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Cultural 26 Apr 2017

Have you checked out the waterfront container library?

It’s something you might walk past at first if you’re rushing to or from Wynyard Quarter – but stop and take a closer look and you’ll find a special little library housed in a simple container by Te Wero Bridge.

Community 26 Apr 2017

Weaving a brighter future together

A multi-coloured cloak covered in thousands of houses aims to spark discussion about the Tāmaki regeneration programme.

Community 24 Apr 2017

Meet Waste Champion Green Jon

Waitākere Community Recycling Centre project manager Jon Morgan, known better as 'Green Jon', is keen to see local consumers become zero-waste champions.

21 Apr 2017

Manurewa honours local veterans and their families

A series of WW1 projects supported by Manurewa Local Board recognising the area’s veterans is helping ensure the sacrifices these men and women made are never forgotten.

Food / Drink 20 Apr 2017

Partnership lets students take food from ground to plate

Mangere Mountain Education Centre and Nestlé Cook for Life – Ka Tunu Ka Ora have partnered to offer educational workshops to secondary school students, giving them the opportunity to know more about food and nutrition.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands

Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.

Transport 20 Apr 2017

Mount Albert town centre upgrade begins

The long-awaited Mount Albert town centre upgrade has commenced.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

New manager helps arts centre keep its community focus

Mairangi Bay Arts Centre has appointed a new manager, Angela Suh, as the gallery takes steps towards a new strategic plan to help it keep serving the changing community.

Events

08 Nov 2025

Artist talk with Erika Holm, Ngaroma Riley, and Tarika Sabherwal

Join exhibiting artists Erika Holm, Ngaroma Riley, and Tarika Sabherwal in conversation with Kair...

08 Nov 2025

ArtPoint Art Trail

Explore a rich variety of art forms from ceramics and printmaking to dance, digital art, photogra...

08 Nov 2025

Curators in Conversation: Pop to Present

This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the curators about the artworks on display and h...

08 Nov 2025

Engine Bay Garden Welcome Day

Come along for a special Open Day with a Guest Speaker, a chance to explore, connect and see what...

08 Nov 2025

Have a Go Day

Bring along your friends and whānau for an opportunity to try out the different sports that Ōtāhu...

08 Nov 2025

Point Chevalier Library Grand Opening

Join us for the official opening of the new Point Chevalier Library on Saturday 8 November.

08 Nov 2025

Puppy Day Out

Come and meet some adorable puppies and learn about fostering and volunteering with Saving Hope!

08 Nov 2025

Summer Fair

With over 100 incredible stalls on the day you can shop for a multitude of handcrafted delights a...