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Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

14-24 year olds 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Events

22 Mar 2025

Art Activation: Sobremesa - Over the Table

The time seated at the table will be used to talk about the food of different cultures, the diffe...

22 Mar 2025

C'mon Hobby: Let's celebrate

Let's share and enjoy the many cultures that bring our neighbourhood to life.

22 Mar 2025

Community kai recipe book project

Celebrate food and culture—your recipe could be a meaningful part of this project!

22 Mar 2025

Dancing in parks

Come and have a boogie out in nature at Tahaki Reserve - Mount Eden.

22 Mar 2025

Dragon bonsai day 2025

The event includes live demonstrations, interactive workshops for all skill levels, and enlighten...

22 Mar 2025

Dumpling Workshop

Discover the delights of Chinese cuisine & learn how to make delicious vegetarian dumplings.

22 Mar 2025

Everybody eats in Te Komititanga

Come and be part of something special - because food is better when shared.

22 Mar 2025

Food truck summer series: Aickin Reserve

Experience the best of street food at Aickin Reserve.