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Food / Drink 15 Sep 2016

Fruit trees for Howick schools

Schools in the Howick Local Board area will be putting their green thumbs to the test for the sake of good health.

Community 15 Sep 2016

Marae zero waste initiative blossoms

A waste reduction programme is well on the way to creating centres of excellence in zero waste across Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Sports / Leisure 8 Sep 2016

WATCH: Cameron Leslie prepares for Paralympics at West Wave

Paralympic swimmer Cameron Leslie has been making the most of the training facilities at West Wave Pools and Leisure before heading to Rio in pursuit of a third gold medal.

Plans / Projects 8 Sep 2016

More people walking on K’ Road

A survey by Auckland Transport (AT) shows an increasing number of pedestrians using Karangahape Road.

Arts 7 Sep 2016

Kererū watches over Papakura treasures in new mural

The native kererū or wood pigeon proudly adorns the Papakura Art Gallery in a new mural by artists Charles and Janine Williams.

Libraries 7 Sep 2016

Loving Whangaparāoa Library’s new look

The recent upgrade at Whangaparāoa Library has got a big thumbs up from customers of all ages.

Development 6 Sep 2016

'Interesting exercise' to remove massive glass louvres

Sixty-four glass louvres have been removed from the southeastern corner of the Britomart Transport Centre Glasshouse.

Cycling 6 Sep 2016

New Māngere cycling and walking paths

Children from Nga Iwi Primary School were among the first to use new walking and cycling paths in Māngere.

Events

22 Jan 2026

Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making

The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.

22 Jan 2026

Litter hunt & DIY t-shirt bag

Join us for a litter hunt, recycling tips, and a hands-on DIY reusable bag workshop for kids.

22 Jan 2026

Young Writers Workshop

Learn how to flesh out the detail in your stories by using visual imagery and all of your senses.

22 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026

SpinPoi

Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

23 Jan 2026

The 7th Kids Japanese Festival

Enjoy back-to-back screenings of popular Japanese animation films, including Studio Ghibli’s “My...