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Community 17 May 2024

Four community-based organisations receive share of $120,000

Congratulations to Glen Innes Family Centre, Te Papapa Sports Club, Pukepuke 'o Tonga and Dolphin Theatre for their successful applications to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Strategic Partnerships Grant.

Community 17 May 2024

Decision on Howick War Memorial Hall provides clarity for the community

Howick War Memorial Hall is to operate as an official venue for hire managed through the Auckland Council venue booking system, Howick Local Board has agreed.

Climate action 17 May 2024

Local Eco Festival plants skills and grows solutions

More than 1,000 people attended Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival, packed with 160+ events and workshops focused on environmental sustainability and ecology.

Community 16 May 2024

Next step for Northcote’s new community hub

The concept design for an impressive new multi-purpose community hub for Northcote, and an upgraded Puāwai Cadness Reserve has been approved

Community 16 May 2024

School's traffic concerns raised with MP

Concerns for children's safety around Ardmore School have been raised with Papakura MP Judith Collins.

Community 15 May 2024

Winter plantings to expand native forest cover

Remarkable works have begun in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area, aiming to boost the natural forest cover.

Community 15 May 2024

Funding goes to a range of projects on the motu

Thirteen successful grant applicants have been allocated funding at Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board's April business meeting.

Community 15 May 2024

Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job

Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.

Events

03 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

W_acking for all

Learn the roots of Punking, move with joy, and celebrate Pride in a fun, safe, and inclusive spac...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Hibiscus and Bays Art Studio Trail 2026

Come down to Estuary Arts to view the range of artists on the trail and plan your trip.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

The annual student and tutor showcase

View a range of media from oils, acrylics and watercolour to drawing, ceramics, sculpture and mix...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Voices of hope - Behind the smile

This audiovisual exhibition showcases the diversity of the human experience, and explores the dep...

03 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

Behind the wheel

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...

03 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

Future Potters Club

Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club!

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...