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Community 24 Nov 2023

Ethnic communities enjoy sense of belonging

A forum has allowed ethnic community members to speak about what it's like to make Howick home.

14-24 year olds 23 Nov 2023

Papakura students get help to chase dreams

Grants to 18 Papakura rangatahi will help them pursue their studies.

14-24 year olds 21 Nov 2023

Franklin rugby club eyes top prize

Beachlands Maraetai Rugby Club might not be the biggest, but it might well be the best!

Environment 20 Nov 2023

Ecology Festival – from pests to marine projects

The inaugural Aotea Ecology Festival in November 2023 was a success

Community 16 Nov 2023

$55,000+ injected into Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community

A total of 24 groups will receive funds for costs such as venue hire, administrative expenses, tools and equipment for activities and events supporting the community.

Community 16 Nov 2023

$47,000 awarded to Albert-Eden community

More than $175,000 of funding requests were made to the Albert-Eden Local Board, with a total $47,100 awarded to eligible projects that align with the board’s objectives and priorities.

Libraries 16 Nov 2023

New hours for Mt Roskill Library

The new schedule reduces opening times by two hours – closing half an hour earlier on Mondays and Fridays, and an hour earlier on Thursdays. 

Community 15 Nov 2023

May Road School makes a splash for Te Auaunga Awa / Oakley Creek

A new mural was unveiled last week at Freeland Reserve to celebrate the vital work students have undertaken to improve the environment.

Events233 Results

03 Oct 2025 - 03 Apr 2026

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays

Come for a delicious dinner, enjoy great music, and soak in the lively atmosphere—a fantastic nig...

07 Feb 2026

Topsy Turvy Town

Grab your passports and join us for a day full of playful topsy turvy activities.

09 Feb 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Maths with Means

Come along to Maths with Means, a FREE friendly drop-in for those who want to boost their maths s...

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

14 Feb 2026

Love Where You Live

Join other locals for some free family-friendly fun in the heart of Northcote.

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Apr 2026

Stream Care Day

Join us in caring for our precious waterways through hands-on ecological action.

18 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Botanical Art Classes

The heritage gardens at Highwic offer a vivid tapestry of seasonal colour as inspiration – from t...

21 Feb 2026

Boulevard Arts Fiesta

A quintessential beach side fiesta featuring entertainment, food trucks and more.