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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

11 May 2024

Free Meditation Workshop

We will teach you how to meditate the right way and detoxify yourselves daily by Sahaja Yoga Medi...

11 May 2024

Free Software on the Hibiscus Coast

Come join us for a free afternoon tea on the sunny Hibiscus Coast and meet others interested in a...

11 May 2024

Living for Today, Planning for Tomorrow

This workshop will feature a presentation about what advance care planning, and a chance for you...

11 May 2024

Mother’s Day Concert @ Glenfield Library

Come and celebrate this Mother’s Day with us at Glenfield Library. 

11 May 2024

Music For Our Mothers

The annual concert by North Shore Brass celebrating Mothers this year features a world champion.

11 May 2024

Music in the Library: Auckland Youth Symphonic Band

Drop in with your friends & whanau for a relaxing morning of music at Avondale Library.

11 May 2024

Preloved Rummage - Auckland Mama Market

Join us for our Preloved Rummage to shop good quality preloved items for babies and kids to 12 ye...

11 May 2024

Tiny Rave

Ignite your little one's love for music at Tiny Rave, the ultimate dance party for kids!