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Community 1 Apr 2025

Exploring local Howick Enviroschools

Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and staff.

Community 31 Mar 2025

Reading Warrior, empowering minds, inspiring young publishers

Reading Warrior is igniting a passion for reading and publishers in young people, offering uplifting stories from Aotearoa NZ and the Pacific, and encouraging them to become storytellers themselves.

Planting 31 Mar 2025

Grant funding nurtures native nursery

Find out how grants helped Motu Community Nursery.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Estuary Art and Ecology Awards 2025

Experience the 19th Estuary Art and Ecology Awards, Aotearoa's only contemporary art prize, at UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture Centre in Howick, from 5 July to 31 August 2025.

Community 28 Mar 2025

TOP Squad leads the way for Ōtara-Papatoetoe youth

Outstanding young leaders from Ōtara-Papatoetoe have been honoured at an award ceremony, celebrating their contributions to local decision-making and community initiatives.

Community 28 Mar 2025

Pukekohe park gifted dual Māori name

Kennelley Park has been gifted the dual name of Te Ara Poouri, marked with a special ceremony to recognise the significance of the name.   

Community 28 Mar 2025

Grants strengthen community efforts

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is ready to support even more community-driven projects. If you’re a local group, provider, or organisation with a great project or initiative, now is the time to apply!

Council news 26 Mar 2025

Funding boost for the Auckland arts

Twenty-two arts organisations will receive Auckland Council funding to deliver events and activities across Tāmaki Makaurau, in the latest round of Regional Arts and Culture grants for 2023/2024.

Events249 Results

13 Dec 2025

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park

Bring a picnic or find delicious food and drinks at the Coke Food Fest, enjoy the exciting firewo...

13 Dec 2025

Downtown Christmas Market

Celebrate the magic of the season at the Downtown Christmas Market.

13 Dec 2025

From the Himalayas to You - Healing Breathing, Movement, and Singing Bowl Sound Therapy

Learn basic skills to calm and relax for a better day and better night’s sleep at this free sessi...

13 Dec 2025

Highwic Christmas Terrarium Making Workshop (Children’s Workshop)

Let your children's imaginations bloom as they build their very own Christmas terrarium, filled w...

13 Dec 2025

Korean tea ceremony

Join us for a traditional Korean tea ceremony performed by the Yemyong-Won Institute of Korean Tea.

13 Dec 2025

Local Potters’ Market

Come along for a relaxed morning supporting talented West Auckland potters and makers.

13 Dec 2025

Make a night light

You’ll learn how to shape fine metal wires into beautiful, intricate designs on a clear acrylic p...

13 Dec 2025

Meet The Artists & Friends featuring A Taste of Art Battle

Enjoy a diverse collection of emerging and established artists, sculptors and painters from the A...