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Community 12 Jul 2023

Howick Local Board Volunteer Recognition 2023 winners

More than 80 volunteers were honoured for their efforts at the Howick Volunteer Recognition 2023 ceremony.

14-24 year olds 12 Jul 2023

Franklin radio buffs help crack Morse code

Morse code...no bother with the help of Franklin Amateur Radio Club members.

Conservation 11 Jul 2023

Mana whenua guidance key to reptile surveillance

Ecologists go hunting for reptiles!

14-24 year olds 10 Jul 2023

More people out and about in Papakura

More people are making use of Papakura Local Board facilities.

Climate action 7 Jul 2023

Roskill Bike Kitchen upcycled, offering more on the menu

The new look-and-feel Mount Roskill Bike Hub is operating 15 hours, three days a week with more staff, tools, work and storage space

14-24 year olds 7 Jul 2023

Santa gets go-ahead for Papakura visit

Papakura local Board had made a number of community grants, including one for a bloke who wears red and has a big white beard.

Arts 7 Jul 2023

Auckland Council reveals new public art installations

Auckland Council unveils the first production of artwork funded from Auckland Council’s Public Art Regional budget since 2020.

Events

30 Mar 2025

East Auckland Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon™ 2025

Let’s get our Kiwi kids outside and active.

05 Apr 2025

Harvest & Feast: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home.

12 Apr 2025

Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in...

17 May 2025

Waste Free Kitchen: Being Creative with Leftovers

Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.