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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.

Environment 20 Apr 2017

Flagship recycling centre in Waiuku set for major upgrade

Auckland’s first Community Recycling Centre is undergoing extensive renovations to renew the centre and expand the facilities.

Events

13 Dec 2025

From the Himalayas to You - Healing Breathing, Movement, and Singing Bowl Sound Therapy

Learn basic skills to calm and relax for a better day and better night’s sleep at this free sessi...

13 Dec 2025

Highwic Christmas Terrarium Making Workshop (Children’s Workshop)

Let your children's imaginations bloom as they build their very own Christmas terrarium, filled w...

13 Dec 2025

Korean tea ceremony

Join us for a traditional Korean tea ceremony performed by the Yemyong-Won Institute of Korean Tea.

13 Dec 2025

Local Potters’ Market

Come along for a relaxed morning supporting talented West Auckland potters and makers.

13 Dec 2025

Make a night light

You’ll learn how to shape fine metal wires into beautiful, intricate designs on a clear acrylic p...

13 Dec 2025

Meet The Artists & Friends featuring A Taste of Art Battle

Enjoy a diverse collection of emerging and established artists, sculptors and painters from the A...

13 Dec 2025

Nature Journaling - Let's look at grasses

This is an ideal activity to do with children and this could be the start of lifetime love of the...

13 Dec 2025

Sustainable sewing & repair sessions

Come along and book our sewing & repair sessions today!