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Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Environment 6 Jul 2016

Service changes in Auckland's northwest

If you live in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, Waitakere or North Shore – or know someone who does – what do you need to know?

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Watch: kids explain recycling changes

Shiny new recycling bins will be gracing properties in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Waitākere from 1 July as changes to recycling collections take effect.

Community 29 Jun 2016

Culture and community supported by grant

One family fun day received a boost from community grant funding. Apply for a grant to support your own community initiative, project or event.

Community 27 Jun 2016

Video showcases Manurewa's homegrown stars

An Olympic gold medallist, the head of one of New Zealand’s biggest companies, a television newsreader and a neighbourhood bakery are among ‘stars’ of a new video celebrating the south Auckland community of Manurewa.

Environment 24 Jun 2016

Helensville couple NZ's top farmers

Richard and Dianne Kidd of Helensville were announced the winners of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards at the 2016 National Sustainability Showcase.

Beaches 22 Jun 2016

Greenlight for Ōrewa seawall design

Auckland Council is going to seek consent to build a permanent seawall at the northern end of Ōrewa Beach.

Heritage 20 Jun 2016

Walkway through Papakura’s history

Images of Papakura’s past will be a feature of a new covered walkway connecting the town centre and train station.

Events

10 Jan 2026

Music In Parks Milford Beach - Electro

CHAII and Bridges electrify Milford beach with a free pop-electronic night.

10 Jan 2026 - 03 Apr 2026

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy

Unlock the mysteries of your past!

10 Jan 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Dragon Beats

Drum, dance, and celebrate with vibrant music and rhythm activities.

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

11 Jan 2026

Elvis in the Park

Bring your chair, suntan lotion, water, hat and whatever else you need to be comfortable.

12 Jan 2026

Clay Art Workshop

Bring your favourite dragon characters to life in a fun, hands-on session perfect for young artists.

12 Jan 2026

Kids craft: summer seaside paper plate

Join us for a kids craft,, cheerful seaside scenes on paper plates this summer!

12 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2026

Summer Holidays at Panmure Library

Dive into a summer of creativity, coding, characters and community fun at Panmure Library—packed...