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and aucklandlibraries.govt.nz will be launched this year to replace the current unsupported and outdated sites.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

Community 10 Apr 2017

Nixon and Gribblehirst Parks back in action

Albert-Eden Local Board parks Nixon (Kingsland) and Gribblehirst (Sandringham) and both open to the public again, after almost two years out of action.

Events93 Results

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...

04 Feb 2025 - 08 Apr 2025

Panel Carving

Learn about different types of wood and their qualities, Māori patterns and how to draw them and...

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.

05 Feb 2025 - 26 Mar 2025

Watercolour Wednesday

Kids will explore the wonderful world of watercolours through exciting and creative projects.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Acoustic guitar for adults

This process includes chords, scales, soloing, strumming, fingerpicking, composition, learning ne...

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Ceramics for all levels

Create a slab vase, a coiled bowl, a pressed mould piece and a pinch pot sculpture.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Sketch & play with watercolour

Learn how to make your colour sing.

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Wednesday acrylics

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the world of acrylics!