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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.

Community 8 Mar 2024

There will be no MOTH-ING around in this competition

Enthusiastic students in the Howick Local Board area can compete in the boards annual Moth Plant Pod Competition and help to protect and restore the natural environment.

Community 7 Mar 2024

New home found for valued service

Papakura Budgeting Service has secured a new home at the 'Old Courthouse' in Papakura.

Events

16 Jun 2024

Tango Evolution - Music & Dance: Sunday Concert Series

Emotions and special magical feelings occur when two dancers join together with musicians to expe...

16 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Hunua Ranges Regional Park Planting Day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

16 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024

Mutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park Planting Day

Join rangers and volunteers for a fun exciting day out on our regional parks.

17 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2024

Dawn & Dusk

Hear about two lovers walk through a high, bright night.

20 Jun 2024

Embracing Te Rākau

Spend an afternoon learning a simple te rākau routine.

22 Jun 2024

Love and Remix your Leftovers Workshop - Waiuku Library

Learn new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge and pantr...

23 Jun 2024

Matariki Planting Day

Join us as we plant trees at at Tawa Esplanade and afterward stay to share some kai.

27 Jun 2024

Embracing Poi

Come along to spend an afternoon creating poi using upcycled materials.