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Parks / Outdoors 14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

14-24 year olds 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Mar 2024

The tale of ‘it’s only just birds’ one of 21 parks in Ōtara-Papatoetoe to receive Māori Names

Twenty-one parks in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area will receive Māori names, as part of Auckland Council’s commitment for te reo Māori to be seen, heard, spoken, and learnt.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Community 7 Mar 2024

New home found for valued service

Papakura Budgeting Service has secured a new home at the 'Old Courthouse' in Papakura.

14-24 year olds 7 Mar 2024

Franklin sports facilities under pressure

More sports but not more fields. Franklin Local Board is planning for the future as participation in sport continues to grow.

Environment 7 Mar 2024

How targeted rates have helped Aotea

Find out how two environment targeted rate have been put to good use on the motu.

Events

08 May 2024

Staying Safe: A Refresher Course for Older Drivers

This FREE classroom-based course designed by NZTA/Waka Kotahi will help you re-familiarise yourse...

08 May 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

Digital Skills Literacy Classes - Various

Join us for these classes on digital competency.

01 May 2024 - 19 Jun 2024

Craft Circle

Bring your own hand craft or have a go at a new project we provide.

01 May 2024 - 03 Jul 2024

Basic Computing Classes with Literacy Aotearoa

Join this friendly & focused computer class with a tutor.

29 Apr 2024 - 16 Dec 2024

Plunket Japanese Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Japanese-speaking families with your children 0 to 5.

15 Apr 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one-on-one tech support - Whangaparāoa

A workshop for seniors who would like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet.

02 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors Hubs free drop in sessions - Glenfield

Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...

27 Mar 2024 - 17 Jul 2024

Sci-fi at Stardome 2024

Sci-Fi at Stardome is back for 2024! Running from 27 March - 11 November Back by popular demand,...