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Environment 29 Sep 2015

Protecting Waiheke’s marine environment

Waiheke Local Board engaged Colmar Brunton to help determine what the Waiheke community feels about the board’s aspirations toward the development of a network of marine protected areas connecting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

29 Sep 2015

Putting Pakuranga on the map

Howick Local Board has formally endorsed the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan, which presents the board’s aspirations for Pakuranga town centre.

Beaches 29 Sep 2015

Putting Piha on the radar

During the Second World War, Piha was the site of a radar station critical to New Zealand’s defence.

Arts 29 Sep 2015

Franklin Arts Festival celebrates 25 years

A signature event highlighting Franklin's creative talent with an exhibition from more than 180 established and emerging artists.

Environment 29 Sep 2015

Get your fix in Helensville

Recycling initiative helps Helensville residents repair their broken belongings and minimise waste.

Community 29 Sep 2015

Getting on with business

A six-week crime prevention trial funded by Henderson-Massey Local Board sees private security guards address anti-social behaviour, intimidation, loitering and recovering stolen goods.

Theatre / Performance 29 Sep 2015

Happy birthday Hawkins Theatre!

Theatre celebrates birthday with community open day including free family film screenings, drama workshops and tours of backstage and technical areas.

Heritage 29 Sep 2015

History on Pedestal Lane

Manurewa Local Board has commemorated a local connection to the Second World War by renaming the eastern section of Peguero Place ‘Pedestal Lane’.

Events

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

08 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

NZ Sculpture OnShore

Don’t miss the country’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition - NZ Sculpture OnShore!

08 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller

Visual Diary of an Astral Traveller reminds us that the mind is unhindered by human boundaries.

06 Nov 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Someone to watch over me

Louie Bretaña invites viewers to hear the call of the diwata and let them guide their journey thr...

05 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Embroidery Exhibition

This exhibition features the work of local embroiderers who are members of the Counties Embroider...

27 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join us for Rhymetime!

20 Oct 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Baby Sensory - Birth to 13 Months

Spark imagination, build confidence, and support your child’s physical, social, and emotional dev...

18 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Te-Kahu-O-Rangi by Te Taha Tū

This exhibition celebrates and acknowledges the community who have helped to prepare, dress and d...