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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

09 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2024

Free English Class for PR and NZ citizens - Beginner Level

Join us and participate in our free bilingual class, where you can learn English for free.

17 Jul 2023 - 02 Sep 2024

Parahia Te Kākano o Te Reo

Practice Te Reo Māori in a fun, casual and friendly environment.

30 Apr 2024

Quiet Hour at Stardome

Stardome's quiet hour offers a low-sensory environment tailored to accommodate individuals with a...

30 Apr 2024 - 28 May 2024

Read to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

30 Apr 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Ellen Melville Centre Baby Coffee Group

A place to connect, create new friendships, and share & learn from each other’s experiences on yo...

13 Apr 2024 - 11 May 2024

The Great Piratical Rumbustification

Join our young hero, Oliver Terrapin, as he opens up the doors of his oblivious parents’ home for...

05 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024

Composting Workshop

Reduce your waste and turn your organic matter into fertiliser using simple composting systems su...

02 Apr 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors Free Tech Help - East Coast Bays

Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...