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Pest Free 31 Mar 2025

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand

Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.

Planting 31 Mar 2025

Grant funding nurtures native nursery

Find out how grants helped Motu Community Nursery.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025

Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.

Community 28 Mar 2025

TOP Squad leads the way for Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth

Outstanding young leaders from Ōtara-Papatoetoe have been honoured at an award ceremony, celebrating their contributions to local decision-making and community initiatives.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Community 28 Mar 2025

Grants strengthen community efforts

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is ready to support even more community-driven projects. If you’re a local group, provider, or organisation with a great project or initiative, now is the time to apply!

Community 26 Mar 2025

Shaping Clevedon community hub

Clevedon is evolving, and there is an opportunity to upgrade and make better use of the Clevedon Community Hall.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Understand sustainable living: the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival arrives in April

A three-week celebration of sustainable living gets underway from April 7, with a number of free and engaging events to attend.

Events

07 Mar 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Weed Bin Weekends

Get rid of them at your local community weed bin.

07 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

LGBT+ Craft Club

Build community, and work on your projects in a safe, welcoming and inclusive space!

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to help people make the most of thei...

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Takapuna

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

14 Feb 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

Hibiscus Coast Writers

Join a friendly community of local writers for inspiration, discussion, and support.

31 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

After the undercurrents

This exhibition brings together the artwork of Gordon Bennett and Emily Karaka, two senior painte...

13 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026

Breeze Sailing

A journey on Breeze is an exciting, energetic on-water experience and passengers are encouraged t...

13 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

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