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Community 27 Jan 2016

Pavilion opens with song and dance

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, local iwi and residents opened a new pavilion at James Watson Park with a dawn blessing and neighbourhood fun day.

Community 27 Jan 2016

Award for community stalwart

Howick Local Board presented the overall Rotary Club of Botany East Tāmaki Citizen of the Year Award to community stalwart Hans Wang.

Arts 26 Jan 2016

On the passing of Barry Brickell

Auckland Council pays tribute to renowned potter, artist, environmentalist and craftsman Barry Brickell whose work features in many public collections, including the council’s.

Environment 22 Jan 2016

Tau fly found in Manurewa

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investigating a find of a single Tau fly in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of Manurewa.

Community 20 Jan 2016

Helpful heroes for the Howick Information Service

Who you gonna visit if you're looking for help out east?

Sports / Leisure 20 Jan 2016

Grant revitalises kaupapa-Māori sports

A regional sports and recreation grant has been awarded to Sport Waitakere for its He Oranga Poutama ki Tāmaki Makaurau programme.

Community 20 Jan 2016

Peaceful sanctuary for babies at Waikumete

Families of departed newborn and stillborn babies recently attended the blessing of a new children's sanctuary at Waikumete Cemetery.

Events

12 Apr 2025

Te Aka Kōtuia: Plant Division Workshop - EcoFest

Join us for this hands-on workshop at Maungawhau Nursery where we will cover propagation by plant...

13 Apr 2025

Tāmaki’s urban food futures

Participants will be taken on a journey through the roots of our food system crisis to the possib...

13 Apr 2025

The Donn of Tiki

A film about Donn Beach, also known as Don the Beachcomber, creator of the Tiki bar.

13 Apr 2025

Weave your own kono

Learn appropriate tikanga when harvesting and weaving harakeke.

14 Apr 2025

Creative talks 2025

David joins us in talking about the hidden treasure of the Devonport Museum and his life as a his...

14 Apr 2025 - 17 Apr 2025

Easter egg scavenger hunt

Find the clues and celebrate Easter with a sweet treat.

15 Apr 2025

Easter rabbit craft

Craft a magical Easter bunny to go with your Easter festivities.

16 Apr 2025

Creative kids: Make your own bath bombs

This will be a fun, hands-on workshop and a chance to work with a natural skincare professional.