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Kids / Family 17 Aug 2016

ITM 500 Auckland volunteers win again

For the second year running, volunteers working on the ITM 500 Auckland V8 Supercars race have scooped the ‘Best Volunteer Group’ award at the annual V8 Supercars awards.

Sports / Leisure 17 Aug 2016

Auckland Council Pools and Leisure helps Paralympic swimmer

Training for free at Auckland Council Pools and Leisure facilities has helped Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi claim a last-minute call-up to Rio.

Walkways 16 Aug 2016

SkyPath partnership gets green light from Auckland Council

Auckland Council's governing body has given the green light to look at a public-private partnership model to fund SkyPath

Plans / Projects 15 Aug 2016

Green light for Albany projects

Following consideration of 534 local submissions to the annual plan, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is carrying out a variety of initiatives that will have direct community benefits.

Cultural 15 Aug 2016

Surprises from the depths of St James

It wasn’t as salubrious a part of Auckland as it is today; it would have been pretty rough

Parks / Outdoors 12 Aug 2016

Recognising environmental champions of the west

Show your appreciation for a group or individual volunteering in the Waitākere Ranges.

Community 10 Aug 2016

Volcanic-themed skate park for New Windsor

Construction of the skate park in Valonia Reserve will start at the end of the month.

Sports / Leisure 5 Aug 2016

West Wave supports Olympic diver Elizabeth Cui

Early morning starts at West Wave Pools and Leisure Centre didn’t deter Olympic diver Elizabeth Cui from following her dream.

Events

18 May 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Death Cafe

Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

25 Aug 2024

Elegant orchids botanical art workshop

In this workshop, you will learn how to observe and draw exotic orchids from the Wintergardens pl...

25 Aug 2024

Teens Writing Workshop | Eileen Merriman

In this one-hour session, you will learn how to create characters and how to write from different...

27 Aug 2024

Learn Basic Sign Language

Join us for an engaging workshop on learning the basics of NZSL, one of the official languages of...

28 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.

28 Aug 2024

Sketching through ‘Kia Ora Whaea’ and ‘Kāinga’

Spend the morning exploring these captivating exhibitions and sketching what you see.

28 Aug 2024

Spoken Word: Rangatahi Writing Workshop

Unleash your inner wordsmith at our exciting Spoken Word Workshop for 11 to 18-year-olds.

29 Aug 2024 - 26 Sep 2024

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