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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

08 Aug 2026

Leather bound journal workshop

Create your own beautiful leather-bound journal to keep or gift, in this one-day hands-on workshop.

08 Aug 2026

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed

Join bestselling authors Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed in conversation with author and c...

08 Aug 2026

Teen writing workshop - Boggle your brain: Sally Sutton

Never get stuck for an idea again! In this interactive workshop, you will literally pick ideas ou...

08 Aug 2026

The Bays Kids Market

A fun, community event celebrating the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of local kids.

08 Aug 2026

Winter Sheep Clay Workshop

Tamariki aged 8-12 will learn fun sculpting techniques and use eco-friendly air-dry clay to make...

08 Aug 2026 - 26 Sep 2026

Handmade spell candles

In this course you’ll be taken through the steps to create your own taper candles, tuned to your...

05 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2026

Family History Month drop-in sessions

Hibiscus Coast Genealogy Group are here to help guide you to discover your family history. 

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Dec 2026

One cup, one thousand stories

Join these hands-on sessions to immerse in the experience and along the way, gain a deeper unders...