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Community 30 Jan 2024

Mural celebrates Sunnynook community a year after floods

A celebratory new public mural at the Woolworths Sunnynook in Wairau Valley has now been completed to commemorate the floods that devastated the area in early 2023.

Beaches 26 Jan 2024

Cool tips to protect your feet from burning on hot sand

Remember to tread carefully at West Auckland beaches this summer.

Plans / Projects 24 Jan 2024

Ōrewa Community Centre work on track

Essential works to strengthen the Ōrewa Community Centre and replace the roof are in full swing.

Environment 24 Jan 2024

Eco-hub not taken for granted

OME have created a community eco-hub thanks to nearly $14,000 of local board grants.

Safety 24 Jan 2024

Hot tips for summer safety

How you can help keep your neighbourhood safe this summer.

Community 23 Jan 2024

StreetFest is off to the park!

StreetFest is moving to March and Central Park, where it will become ParkFest.

Community 17 Jan 2024

Howick's grants make for a nice change!

Howick Local Board has made grants to local groups.

Community 17 Jan 2024

Papakura backs grade separation

Papakura Local Board has called for grade separation at level crossings around Takaanini.

Events

30 May 2026 - 01 Jun 2026

Open Studios Waiheke

A vibrant event featuring over 50 artists across 30 participating studios and galleries.

30 May 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

Drawing from life

Discover the skill of observing and capturing real life subjects.

30 May 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

Open social sewing session

A relaxed and supportive environment where you can build confidence and have fun.

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Knit a pair of beautiful lace mitts

Learn some new skills and stitch combinations to knit a pair of lace mitts. 

30 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

The Golden Triangle: 3 Artists

An exhibition featuring work from Abigail Aroha Jensen, Nadia Marychurch and Robyn Stewart.

30 May 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Tūpuna Maunga community planting days

Join our team for a day of native planting on a tūpuna maunga (ancestral mountain).

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Nov 2026

Book Chat - Pt Chevalier Library

Bring your latest book to share with a community of fellow readers!

31 May 2026

Pump up the fun

Join us for an afternoon celebrating bikes and community!