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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.

Environment 29 Jun 2016

Lake Pupuke oil spill contained

The investigation into a fuel spill on Lake Pupuke is ongoing.

Environment 28 Jun 2016

Planting helps bring Ōtara Creek back to life

A community planting day has added 2000 native plants to the Ōtara Creek Reserve as part of ongoing environmental restoration to the area.

Business / Economy 28 Jun 2016

100,000 native plants for waterway development

An innovative new partnership between Auckland Council, Te Whāngai Trust and Wesley Intermediate School which will see the creation of a native nursery was launched with a pōwhiri and hui this week.

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.

Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Events

02 Oct 2023

Seed blasts | Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini

From treasure maps to waiata classes - we are confident we'll have the whole whanau sorted for an...

02 Oct 2023

Worm Farms for Families

Learn all about worms and how they help us.

02 Oct 2023 - 03 Oct 2023

Foraged Image Making - With Brie Rate

The term ‘collagraphy’ finds its origins in the Greek words ‘koll’ or ‘kolla’, signifying glue; a...

02 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023

School Holiday Classes! FREE! Ages 7-12 years

ReCreators School Holiday classes - FREE! 

01 Oct 2023 - 10 Oct 2023

Free Hearing Checks by Audika

Healthcare professionals from Audika Hearing Clinic will be at Highland Park library to conduct f...

27 Feb 2023 - 02 Oct 2023

CREATIVE TALKS 2023

The event is free, with tea and coffee provided.

03 Oct 2023

Auckland Zoo - Grey Lynn Library

Nature hides treasures for those who are willing to see them.

03 Oct 2023

Calligraphy of your name in Korean

Visit with your family and enjoy a special experience.