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Conservation 19 Jun 2025

Seeing green – kākāriki conservation in Okiwi

Okiwi Community Ecology Project's hard mahi helps to protect the island's native bird populations.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

State of play to change in Devonport - Takapuna

The Devonport - Takapuna Local board now has a forward-thinking new plan in place to rethink how the community uses its parks, reserves, and public spaces with the newly adopted 2025 Devonport-Takapuna Play Plan.

Waste 18 Jun 2025

Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste

An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.

Heritage 18 Jun 2025

McNicol Homestead & Museum revived  

McNicol Homestead & Museum, a well-loved heritage site in Clevedon, has re-opened to the public following a major renewal project that began in 2024.  

Community 18 Jun 2025

Climate ready: Ōpaheke Park opens in Papakura

Papakura locals have a new passive park to enjoy thanks to Papakura Local Board, and it’s not just a greenspace for walking the dog or riding your bike.

Playgrounds 18 Jun 2025

Smarter investment in play: Why Manurewa need more data first  

Manurewa Local Board has adopted a new Play Plan to help bring more fun and connection into the neighbourhood.

Elections 18 Jun 2025

Where are all the candidates?

Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.

Community 18 Jun 2025

Hobsonville’s new park – Te Kori Scott Point opens to the public

The opening of Te Kori Scott Point is a landmark moment for the Hobsonville community.

Events

12 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Hā – Breathe │ Ngā Rangatahi Toa

HĀ—it is life, connection, and wairua. This rangatahi co-designed exhibition explores Hā as the u...

12 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Moemoeā │ Paige Nebbeling

In Māori tradition, moemoeā (dreams) are more than subconscious visions; they serve as prophecies...

12 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

TŪHONONGA: Co-Occupying Between Rangi And Papa by Matangireia Yates-Francis

Grounded in Māori knowledge and bridging Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā, it envisions a cohesive fu...

07 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Explore & Create at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Weave a tukutuku panel that says something about someone you love, yourself or your hopes for the...

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Matariki Festival 2025

Celebrate the Māori new year in Tāmaki Makaurau during Matariki Festival 2025.

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Pauline Yearbury: Life in Forms

An exhibition of works by Pauline Yearbury (1926–1977, Ngāpuhi), one of the first Māori artists t...

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Taurima

Taurima – the gorgeous, crochet-like neon artworks floating above Elliott Street – return in 2025...

07 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Whakanuia te reo Māori

You can spot the eye-catching neon art pieces lighting up Lorne Street outside the central Auckla...