Community

News2433 Results

Community 3 Nov 2017

Statement from Regional Facilities Auckland on fireworks display

Contrary to some reports today, Regional Facilities Auckland has given permission for a fireworks display in Western Springs Stadium.

Music 2 Nov 2017

Onto the stage and into the spotlight

Whip out your guitar, belt out that tune and rock those moves – Auckland has been designated a UNESCO Creative City of Music.

Community 1 Nov 2017

What I love about ... Waiuku

OurAuckland is sitting down with Aucklanders to find out what they love about where they live. In this interview, Tony Ogilvie tells us what makes Waiuku so special.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Corrections recognises recycling centre for offender rehab

MPHS, the trust that runs the Waitākere Community Recycling Centre, has been recognised by the Department of Corrections for its work in rehabilitating offenders.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Waitākere zero waste centre wows MP

“A great success within the local community,” is how Scott Simpson, Associate Minister for the Environment, has described Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre.

Environment 31 Oct 2017

Meet waste champion Anna Harrison

Anna from the Zero Waste Zone at Waitākere Transfer Station teaches people how to reduce waste in a fun, hands-on way.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Four easy ways you can reduce waste

Whether you want to save the planet or save money on rubbish disposal, reducing the amount of waste you produce is a worthwhile thing.

Community 31 Oct 2017

Feeling Rubbish helps sort rubbish by touch

Auckland’s branch of Blind Citizens NZ has launched a guide to help blind and vision impaired Aucklanders sort household rubbish by touch.

Events91 Results

01 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

He piko he taniwha

Kahurangiariki Smith’s whakapapa to Ngāti Rangiwewehi connects her to two taniwha, Pekehaua and H...

02 Feb 2024 - 02 Feb 2025

Kayak tours - Whau River

Experience the serenity of the Whau River as we paddle through one of Auckland's hidden treasures.

03 Feb 2025 - 24 Mar 2025

Acrylic adventures

Explore colour mixing, brush techniques and composition to create wonderful works of art.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Tai Chi with Te Manawa

If you are seeking low-impact exercise that doesn’t require jumping or costly equipment, Tai Chi...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Ceramic sculpture

A class for the more experienced practitioner who wants to hone skills and develop further.

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Create zone

Developing fine motor skills, critical thinking, creativity and grow friendships with like-minded...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Digital illustration & painting

Dive into essential colour theory and refine your inking techniques to bring your creative ideas...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Everybody can paint

The course looks at the basics, such as setting up, types of materials, painting styles, composit...