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Community 20 Jan 2016

Helpful heroes for the Howick Information Service

Who you gonna visit if you're looking for help out east?

Sports / Leisure 20 Jan 2016

Grant revitalises kaupapa-Māori sports

A regional sports and recreation grant has been awarded to Sport Waitakere for its He Oranga Poutama ki Tāmaki Makaurau programme.

Community 20 Jan 2016

Peaceful sanctuary for babies at Waikumete

Families of departed newborn and stillborn babies recently attended the blessing of a new children's sanctuary at Waikumete Cemetery.

Educational 20 Jan 2016

Auckland Zoo welcomes rare red panda cubs

Auckland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two Nepalese red panda cubs

Beaches 20 Jan 2016

Takapuna's laneway to development

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Chair Joseph Bergin says the board has a clear message from the community about the revitalisation of the Takapuna town centre: “Just get on and do it.”

Environment 19 Jan 2016

New recycling drop-off points for Franklin

Auckland Council has finalised arrangements for two new recycling drop-off points for Franklin residents, open for business this month.

Environment 19 Jan 2016

Rare parakeet chicks hatch at Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo’s orange-fronted parakeet pair have hatched five little chicks and they're growing up fast.

Community 19 Jan 2016

New tenants for Devonport Wharf

A group of local technology entrepreneurs will be occupying the south end offices of Devonport Wharf.

Events

05 Apr 2025

Mastering microgreens: Grow your own workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

05 Apr 2025

Walk & talk wetlands

Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore...

05 Apr 2025

Watercolour travel journalling

Learn easy-going techniques that cover the basics of drawing, watercolouring and journaling.

05 Apr 2025

World of waacking battles - Express your culture

Celebrate and elevate Waacking - a vibrant dance form with deep roots in LGBTQIA+ and POC communi...

05 Apr 2025 - 06 Apr 2025

Go Green Expo

New Zealand’s Largest Sustainable Lifestyle Show.

05 Apr 2025 - 07 May 2025

Harvest & feast: Microgreens & salad growing workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

05 Apr 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Living tai chi

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and well-being.

06 Apr 2025

Music in Parks Presents Music at CultureFest

This will be the final event of the season and a huge day of great music and amazing food trucks...