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Arts 20 Apr 2017

Maker movement putting power in young people’s hands

Creative champions and technology have come together in an initiative called Makerhood, helping people rediscover the art of making and encouraging people to tinker, fix and make stuff rather than consume it.

Arts 20 Apr 2017

New manager helps arts centre keep its community focus

Mairangi Bay Arts Centre has appointed a new manager, Angela Suh, as the gallery takes steps towards a new strategic plan to help it keep serving the changing community.

Plans / Projects 20 Apr 2017

Māori design helping us experience Auckland as Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland Design Office's Phil Wihongi explains that by championing Māori design practice, Auckland Council is demonstrating its commitment to the Māori communities of Auckland and Te Titriti o Waitangi.

Community 18 Apr 2017

Bharatiya Mandir eyes up zero-waste future

One of Auckland’s largest Hindu temples has embarked on a zero-waste journey and hopes to influence its community of thousands in the process.

Community 14 Apr 2017

Great North Road through New Lynn now open

New Lynn is now accessible via Great North Road, which has been partially re-opened.

Community 12 Apr 2017

New council websites launching from May

New websites for aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and aucklandlibraries.govt.nz will be launched this year to replace the current unsupported and outdated sites.

Community 12 Apr 2017

Advisory panels return for a new term

Auckland Council’s demographic advisory panels began a new three-year term this week, ensuring the views of Aucklanders spanning generations, cultures, ethnicities and abilities continue to be represented in council decisions.

Community 10 Apr 2017

Help these harvesters make the most of windfall

A charity that picks and distributes fresh fruit and preserves to food banks is on the hunt for volunteers.

Events216 Results

18 Aug 2024

Kai and Kōrero with SPiCE

Sandringham, we want you!

18 Aug 2024

St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra present Franz Meets Wolfgang with pianist Sylvia Jiang

Acclaimed New Zealand pianist returns to Auckland to perform with the St Matthew's Chamber Orches...

19 May 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Death Café

Join us for coffee, cake and open conversations about death and dying.

19 Aug 2024

Heal Yourself with Māori Medicine

Join Kendra Barr for an enlightening exploration of traditional Māori healing remedies, also know...

20 Aug 2024

How you can recycle right

Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.

20 Feb 2024 - 17 Dec 2024

Social Knitting Club | Leys Institute Little Library

Whether you're a crochet novice or master knitter, if you want to meet other like-minded crafty f...

21 Aug 2024

Autaia

Join us as we showcase the vibrancy and creativity of rangatahi in a one-night Haka theatre show.

15 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one on one tech support - Greenhithe

Seniors can learn to connect with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...