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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

05 Feb 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Te Manawa Book Club

Join us every month to discuss the pukapuka | books we've loved (and maybe not so loved)!

08 May 2026 - 09 May 2026

Wizard of Oz | Live in Concert

Join Dorothy and her friends on this fantastical quest to find the Wizard.

09 May 2026

Cyanotype Workshop

Experiment with exposure, shadow, and UV light to create your own unique print using natural mate...

09 May 2026

NZTrio: Dreamscape

Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds where memory and imagination converge.

09 May 2026

Rowandale Reserve playspace opening

Bring your crew for a fun-filled day with characters, a DJ, ice creams, sausage sizzles, giant bu...

09 May 2026 - 10 May 2026

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

A weekend to enjoy art in Auckland’s Upper Harbour.

14 Feb 2026 - 09 May 2026

Art Series in Chinese

Designed for art lovers, newcomers, and curious minds alike, these sessions offer insight into ho...

09 Feb 2026 - 22 Jun 2026

Let's Talk: Kids' Book Club

Come along and see where your next book can take you!