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Cultural 13 Oct 2017

Art brokers bringing Franklin creatives together

An arts brokering initiative has been opening up opportunities for Franklin artists.

12 Oct 2017

Strong earnings and a more sustainable future

Ports of Auckland continues to make significant economic and social contributions to Auckland.

Environment 12 Oct 2017

Butterflies flutter by at Blockhouse Bay

Following an agreement with Whau Local Board, the Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust will establish a butterfly garden in Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve.

Arts 12 Oct 2017

Art projects win design awards

Two art projects supported by Auckland Council and Waitematā Local Board have won prizes at the national Best Design Awards.

Community 11 Oct 2017

Have your say on Meola Reef Reserve

Providing a 10-20 year vision for the area, the draft plan takes into consideration the current values and uses of the reserve and proposes how to improve them.

Environment 11 Oct 2017

Hunua Ranges bursting with baby kōkako

Auckland Council’s biggest ever pest control operation has chalked up a major victory for the endangered kōkako, with dozens of new chicks hatching in the Hunua Ranges this summer.

11 Oct 2017

Coatesville community leads the way

Coatesville Settlers Hall is the first hall in Rodney to be managed and operated by the community.

Educational 11 Oct 2017

WWI gallery opening at Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland Museum has opened a captivating new gallery sharing NZ’s experiences of World War One.

Events

10 Aug 2024

Sunnyvale Stream Planting

Nau mai, haere mai. Join us for a planting at this gem of a backyard stream in Sunnyvale, and sta...

10 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Nokshi Kotha Workshop

Master basic katha stitches and apply them to a design inspired by a personal object.

10 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Word-Up Wānanga

Develop your creative practice, creative writing, and performance skills.

10 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024

Kaukapakapa River Workshop series

These workshops offer practical insights into the natural behaviours of waterways.

10 Aug 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Kāinga

This exhibition explores the connection between Cook Island Māori and te reo Māori cultures, draw...

10 Aug 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Kia Ora Whaea

This exhibition will explore maternal mental health from a Māori perspective.

19 Jul 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Starry Storytime at Stardome

These are fun and relaxed parent and baby sessions where we will be reading Flit the Fantail and...

28 May 2024 - 17 Aug 2024

Planting Days 2024 with Kaipātiki Project

Join us as we expand and strengthen our local reserves with more native plants this year.