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16 Jun 2016

Game-changing study of Manukau Harbour

Manukau Harbour’s ecological health will be put under a scientifically-backed microscope for the first time in a complex hydrodynamic study commissioned by council-controlled organisation Watercare.

Community 16 Jun 2016

Sounds of hope from homeless

An Auckland band has helped bring life-changing outcomes for its homeless members.

Environment 14 Jun 2016

Mauri o te Moana Award winners announced

Three environmental leaders with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of the Manukau Harbour are recipients of the first Mauri o to Moana Awards.

Community 2 Jun 2016

Riding bringing smiles to faces

Learn how a community grant has helped one organisation improve community well being.

Development 2 Jun 2016

A suitably skewed solution

Ever wondered why 135 Albert Street is at such an odd angle to the road?

Community 1 Jun 2016

Ōrākei awards recognise the good sorts

The Ōrākei Local Board is seeking nominations for its Community Volunteer Recognition Awards 2016.

Community 31 May 2016

New Zealand’s role in the Battle of Jutland remembered

More than eight and a half thousand men lost their lives in just thirty six hours in the largest naval battle of the Great War.

Transport 30 May 2016

Metering signals at Pigeon Mountain Road in Half Moon Bay

The Howick Local Board and Auckland Transport (AT) will soon install metering signals on Pigeon Mountain Road in Half Moon Bay.

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22 Dec 2025 - 26 Jan 2026

School Holidays at Leys Institute Little Library

A fun-filled programme of creative, hands-on library activities for tamariki and whānau.

27 Jan 2026

Wandering through Waitangi

Come to our fun session to learn insider tips and tricks on visiting Waitangi and plan your next...

27 Jan 2026 - 17 Mar 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.

27 Jan 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Shared Reading Group

Join us as we explore a short story and a poem together, pausing for discussion over a cup of tea.

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

21 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026

Wāhi Kōrero

Come and join us at Rānui Library to learn and practise Te Reo Māori through kēmu (games) an...

07 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Good friends group

Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday morning for our friendly Good Friends Group.

28 Jan 2026 - 18 Mar 2026

Life Drawing 101

Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...