand’s biggest companies, a television newsreader and a neighbourhood bakery are among ‘stars’ of a new video celebrating the south Auckland community of Manurewa.

Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Events

13 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2029

Make, give, live

Come along for a social enterprise connecting people who want to use their knitting and crochetin...

06 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme at Manurewa

Wriggle & Rhyme is the perfect free program for tamariki aged 0-3! Come along and enjoy music, mo...

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Drawing for everyone

This supported, creative space invites you to explore the landscape, still life and the portrait...

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Introduction to pottery wheel throwing

This course is for a mix of beginners and intermediate students.

30 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025

Thursday ceramics

Explore the wonderful world of ceramics in this beginner's/intermediate class.

30 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Rhyme time with stories

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

23 Jan 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Ukulele Club

Come along to play easy songs, sing-along, meet new people and have fun! BYO (Bring-Your-Own) uk...

16 Jan 2025 - 06 Mar 2025

Zoo Lates

Visit after work with mates and whānau, make it a date or just enjoy a stroll through the beautif...