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Environment 17 Oct 2023

By-law helps Waiheke birds take flight

Waiheke’s birdlife will be flying high this summer following the un-leashing of a plan to create a bird friendly beach zone thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

Environment news 17 Oct 2023

Blackgate project is a new, greener way forward

Some of us have money in the bank - Glasgow Contractors has concrete, sandbags made from leftover FIFA Women’s World Cup, materials, sugar cane pegs and a host of other carbon-saving initiatives.

Youth / Rangatahi 17 Oct 2023

Franklin looks for way to ensure youth heard

Franklin Local Board has committed funding to ensuring rangatahi have input into decision-making.

Community 17 Oct 2023

65 years of Carols at the Kings

This year’s milestone event is expected to bring back nostalgic traditions with candlelight, jazz and of course harmonious vocals of the local choir, among plenty of other fun activities.

Community 16 Oct 2023

Children learn how to build a solid future

Pakuranga Heights students have swapped the classroom for the garden, although they've had to build them first!

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Oct 2023

Schools cultural festival is coming!

Albert-Eden's number one event is returning Saturday 25 November.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Oct 2023

Finding ways to include a youth voice

Allowing youth to be part of decision-making is a Franklin Local Board focus.

Waste 12 Oct 2023

Food scraps service for Manukau begins

From mid-October, Manukau residents can start using Auckland Council’s rukenga kai (food scraps) collections service.

Events

28 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

Ceramic Critters

Get creative with clay in this hands-on ceramics class designed especially for kids!

28 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

28 Apr 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Girls' Club

A safe, inclusive space to connect, share and support one another.

21 Apr 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Portrait Drawing 101

This course will introduce you to the head drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew...

21 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill

A fun and free programme for ages 0-18 months.

24 Mar 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Peninsula Weavers

Join this group to connect with others, make friends, and work on your weaving in a relaxed, shar...

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.