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Community 17 Jun 2024

New role for board in emergency preparedness

The better prepared we are for emergency events the better, especially for communities out west.

Community 17 Jun 2024

Whau Pasifika Festival set to amaze and delight once more

The Whau Pasifika Festival is set to light up West Auckland once again with vibrant culture, music and unity from 6-13 July 2024.

Auckland's Future In Progress 17 Jun 2024

An Auckland for everyone with authentic and inviting city centre spaces

Check out the top 10 ways to experience this epic downtown space, now with its own storytelling hub

Community 17 Jun 2024

Best foot forward for Rock Daisy Crescent Reserve playground

One small step for man, one giant leap for an old and worn-out playground stuck between a rock and a hard place, which Māngere locals are invited to help breathe new life into.

Akl Paths 14 Jun 2024

A short walk away from the harbour, you'll discover 10 leafy green spaces

We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks

Environment 13 Jun 2024

Doubling down on the environment in Ōrākei

Both the Moth Plant Prizegiving and the Enviro Forum took place in May, educating and celebrating local environmentalists .

Community 13 Jun 2024

Booming business district in Onehunga

An additional 500+ local businesses in Onehunga have recently joined the Business Improvement District programme to enhance the local economy and attract new businesses and customers.

Community 13 Jun 2024

Uxbridge Arts & Culture centre, more than meets the eye

Getting louder! Many visitors know Uxbridge arts centre for one thing and are amazed to learn of the other things the centre offers - a great experience is waiting for everyone.

Events

24 Aug 2024

Getting the best from Ancestry Family History Library Edition

This free 1-hour workshop presented by NZ Society of Genealogists is designed to introduce one of...

24 Aug 2024

Kūmara Tāpapa with Kelly Francis, Whenua Warrior

Learn how to grow kūmara from tipu, and how to save kūmara for seed. Hear about the the ways Māor...

24 Aug 2024

Mixing Media Workshop with Rachael Burke

This fun, relaxed and engaging one day workshop takes you on a dynamic and playful journey into t...

24 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024

Portraiture in Reverse

Learn how to curate independent elements and cohesive colour schemes while developing brushwork t...

18 May 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

Death Cafe

Death Café is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help peopl...

25 Aug 2024

Elegant orchids botanical art workshop

In this workshop, you will learn how to observe and draw exotic orchids from the Wintergardens pl...

25 Aug 2024

Teens Writing Workshop | Eileen Merriman

In this one-hour session, you will learn how to create characters and how to write from different...

27 Aug 2024

Learn Basic Sign Language

Join us for an engaging workshop on learning the basics of NZSL, one of the official languages of...