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Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers
Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.
Embrace a beginner’s mindset and learn new skills for free
Acquiring new skills is a great workout for our brains, as it improves our well-being and often provides opportunities to connect with others.
Come smooch a pooch: new Pukekohe Dog Adoption Centre to open with love!
Pukekohe leads the pack with new dog adoption centre.
A tail-wagging Christmas: holiday tips for dog owners
Are you and your furry friend ready for Christmas mania?
Standing up for those with good taste
The Kitchen Project turns tasty ideas into businesses.
Southern boards make workshops open
Until now only business meetings have been open to the public, but the three most southern local boards in Auckland will now also open workshops.
Tūpuna Maunga Authority announces annual research scholarship opportunity
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is excited to announce that applications are open for its annual research scholarship of up to $10,000.
Beautification Trust has lengthy mahi recognised
The Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has been acknowledged for 23 years of service to Tāmaki Makaurau as it moves away from operating as a controlled-organisation of Auckland Council.
Student-led climate action initiative helps efforts to decarbonise Auckland schools
Wheels Wednesday is a winner at Meadowbank School!
Taste of Franklin food gala sells out
More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.
Farewell but not goodbye: a new chapter for Te Hononga Akoranga COMET
Auckland Council has farewelled one of its council-controlled organisations, Te Hononga Akoranga COMET, as it embarks on a new chapter as a standalone organisation.
Children learn how to build a solid future
Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!
Multilingual series of children’s books help build emergency resilience
Building resilience in children.
Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.
You can fix it. Try woodworking classes and nail those DIY jobs
Upskill and upcycle at free and low-cost woodworking classes run by Auckland-based social enterprise The ReCreators.
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate students working to protect their school and build connections
Students building connections between school and community environments
