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14 May 2024

Build a safer Glen Eden together

The Glen Eden Community patrol is once again operational, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

Community 13 May 2024

Nominate a community hero in Devonport-Takapuna!

Nominate a community hero as nominations open for the Devonport-Takapuna Community Volunteer Awards 2024

Beaches 10 May 2024

Forum backs Coastguard appeal

A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Community 10 May 2024

Wardens help keep babies safe

Keeping babies safe is child's play to Papakura Marae Māori Wardens.

Community 10 May 2024

New recipe for Temple kitchen

Cooking for thousands requires a big kitchen.

Community 7 May 2024

Practice what you peach! The regeneration of Te Puhinui

Puhinui Domain will be apple-solutely peachy as the community band together for the upcoming Puhinui Community Orchard Planting Day.

City Centre Waterfront 7 May 2024

Midtown erupts into song this May for New Zealand Music Month

New Zealand Music Month is spilling into the streets, squares and laneways of Tāmaki Makaurau this autumn.

Community 6 May 2024

Board grants help at local level

Over $30,000 was allocated to community groups in the Waiheke Local Board’s April grants round.

Events

25 Feb 2026

Author Talk with Gina Cole

Join us in a special author talk with Gina Cole, winner of the 2017 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...

25 Feb 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Death Cafe - Remuera

It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

28 Jan 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Board Games for Adults

Every 4th Wednesday of the month, sit down, relax and enjoy a range of board games at Highland Pa...

26 Feb 2026

Caring for Pā Harakeke

Join Charmaine Bailie and the team for a four-session series focused on caring for pā harakeke.

26 Feb 2026

Celebrating 35 years of writing with Pride

Come to Remuera Library to hear NZ author Douglas Lloyd Jenkins discuss his writing projects past...

26 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Abilitopia + White Noise

A bold, disability-led double-bill of dance-theatre that's ready to make some noise.

26 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival

Experience four unforgettable days filled with colour, culture and connection.