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Emergency Recovery 20 Aug 2024

Piha: Marawhara Stream sediment disposal

Work to clear the Marawhara Stream culvert area is underway.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Timeless urban oasis in the heart of Māngere

Hidden down a winding driveway, the Old School Teaching Gardens in Māngere bloom into a three-acre dreamland, a lush urban oasis making a significant impact.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Twice as Nice

Ōtara Rugby League Football Club Incorporated, better known as Ōtara Scorpions, and popular Kolmar Charitable Trust in Papatoetoe, have scored big, with three years of funding support.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Local Alcohol Policy helps safety in our communities

The community of Ōtara-Papatoetoe are celebrating the new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), which promises to raise a fresh wave of hope and helping efforts to curb the flood of cheap alcohol.

Community 20 Aug 2024

Sports grants support local participation

Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton welcomes council funding being put in place for Bruce Pulman Park.

Waste 20 Aug 2024

Zero-waste Waiōrea turns one

Since opening in August 2023, the centre has diverted more than 110 tonnes of materials from landfill, hosted nearly 50 events with more than 1000 visitors.

Community 16 Aug 2024

Legacy in the stars

The stars aligned with the celebration of the Māori new year at the unveiling of the Matariki Legacy project at Mission Heights in Flatbush.

Cleaning up our environment 16 Aug 2024

Wairaki Stream sheds 50 tonnes

Lynfield Beach Cove Reserve is now open to the public - one month sooner than anticipated.

Events

05 Oct 2024

Beautiful Botanical Books

Learn how quickly the capital became a port for a thriving southern Pacific trade.

05 Oct 2024

Diwali at Wesley 2024

Enjoy complimentary food, entertaining performances, creative activities, and various stalls to e...

05 Oct 2024

Dogs and Ferrets An Interactive Workshop and Presentation

Scripts and a well-stocked props box will ensure those at the workshop can let loose their inner...

05 Oct 2024

Epsom Library's Generations Celebration

Join us for a fun-filled day at Epsom Library as we celebrate International Day of Older Persons!

05 Oct 2024

Exploring Sacred Spaces: St John The Evangelist

The Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC) hosts this event which includes a guided tour through the...

05 Oct 2024

Exploring the King of Tonga’s Trees at Atalanga

The tour is led by Penny Cliffin, a former Senior Lecturer in the Department of Landscape Archite...

05 Oct 2024

Five Generations of Courageous Corban Women

Enjoy a Lebanese inspired afternoon tea while fourth generation Corban, Sharon Alexander provides...

05 Oct 2024

Heritage Orchard Family Fun Day

Learn how to protect these special resources and be inspired to grow our own food.