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Community 5 Apr 2016

Opinion: Time to explore different housing models

Kate Healy, Chief Operating Officer at Ngati Whatua Orakei Whai Rawa Limited, shares her thoughts on Auckland's housing challenges.

Community 1 Apr 2016

Zoo Tales: A flamboyance of flamingos

Long necks, ankles halfway up their legs, pink plumage and noisy squawks - watch to find out why zoo keeper Sarah loves everything about our flock of flamingos!

Community 31 Mar 2016

Breathing new life into Wairau Valley

A project by Auckland Council’s stormwater department to create a wetland area near Croftfield Lane in Wairau Valley is well underway.

Community 30 Mar 2016

Skye’s vision for Auckland

New-York based Kiwi and Global Street Cities Designer Skye Duncan was recently in Auckland headlining Auckland Conversations for her presentation on Changing Streets to Change the World.

Community 29 Mar 2016

Future looks bright for Mascot Ave

Works have commenced on a community trail and improvements to Mascot Avenue.

Community 24 Mar 2016

New footpaths for old Papatoetoe town centre 

Old Papatoetoe town centre is getting new footpaths and trees, along with upgraded street lighting on St George Street.

Community 21 Mar 2016

Universal Design: what is it and how can it help us?

OurAuckland sits down with Claire Wilson, Auckland Design Office’s Principal Specialist, to find out more about universal design

Community 21 Mar 2016

Adopt a Spot to be graffiti free

Neighbourhoods work with the council to keep their areas clean and graffiti free.

Events236 Results

20 Oct 2024

AI Teen Teen Talks Series - Waste Classification System - AI’s Role in a Green Future for NZ

This series of free monthly talks is given by local Year 6-12 students on a range of topics they...

20 Oct 2024

Friends of Arataki Kids Day!

Save the date for our annual Friends of Arataki Kids day!

17 Aug 2024 - 17 Nov 2024

Lake House: Dark Arts Tour and Ghost Hunt

Enjoy art, hospitality, and complimentary refreshments, including wine, beer, non-alcoholic bever...

19 May 2024 - 20 Oct 2024

Death Café

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

28 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Shared Reading Group

Join us to enjoy a short story & poem read aloud with a cup of tea.

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.

22 Feb 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Leys Institute Library Bookchat

Come along to chat about books you've enjoyed and discover your next favourite read.

01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Kumeu Book Club

We have a creative relationship with the books we read, meaning no two people read a book in the...