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Heritage 20 Sep 2016

Suffragists recognised

On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first nation in the world to grant women the right to vote. Yesterday in recognition, the lower section of Khartoum Place was renamed Te Hā o Hine Place.

14-24 year olds 20 Sep 2016

Watch: Tupu Youth Library goes digital

With a big collection of graphic novels and comics, TVs and a table tennis table, Tupu Youth Library is a place of fun and learning.

Community 20 Sep 2016

Community projects get a helping hand

Playgrounds, community halls and environmental projects will all benefit from the Rodney Local Board’s latest grant round.

Community 19 Sep 2016

Mount Albert’s new pedestrian link bridge is open

A number of local residents joined Mayor Len Brown and the Albert-Eden Local Board on Saturday to mark a special occasion – the opening of the Mount Albert pedestrian link bridge.

Community 19 Sep 2016

$144,000 boost for Hibiscus and Bays community projects

Grants have been approved to assist 36 community groups deliver local projects and events in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

Housing 15 Sep 2016

Latest update on the Three Kings quarry housing development

A proposed housing development on the site of the former Three Kings quarry by Fletcher Residential has been gaining media attention in recent weeks and has culminated in a community meeting.

Community 15 Sep 2016

Manu Tukutuku symbol of community empowerment

A new community facility in the Manurewa suburb of Randwick Park is a shining light of community empowerment at its best.

Plans / Projects 15 Sep 2016

Torbay Plaza is getting a facelift

Visitors to Torbay Plaza will soon be able to enjoy a safer, more pedestrian-friendly and attractive centre.

Events

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Babies and bubbles

Songs, movement, rhymes and bubbles for developing brains.

11 Feb 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Calling all brick builders! Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

04 Feb 2025 - 11 Mar 2025

Throw it down 2.0

This course will cover throwing lidded jars, bowls and vases.

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Ceramic sculpture

A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Create zone

Developing fine motor skills, critical thinking, creativity and grow friendships with like-minded...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Digital illustration & painting

Dive into essential colour theory and refine your inking techniques to bring your creative ideas...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Everybody can paint

The course looks at the basics, such as setting up, types of materials, painting styles, composit...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Panel Carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and...