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Heritage 11 Jul 2016

Seeking new stories of the old west

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is seeking original research for a new heritage conference focused on West Auckland’s history, called New Stories of the Old West.

Environment 11 Jul 2016

Apply now for Howick ecology award

Schools with students with a passion for their local environment are invited to be nominated for this year’s Ros Nicholson Award for Native ecology.

Development 8 Jul 2016

Papatoetoe mall gets major upgrade

A major upgrade of a main-street mall in Old Papatoetoe will get underway soon.

Arts 8 Jul 2016

Māori Language Week goes POP

POPPING and piquing public interest on Queens Wharf to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

Environment 6 Jul 2016

Service changes in Auckland's northwest

If you live in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, Waitakere or North Shore – or know someone who does – what do you need to know?

Environment 5 Jul 2016

Watch: kids explain recycling changes

Shiny new recycling bins will be gracing properties in Rodney, Hibiscus Coast, North Shore and Waitākere from 1 July as changes to recycling collections take effect.

Community 29 Jun 2016

Culture and community supported by grant

One family fun day received a boost from community grant funding. Apply for a grant to support your own community initiative, project or event.

Community 27 Jun 2016

Video showcases Manurewa's homegrown stars

An Olympic gold medallist, the head of one of New Zealand’s biggest companies, a television newsreader and a neighbourhood bakery are among ‘stars’ of a new video celebrating the south Auckland community of Manurewa.

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13 May 2025 - 29 Jul 2025

English - Mandarin Conversation Group

Informal English conversation group designed for Mandarin speakers.

29 Apr 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

Adult Learning | Observational Life-drawing

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29 Apr 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

Evening Yoga and Art Immersion

This after-work class offer a unique opportunity to stretch, balance and unwind in a serene setti...

29 Apr 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

Portrait Drawing 101

By the end, you will be able to capture portraits with confidence, speed and efficiency.

29 Apr 2025 - 24 Jun 2025

Drop-in Print Studio

Come along and work independently in our printmaking studio.

29 Apr 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Wā Pēpē: Babytime at Warkworth Library

Connect with other parents and bring your little one along for an active movement session with so...

18 Mar 2025 - 29 Jul 2025

Nursery volunteer team get-together

It's an amazing place to learn about biodiversity, with over 90 species of native plants being ca...

11 Mar 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Plunket Russian Playgroup

Come along and connect with other Russian speaking families with children 0 to 5.