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Environment 20 Jun 2016

Whitebait not as you know it - A rare find in Piha Stream

Giant Kōkopu were found during a survey organised by scientists from Auckland Council’s Biodiversity Team, NIWA and Auckland Zoo. Short jawed kokopu, another species with just a handful of populations in Auckland, were discovered in a neighbouring...

16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Community 2 Jun 2016

Riding bringing smiles to faces

Learn how a community grant has helped one organisation improve community well being.

Development 2 Jun 2016

A suitably skewed solution

Ever wondered why 135 Albert Street is at such an odd angle to the road?

Community 1 Jun 2016

Ōrākei awards recognise the good sorts

The Ōrākei Local Board is seeking nominations for its Community Volunteer Recognition Awards 2016.

Community 31 May 2016

New Zealand’s role in the Battle of Jutland remembered

More than eight and a half thousand men lost their lives in just thirty six hours in the largest naval battle of the Great War.

Events

13 Aug 2026

Be Brave: The life of a Pacific correspondent - Barbara Dreaver

Join award-winning journalist and author Barbara Dreaver as she shares stories from her memoir, B...

13 Aug 2026

Create a one-page comic: Ant Sang

Join author, graphic artist and designer Ant Sang for a workshop where participants will learn to...

13 Aug 2026

Sheku Plays Elgar

The sensational British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is one of the biggest stars of the moment, his...

13 Aug 2026

Taking the DNA journey

Learn how to build your family tree.

13 Aug 2026

Writing workshop: Gavin Strawhan

Join us for a writing workshop facilitated by award-winning author and scriptwriter Gavin Strawhan.

09 Jul 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Oh no! Public poetry nights

Come to write. Come to listen. Come to find your voice.

22 Jan 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Scrabble Club

Come along, meet others and play a good game!

14 Aug 2026

Waiuku Genealogy

Every name has a story - come discover yours.