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Community 24 Feb 2016

Mayoral fund to help Pacific neighbours after Cyclone Winston

Mayor Len Brown has expressed his condolences to the people of Fiji and Tonga in the wake of Cyclone Winston and has activated the Mayoral Fund for the Pacific on the advice of the fund’s advisory committee.

Community 23 Feb 2016

Council publishes preliminary zoning maps

On 17 December the council published maps of its preliminary position on zoning across Auckland for statutory hearings on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Community 19 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Horticulture with Hugo

Auckland Zoo's Manager of Horticulture, Hugo, is passionate about plants! Not only do he and his team make the Zoo look beautiful - they’re also working to conserve many rare and threatened plant species.

Community 18 Feb 2016

Cash boost to NZ Hockey gets kids moving

Auckland Council has awarded a Regional Sports and Recreation Grant to Hockey New Zealand, providing a $40,000 boost to its development programme.

Sports / Leisure 15 Feb 2016

Young athletes get funding boost

A Regional Sports and Recreation Grant of $208,000 has been awarded to the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams (FYFOD) Foundation.

Community 12 Feb 2016

Zoo Tales: Excellent ectotherms

In this week's Zoo Tales, we meet some of the Zoo's ectotherms.

Community 11 Feb 2016

Auckland's Civil Defence plan attracts global kudos

Auckland Council is seeking feedback on its draft Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Plan. But the draft has already attracted feedback from a world leader in planning for major emergencies, Allan Bonner.

Community 11 Feb 2016

A day of going by bike

Alistair Young was one of hundreds of people across Auckland who cycled on their commute on 10 February as part of the nationwide Go By Bike Day.

Events223 Results

17 Feb 2025 - 12 May 2025

Poi Making Workshop

A fortnightly 7-lesson workshop to learn how to make and use a poi, and all the history behind it.

01 Apr 2025

Climate change and alternative economics

Ruth Irwin explores what drives economic growth and opens discussion about what a relaxed economy...

01 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025

Rainbow Machine at Corban Estate Arts Centre

Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre!

04 Mar 2025 - 02 Dec 2025

Korean Book Chat

Discuss the books you have been reading lately with a group of like-minded readers and discover n...

04 Feb 2025 - 03 Jun 2025

Witheford Regeneration with Kaipātiki Project

We need your help to regenerate and protect parts of this amazing reserve.

01 Jan 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

02 Apr 2025

Worry dolls

Create your very own worry dolls at Highland Park Library and enjoy a restful night’s sleep.

02 Apr 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

ASB Polyfest 2025

Celebrating 50 years of Polyfest history, this much-loved community event for all ages returns to...