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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

19 Aug 2026

Watercolour painting workshop

Create a night landscape, featuring elements such as the moon, night sky, and atmospheric light.

20 Aug 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Mātātā Ensemble in Performance

Dynamic Triptych The Mātātā Ensemble return with a bold and beautifully balanced programme that c...

20 Aug 2026

Spoken word: Rangatahi writing workshop

Unleash your inner wordsmith at our exciting Spoken Word Workshop for ages 12+.

20 Aug 2026

The Blood Says Otherwise: Ruben Miller

Join Ruben Miller, a forensic scientist turned author who spent 22 years working at crime scenes...

20 Aug 2026 - 21 Aug 2026

Autaia

Bringing together nearly 1000 tauira from 10 groups across Tāmaki Makaurau and Waikato for two ni...

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

21 Aug 2026

Creating a resilient community garden

Join Jiarong Hu for a co-design workshop that examines how we can make urban community gardens mo...

24 Jul 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

No Limits Netball

This event is designed for individuals aged 5+ with disabilities. All abilities welcome.