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Community 24 Mar 2025

The Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is here from April

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

Community 24 Mar 2025

Celebrating Culture Pop-Up in Howick

The Howick Local Board invites you to dive into a world of creativity and culture at the Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Ormiston Town Centre, from 15 to 30 March.

Transport 24 Mar 2025

New roundabout to support growth

A new single-lane roundabout is being built on State highway 22 on Paerata Road between Pukekohe and Paerata Rise.

Community 24 Mar 2025

You can go your own way with Wayfynders

There are many ways of connecting with our youth – but what better way to engage with our rangatahi than by having youth directly do this themselves.

Community 24 Mar 2025

Who’s the Moth to Beat?

Howick are you ready for another outstanding year for the Pest Free Howick Ward (PFHW) Moth Plant Pod Competition 2025...but, things are a little different this year!

Community 24 Mar 2025

A cultural movement

The people, the culture – showcasing everything that makes our Southside shine.

Environment 24 Mar 2025

Nominations open: Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manurewa Community Volunteer Awards, which showcase the work of individuals and organisations that serve their community.  

Have your say 21 Mar 2025

Annual Plan: How West Auckland Local Boards are shaping your community

Out west, the Henderson-Massey, Waitākere Ranges and Whau Local Boards are shaping plans that will influence everything from community services to environmental initiatives.

Events

19 Apr 2026

Climate-Resistant Gardening

Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate.

19 Apr 2026

LIVE Day: Farming

Come along to attend the live day at Farming.

19 Apr 2026

Make your own microgreen tray!

Join Sarah Williams at Takapuna Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own mi...

19 Apr 2026

Morningside Mixtape

We’re taking over Morningside’s McDonald Street for a free youth-focused multi-stage festival, sp...

19 Apr 2026

Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026

Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the...

19 Apr 2026

Seed Bomb Workshop

Join us at Rānui Library for a fun, hands on Seed Bomb Workshop as part of EcoFest.

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...

19 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026

Make-a-Fish Badge

Create your own ocean-inspired badge using fishy stamps or inky fingerprints to design a colourfu...