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Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Engaged communities at the heart of Waiheke

World-renowned activist Jim Diers recently visited Waiheke Island.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Oct 2015

Council Cadets get to know Waitematā Local Board

Did you know that Auckland Council runs a cadet programme?

Heritage 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council's very own Lara Croft

Meet Laura... specialist archaeologist in the council's Heritage Team. This 24-year-old is an activist of sorts.

Events

15 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Monster movies workshop

Make your own Monster mask and movie! Lights, action, camera!

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

18 Apr 2026

WilderFest

Set in the heart of Waiheke, this immersive festival brings together local community groups, inte...

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...

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

05 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Sign Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

02 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week Storytime

A  great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.