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Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Community 15 Mar 2024

Celebrating Cultures ready to light up East Auckland

A fun and colorful multi-cultural festival, firing up East Auckland on Saturday 23 March.

Community 15 Mar 2024

AT urged to keep it simple

Complex engineered solutions may not be the way to solve simple traffic issues.

Community 15 Mar 2024

It started with a kiss...

A spot opposite Papakura Station has been rejected as a potential 'kiss and ride' drop-off point.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

14-24 year olds 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2024

The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names

Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.

Events

07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

07 Apr 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Chess Club

Chess Club for all ages, bring your friends & family and have a game in the library.

03 Mar 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori conversation group

A friendly, supportive get together for all levels to learn, practice, enjoy & improve te reo.

02 Dec 2024

John Bishop – Back At It

John Bishop is bringing his all new comedy show.

02 Dec 2024

Preserving & Preparing for Waste Free Christmas Celebrations

Come along and get handy tips and creative recipes to reduce food waste over Christmas.

02 Dec 2024

Preserving Family Stories: A Legacy for Future Generations

Attendees will gain insight into effective storytelling methods, the ethical considerations of bi...

05 Feb 2024 - 02 Dec 2024

Monthly Knitting & Crochet Group

Meet new people, make new friends while working on your current project over a chat and free tea...

03 Dec 2024

Stay Safe This Summer: Essential Water Safety Tips

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your water safety skills and awareness.