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Taste of Franklin food gala sells out
More than 100 guests joined the Kitchen Project’s Kai Franklin Chef's Table dinner.
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.
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.
Young leaders show the way in fight to enhance the health of Manukau Harbour
Young people are taking a hands-on role in preserving the Manukau Harbour.
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
Engage all five senses with activities to soothe the soul
Let your five senses take you on an adventure to discover the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Where to for Manukau Harbour shorelines?
Public input is sought into Shoreline Adaptation Plans that will inform the management of large sections of coastline along the Manukau Harbour for the next 100 years.
Young environmental leaders step up
Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.
Holiday break fun with Auckland Council
If you’re wondering what to do to keep the family busy and entertained, we’ve got you covered. Auckland Council has a raft of holidays activities catering to a range of ages.
Botanic Gardens become a classroom
Hundreds of children have taken part in Eye on Nature learning sessions.
Stay safe around fireworks
Stay safe and look after your pets around Guy Fawkes this year.
Manurewa kapa haka group to travel to Italy
A group of young Manurewa residents have been awarded local board funding to help them travel to Italy for a cultural festival.
