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Community 21 Oct 2015

Spend a day in Warkworth

Just a 45-minute drive from central Auckland, the Warkworth region is the perfect destination for a day trip.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Papakura volunteers celebrated

Volunteers and various community groups were officially congratulated and celebrated at the Papakura Local Board Volunteer Awards ceremony, held recently at Hawkins Theatre.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Nelson Street cycleway heralds sustainable transport future

The Nelson Street cycleway is set to become a must-see Auckland attraction for people to walk and cycle across when it opens later this year.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Good sign for Centennial Park

A bright new sign now welcomes people to the start of the nature trail in Centennial Park, Mairangi Bay.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Growing healthy communities in Howick

School children in Howick will be enjoying freshly picked fruit for many years to come, thanks to Howick Local Board’s Healthy Howick Fruit Trees in Schools programme.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Helping west Auckland's homeless

Homelessness is a pressing issue in west Auckland.

Environment 21 Oct 2015

Improving safety for Bryde's whales

Ports of Auckland’s efforts to make the shipping industry safer for the local Bryde’s whale population have had encouraging results.

Community 21 Oct 2015

Dropped fees a victory for sports clubs

Orākei Local Board has helped achieve a victory for central Auckland sports clubs by getting sports field fees waived.

Events

22 Jul 2023

Community Hāngī Picnic

Bring the whole whānau along, purchase one of our hāngī dinner plates or B.Y.O night-picnic nibbles to enjoy together around the embers.

22 Jul 2023

Marama Matariki Pounamu

In this one-day workshop, Maha will introduce participants to new skill sets.

22 Jul 2023 - 05 Aug 2023

East Coast Bays Writers Saturday Workshops

Come along for a writers workshop if you have interest in memoir, short fiction and poetry.

04 Jul 2023 - 14 Dec 2023

Book Club - Kumeū Library

Join our book club to open up a world of discovery.

27 Apr 2023 - 29 Sep 2023

Historic Auckland Waterfront Walking Tour

The 75-minute walk will begin at the museum reception and then meander around the neighbouring streets and wharves.

01 Aug 2023 - 14 Sep 2023

Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

This is a chance for primary and intermediate-aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series in a version tailored especially for them!

05 Aug 2023

Go Media Tough Guy and Gal Challenge

New Zealand’s original mud run series; if you want to get dirty and have a lot of fun, then these unique off-road running events are for you.

11 Aug 2023 - 26 Aug 2023

Things That Matter

Adapted from Dr. David Galler’s best-selling memoir, Things That Matter is a love letter to resilience, our healthcare system, its patients, and the essential workers who treat...