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Environment 14 Sep 2023

Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution

Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.

Community 14 Sep 2023

Plant swap stall helps you dig Parnell Festival of Roses

Green fingered plant enthusiasts will have the opportunity to grow their own collections at this year’s Parnell Festival of Roses, thanks to a unique stall.

City Centre Waterfront 14 Sep 2023

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal    

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

Development 14 Sep 2023

Work programme supports Waiheke wairua

More than $11 million could be spent on community programmes and projects across the motu in the coming years thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

Community 13 Sep 2023

Big score for Upper Harbour facilities from council grants

More than $5 million has been awarded to two Upper Harbour facilities from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

Plans / Projects 13 Sep 2023

Board agreement delivers for Hibiscus and Bays

Improvements to facilities, services and environmental activities in Hibiscus and Bays are set to receive a $29 million injection thanks to the local board.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Community 13 Sep 2023

10 years of all the right ingredients for East Auckland families

Bellyful East Auckland celebrates 10 years of nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering free meals to whānau, with babies or young children, who need support.

Events

07 Oct 2023

AKL Heritage Festival 2023: Re-enactment: 130 years of women’s suffrage

This event will be educational for the whole family, with suffrage-inspired speeches being delive...

07 Oct 2023

Heritage Art Mart

Come along to browse a wide range of stalls selling original artisan wares, artworks, trinkets, g...

07 Oct 2023

How to Write Your Memoir, Life Story or History with Charlotte Squires

Tākaka-based writer Charotte will join us via Zoom to present a free workshop where you can learn...

07 Oct 2023

Let's Make a Mural Art Therapy Workshop

Create a mural inspired by mental health themes explored in Abhi Chinniah's exhibition No.13 usin...

07 Oct 2023

Meetings and Misunderstandings

Giuseppe Gallina presents an illustrated talk on Italian World War II brides and the life of Ital...

07 Oct 2023

Soft Stone Sculpture Workshop

Join tutor Alasdair Scott in soft stone sculpting!

07 Oct 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Wet Plate Portrait Sessions (Auckland Heritage Festival)

The wet plate collodion process is a 19th-century method of development that predates film photog...

07 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023

Heritage Tour & High Tea at Pah Homestead (Auckland Heritage Festival)

Our popular Heritage Tour & High Tea event for the Auckland Heritage Festival