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Environment 14 Dec 2022

A natural solution to weed control

A selection of local parks across Auckland were included in a three-month trial with Auckland Council maintenance contractors working to determine the value of vinegar as a natural, more environmentally friendly weed control option.

14-24 year olds 9 Dec 2022

Rangatahi sought to join Tuia project

Auckland's five southern local boards are offering rangatahi the chance to join the Tuia mentoring programme.

Community 9 Dec 2022

Celebrating 10 years of Kelston Community Hub

Locals gathered at the Kelston Community Hub in December to celebrate 10 years since the hub opened.

Community 8 Dec 2022

Papakura Marae to expand services

Papakura Marae has been granted landowner approval to expand on to Te Koiwi.

Parks / Outdoors 8 Dec 2022

Moire Park delivers more smiles

The smiles of excited children were a feature of a celebration to mark the opening of a new playground at Massey’s Moire Park.

Akl Paths 8 Dec 2022

10 parks to explore in Auckland's city centre

Did you know that there are ten parks or green spaces within one km of the Auckland Town Hall?

Community 7 Dec 2022

Rangatahi celebrated at the Whau Youth Awards

Sixteen remarkable rangatahi from Whau were recognised for their uplifting mahi at the recent Whau Youth Awards.

Plans / Projects 6 Dec 2022

Reimagining Tāmaki’s waterfront

Ōrākei Local Board has outlined the next steps for refreshing a popular area of Tāmaki Drive, in a bid to better cater for the increasing community use of the harbour.

Events

14 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023

Blankets for Dogs with Sharon

Join Sharon Dooney, our favourite Knitting lady, and add your special touch to this shared knitting project.

14 Apr 2023 - 27 May 2023

Dal Exhibition

In 'Dal', Jeong ventures beyond the traditional white moon jar technique, adding his own story to express the various emotions felt by one moon.

14 Apr 2023 - 27 May 2023

Low Carbon Luxe

The textile and clothing industry is one of the most impactful in the world.

07 Apr 2023 - 30 Jun 2023

Learn Chinese Language and Culture

Participants will learn the language and culture in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.

15 Apr 2023

50 Golden Years of Musicals

This concert spectacular will have you singing along and re-living many memories.

15 Apr 2023

April Saturday Gallery Club: Hand-formed Vessels

Children are invited to join us in the Homestead Galleries to make their own hand-formed vessels using airdry clay.

15 Apr 2023

Art & Craft session with S&A Happy Artist

Make something exciting with our Easter craft session.

15 Apr 2023

Artists’ Talk: Textiles and Climate Change

Listen to Christine, Bernadette and Barbara about the textile dimensions of climate change and the motivations, challenges and options we currently have to decarbonise the home.