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Parks / Outdoors 1 Apr 2025

Waiuku Trail & Reserves back on track  

Storm remediation work at the existing Waiuku Trail at the north of Tamakae and at Lady Jane Franklin Botanical Reserve has now been completed, helping to prevent future stormwater damage.  

Pest Free 31 Mar 2025

Giving our biodiversity a helping hand

Thousands of pests have been removed thanks to an organisation which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards.

Planting 31 Mar 2025

Grant funding nurtures native nursery

Find out how grants helped Motu Community Nursery.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025

Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.

Community 28 Mar 2025

TOP Squad leads the way for Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth

Outstanding young leaders from Ōtara-Papatoetoe have been honoured at an award ceremony, celebrating their contributions to local decision-making and community initiatives.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Community 28 Mar 2025

Grants strengthen community efforts

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is ready to support even more community-driven projects. If you’re a local group, provider, or organisation with a great project or initiative, now is the time to apply!

Community 26 Mar 2025

Shaping Clevedon community hub

Clevedon is evolving, and there is an opportunity to upgrade and make better use of the Clevedon Community Hall.

Events

05 Sep 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Singing Workshop

Learn and brush up essential singing techniques and improve your sound, both as a chorister and a...

06 Sep 2026

Learn to draw elegant orchids

You’ll explore simple yet powerful nature journaling prompts and learn accessible techniques for...

06 Sep 2026

North Shore Marathon

Come along and join North Shore's best running event!

07 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Flute & Strings

Principal Flute Melanie Lançon has put together a delicious programme of works that show the virt...

15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Māori Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

16 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Mā...

19 Sep 2026

Trio Korimato

Three internationally renowned musicians look forward to bringing their music to life as the Kori...

20 Sep 2026

Rhythm and Repose

Vincent brings to the podium his broad experience with top New Zealand ensembles including NZSO,...