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From the Author's mouth
Engage in discussions over tea and coffee, in a welcoming space for everyone to join.
Life Drawing 101
Learn how to convey a sense of gesture to give flow and life to the figure and structure to give...
Portrait Drawing 101
Learn how to see the head in shapes and planes for doing portrait paintings and drawings.
SpinPoi
Learn to twirl and flow with colourful poi in a fun, beginner-friendly session.
Silent Disco
Dance, move, and enjoy music in a unique headphone-powered party.
Pop Up Play
Jump into fun, interactive activities popping up around your community.
Wild Streets Festival of Play
Celebrate play, creativity, and movement in your local streets.
News2605 Results
The Landing: local stories find a timeless home
At Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre, The Landing beautifully demonstrated how local stories could be transformed into living taonga: portraits and voices that captured the richness of the community’s lived experiences.
Your community, your opportunities, backed by Kaipātiki Local Board
Through local community house programmes, supported by Kaipātiki Local Board investment, beach Haven resident Karl Nebbeling found connection, new skills and a new direction close to home.
Out with the old, in with the woohoo!
From Monday 9 February 2026, work will begin on upgrading the playground, with completion expected in 4–6 weeks (weather permitting), thanks to funding from the Howick Local Board.
Standing proud, in colours of the rainbow
In the countdown to Auckland Pride Festival, Auckland Council’s Director of Community Rachel Kelleher outlines why it’s important to stand with our rainbow communities in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Dropping in like its hot: new flow bowl construction underway
Get ready to drop into some gnarly moves at Onehunga Bay Reserve when the new flow bowl drops in April.
5 top things to do in Upper Harbour
Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.
Waiheke board supports community and environmental projects in latest grant round
The Waiheke Local Board has allocated funding to a range of local and environmental projects through its Local and Environmental Grant Round, supporting initiatives that benefit the island’s community and environment.
Howick Library temporary closure and pop-up service
Howick Library and the adjacent Fencible Lounge will close for a major renewal from February, with temporary services in place to keep the community connected while improvements are made.