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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.

Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

Parks / Outdoors 17 Jun 2016

Birkenhead’s new BMX Pump Track

Last Sunday, Kaipatiki Local Board celebrated the opening its new BMX pump track at Birkenhead War Memorial Park.

Events

10 Oct 2023

'Mine, Theirs and Yours' - Poetry Performance and Open Mic with Tim Heath

Join Auckland Writers' Festival and 'Poetry for Pensioners' host Tim Heath as he leads a series o...

10 Oct 2023

No-Waste Kitchen - Love Your Leftovers

Feed your family for less by loving your leftovers, with hints on how to create delicious and nut...

10 Oct 2023 - 24 Oct 2023

Vitality Movement classes

Join us for 3 FREE classes held in the library. Vitality & Movement at any level.

10 Oct 2023 - 21 Nov 2023

Future Potters Club Term4 Kids Ceramic Course

Unleash your child's creativity and let them explore the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club.

09 Oct 2023 - 13 Dec 2023

Shared Reading | Leys Institute Little Library

Meet local people, make new friends, and try something new.

08 Aug 2023 - 05 Dec 2023

Job Cafe

Whau ACE (Adult and Community Education) offer free support and advice in the library.

08 Aug 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

English Conversation Class for Mandarin-speakers

Do you want to improve your English? Come learn some English with us and practice your pronunciat...

27 Jun 2023 - 12 Dec 2023

Rhyme & story time

Music, songs, dance, and rhymes for children with caregivers.