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Community 15 May 2024

Winter plantings to expand native forest cover

Remarkable works have begun in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area, aiming to boost the natural forest cover.

Community 15 May 2024

Funding goes to a range of projects on the motu

Thirteen successful grant applicants have been allocated funding at Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board's April business meeting.

Community 15 May 2024

Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job

Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.

14 May 2024

Build a safer Glen Eden together

The Glen Eden Community patrol is once again operational, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

Community 13 May 2024

Nominate a community hero in Devonport-Takapuna!

Nominate a community hero as nominations open for the Devonport-Takapuna Community Volunteer Awards 2024

Beaches 10 May 2024

Forum backs Coastguard appeal

A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Community 10 May 2024

Wardens help keep babies safe

Keeping babies safe is child's play to Papakura Marae Māori Wardens.

Community 10 May 2024

New recipe for Temple kitchen

Cooking for thousands requires a big kitchen.

Events

13 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026

The Kōrero Corner

Takapuna Library warmly invites you to a space that supports your te reo Māori journey.

01 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026

The Lightship

In a time marked by cost-of-living pressures and mental health concerns, The Lightship offers an...

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail

The Climate Action Trail at Auckland’s Botanic Gardens is the perfect adventure!

20 Apr 2024 - 07 Jun 2026

Taimoana | Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a...

05 Apr 2026

Body as stamp: Carving name through Chinese martial arts

Drawing from martial arts movements and principles, participants investigate how gestures can car...

05 Apr 2026

Easter Extravaganza 2026

The Howick Historical Village Easter Extravaganza is BACK for 2026!

05 Apr 2026

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Families are invited to enjoy a free Easter Scavenger Hunt at Myers Park this Easter Sunday, host...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Kōrero Mai te reo Māori weekly Conversation Group

Come join our weekly Te reo Māori conversation group. A friendly, supportive get together for all...