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Youth / Rangatahi 15 Mar 2024

Environmental work gets a boost

Work to support the Papakura environment has received a cash boost.

Community 15 Mar 2024

What's for dinner? Franklin on a plate

Franklin's importance as the nation's foodbowl will be celebrated at a special event dinner on 8 April.

Community 15 Mar 2024

Celebrating Cultures ready to light up East Auckland

A fun and colorful multi-cultural festival, firing up East Auckland on Saturday 23 March.

Community 15 Mar 2024

AT urged to keep it simple

Complex engineered solutions may not be the way to solve simple traffic issues.

Community 15 Mar 2024

It started with a kiss...

A spot opposite Papakura Station has been rejected as a potential 'kiss and ride' drop-off point.

14 Mar 2024

Outlook bright for Waitākere Ranges Dark Sky project

Volunteers are now able to use equipment for light monitoring and help register a pre-application to Dark Sky International for the Waitākere Ranges to become an International Dark Sky Place, thanks to the support from Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Mar 2024

Apply for a grant from Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Community groups and organisations wanting to deliver projects and events have until 12 April to apply for funding.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

Events

17 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027

First Light: Australasia's largest public art lightwall returns

Australasia's largest public art lightwall will once again illuminate Auckland's waterfront.

01 Sep 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

eBook Group

Share your thoughts with others, get book recommendations, track your reading and vote on book cl...

29 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2029

Te Ripo o te Moana: Taonga Through Time

Bringing together taonga Māori from the Museum’s collection in an exhibition exploring the richne...

23 Aug 2026 - 01 Nov 2026

Group Show: The Crackling of the Sun

This exhibition moves through constellations and imaginaries, where time fractures, loops and ret...

23 Aug 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Ruth Ige: The Evocation of Worlds

An exhibition exploring identity, belonging and representations of Blackness.

23 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Dodgeball for all

These youth sessions are designed to introduce tamariki and rangatahi to the sport of dodgeball.

15 Aug 2026 - 14 Feb 2028

Our Ocean of Islands

A landmark exhibition bringing together Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices.

09 Aug 2026 - 13 Dec 2026

Restorative yoga

A slow, restorative, gentle yoga class suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.