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Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Community 15 Mar 2024

Celebrating Cultures ready to light up East Auckland

A fun and colorful multi-cultural festival, firing up East Auckland on Saturday 23 March.

Community 15 Mar 2024

AT urged to keep it simple

Complex engineered solutions may not be the way to solve simple traffic issues.

Community 15 Mar 2024

It started with a kiss...

A spot opposite Papakura Station has been rejected as a potential 'kiss and ride' drop-off point.

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.

Events

11 Apr 2024 - 20 May 2024

'Weathering the Storm' free workshop

Learn how to navigate the uncertainty of disaster recovery, support children and others through e...

21 May 2024

How to Prepare for an Emergency!

Come along to this critical talk by Auckland Emergency Management and find out what you can do to...

21 May 2024

Time is not Toxic

Experienced breathwork coach Jefferson Chapple presents the third of three inspiring free talks.

21 May 2024 - 25 May 2024

Brendon Green - Some of its Parts

This is comedy that goes beyond mere entertainment, inviting audiences on a journey of self-disco...

21 May 2024 - 25 May 2024

New Show, Who Dis?

Join me, The Awkward Indian Guy Act, for my 'New Show'.

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

22 May 2024

Immigration Policy Workshop and Q&A

We will discuss the latest immigration policies and answer all your immigration questions.

23 May 2024

Community Dinner | Africa Month 2024

Come join us for a delightful evening celebrating Africa Month 2024 at the Ellen Melville Centre!